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Knoxville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Research Assistant for Prof. Allison Orr Larsen concerning circuit court traditions, amicus briefs, and partisanship in the federal courts.Also Research Assistant for Prof. Tom McSweeney concerning thirteenth century legal lecture transcriptions.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Volunteer with coach and livery, including horse care and carriage use, as well as livestock, including animal care and husbandry. Occasional tour guide for visitors to the barn.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Served as the main point of contact and researcher on up to seven client cases at a time through Legal Aid Services of Eastern Virginia. Drafted correspondences to clients, opposing counsel, clerks, and my supervising attorney; met with clients to discuss their goals and desired outcomes as well as drafting memoranda on their cases based on new information; employed third-year practice certificate to represent clients at hearings for cases such as divorce and child custody in state courts. Kept diligent records of client communications and time spent on files; and drafted agreements and discovery requests.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Researched estate planning case law related to court expediency and inhertiance; wrote a memorandum discussing deeds, titles, and provenance on land use disputes; created estate planning checklists to determine the tax consequences of split interest trusts; and investigated a unique potential Medicare fraud case to see if the State Attorney General’s office would be interested if advised of the facts. Observed and participated in conferences with clients regarding estate planning and end-of-life care and served as a witness for execution of those documents.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Drafted estate planning and trust documents based on attorney-specific forms and requirements; researched novel issues in real property and trusts & estates litigation concerning topics such as witness prejudice, rules of evidence, easements, and service; interacted with clients in a medium-sized firm setting; and collaborated with firm attorneys on property and estate planning projects.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Drafted motions, memoranda, and other materials, such as oppositions to motions to suppress, motions for compassionate release, § 2255 habeas appeals, and motions to quash subpoena request. Researched evolving areas of law, such as “plain view” searches, § 2255 habeas appeals, and supervised release rights. Assisted with trial preparation and attended a week-long drug conspiracy trial. Employed third-year practice certificate to argue for the United States at two federal sentencings, and drafted corresponding position papers, and presented a petty offense docket.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Conducted administrative and case law research and drafted memoranda for magistrate proceedings, including two bench memoranda, one concerning law of the case and the other waiver of objections. Drafted three full Report & Recommendation filings for social security appeals and collaborated with Judge to edit and finalize. Worked with clerk to produce research plans. Observed an array of federal civil and criminal proceedings.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Interviewed clients for their intake in family, elder, and unemployment law. Observed attorney-client meetings, practical trainings, and task forces. Shadowed a staff attorney on protective order cases and prepared research memoranda regarding current issues in family law. Participated in a mock trial with fellow clerks.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

As a server, I helped customers by taking orders, making dishes, and working in the drive-thru. I gained valuable experience in teamwork and leadership, as well as customer service in a friendly, fast-paced environment. As a crew leader, I have trained new servers, handled store finances, and been responsible for making sure the store remains clean and in top shape.

Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Newark, Delaware

In this position, I assisted with research and curation in the Mark Samuels Lasner collection. My tasks included pulling books and cataloguing for exhibitions, hosting guests, researching new collection materials, and communicating with library staff, among other things.

Newark, Delaware

Auburn, Alabama Area

For my university-funded research project I worked with a faculty mentor on a project about the Aesthetic Movement in the late 19th century. This entailed work with databases and the transcription of some early 19th century novels, such as John Gisborne's "Evelina." I was very lucky to be able to work with the British Library in London to acquire some of my research materials, and with the Special Collections in Auburn's library.

Auburn, Alabama Area

Supplemental instruction helps students in core classes develop study skills, review material, and perform well in their classes. SI leaders develop skills in teaching, leadership, planning, and communication. As an SI leader, I have been fortunate to help students taking World History I and II build better study habits, learn course material, and actively participate in historical discussion.

Auburn, Alabama Area

I have tutored in subjects including history, geography, French, Italian, and government. As a tutor, it is my responsibility to know the material that I am teaching my students and not only help them understand the material, but offer other resources and teach them better study habits.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: HONORS: Dean of Students' Equity & Inclusion Student Subcommittee CALI Award in Advanced Legal Writing &.

Graduate Student, English Literature (British And Commonwealth), 3.8

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Government, Parliamentarian

Bachelor’S Degree, History, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Honors Congress, President 2015-2017 Pi Delta Phi French Honors Society In The Jungle on Eagle Eye TV Italian.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature (British And Commonwealth), 3.8

Education record

Summer Study Abroad 2016