Malcolm Lawson Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Interacted with legislators, non-profit agencies/organizations, and other community groups based on assigned issue areas, specifically issues affecting Minnesota's African American communities. Developed working relationships and engaged in outreach activities with organizations serving African Americans communities in MN. Provided regular feedback to Governor’s Office staff and Elected Principals on issues being raised during outreach activities. Completed advance preparation for the Governor and Lt. Governor attending public events based on portfolio. Continuously partnered with Office of Public Engagement leadership to create an amicable and trust-worthy relationships between community leaders/organizers and Governor's Office staff/Principals.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Implemented strategies to assist in product development and implementation. Assisted on specific product roll outs for Westlaw products. Developed six new products for consideration to clients and managers. Responsible for 4 new products going into production based on designs that were creatively designed by myself.

Minneapolis, Mn

Conducted background research and investigation into large MDL cases, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Assisted in generating deposition materials on numerous cases. Took lead on complete renovation of digital case filing system. Primarily tasked on support for both paralegals and attorneys within firm.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Selected as an Upturn for the 2019 campaign. Program includes over 125+ hours of professional development and networking with both with peers and trained professionals from a variety of industries. Involved in a volunteering efforts around the twin cities and in the Rondo community of St. Paul. Working to expand a network and cultivate relationships with individuals from various backgrounds and careers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Member of the Federal Relations team for the Department of Human Services. Actively participating in monitoring congressional actions and legislation that directly affects DHS programs. Drafting reports and updates for senior leadership within the department. Routinely conducting congressional budget reviews in regards to funding levels for department programs including SNAP, Medicaid, and Refugee services.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Ujamaa Place, a non-profit organization focusing in providing resources, training, and services for men of color within the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Duties entailed actively participating in legislative proceedings and decisions in both Chambers of Congress for the state of Minnesota, that directly effect Ujamaa. Participated in committee meetings, tracked bills and support for programs and funding, and establishing meetings for members of Ujamaa administration with Senators and Representatives at the Capitol.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Selected as a Capital Pathways Fellow in December of 2017. Engaged in over 100+ hours of professional development training, leadership skills, and networking with skilled professionals in the field of political activism, lobbying, and public policy. Paired with an internship at Ujaama Place, where the skills being obtained were implemented as a lobbying assistant during the 2018 Spring MN legislative session.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Team Leader for the Minnesota Harvest Initiative Fellows. Conducted research and community outreach programs surrounding the relationship between the MN public school system and minority parents. Grassroots effort that involved face to face interviews and discussion forums with parents and community members in predominantly underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Masters Of Diversity Leadership, Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies

Current Graduate Student pursuing Masters degree in Diversity Leadership. Focusing on relationship building that leads to increased.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Political Science Major, American Culture and Difference Minor. Dual sport Student-Athlete participating in Varsity Football.