Emily Lessin Email & Phone Number

1st Space Brigade Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

As a Trial Defense Services Attorney with the U.S. Army JAG Corps, my mission was rooted in upholding justice and providing robust legal defense. With over two years of experience in this capacity, excellence in legal writing, research, and public speaking underpin my daily endeavors.

Fort Lee, Virginia, United States

As Special Victims Counsel, I was committed to advocating for individuals in sensitive cases, ensuring their voices were heard and rights protected. The competencies gained there, coupled with my current role, reflect a deep dedication to service and legal integrity within the military community.

Fort Lee, Virginia, United States

• Currently prosecuting felony drug and felony driving under the influence cases, since December 2017.
• Prosecuted domestic violence crimes, as the sole domestic violence prosecutor, carrying a caseload of approximately 150 open cases, with an additional 75 active warrants from October 2016 until December 2017.
• Prepare and conduct jury trials set for each position held, to date jury trials include: simple assault in 2015 resulting in a verdict guilty, simple assault 3rd (felony) in 2016 resulting in a judgement of acquittal.
• Work directly with victims on a daily basis, answering questions, meeting to discuss plea offers, and preparing them for trial.
• Research and write briefs for issues such as: res judicata, jurisdiction issues, prior bad acts, notice of hearsay, search and seizure, and a variety of other legal issues.
• Handle a number of hearings on any given day including: initial appearances, arraignments, status hearings, motions hearings, evidence hearings, and grand jury proceedings.

• Edited and researched legal writing for Law Professor, Allen Madison.
• Implement South Dakota’s first Tax Clinic in the Vermillion Area.

Vermillion, S.D.

• Developed and researched a 25 page article on Human Trafficking in South Dakota.
• Completed editorial work to help publish the law review journal three times a year.

Pierre, S.D.

• Researched various topics such as interpreting statutes and judicial elections.
• Analyzed the state of the Iraqi judicial system and presented findings to Supreme Court Justice Zinter.
• Constructed South Dakota Employment Law Handbook comprising of 60 summarized cases.
• Worked on numerous policy projects to ensure the State Judicial System was following the best course of action.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Conducted research and presented findings on numerous criminal law issues.
• Provided legal support at meetings with police administration assisting City Attorney Keith Allenstein.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Coordinated the daily shift to run smoothly with a six member team, to conduct intakes for up to abused women fifteen women and twelve children taken into state custody that have been abused and neglected.
• Worked with federal officials to house a woman that was testifying against a trafficker in an upcoming trial.
• Participated in recommendations for hiring and terminations of assigned staff.
• Ensured compliance with agency policy and all required regulatory standards.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Conducted interviews to determine eligibility of individuals applying for economic assistance.
• Kept an up to date case load, of approximately 350 cases, by documenting all contact with clients.
• Provided individuals with community resources to help meet their needs.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: • Site Coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for USD Law School 2012-2013 school year. •.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Services And Sociology

•Concentration: Probation, and Gerontology •GPA: 3.64

Associate'S Degree, Law Enforcement