Rebecca Sparks, Jd Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Submissions Review Committee; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

1L Contracts with Professor Victoria McCoy Dunkley

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

1L Contracts with Professor Victoria McCoy Dunkley

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Collaborated with immigration, criminal defense, and housing attorneys to compile legal research, analyze exhibits, prepare immigration petitions and consumer complaints, and develop case strategy- Performed client intake services through issue-specific legal interviewing and referrals- Assembled self-help guides to assist pro se litigants in areas of immigration and landlord-tenant law

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fall 2021: Property and TortsSpring 2022: Criminal Justice and Contracts

Cambridge Ma

- Drafted policy and researched topics of interest, including zoning, public safety services, human services, economic development, and affordable housing - Oversaw communications, by drafting op-eds, managing multiple social media platforms, generating newsletters, and designing constituent outreach materials- Delivered constituent services by responding to inquiries, managing casework, and meeting with groups residents

Greater Boston Area

- Assisted investigators in writing dispositions- Prepared notices of service, withdrawal letters, and similar documents- Completed data entry in state and federal level fair housing information systems- Contacted complainant and respondent parties with information requests and case status updates- Wrote summaries of allegations to be sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development- Created letter templates- Offered additional support as needed- Assisted with public accommodations cases as needed

Greater Boston Area

- Wrote discrimination test summaries, and recommended whether to grant substantial weight to case decisions from local fair housing rights enforcement agencies- Prepared HUD quarterly reports, transmittal lists to HUD, and other internal housing reports- Participated in intake responsibilities, including assisting complainants with writing and filing their complaints, and contacting potential complainants- Prepared cover letters for probable cause cases- Observed complaint intake interviews- Completed data entry in state and federal level fair housing information systems- Attended unit meetings, and discrimination law training - Provided additional support to housing investigators in MCAD field offices

Greater Boston Area

- Assisted staffers with casework regarding immigration, passports, visas, homeland security, healthcare, education, small business, SNAP, and WIC- Tracked local news daily, and researched select topics for memorandums, town halls, and other projects- Managed the front desk by responding to inquiries, opening casework, performing receptionist duties, and referring constituents to other resources- Wrote inquiries to federal agencies on behalf of constituents- Volunteered at the Senator's events, such as town hall meetings, congressional hearings, press conferences, and round table discussions - Completed special projects as needed- Transcribed speeches - Trained incoming interns- Completed long term research projects on housing segregation and the achievement gap in public education- Sorted and logged constituent correspondence, sending a reply when necessary - Prepared meeting briefs, and took notes during meetings with constituents and advocacy groups

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

- Researched and compiled relevant information of candidates to be used in debate preparation- Performed data entry and maintained a local elected officials database- Conducted extensive outreach with constituents through phone banking and canvassing- Provided basic English-Spanish translating services- Trained other interns and volunteers how to canvass- Delivered lawn signs and coordinated lawn sign delivery with volunteers- Compiled news articles on relevant topics daily- Solicited help from potential volunteers- Performed other administrative duties as necessary - Appeared in campaign materials, such as the candidate's commercial- Attended and helped create materials for stand-out events

Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: Northeastern University Law Review, Senior Editor; Immigrant Justice Clinic, Student Attorney; Domestic Violence.

Bachelor'S Degree, History (East Asia Concentration), Political Science On The Pre-Law Track

Activities and Societies: President of Simmons Stitches, Member of Hillel, Host for Simmons Scholars, Host and Mentor.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyGraduated with Highest Honors, received Outstanding Academic Achievement.