Richards & Penn, L.L.P
Jacksonville, TX
Clerk, October 22, 2008 –
November 26, 2008
Researched commercial litigation,
family law, and criminal law matters for general practice firm.
Accompanied and assist attorneys
in hearings, mediation, and client interviews.
Drafted legal memoranda regarding
the likelihood of success of a case.
Texas Court of Criminal
Appeals Austin, TX
The Honorable Charles Holcomb Judicial Internship, April 14,
2008 –May 23, 2008
Researched applicable Texas
statues and case law for cases presented to Judge Holcomb.
Drafted memoranda for Judge
Holcomb and research attorneys.
Drafted a dissenting opinion for
publication for Judge Holcomb.
Nicholas & Barrera, P.C.
San Antonio, TX
Extern, January 7, 2008 –
April 11, 2008
Researched applicable Texas
statues and case law for divorce, child support and custody, estates
and trusts, and criminal cases.
Assisted attorneys with client
meetings and preparation for various court hearings.
Prepared legal memoranda and
drafted client letters for review by attorneys.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA) Charlotte, MI
Volunteer, October 2006
–December 2007
Represented children removed from
homes due to child abuse and neglect allegations.
Conducted investigations into
existing home conditions, assisted child with school work and social
interactions.
Prepared written reports for Court
regarding investigations.
Thomas M. Cooley Bookstore
Lansing, MI
Sales Assistant, November 2006-
December 2007
Assisted students in finding books
and study aids, trained new employees, tracked inventory of books
and supplies.
EDUCATIONThomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI
Juris Doctor, May 17, 2008
Honors
Outstanding Senior Litigator Award
Adams Class Distinguished Student,
Nominee
Activities
Intra-School Moot Court
Competition, Best Advocate
Thomas M. Cooley Trinity Term
Invitational Mock Trial Competition, Champion
American Association for Justice
National Student Advocacy Trial Competition Team, Regional Champion
National Association of Criminal
Defense Lawyers National Trial Competition Team
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and
Child Protective Services Training Volunteer
Texas A & M UniversityCollege Station, TX
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in
Spanish, December 2004
El Centro De Lenguas
Modernas Granada, Spain
Semester Abroad, January 2003 - May
2003
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Texas State Bar, 2008
REFERENCESJudge Charles R. Holcomb, Court
of Criminal Appeals, P.O. Box 12308, Capitol Station, Austin, TX
78711, 512.463.1585
William P. Green, Research
Attorney Court of Criminal Appeals, P.O. Box 12308, Capitol Station,
Austin, TX 78711, 512.463.1585
Tony Reyes, Attorney at Law,
Nicholas and Barrera P.C., 424 East Nueva St., San Antonio, TX 78205,
210.224.5811
Tony Flores, Associate
Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 300 S. Capital Ave., P.O. Box
13038, Lansing, MI 48901, 517.371.5140