AMANDA REYNOLDS

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Woodbury, New York 11797

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E DUCATION

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Jamaica, NY

Juris Doctor, June 2011

G.P.A.: 3.3

Honors: CALI Awards for Excellence: Summer Externship Seminar, Civil Trial Advocacy & Advanced Legal Writing

Semifinalist, The Frank S. Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, Brian Peterson 1L Trial Advocacy Competition

Dean’s List, Spring 2010

Activities: Advocate, The Frank S. Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute External Division

2010 Finalist & 2009 Competitor, Labor & Employment Law Trial Advocacy Competition

Competitor, American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition

Staff Member, New York International Law Review, 2009-2010

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2005

G .P .A : 3.5/4.0

Honors: National Dean’s List & National Scholars’ Honor Society

L EGAL E XPERIENCE

BRONX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Bronx, NY

Student Assistant District Attorney, August 2010 – May 2011

As a student enrolled in St. John’s Prosecution Clinic, prepared misdemeanor cases for trial under the supervision of an

Assistant District Attorney. Counseled victims, interviewed police officers, drafted complaints, arraigned defendants and

negotiated plea bargains. During calendar call, stood on cases and discussed offers in front of the judge and defense counsel.

Observed trials, hearings and witness interviews.

HON. RICHARD L. BUCHTER, QUEENS COUNTY SUPREME COURT, Kew Gardens, NY

Intern, Summer 2010

Observed criminal trials from jury selection through jury verdict or sentencing. Researched complex evidentiary issues in

response to motions in limine and objection arguments. Composed decisions regarding pre-trial procedural issues for Judge.

HON. ELLEN S. GREENBERG, NASSAU COUNTY FAMILY COURT, Westbury, NY

Intern, Summer 2009

Conducted research, drafted memoranda, and assisted in the preparation of orders with respect to juvenile delinquency,

neglect and abuse cases. Attended trials, pretrial conferences, arraignments and hearing proceedings.

CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP, New York, NY

Litigation Paralegal, May 2006 to August 2008

Handled complex litigation matters from discovery through trial. Prepared materials for court, cite checked and blue booked

court filings. Maintained case files for discovery. Managed paralegal team throughout discovery for Goldman Sachs-Enron

bankruptcy matter. Contributed to pro bono practice including immigration asylum and death penalty cases. Conducted

research in areas such as bankruptcy and securities arbitration. Mentored local teenagers through Legal Outreach Program.

SCULLY, SCOTT, MURPHY & PRESSER, P.C., Garden City, NY

Legal Assistant, June 2005 to May 2006

Ensured timely filing of documents within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.) by successfully

managing attorney dockets. Acted as a liaison among attorneys, partners, inventors and other parties. Composed, formatted,

proofread and submitted legal documents to U.S.P.T.O., including amendments, assignments, declarations, powers of attorney

and oppositions. Established amended filing system for over 400 trademarks in over 100 countries.

L ICENSES

New York State Notary Public

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