Meredith Abrams Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Assisted an Article III district court judge in managing a caseload of over 200 cases, including civil disputes, criminal prosecutions, habeas corpus petitions, civil-rights complaints, and appeals from agency decisions. Drafted bench memoranda, summary orders, and memorandum opinions. Prepared the Court for civil hearings on preliminary injunctions and dispositive motions. Prepared the Court for criminal hearings on guilty pleas, violations of bail, sentencings, and violations of supervised release.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Managed over 150 cases from start to finish: investigating and gathering discovery, interviewing witnesses, covering court part, writing and arguing motions, and conducting hearings. Experience with research and writing on novel issues of law, in-court appearance and oral arguments, and case tracking and management

Greater New York City Area

As a consultant for IBM's Global Business Services group, I worked on projects across industries and sectors doing project management, graphic design, data analytics, client presentations, and a wide array of client requests. I also received training in issue based consulting, graphic design, and design thinking, and helped plan and lead client workshops.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

As an Orientation Counselor, I was one of 3 students responsible for leading a floor of first-year students through orientation week and carrying out orientation programming.

As a research assistant to a graduate student in the Carnegie Mellon Social Sciences department, I was responsible for researching prior to the study, assisting with study design, and carrying out the study. Additionally, I performed statistical analysis on the study results using SPSS and produced a report, which can be viewed under 'projects.'

Greater Pittsburgh Area

As a Legal Intake Intern for the Pittsburgh office of the American Civil Liberties Union, I am responsible for processing incoming complaints, as well as drafting letters in response. I am able to observe firsthand many facets of the legal process, as well as the workings of a national organization.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As an intern in the office of Congressman Lynch, I had the opportunity to spend the summer in the heart of the U.S. legislature. As an intern, I was responsible for answering phones and responding to constituents, drafting letters to constituents, attending briefings and hearings, compiling briefing books and doing research.

Greater Boston Area

As a field manager with MassPirg, I was responsible for keeping a team of 4-6 canvassers organized and on point throughout the day, as well as leading the team into the field and collecting money each day. Additionally, I canvassed for various MassPirg campaigns and was a top office fundraiser.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Frederick Douglass Moot Court; Suspension Representation Project; Admissions Student Ambassador; Student Public.

Bachelor’S Degree, B.S. Decision Science; B.S. Policy & Management, Graduated With University And College Honors

Activities and Societies: Carnegie Mellon Mock Trial (team captain); Carnegie Mellon Women's Club Volleyball (captain/president); Carnegie.