Darnell Martemus, J.D.

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Attentive - Diverse Prior Experience - Deadline Oriented - Strong Work Ethic

EDUCATION

Georgia Bar Admission, recently admitted after July 2014 Bar

J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH May 2014

Visiting Student, Georgia State University College of Law, Aug 2013-May 2014

• Environmental Law course included the study and testing on the subjects of RCRA

(Resource Converstion and Recovery Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), Superfund, NEPA (National

Environmental Policy Act), ESA (Endangered Species Act), CAA (Clean Air Act) and

the CWA (Clean Water Act)

B.S., Communication Studies, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN May

2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cleveland State University-Athletic Department, Cleveland, OH June 2013 – August

2013

Intern

Researched relevant NCAA compliance statutes to ensure the CSU athletic department

corresponded with rules

Constructed new drug testing policy for compliance department to utilize in memo given

to all student-athletes educating them on eligibility requirements, drug testing and banned

substances

Completed summer long project updating athletic website to reflect the changes in NCAA

regulations concerning student-athletes

Hahn Loeser & Parks, Cleveland, OH May 2012 – August

2012

Summer Associate

Researched case law and analyzed statutes in preparation for drafting memorandums

regarding franchise law, depositions, property law, and vicarious liability

Assisted multiple indigent clients in identifying all assets and income during bankruptcy

declaration clinic for Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Reported conclusions and recommendations for issues concerning oil drilling rights and

contract disputes regarding international business transactions

Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, Cleveland, OH January 2008 – August

2013

Detention Officer

Responsible for safe being of residents

Managed behaviors including importance of character, honesty and work ethic

Prepared court reports and files of the daily activities of the residents, and charge sheets

in the event of any altercations or crimes

Collaborated with Volunteer Coordinator to create service opportunity in which John

Carroll University students would mentor and play basketball with the 18-21 year old

residents

ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Ohio, Cleveland, OH May 2000 – July

2000

Intern

Participated in mock trials

Registered Cuyahoga county citizens to vote

Constructed weekly presentations regarding voting rights, civil liberties, and equality for

entire ACLU of Ohio staff

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Midwest Black Law Students Association May 2013 – May

2014

Vice-Chair

Resided as Vice-Chair over 52 chapters contained within 13 midwestern states

Reviewed contracts related to the MWBLSA Job Fair, Academic Retreat in Columbus,

OH and Convention in Minneapolis, MN for the 2013-2014 term

Entertained as Master of Ceremony at 2013 Convention in Columbus, OH

Exercise general authority over the business and activities of the Region in the absence or

incapacity of the Regional Chair

Vanderbilt University Football Team August 2003 – November

2006

Student-Athlete

Four year member of the football team

Nominated by coaches to the Leadership Council, which assisted team members with any

concerns they may have had with the uniforms, practice, studying session or coaches

SEC is widely regarded as the most difficult football conference in the country

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