Assistant University
Resume:
Daniel R. Busch
Houston, Texas 77096
abil1a@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
Juris Doctorate, May 2010
G.P.A 3.21/4.00
Activities: Immigration Clinic
Publications Editor, Houston Business and Tax
Law Journal
40-hour Mediation Certification
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Student Bar Association
Lex Judaica
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, May 2007
G.P.A 3.88/4.00
Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Ex Nihilo (Undergraduate Philosophy Journal) -
Junior Reader on Editorial Board
Undergraduate Philosophy Association
Texas Hillel
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
(AIPAC) - CORE Delegate
Austin Soundboard
Texas Revue - Selected to perform with band at
University of Texas talent show in 2004
Honors: University Honors
National Dean's List
Distinguished College Scholar
EXPERIENCE
Immigration Clinic
Houston, Texas
Student Attorney, January 2010 - May 2010
. Drafted legal documents and interacted with clients under the
supervision of an attorney
. Represented clients in a range of immigration issues including asylum
and relief from removal, U visa applications, adjustment of status,
and waivers
Jones McClure Publishing
Houston, Texas
Legal Editorial Assistant, February 2009 - August 2009
. Analyzed substance, checked citations, and Shepardized cases in
O'Connor's titles
. Reviewed content and updated with new legislation
. Researched legal issues on California causes of action and motions for
relief from judgment in federal courts
. Drafted sections for O'Conner's California Causes of Action title
. Delegated assignments as team leader on California drafting assignment
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Houston, Texas
Intern, Environmental Crimes Division, July 2008 - August 2008
. Wrote probable cause statements regarding environmental crimes and
animal abuse
. Completed document review on behalf of Assistant District Attorney and
suggested potential charges to be filed
. Interviewed complainants to determine restitution needs and drafted a
memorandum detailing findings
. Participated in legal discussions with Assistant District Attorneys
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, Texas
Intern for the Honorable Frances H. Stacy, June 2008 - July 2008
. Researched and drafted a memorandum regarding claimant's appeal for
Social Security disability benefits
. Observed and participated in judicial process including trials,
arraignments, hearings, settlement conferences, jury selections, and
sentencings
. Participated in legal discussions with Judge Stacy and staff attorneys
Dirty Martin's Restaurant
Austin, Texas
Waiter, June 2005 - June 2007
. Multi-tasked and handled up to nine tables simultaneously
. Educated and trained newly hired waiters
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
. Mediation: completed 40-hour mediation certification training course
conducted by University of Houston Law Center
. Hebrew: proficient comprehension, writing, and verbal skills
. Music: self-taught on the guitar, piano, harmonica, ukulele, and
djembe
. Sports: participate in soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf
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