EDUCATION
Cooley Law School
Cooley Law School
Currently a 2l
Tampa, FL
Juris Doctor, Expected Graduation 2025
Honors:
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Certificate of Merit Award – awarded for academic excellence, the student who achieves the highest grade in the course while demonstrating proficiency in the subject matter:
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Property I & Property II
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Contracts I & Contracts II
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Criminal Procedure
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2023 Finalist In-House Moot Court Competition Winner
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Journey to Esquire Ambassador Scholarship
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Dean’s List, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023
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Honor Roll, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023
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Merit Scholarship Recipient for Class Rank
Activities:
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National Mock-Trial Team
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Student Bar Association – Public Relations Executive Board Member
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Journey to Esquire – Ambassador
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Mock Trial Board – Associate Board Member
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Phi Delta Phi – Member & Historian Executive Board Member
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Phi Alpha Delta – Member & Marshal / Public Relations Executive Board Officer
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Hillsborough County Bar Association – Member
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Federal Bar Association – Member
Cole, Scott & Kissane, PA
Law Clerk
Law Clerk
& Summer Associate
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Insurance Defense, Construction Defect and Negligence
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Conduct legal research and draft documents under attorney supervision.
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Assist in case management, including organizing files and meeting deadlines.
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Collaborate with partners, attorneys, and staff to support overall office operations and case objectives.
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Learning practical experience drafting legal documents like pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
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Observed depositions, mediation, and arbitration hearings.
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Unpaid /Pro-bono
Business Litigation Internship
Attorney Anthony Halmon
Halmon Law
Legal Research:
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Assist attorneys in thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations for ongoing business litigation matters.
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Summarize and present findings to aid in case strategy development.
Document Review:
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Collaborate on reviewing, organizing, and analyzing documents related to litigation cases.
Drafting Documents:
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Gain practical experience drafting legal documents like pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Case Analysis:
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Analyze legal issues and contribute to formulating legal strategies for litigation matters.
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Participate in brainstorming sessions and offer insights from research.
Courtroom Preparation:
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Assist attorneys in preparing for court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
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Help with preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and attending court proceedings.
Client Interaction:
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Observe client meetings, interviews, and communication.
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Gain exposure to client relationships and understand their business needs in legal proceedings.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Internship
13th Judicial Circuit
Judicial Internship
Judicial Internship
The Honorable Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández
Unpaid / Pro-bono
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Discussed relevant case facts, evidence, and motions in chambers.
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Observed court daily, criminal court in the Domestic Violence Division.
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Created curriculum for incoming intern class on Criminal Procedure & Evidence topics.
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Read and practiced writing Memorandums, Motions, and other Legal Documents.
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Attended community-related events in the courthouse.
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During my time as a judicial intern, I engaged in substantive discussions about case facts and motions, observed daily courtroom proceedings, and even created a curriculum for incoming interns. While primarily focused on the Domestic Violence Division, I also ventured into other courtrooms, enriching my understanding of the legal landscape. My favorite part of this experience was being able to co-author orders with Judge Baggé after hearing the oral argument in court.