A lyssa K. Andrews
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E ducation
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA
Juris Doctor May 2013, California Bar Candidate July 2013
Study Abroad: Zhejiang University Guanghua College of Law, Hangzhou, China, Summer 2011
La Faculté de Droit des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion, Nice, France, Summer 2011
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Winter 2012-2013
Honors: Honor Roll, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Distinguished Honor Roll, Spring 2013
Activities: Entertainment Law Society, Vice President, 2011-2012
Sports Law Society, Treasurer, 2011-2012
National Sports Law Negotiation Competition Board, Fall 2011
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Co-Director of Fundraising, 2011-2012
Student Bar Association, 2L Class Representative, Social Chair Assistant, 2011-2013
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Tourism Management, May 2010
Study Abroad: Oxford University: New College, Oxford, England, United Kingdom, Winter 2009-2010
Honors: Kappa Alpha Theta 3.5 GPA or Higher Award, Fall 2007 & 2008
SDSU Professional Studies and Fine Arts Dean’s List, Fall 2007 & Fall 2008
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Fraternity/Sorority Honor Society, 2006-2010
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, 2006-2010
Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, AB Samahan Filipino
Cultural Club, National Society of Minors in Hospitality
L EGAL EXPERIENCE
Small Business Law Center, Community Economic Development Clinic at TJSL, San Diego, CA
California Certified Law Student, Spring 2013
Client intake and interviewing, case evaluation and recommendation. Continuous communication with
clients; answering phone calls and returning emails in a timely fashion. Proficient in CLIO Software.
Business: Business Entity Formation, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for websites, Contracts
Review and Drafting
Non-Profit: Tax-Exemption status from the Internal Revenue Services and California Franchise Tax Board
Superior Court of California – County of San Diego, Small Claims Court, South County
Volunteer Small Claims Court Mediator, Fall 2012
Mediation: Mediate small claims court parties’ cases. Discuss their issues as a neutral party; help
facilitate discussion to come to a resolution. Wrote the party’s stipulated agreement on court
documents and submit to judge to submit into the record.
The Law Offices of D’Egidio Licari & Townsend, LLP, San Diego, CA
Legal Intern/California Certified Law Student, Spring 2012-Fall 2012
Personal Injury: Maintained extensive client contact and assisted in handling client inquiries. Conducted fact
investigation and verification of information. Communicated with opposing counsel, clients
and medical/insurance providers. Created personal injury portfolio’s by compiling medical
records and other pertinent information for damages calculations. Drafted settlement letters
and assisted with settlement negotiations.
Estate Planning: Worked on trust conservatorship from start to finish with minimal supervision and
prepared accounting and exhibits to be filed with the court.
Corporate: Provided assistance to lawyers in filing U.S. Patent Application.
Civil: Wrote cross-examination questions for expert witness. Attended trial and motion hearings.
W ORK E xperience
Torreyana Grille, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Torrey Pines, CA
Bartender, Cocktail Server, Server, May 2010-August 2012
Greet guests and respond to requests or concerns in a friendly and courteous manner.