Sami Sexton Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

- Represent low-income survivors of domestic violence in divorces, custody cases, and orders for protection. Work with opposing parties and counsel to negotiate settlements when possible; represent clients in trials when settlement could not be reached. - Manage partnership with the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center, through which CMLS provides legal advice and representation to individuals seeking orders for protection, including by representing clients in contested evidentiary hearings.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Completed one-year fellowship as a family law attorney.- Represented low-income survivors of domestic violence in divorces, custody cases, and orders for protection. Worked with opposing parties and counsel to negotiate settlements when possible; represented clients in trials when settlement could not be reached. - Partnered with the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center to provide legal advice and representation to individuals seeking orders for protection, including by representing clients in contested evidentiary hearings.

New York, Ny

- Interviewed clients to identify legal issues related to denial of unemployment benefits- Prepared direct and cross examinations for hearings before administrative law judges- Represented clients at unemployment insurance hearings

Greater New York City Area

- Worked in Family Law Unit of legal aid organization- Assisted in representation of domestic violence survivors in family law cases, including custody, divorces, and protective orders- Conducted legal research and wrote memos and motions

Greater New York City Area

- Gave presentations to classes of eighth graders on how a trial is conducted and how to become an attorney- Explained a murder case and allowed students to participate in a mock trial as attorneys and judges

Greater New York City Area

- Worked with NAACP Legal Defense Fund attorneys on active litigation challenging the method of electing state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges in Arkansas- Conducted legal research and wrote weekly memos on topics including standing, judicial appointments, responsiveness of elected judges to the needs of minority groups, and the shape of districts that may permissibly be drawn under the Voting Rights Act- Created discovery plan in preparation for potential trial

Staten Island, Ny

- Worked in Family Law Unit and Education Advocacy Unit - Assisted in legal representation of domestic violence survivors and students with special needs - Met with clients to discuss legal needs - Drafted custody petitions, motions, and affidavits for clients - Conducted legal research on behalf of clients

Stanford, Ca

- Worked at the Intensive Law & Trial Program, a ten-day mock trial experience for high school students- Greeted parents, students, and guests who arrived at the Program Office and answered their questions- Answered phone calls and responded to emails in a timely manner- Ensured that advisors had room check lists each night and any necessary materials before group meetings- Managed travel issues on arrival and departure days, including flight delays and shuttle schedules

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Researched bills on agendas for the House Judiciary Committee and the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee- Prepared summaries of each bill for committee members

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Greeted visitors at Career Services reception desk- Answered phone calls and emails- Scheduled appointments for Career Services Staff

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Chosen as one of two student representatives on committee to hire tenure-track professor of politics and international relations - Participated in selection and interview process for all candidates

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Reviewed existing research on teacher quality- Compiled data on teachers and schools in Arkansas- Wrote report on teacher quality in the state with recommendations of potential methods for improvement

Missoula, Montana Area

- Researched elected officials to keep the Vote Smart website updated with accurate information to aid citizens in making informed voting decisions- Updated the biographical information of over 800 elected officials

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

- Assisted local field organizers in meeting weekly calling and voter registration goals- Recruited volunteers for phone banks and canvasses- Went door-to-door canvassing to speak to voters- Set up local voter registration drives- Collected signatures for a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Resisting Injustice and Standing for Equality (RISE), American Constitution Society, High School Law Institute.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Model UN, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa Completed undergraduate research project entitled.