Attorney

SAMUEL P. KOVACH-ORR, ESQ.

848-***-**** *********.***@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/In/SamKovachOrr

PROFILE

Accomplished recent law graduate with experience in civil and appellate litigation through three judicial internships with a U.S. District Judge, a U.S. Magistrate Judge, and the Presiding Judge of Administration for the N.J. Appellate Division. Possesses refined research, drafting, communication, and advocacy skills. Able to evaluate legal issues from multiple angles, conduct in-depth legal research, and draft clear and effective legal documents. NJ & MA attorney with pending UBE transfer application to RI; transferrable UBE score to all thirty participating jurisdictions.

EDUCATION

Rutgers Law School, Camden, NJ - G.P.A. 3.2 Juris Doctor, May 2018

Student Bar Association – President (2017-2018), Vice President (2016-2017), Representative (2015-2016)

Rutgers Journal of Law & Religion – Lead Research & Writing Editor (2017-2018), Associate Editor (2016-2017)

Dean’s List (F16); Dean's Award for Service to Rutgers Law School; Pro Bono Award for Significant Public Service

Emory University, Atlanta, GA Master of Religion and Public Life, May 2015

EW & VW Anderson & Emory Grant Scholarships, Recipient; Emory College Development & Alumni Relations, Student Worker

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ B.A. (Philosophy), May 2014

The Rutgers University Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award, Recipient; Habitat for Humanity, Chapter President (2013-2014); The Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity Moving the Mission Forward Award, Recipient; Rutgers Triathlon Club, Member

EXPERIENCE

New Jersey Superior Court, Civil Division New Brunswick, NJ

Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Andrea G. Carter, J.S.C. August 2018 – August 2019

Conduct legal research, draft bench memoranda, analyze and make recommendations on 60-100 motions per two-week cycle, and observe oral arguments.

New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division Trenton, NJ Judicial Intern to The Honorable Jack M. Sabatino, P.J.A.D. January 2018 – May 2018

Drafted legal memoranda, evaluated substantive issues and legal theory, and observed appellate arguments.

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey Trenton & Newark, NJ

Judicial Intern to The Honorable Tonianne J. Bongiovanni, U.S.M.J. September 2016 – April 2017

Judicial Intern to The Honorable Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J. June 2016 – August 2016

Reviewed and analyzed court documents, researched relevant areas of the law, and drafted memoranda to assist with rulings.

United States Congress, House of Representatives Washington, D.C.

Intern to Congressman Frank Pallone June 2014 – August 2014

Researched materials for bills and statements, communicated with constituents, and coordinated signatures.

Immigrant Justice Clinic, Rutgers Law School Camden, NJ

Legal Intern January 2017 – August 2017

Met with clients for intake & follow-up interviews and prepared legal memoranda and briefs for pleadings on immigration issues.

Office of Housing and Residence Life, Rutgers University Camden, NJ

Judicial Hearing Officer September 2015 – May 2018

Scrutinized residential conduct cases, held hearings, and assigned sanctions when necessary.

Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA & Washington, D.C.

Emerging Leaders & Volunteer Programs Intern June 2013 – August 2014

PUBLICATIONS

Banning the Burka: Indicative of a Legitimate Aim or a Thinly-Veiled Attempt to Legislate Religious and Cultural Intolerance, 18 Rutgers J. Law & Religion 91 (Fall 2016).

What You Should Know Before Posting Your Art on Social Media, BURNAWAY (August, 2017).

OTHER: Long-Distance Running (Daily since 01/01/14), Musical Performance (guitar, piano, banjo), Eagle Scout (2009) communication, advised, prepared, reviewed, served, achieve, file, format, aid, analyze, appeal, arbitrate, clarify, collaborate, consult, craft, demonstrate, direct, evaluate, write, teach, supervise, summarize, proofread, produce, transcribe, plan, prepare, perform, mediate, manage, litigate, interface, lead, help, handle

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