Engage in the actual practice of criminal law under the supervision of Professor Anna Cominsky on cases at all stages of the criminal process, from arraignment through trial. Appear in court regularly and assigned own misdemeanor cases, and conduct or assist in all aspects of representation, including: client and witness interviews, investigations, discovery and document review, development of a case theory and litigation strategy, drafting motions and memoranda of law, and conducting or second… Show more Engage in the actual practice of criminal law under the supervision of Professor Anna Cominsky on cases at all stages of the criminal process, from arraignment through trial. Appear in court regularly and assigned own misdemeanor cases, and conduct or assist in all aspects of representation, including: client and witness interviews, investigations, discovery and document review, development of a case theory and litigation strategy, drafting motions and memoranda of law, and conducting or second chairing hearings and trials. In addition, students will represent clients who are serving life sentences with the possibility of parole and prepare for their parole hearing. Draft and prepare an advocacy package on behalf of their parole prep client. Show less

Represented clients in a variety of education matters including special education, discipline, language access, and school admissions and transfer cases. Drafted impartial hearing requests, researched and drafted complaints, assisted with coordinating advocacy/policy campaigns. Prepared for and conducted witness examinations in administrative hearings.

Assisted Professor Murray in the teaching of criminal law course; provided individualized feedback and review sessions for students on specific and generalized topics; provided feedback on closed-book midterm exams.

Provided substantive review, copyedits, and citation corrections for journal articles; revised "Law-in-50" comparison charts.

Provide strategic support throughout appellate criminal cases; review appellate records to draft statements of case and facts and develop initial legal theories; conduct legal research (Westlaw), draft memoranda and briefs; responsible for editing process (incl. citations) prior to filing all documentation in court; collaborate with Attorney Wechsler on argumentation strategy; manage administrative and front office tasks; and supervised office paralegal.

Represented indigent defendants in all aspects of defense representation; performed legal research and writing, the drafting of motions and memoranda; corresponded with clients; court observation and appeared on the record under supervision.

Represented children under attorney supervision in abuse/neglect and custody proceedings while maintaining a pro-family/reunification perspective; engaged in legal research and document drafting; co-facilitated child interviews; corresponded with caseworkers, opposing counsel, and other court employees.

Responsible for substituting classroom teacher, specialists, and paraprofessional roles for Title I school. Developed lesson plans and educational activities when filling long-term classroom absences. De-escalated student crises utilizing socio-emotional strategies to support students and promote student success. Worked in-tandem with special education teachers to implement student care plans. Provided detailed substitute notes for absent staff member relaying student behaviors, classwork… Show more Responsible for substituting classroom teacher, specialists, and paraprofessional roles for Title I school. Developed lesson plans and educational activities when filling long-term classroom absences. De-escalated student crises utilizing socio-emotional strategies to support students and promote student success. Worked in-tandem with special education teachers to implement student care plans. Provided detailed substitute notes for absent staff member relaying student behaviors, classwork status updates, and other pertinent information. Show less

Responsible for drafting and finalizing all official documentation published by the coalition; coordinated 50-member team of contributors to coalition’s 130-page report on promoting anti-racism and equity in Fairfield Public Schools; presented findings to Board of Education on live TV; published weekly newsletter.

Oversaw seven residential buildings while on duty in the Hilltop Apartments complex; responsible for residents’ safety as well as their personal and academic wellbeing; adapt the Residential Learning Model to meet the needs of upperclassmen living in apartment-style housing; facilitated RA professional development and oversee the duty-selection process.

Conducted interviews with defendants to determine appropriate bail amount. Coordinated with the Offices of the Clerk and Public Defender in courthouse to appropriately and efficiently guide defendants through the state court system.

Drafted official correspondence concerning legislative and constituent updates in the Senator’s name; relayed casework updates between constituents and professional caseworkers; ensured constituents’ issues are properly attended to by the office.

Drafted official correspondence concerning legislative and constituent updates in the Congressman’s name; relayed casework updates between constituents and professional caseworkers; ensured constituents’ issues were properly attended to by the office.