Seth Abrams Email & Phone Number

Remote

I am writing articles for VitalLaw/Antitrust Law Daily for same-day publication. Articles cover recently announced cases and national and international administrative and legislative developments. Articles have fast turnaround time—the typical timeframe is 3-4 hours.Coverage includes antitrust policy and enforcement, advertising and labeling, RICO, and other areas affecting business and competition. Legislative and administrative bodies covered typically include Congress, FTC, DOJ, and EC. Judicial coverage includes Supreme Court, federal appellate and district courts, and relevant state courts.

Remote

I am tutoring students online on legal subjects, including legal research and writing, traditional first-year courses, and undergraduate legal survey courses. I am assisting students with assignments, papers, and class and exam preparation. Rated 5-star tutor by students (out of 5 possible stars).

I worked as an author and podcaster during this time. I wrote two books and over 250 articles related to sports for a blog. I also was published by a major thoroughbred racing publication. As part of marketing my work, I established a social media presence and created a podcast.

Aurora, Colorado

I taught undergraduate classes of adult students through interactive classroom-based instruction. I developed syllabi and led discussion in small (less than 20 students) classes. I assessed students via in-class exams, papers, and participation. I taught American government four times, along with Business Ethics, Business Law, and Criminal Procedure one time each.

College Park, Maryland

I was an instructor within the political science department at the University of Maryland. My primary responsibility was Law and Society, which I taught 3 times. The course focused on intersections of law, politics, and society, as well as an introduction to law school and the legal profession. I was responsible for crafting the syllabus, writing and delivering lectures, and running the course.

College Park, Maryland

I worked as a graduate research and teaching assistant for eight courses within the political science department at the University of Maryland. The courses were Law and Society, Introduction to Political Science, and Introduction to Political Theory. In these positions, I facilitated discussions by students in weekly sessions about lectures and readings.

Denver, Colorado

I served as the law clerk to the Honorable Peter H. Ney from May 2002 until his retirement in October 2003. I next served as the law clerk for Chief Judge Janice B. Davidson from October 2003 until September 2004.My primary responsibilities were evaluating the arguments of the parties prior to oral argument. As part of this, I would research and analyze underlying issues of law and write draft opinions. In my time at the court, I wrote over one hundred opinions for civil and criminal cases. I also rewrote and reorganized the law clerk manual, which is distributed to every law clerk on their first day.

Chicago, Il

I began my legal career as a land use/government relations associate for one of the nation's top land use departments in their Chicago office. My primary responsibilities were drafting pleadings, annexation agreements, zoning and licensing applications, and development agreements. In addition, I often oversaw the application process for zoning changes and business licensing within the Chicago area, including meetings with public officials. In addition, I drafted multiple commercial leases within law firm’s real estate group for major institutional client. I also authored many research memoranda on issues arising in the context of municipal and land use/development law. Finally, with Christina Allen Caglar, I wrote the Central Asia sections of “Global Injustice” pro bono for Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights for the 2001 United Nations World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance.

Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: Associate Editor, Michigan Journal of Law ReformExtensive training in intersections of social science and law.

Master'S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Graduate Admission Committee Field RepresentativePrimary specialization in interdisciplinary approaches.

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Michigan Daily, Editorial/Sports, Staff WriterFocus on political history, especially 20th century. Additional.