Judith Cusack Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Reviewed post-conviction cases for claims of innocence by reviewing court documents, transcripts, motions, Department of Corrections records, and more.Made determinations pertaining to the level of priority of cases and the strength of the evidence pointing to an individual's potential innocence.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Assigned case management on criminal cases and worked through discovery by viewing body-worn camera footage, searching phone records, and more. These cases involve traffic offenses and more serious crimes such as battery. Worked with clients, as the first point of contact, to complete pardon applications.Attended different hearings, such as preliminary hearings and arraignments.

Madison, Wi

Responsible for cite-checking, editing, and researching cases and legislation on issues including direct democracy initiatives, judicial conduct commissions, voter disenfranchisement, and more.

Brooklyn, Nyc

• Assigned case management for cases ranging from traffic violations to assault. This included obtaining witness statements, organizing discovery, speaking with defense counsel, and going on the record under NY’s student practice rules.• Drafted motions and responses to motions on issues including compelling DNA evidence and controverting a search warrant.• Wrote and sent notices to the court and defense counsel, including providing defense counsel with exculpatory statements made by the defendant.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Wrote two appellate briefs concerning a compensation claim for an innocent convict. • Conducted investigations on both a sexual assault case and a gang/homicide case.• Reviewed hundreds of files, including habeas corpus, trial and appellate documents, and DOC records.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Performed research and presented findings to attorneys on issues ranging from sentencing to evidentiary issues. • Drafted and submitted criminal law-related appellate briefs (under SCR 50) after reviewing trial documents.• Attended all stages of criminal trials and appellate proceedings including plea hearings and oral arguments.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Discussed and addressed local policing policies with the Commission to change their Consent Decree.• Planned and executed community engagement events such as presentations to school-aged children.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Worked with the AHA marketing team to collect email addresses of history faculty and graduate students to contact and recruit for AHA membership.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Worked with Keybank as an intern to develop goals and research outlines for their Campus Recruitment projects. Provided feedback on recruitment and marketing techniques as well as researched their program’s goals and role in the campus community.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Worked with two mentors (lawyers at the firm) to work towards LSAT and Law school goals. Provided a LSAT course as well as meetings to get to know other members of the program and informative sessions.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Worked to formulate groundwork for social justice movements by identifying criminal justice-related state legislatures across the country, researching criminal justice bills, and doing further in-depth research on how state laws and policies align with The Justice Collaborative’s main point.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, 3L

Activities and Societies: UW Mock Trial, Trial Team (4 members; Nationals); Black Law Student Association, Historian/Mentor/Mock Trial.

Bachelor'S Degree, History, Sociology, And Psychology, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta: Treasurer Alpha Kappa Delta: Member Special Olympics: President Mock Trial: Member CCEL.

Associate Of Science - As, Criminal Justice, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaCompleted an A.S in Criminal Justice a month before my high school graduation.