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ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Professional Summary
Dedicated Assistant State Attorney with an extensive background in litigation and preparation of criminal cases. Communicates in a clear and straightforward manner and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques.
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Work History
Assistant State Attorney, 08/2014 to Current
Dupont De Nemours Inc. – Joliet , IL
Dupont De Nemours Inc. – Joliet , IL
- Currently an "A" level felony prosecutor responsible for first degree felonies and crimes enhanced by a firearm
- Handle a high-volume caseload of over 200 active felonies in a populous and demanding circuit.
- Responsible for cases from the pre-file stage through trial and any subsequent appeal.
- Handled misdemeanors, civil fatalities, and juvenile cases.
- Explain available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to victims and witnesses.
- Negotiate and guide plea agreements with defense attorneys, judges, victims, and police officers.
- Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Presented aggravated assault with a firearm, burglaries including assault or battery, occupied dwelling, unoccupied conveyance, aggravated battery deadly weapon and great bodily harm, DUI and various misdemeanors to verdict in jury trials.
- Prepared a written response and gave oral argument in a DUI appeal.
- Worked with experts during a competency hearing to prove Defendant's ability to stand trial.
County Training Attorney , 03/2015 to 02/2016
Health & Hospital Corporation – North Indianapolis , IN
Health & Hospital Corporation – North Indianapolis , IN
- Managed a division of 4-5 rotating prosecutors assigned to a courtroom.
- Acted as liaison for the State Attorney's Office for my assigned Judge, courtroom personnel, and defense bar.
- Supervised a total of 16 attorneys.
- Trained attorneys in case preparation, management and negotiation.
- Assisted in division attorney's trials.
Research Assistant, 07/2012 to 09/2012
Pan African Lawyers Union – City , STATE
Pan African Lawyers Union – City , STATE
- Assessed abstracts and researched legal subjects for publication.
- Provided summary and analysis of submissions.
- Edited submissions selected for print in the scholastic journal.
Legal Intern, 05/2012 to 07/2012
African Probate And Policy Initiative – City , STATE
African Probate And Policy Initiative – City , STATE
- Trained non-governmental organization leaders in probate law.
- Presented seminars on probate law and women's legal rights to village community centers.
- Drafted wills for community members.
Education
J.D.: May 2014
University of Miami School of Law - City, State
University of Miami School of Law - City, State
- Top 33.33% of class
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Completed 223 pro bono and community service hours
- Dean's List Spring 2012 and Spring 2013
- Dean's Certificate of Achievement Award for the Innocence Clinic
- Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Comprehensive Skills Test
- Recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship, Outstanding Public Interest Scholarship, and the Law Alumni Association Scholarship
- Specialization in litigation certification
- Member of the International and Comparative Law Review
- President of the Criminal Law Society
- Vice President of Communications of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Member of the Honor Council
- Research assistant for Professor Edgardo Rotman on international criminal law
Bachelor of Arts: Classics, June 2011
University of California - City, State
University of California - City, State
- Dean's List
Certifications
- Member of the Florida Bar
- Member of the California Bar
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School Attended
- University of Miami School of Law
- University of California
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant State Attorney
- County Training Attorney
- Research Assistant
- Legal Intern
Degrees
- J.D. : May 2014
Bachelor of Arts : Classics , June 2011
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