Daniel Thomas Lutz
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EDUCATION:
Villanova University School of Law-Villanova, PA May 2013
J.D.
. 2L/3L Representative Student Bar Association
. Secretary of Lone Star Legal Society
. Campaign Coordinator for Villanova Democrats Club
. Intramural Softball and Soccer
Texas A&M University- College Station, TX May 2010
B.A. History
. Dean's List Fall 2008
. Founding member of OneLove(sustainability organization)
. Member of History Club
. Fish Camp Counselor and Campfire Speaker
EXPERIENCE:
Civil Justice Clinic- Villanova School of Law Fall
2012
. Certified Legal Intern for Jennifer Sperling, Esq.
. Dealt with Social Security Disability for minors
. Represented a minor before an ALJ at the Philadelphia Social Security
Office
Chester County Court of Common Pleas- West Chester, PA Summer 2012
. Clerk for Judge Katherine Platt
. Researched and wrote numerous bench memos on a variety of issues/cases
including in terrorem clauses, guardianship hearings, adoptions,
marital property hearings, etc.
. Dealt extensively with court records retrieval and developed an
extensive knowledge of courthouse procedure
Pennsylvania Innocence Project- Philadelphia, PA Spring
2012
. Reviewed voluminous case files to determine whether convicted persons
had valid claims of actual innocence.
. Participated in investigation of claims by interviewing witnesses.
. Drafted an extensive memo detailing the case for innocence including
maps, witness statements, trial errors, etc.
Villanova Study Abroad Program- Rome, Italy Summer 2011
. Spent the summer studying at John Cabot University and experiencing
international comparative law. I also spent an evening with Justice
Alito.
Hobbies and Interests:
. Triathlons
. Certified Scuba Diver
. Eagle Scout