J.D.

Michelle Choe

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EDUCATION

Legal Mercer University School of Law, Macon, Georgia

Juris Doctor, May 2013

Undergraduate The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; minor, Korean, May

2008

HOPE Scholarship

STUDY ABROAD Ewha University, Seoul, Korea, 2005

Traveled throughout Korea, observed culture and enhanced

language skills

LANGUAGE Korean (fluent)

EXPERIENCE

Law-related Fulton County Superior Court, Atlanta, Georgia

Law Clerk, January 2013-April 2013

. Drafted case summaries and recommendations for Judge's

use in ruling on motions

. Reviewed, studied, researched, and annotated laws, court

decisions, documents, opinions, briefs and related legal

authorities

. Compiled references on laws and decisions necessary for

legal determinations

The Chugh Firm, Atlanta, Georgia

Intern, July 2012-August 2012

. Reviewed and analyzed client data to determine

appropriate visa categories; interviewed clients;

prepared forms and required documentation to support

labor certifications and various employment-related

petitions and visa applications

. Analyzed and prepared family-based immigration cases and

waiver applications

Troutman Sanders, Atlanta, Georgia

Law Clerk, June 2012

. Drafted mandamus complaints for I-485 adjudication

. Composed memoranda for various visa applications

. Performed legal research related to immigration matters

Federal Defender's Office, Macon, Georgia

Law Clerk, August 2011 - December 2011

. Drafted sentencing memoranda for clients charged with

food stamp fraud

. Conducted extensive legal research related to drug-

related offenses

. Performed client interviews for information on

character, finances and history

Office of the Fulton County District Attorney, Atlanta,

Georgia

Intern, 2008 and May 2011 - August 2011

. Prepared pleadings and other documents for trial and

other proceedings

. Interviewed victims and witnesses regarding criminal

complaints

Other MarketSource/Hewlett Packard, Alpharetta, Georgia

Accounts Support Representative, November 2009 - August

2010

. Supported district operations and staff

. Communicated with retail outlets to assess sales and

customer service

ACTIVITIES Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Social

Chair

Prisoners' Legal Services, Pro Bono Project Volunteer

Korean United Student Association, Volunteer

Elim Presbyterian Church, Sunday School Coordinator

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