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DAWN COLLETTE WILLIAMS

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Education

Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA

J.D., May 2009

Activities: Emory University Moot Court, Legal Association for Women

Students, Black Law Students Association

Furman University, Greenville, SC

B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, June 2005

Honors: Phi Eta Sigma, National Freshman Honorary Association; Pi Sigma

Alpha, Political Science Honorary Society; Phi Sigma Tau,

Philosophy Honorary Society; National Mock Trial Tournament, All-

American Witness, 2003, 2004

Leadership: Pre-Law Society, President; Furman University Student

Activities Board, Music Coordinator

Activities: Member, Greenville Chamber of Commerce; Member, Furman

University Mock Trial Association; Member, Furman University

Student League for Black Culture

Kortrijk University, Leuven, Belgium

Study Abroad Program in European Union and Economic Studies, Fall 2003

Experience

Furman University, Greenville, SC

May 2010 - June 2010

Adjunct Professor

Designed lesson plan to teach students evidentiary law based on Federal

Rules of Evidence, and philosophical legal principles using texts such as

The Republic, City of God, and Utilitarianism. Instruct students in

writing direct and cross-examinations, opening and closing statements,

trial strategy and techniques, and lay and expert testimony. Use web

interface Moodle to create student assignments. Designed two final exams-a

mock trial simulation and an essay on evidentiary law.

Mock Trial Coach

Taught students courtroom decorum and federal and procedural rules of

evidentiary law. Guided students in writing direct and cross examinations,

opening and closing statements, trial strategy and techniques, and lay and

expert witness testimony. Motivated and encouraged students to perform

well under pressure.

South Carolina Legal Services. Greenville, SC

May 2008 - August 2008

Summer Law Clerk

Conducted Social Security Appeal, to include subpoenaing medical records,

writing detailed medical reports, and researching relevant law and

applicable statutes. Prepared the appellant and witnesses for testimonial

evidence, wrote and presented the statement of the argument for hearing,

and conducted direct examinations. Researched and wrote memoranda on auto

fraud and lender fraud under the Truth in Lending Act and the Equal Credit

Opportunity Act. Drafted complaints alleging fraud, conversion, and unfair

trade practices, and drafted motion to compel. Researched and wrote memo

on employment disputes such as termination with cause. Interviewed clients

and filed electronic bankruptcies under Chapters 7 and 13.

The Oblander Group, Atlanta, GA August

2007 - December 2007

Campaign Intern

Interned for Justice Robert Benham, Georgia Supreme Court Justice for his

re-election campaign. Compiled lists for contacts, member donations, and

invitees. Organized fundraising events. Communicated fundraising goals to

potential donors.

South Carolina Legal Services. Greenville, SC

May 2007 - August 2007

Summer Law Clerk

Researched and wrote memoranda on issues such as school expulsions,

physical cruelty and neglect of children, commercial litigation, attorney

fees, divorce and custody requirements, probate matters, orders of

protection, and landlord and tenant evictions under HUD statutes.

Conducted 50 client interviews and argued for case acceptance or denial at

case review meetings.

Stephen Henry Law Firm and Law In Action Non-Profit, Greenville, SC

July 2005 - July 2006

Jail Project Coordinator

Conducted over 400 interviews of lower court detainees at the Greenville

County Detention Center for bail reductions, habeas motions, and medical

inquiries. Led non-profit program, The Jail Project, and directed project

development. Trained new interns to conduct interviews with detainees and

family members, meet with public officials, and observe courtroom

etiquette.

LeadAmerica, Washington D.C.

Summer 2004

Team Leader

Taught and guided students in preparing mock trial case. Developed

students' leadership skills and professionalism in courtroom. Attended the

2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and later attended the

2005 Presidential Inauguration.

Additional Information

Assisted Emory University Mock Trial Team for competitions. Enjoy Roman

architecture and culture. Traveled extensively throughout Western Europe.

Mentor students in choosing a career path and law school survival strategy.

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