Haley Cooper Email & Phone Number

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Enrolled in 3 year program in preparation of July 2024 bar examination.

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

The DPA's Kentucky Innocence Project allows students the opportunity to examine cases of individuals who are claiming factual innocence. KIP clients are individuals convicted of serious criminal offenses who received sentences of twenty years or more. Participation in this externship gave me the opportunity to learn a variety of practical skills, such as developing, organizing, and conducting case investigations, interviewing clients and witnesses, researching legal issues, drafting legal documents and correspondence, and working with experts. Additionally, I learned about issues giving rise to wrongful convictions, such as, DNA and problems with eyewitness testimony. As an extern, I was responsible for working on assigned cases for a minimum of 112 hours per semester while maintaining a case log that documented my activities and associated time.

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

• Administered all secretarial responsibilities necessary for the practice of law in Family Courts• Provided direct assistance to attorneys in preparation of hearings for divorce, custody, adoption, and domestic violence proceedings• Conversed directly with attorneys, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members, clients, and expert witnesses to gather essential information and documents for hearing preparation• Conducted legal research using LexisNexis and used relevant case law for the filing of briefs, motions, and memorandums• Prepared legal documents at the direction of attorneys in the firm, including the filing of final verified disclosure statements, discovery, pendente lite and post judgment motions, briefs, and witness and exhibit lists• Maintained the firm’s calendar to document discovery and witness list deadlines for client files• Maintained an active file list, documented the status of ongoing cases, and relayed necessary updates to clients and attorneys within the firm

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

• Oversaw clerical tasks necessary for keeping a law firm running efficiently• Provided attorneys with direct assistance in preparation of trials and gathered necessary documents for trial preparation• Gained hands-on experience working with individual clients in criminal, traffic, divorce, custody, domestic violence, dependency/neglect/abuse, adoption, wrongful death, personal injury, workers compensation, social security, civil, collections, and real estate transaction cases• Conversed directly with attorneys, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members, clients, and expert witnesses to gather essential information• Conducted legal research using Westlaw and maintained the firm’s legal research references• Prepared legal documents at the direction of the attorneys in the firm• Scheduled client appointments and performed conflict checks• Maintained the firm’s calendar for court dates, appointments, and due dates• Maintained billing for the firm using Quickbooks and produced monthly client statements• Maintained a list of active client files and documented the status of ongoing cases

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Corrections

Certificate, Juvenile Corrections

Associate Of Science - As