Attorney, New Mexico Barred

Stephen Puente Jochem

*** ******** ****** ** **********, D.C. 20019 • 505-***-**** • **********@*****.*** BAR ADMISSION

Admitted to Practice in New Mexico, October 2017

Bar Number: 150563

EXPERIENCE

Board of Veteran’s Appeals, Washington, D.C.–Attorney Advisor Aug. 2018–July 2019

I draft over three decisions a week for a variety of appeals, varying in complexity and length.

I adapt to the precedential decisions and changing procedural processes that are often in flux.

I adapt my writing to satisfy the disposition and writing preferences of judges for whom I write.

I track my week-to-week production so that I stay on target for the fiscal year target. U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.–New Mexico Delegation Office Coordinator Sep. 2016–Aug. 2018

I managed requests for funding searches and letters of support for a bipartisan Congressional Delegation for constituents while serving each office’s individual needs.

I researched federal grant opportunities for constituents and counseled them on grant application organization for those grants appropriate for their needs.

I wrote letters of support for the constituents’ grant applications to federal agencies. Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C.–Student Intern in the Office of Chief Counsel Jan. 2016–May 2016

I worked on environmental, government procurement, appropriated grant-fund transfers, legislative history, and third-party liability litigation legal issues.

I drafted memos concerning federal civil procedure matters, use of Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) funding, FOIA exemptions, exemptions of privilege concerning Inspector General reports, and NEPA lead-agency compliance. South Royalton Legal Clinic, South Royalton, VT–Student Clinician June 2015–Aug. 2015

I worked on domestic violence cases, Social Security payment appeals, and represented indigent veterans with property rights issues.

I wrote memos condensing client issues for supervising attorneys.

I researched the applicable state and federal law in support of clients’ positions. Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Montpelier, VT–Law Clerk Nov. 2014–June 2015

I proofread and cite-checked DFR proposed rules and reports to the state legislature.

I gathered a variety of other information for the reports through interviews and legal research. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Williston, VT–Student Trainee May 2014–Aug. 2014

I administered close out processes for contracts in the Office of Contracting.

I made various modifications to new contracts of varying subject matters. Gallup McKinley County Schools, Gallup, NM

Head Junior Varsity Track & Field Coach Feb. 2012–May 2013

I created workouts, supervised practices for the athletes, and managed training regimens.

I chaperoned bus trips and recorded athletes' times and the events they ran. Substitute Teacher Dec. 2012–May 2013

I taught elementary school students in McKinley County, New Mexico.

I also worked with special education students of that age group when needed. Reading Town Hagwon, Incheon, Republic of Korea–English Teacher Aug. 2011–Aug. 2012

Taught students from 1st grade to TOEFL prep classes (ages 8 to 17).

Required to create and update syllabi and class work.

Trained new teachers and developed extracurricular activities. EDUCATION

Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT

Juris Doctor May, 2016

Business Law Certificate

Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Executive Board–Senior Articles Editor o Note Topic: Fostering Environmental Values: How to Adopt a Greener Market

Moot Court Advisory Board, Secretary and Treasurer

Additional Activities: Board Member of Barrister’s Bookshop (student run non-profit), Co-Chair of the Business Law Society, Rugby Team, and Latin American Law Student Association member. Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Global Business Studies, Minor: Spanish May, 2011

Dean’s List Fall 2010

International Field Study Seminar (Portugal-Spain) January 2011

Summer Abroad (Madrid, Spain) July 2009

Manhattan College Track and Cross Country teams 2008–2011 Gallup Catholic High School, Gallup, NM May, 2007

National Honor Society 2003–2007

New Mexico Forum for Youth in Community Member 2004–2005

Former New Mexico Class-A 1600m State record holder 2006

Six New Mexico State Track Championships (800m, 1600m, 3200m) 2005–2007 SKILLS & LANGUAGE

Proficient in Westlaw, Hein Online, Lexis Nexis, and Thomas

Proficient in navigating Grants.gov and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance catalog

Proficient in Bluebook citation use and Redbook manual on legal style

Conversational Spanish proficiency

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