Real Estate Assistant

Chervonti Jones, Esq.

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Education:

Howard University School of Law Washington,

DC

Juris Doctor, May 2009

Activities: Marshall Brennan Constitutional Law Program (2007-2008)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic (2008-2009)

Merit Scholarship Recipient (2008-2009)

Howard University Washington,

DC

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising (Chemistry minor), Magna Cum Laude, May 2005

Honors: Trustee Scholarship, Dean's List (2001-2005)

Activities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Bar Admissions

Member of the Bar, State of Maryland, Admitted in 2009. Eligible to waive

into DC.

Experience:

Circuit Court for Baltimore City Baltimore, MD

Law Clerk for the Honorable Alfred Nance August

2009 - Present

Performing legal research, analysis and writing at various stages of civil

and criminal proceedings. Drafting orders, opinions and other legal

documents for the judge's review and approval. Reviewing pleadings.

Preparing memoranda in preparation for hearings. Communicating with

attorneys and pro se litigants.

Department of Treasury Office of the Inspector General

Washington, DC

Law Clerk May 2008 - July

2009

Worked on contracts and appropriation law issues. Conducted legal and non-

legal research and analysis. Drafted and edited legal memoranda on numerous

areas of the law. Attended meetings of the General Counsel's advisory

committees to gather information regarding cases and policy issues. Worked

closely with counsel for the Inspector General on issues involving

statutory interpretation.

Howard University School of Law, Prof. Ziyad Motala

Washington, DC

Research Assistant January 2008

- May 2009

Researched international polices and domestic legal issues. Assisted with

data collection and analysis. Drafted and formatted research reports as

assigned.

American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence

Washington, DC

Law Clerk January 2008 - May

2008

Provided legal research, writing and analysis assistance to staff attorneys

in the development of training materials and other resources for lawyers

representing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Baylor & Jackson, PLLC Washington, DC

Summer Associate May 2007 - August

2007

Conducted research and drafted legal memoranda on various practice areas,

including family law, real estate, employment, personal injury, and

construction and development. Drafted pleadings, discovery request, and

motions for civil litigation. Interviewed clients and assisted in deposing

witnesses. Researched pertinent case information to prepare for trial.

The Pro Bono Project Washington,

DC

Legal Volunteer July 2007 -

August 2007

Helped Hurricane Katrina victims clear title to their homes by opening

succession and probate proceedings. Handled initial interviews. Drafted

petitions, pleadings, affidavits and motions for uncontested divorces.

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