Karissa Johnson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Patuxent River, Md

• Acquisition Law Attorney, advising clients on acquisition strategies and the source selection process, reviewing pre-solicitation documents, and representing the agency in protests and disputes• Ethics Attorney, issuing ethics opinions, issuing post government employment advice, conducting INDOC ethics training, and conducting ethics and Procurement Integrity Act training• CPL Attorney, representing the agency in EEO matters, reviewing ROIs and PIPs, and advising supervisors on adverse personnel actions • FOIA Processor, processed and closed FOIA requests

• Procured supplies and volunteers • Secured sponsors• Spearheaded fundraising ideas

District Of Columbia

Washington D.C.

• Prepared research memos regarding Court of Appeals slip opinions • Researched criminal penalties such as enhancements and lesser included offenses

Rockville, Maryland

• Drafted numerous motions including Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Extensions of Time • Prepared interrogatories and requests for production• Researching legal issues in Criminal, Family, Business, Wills, Trusts & Estates

Washington D.C.

• Prepared memos on issues such as Fraud, Bulk Cash Smuggling, and Fourth Amendment protections• Researched issues related to the Federal Corrupt Practices Act

Washington D.C.

• Worked on community outreach and legal educational programs• Drafted client letters and corresponded with clients

Washington D.C.

• Prepared research memos on issues such as sufficiency and improper jury instructions • Researched issues surrounding the creation and dissolution of businesses

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

• Served as public records liaison for Circuit Courts and attorneys• Updated judges calendars and managed case load• Processed warrants and arrest information• Maintained electronic records for felony division

• Created exhibits for trial• Participated in weekly staff meetings• Organized over 400 client’s files• Conferred with lead attorneys on litigation issues

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Investor Justice and Education Clinic, Aug. 2014- May 2015 Caribbean Law Student Association, Sec., Aug. 2013.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: President’s Council on Diversity, July 2010-April 2011; Member of a group tasked with creating a diversity.