Service Assistant
Resume:
EBONEE C. AVERY, J.D.
Laurel, Maryland 20724
******.*****@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Legal Associate, AARP/Legal Counsel for the Elderly, 601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049,
3/09- present
Assist low income elderly residents of the District of Columbia, by interviewing these residents,
evaluating their legal problems, and determining the appropriate assistance required
Conduct legal research
Write legal memoranda and other documents with legal implications
Investigate work information
Conduct legal research
Manage and maintain databases
Provide walk-in clients with basic legal information, self-help packets, and access to the internet
Coordinate the dissemination of legal information through speaking engagements, workshops,
self-help seminars and other outreach initiatives
Provide referrals for Legal Counsel for the Elderly outreach services and other legal services
Supervise volunteers
Provide additional litigation support as needed
Legislative Assistant, Office of Councilmember Bland (D), Prince George’s County Council, Upper
Marlboro, MD, 2/07- 2/09
Assist in crafting the councilmember’s legislative agenda
Provide policy research and analysis on a variety of constituent and budget concerns
Plan and institute projects/special events which increase the councilmember’s visibility and
enhance her public image
Draft press releases, speeches, newsletter articles, letters, memos, and other correspondence
Prepare position papers and research reports
Coordinate grant efforts
Generate/edit newsletter
Prince George’s County Domestic Violence Task Force – policy staff
Facilitate the councilmember’s domestic violence advocacy efforts
Administrative Officer, Office of Councilmember Bland (D), Prince George’s County Council, Upper
Marlboro, MD, 12/06-2/07
Drafted press releases, speeches, newsletter articles, letters, memos, and other correspondence
Performed administrative support tasks
Receptionist, NRI Temporary Staffing Services, Washington, DC, 5/06-12/06
International Monetary Fund
Assisted international representatives with obtaining passports
Performed administrative support tasks
Democratic Legal Policy Extern, Michigan House of Representatives, Lansing, MI, 9/05 – 12/05
Researched proposed legislation
Wrote legal memoranda concerning the policy implications of proposed legislation
Advised democratic judiciary committee members on the policy ramifications of pertinent issues
both orally and in writing
Composed white papers
Monitored legislation
Attended session and committee meetings
Attended legislative draft conferences
Receptionist, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, 12/04 -12/05
Facilitated networking opportunities for Thomas M. Cooley Alumni
Performed administrative support tasks
Legislative Intern, Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson (R), Lansing, MI, 9/04 - 12/04
Provided background research for proposed legislation
Generated bill summaries focusing on budget and policy implications
Answered constituents requests
Assisted the Senator and his staff with legislative projects
Assisted the Senator and his staff with constituent services
Victim Rights Advocate - Domestic Violence Intern, Ingham County Prosecutor, Lansing, MI,
9/03-12/03
Educated victims about the litigation process
Informed prosecutors of the special needs of victims
Provided post trial financial and social assistance to victims
Worked closely with the prosecutors of Ingham County, Michigan
Conducted pretrial interviews with victims
SKILLS
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Project leadership capability
Desktop publishing
Event planning capability
Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Lexis Nexis, and Westlaw
Interpersonal skills
EDUCATION
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
Juris Doctorate, with a concentration in Constitutional Law/Civil Rights, 1/06
Phi Delta Phi, Legal Fraternity, Community Service Chairperson, initiated 2/05
Student Bar Association, Class Director/Social Committee Chairperson, 12/04 -12/05
Student Bar Association, Class Senator, 5/03 – 12/04
Black Law Students Association
Moot Court Competition
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Bachelor of Science, with honors, political science major, 5/02
HONORS/DISTINCTIONS
Club Appreciation Award, National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s
Clubs, Inc., Westbury Chapter, 6/08
Leadership Achievement Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 11/05
Distinguished Student Award, Thomas M. Cooley Student Bar Association, 11/05
Lansing Black Lawyers Association Scholarship Recipient, 3/04
Marcus Garvey Book Scholarship, Black Law Students Association, 11/03
Detroit Fury Arena Football Cheerleader, 2003-04 Season
COMMUNITY SERVICE AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., NY
Arundel County Habitat for Humanity, MD
Step Afrika!, Newsletter/Event Planning, DC
Franklyn J. Bourne Bar Association, MD
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
American Red Cross Volunteer, Lansing, MI
Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer, Lansing, MI
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