Hon. Sookyoung Shin

Hon. Penney S. Azcarate

Researched and wrote legal memoranda on hotel liability for sex trafficking, federal kidnapping and conspiracy charges, and restitution for victims. Transcribed jail calls. Attended trainings on forced labor and sex trafficking.

Drafted response to a motion in limine to exclude prior instances of an officer’s misconduct. Researched and wrote legal memoranda on the Interstate Agreement on Detainers, the legislative history of 18 U.S.C. § 3561(a)(3), government argument waiver on appeal, and the proper loss value of fraud for sentencing.

Researched and drafted legal memoranda on the pleading standard for fraud under Rule 9, damages available for labor trafficking, and Bivens and FTCA claims for failure to provide medicine to an inmate. Attended depositions and hearings.

Drafted investigation reports and probable cause determinations on violations of the New York State Human Rights Law in employment and public accommodation cases. Performed intake, case analysis, document requests and reviews, and witness interviews. Observed administrative hearings.

Researched primary and secondary sources and analyzed case law to produce legal memorandums on the role of adolescent development and neuroscience in juvenile justice policy and antidiscrimination policies. Additionally, researched secondary sources and case law to produce legal memoranda on regional human rights treaties and the protections that they grant to children, families, and migrants.

Drafted a § 1983 complaint against a detention facility for a detained immigrant client, communicated with detained clients, and prepared legal memoranda summarizing binding precedent on § 1983 claims within the relevant jurisdiction.

Drafted legal memorandums and motions regarding conditions of confinement and disciplinary convictions on behalf of incarcerated individuals, performed legal research, citechecked appellate briefs, and attended virtual court and parole proceedings.

Communicated professionally with patrons at theatre festival and cabaret shows to ensure satisfaction with food and drink service and responded to concerns by providing positive resolutions. Developed drink menu specials and assisted in food and drink acquisition.

Assisted supervisor with office projects and organization. Answered phones and email, processed requests from other offices, and drove around campus and fixed mechanical issues in parking garages. Trained new employees.

Observed and took diligent notes on domestic violence and restraining order cases in all the courts of Berkshire county to examine judicial behavior, with specific focus on one judge. Drafted a final report comparing specific cases to Massachusetts judicial standards and outlined recommended next steps.

Assisted Professor Sellers-Garcia in transcribing documents from the Spanish Inquisition to be put in an online database. Worked on one particular case concerning a trial for the crime of witchcraft in Latin America during the early 18th century.

Assisted the studio heads with behavior management. Worked one-on-one with clients working on art projects in various mediums. Assisted planning events in order to support careers in art for people with disabilities.

Seasonally helped the owner of the company manage different properties. Assisted and interacted with homeowners to ensure their happiness. Performed groundskeeping such as planting flowers, mowing, pulling weeds, cleaning structures, and sweeping buildings.

Researched and wrote legislative memos, testimony and briefings, specifically in regards to civil rights and education. Assisted the Representative in daily activities of the office and responding to constituent concerns.

Interacted one-on-one with clients to refer them to resources needed within the office. Worked with paralegals in writing and preparing legal documents and discoveries. Kept libraries up to date and organized old files.