Tabitha B. Lee Email & Phone Number

Arkansas, United States

The Delta Justice Center is committed to providing high quality legal assistance to citizens of the Arkansas Delta. We have launched our first project, the Criminal Record Sealing Project, which will focus on Arkansas residents whose employment has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the project is to assist applicants in qualifying for gainful employment and stable housing prospects by providing free legal assistance to qualified applicants. The project will prioritize applicants from Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties, although applications from all areas of the state will be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will close on May 1, 2021. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/aa93bc08

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Developing grant proposals for local non-profit organizationsRecord: 100% success rate: 4 proposals written/4 proposal funded for a total of $2MFunding agency: USDA (4)

Initiation - Lambda Theta Chapter (University of Arkansas)Current affiliation - Little Rock Alumnae Chapter

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Handling expungements and veterans cases. Performing outreach and locating partnerships for free legal clinics throughout the state of Arkansas.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Serving the Honorable J. Leon Johnson, Sixth Judicial District of Arkansas, Division One Research and analyze case law, statutes, and court rules relevant to pre-trial, trial, and post-trial criminal procedure; prepare orders of disposition on issues before the court; verify legal citations and precedents; communicate with defense counsel and prosecution regarding case management and procedural requirements.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Member April 2010-September 2016Minority Recruitment Chair November 2010-April 2011Conducted detailed research of diversity of boards and commissions applicants since 2008. Researched and drafted reports on the effects of municipal electoral structures on city boards and commissions diversity. Producing PSA encouraging volunteerism on city boards and commissions.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Assist in preparing and filing petitions, motions, proposed orders, and other legal actions as well as demand letters, client letters, and other correspondence. Compile, analyze, and organize medical information and document review in personal injury cases. Assist in preparation of wills, deeds, affidavits, and other legal documents.

Dermott, Arkansas

Organize and execute a of a series of facilitated community meetings to discuss cooperative economics and gauge interest in community supported enterprises to spur small business development in Dermott, Arkansas. Partnerships: City of Dermott, Clinton School of Public Service, Matthews & Matthews Consulting (http://diversityofficers.com/)

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Attended recruiting events at local colleges and universities and followed-up with contacts gained during each event. Increased interest and awareness of UALR Graduate School programs. Recommended and implemented recruiting strategies. Assisted prospective students in creating an application plan and finding contacts within desired program. Worked with department coordinators to ensure dissemination of up-to-date information on graduate degree and certificate programs.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Kept cases organized by establishing and maintaining files, monitoring calendars, documenting actions, and confirming case status with attorneys. Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings. Assisted with the preparation of proposals for decisions, final orders, and other documents resulting from quasi-judicial hearings.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Managed 20 student mentors who led academic skills workshops for first-year students. Assisted students in developing effective study habits, exam preparation techniques, and advised on academic and extra-curricular matters. Performed research and wrote detailed memos on issues of legal education and academic support for the Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Assisted State Director in daily office operations at state headquarters and local event management. Recruited and trained volunteers for campaign outreach assistance in key areas. Monitored state-wide canvassing goals and recorded data in campaign software.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Performed research and detailed writing on legal issues including the amicus curae brief for Fisher v. University of Texas affirmative action in higher education case. Facilitated continuing legal education courses on ethics and race cases and served on the resolutions committee at the 2012 national convention in Houston, TX. Reviewed and wrote detailed memos concerning case files, contracts, Board of Directors minutes, citizen correspondence, and other in-house matters.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Performed research and wrote an extensive overview of the history of criminal justice in Arkansas from pre-statehood to present. Organized symposium exploring legal issues relating to the Nash v. Cherokee Nation Registrar case and resulting Cherokee Freedmen controversy. Compiled annotated listing of 14 potential partnership and funding opportunities on the local, regional, and national levels.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Worked with general counsel and staff attorney in consulting public school boards and administrators throughout state on education law issues. Performed legal research on various education issues, including sexual harassment, school board member removal, and sanction options. Drafted proposed legislation for the 2013 session of the Arkansas General Assembly.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Performed security monitoring and reporting for 9 countries in the southern Africa region. Researched and drafted legal memoranda and other internal communication for ICTJ offices and provided coordination for the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice. Drafted a civic guide to commissions of inquiry for MENA ICTJ field office.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Area

Performed research using qualitative and quantitative methods to provide recommendations for improving diversity of the Center’s participants as part of a three person team. Wrote and implemented focus groups and surveys to incorporate community input in 100 page final recommendation report.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Researched and developed background materials on the administrative operations of local homeless shelters and Little Rock delegation trip to Changchun, China. Responded to citizen correspondence via telephone, letters, and email.

Besançon Area, France

Taught English grammar and conversation classes to 250 French primary school students. Developed lesson plans and evaluations based on French curriculum requirements. Improved students’ knowledge of American culture, customs, and language.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Provided customer service to game day patrons attending Razorback Athletics events at University of Arkansas facilities. Assisted the Director in pre/post game operations and special events.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Recorded and categorized proposals and manuscripts. Managed and organized correspondence with authors. Assisted the Director with acquisition of prospective projects.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Delta Theta Phi, Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Asian Pacific American Law Students Association.

Academy On Human Rights And Humanitarian Law

Courses taken (3): Regional Approaches to Human Rights Law: Africa, Americas, and Asia International Justice for Human Rights Violations.

Master, Public Service

French

Inaugural cohort for University of Arkansas French department summer study abroad program Location: Besançon, France

Bachelor Of Science, Education; Kinesiology; Exercise

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Lambda Theta chapter, NAACPPhysiology/Biomechanics Summer Study Abroad.

Science

residential STEM magnet school for junior and senior high school students ranked #13 best high school in the nation by Newsweek (2013)