Shardé H. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Interpret all Impartial Hearing Orders and pendency agreements to determine actions necessary to implement required remedies. Interpret Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and other Special Education Student Information System (SESIS) documents to determine pending entitlements and other required actions. Research pending matters awaiting settlement to ensure appropriate payment and service implementation. Coordinate all Action Items, e.g., therapies, placement, transportation, and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) requiring the input of OSE, OPT, and ORS. Coordinate with payment staff in the Implementation Unit to ensure timely and accurate payments. Manage data management system for all Action Items, actively tracking all deadlines and ensuring meeting of benchmarks. Negotiate with internal and external attorneys, school leaders, payment professionals, and providers to facilitate implementation and service delivery.

Event producer and harm reduction strategy specialists for music and art events.Developed artists by conducting contract workshops, assisting them in setting their prices, and helping them gain exposure through art galleries and open mic opportunities.Legal consultant and contract educator and document review specialist for emerging and established local artists, small businesses, and nonprofits.Booked over 20 paid gig opportunities for local emerging artists in Maryland.Created pipelines for independent artists to book gigs at major music festivals Developed collaborative partnerships with 6 local collective groups and 4 local venues.Create, execute, and analyze the outcome of strategic objectives for business growth.Expertise on drafting, publishing, and disseminating event outreach information (i.e. designing press releases, press kits, social media ads, and marketing rollout) Oversee budget, approve and draft contracts, run payroll, while staying knowledgeable about industry changes and developments Curated and managed 8 paid performance opportunities (i.e. concerts) for 20 local artists Curated 4 art galleries and managed installation and deinstallation of art from 40+ artists

Washington, Dc, Us

Managed 79 backlogged intake calls; then maintained number of open intake cases at 5 at a time.Managed network of 81 referral partners that accepted clients for social service programs or for legal services outside of scope of work. Established and implemented the pro attorney program and increased numbers from 0 to 5 pro bono attorneys within two months.Responsible for recruiting and training 5 pro bono attorneys, and 10 legal internsTrained partners on trauma informed care, human trafficking, and Amara servicesWorked closely with referral partners, social services, medical providers and individuals in higher education for client case management.

Wrote various legal documents and maintained accurate records for attorneys.Conducted legal research to develop trial strategies.Assisted lawyers in crafting compelling arguments for trials, hearings and depositions.Drafted all legal documents and filings for 5 Baltimore City assistant state's attorneys. Redacted personal information from 100s of medical records for discovery filings.Presented around 50 cases ripe for indictment to a grand jury biweekly.

Annapolis, Maryland, Us

Drafted judge’s opinions for review and also provided recommendations on rulings.Developed 100s of memos with recommendations for pending civil and criminal motions.Prepared and researched 100s of legal issues presented on the daily docket.Drafted over 10 post-conviction opinions and orders for criminal cases.Conduct research into cases, statues, precedents and other legal topics.

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Developed all of the research documents utilized for website updates.Conducted research on nationwide discrimination complaint procedures.Researched sexual harassment complaint procedures in all 50 states.

Presented cases in traffic court on a weekly basis with full prosecutorial judgement under the supervision of assistant states attorneys Provided legal research for criminal case trial strategies for assistant states attorneys

Assisted with office management and wine down operations of the firm.

Washington, Dc, Us

Racial Justice Improvement Project - Juvenile Diversion Task Force Member

Washington, Dc, Us

• Identify and research domestic and international law; • Prepare client complaints for United Nations documentation; • Prepare research memoranda on United Nations systems; • Attend and take notes on conferences and events of concern to ADHRB; • Assist with client interviews and advocacy team as necessary; • Assist with administrative duties as required

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Responsible for providing support to the Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP) • Administrative support to the Online Learning Multimedia Initiative • Documented and uploaded interviews with faculty about mood disorders

• Assisted in creating layout for newsletter • Managing mass marketing division of the organization • Created and managed donation campaigns

• Transcribed board minutes • Created job manuals for the board, staff, and volunteers

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Conducted participant intakes to determine eligibility for research study • Interviewed participants for follow up after research study • Assisted with TKR project and TMD project

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Interviewed clients to follow up on the effects of services provided by organization • Researched clinicians available for recruitment to the organization • Completed 86 hours as intern

Baltimore, Md, Us

Coded videos for developmental videos for the department of psychology using SPSS

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Civil Rights, Criminal Justice

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Neuropsychology