High School University

KRISTOFER B. HERNANDEZ

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EDUCATION: Fordham University School of Law New York, NY

J.D., May 2013 - GPA: 3.36

University of Miami, School of Law Miami, FL

Visiting Program, Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

Awards: Book Award in Florida Constitutional Law

University of Chicago Chicago, IL

B.A. in Political Science, June 2010

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Legal Unit Miami, FL

Fellowship Attorney September 2013 - February 2014

Drafted legal motions filed on behalf of the Commission

Utilized my language skills to assist on cases brought by the agency in federal district court in Puerto Rico

Authored a determination denying an employer's petition to revoke an EEOC subpoena

Reviewed charges of discrimination filed with the agency and related evidence to assess and make recommendations on the

legal merits of the claims

Prepared a proposed settlement agreement to resolve a disability discrimination case

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Legal Unit Miami, FL

January – April 2013

Litigation Extern

Drafted a variety of motions filed with the court, including motions in limine and statements of material facts

Conducted interviews of similarly situated employees for possible class action

Prepared legal memoranda on a variety of employment issues, including Title VII, ADEA, and ADA claims

Jackson Lewis, Law Firm Miami, FL

May – August 2012

Summer Associate

Researched and drafted motions such as summary judgment, motions to strike, motions to compel, and motions for protective

order

Drafted employment agreements, conflict waivers, and power of attorney contracts

Assisted in discovery, including drafting deposition questions, interrogatories, and requests for production of documents

The Honorable William C. Turnoff, U.S. District Court Miami, FL

May – August 2011

Southern District of Florida

Judicial Intern

Researched and drafted orders, reports & recommendations, and other legal memoranda on a variety of criminal and civil

matters, including summary judgment, class certification, and writs of habeas corpus

Drafted bench memoranda for courtroom proceedings and pretrial conferences

Jackson Lewis, Law Firm Miami, FL

July – August 2008

Summer Intern

Assisted paralegals and compiled data for discovery

Researched and recommended minority hiring programs for clients

SKILLS:

Fluent in Spanish and a working knowledge of written and spoken French

Dual citizenship in the United States and Spain

MEMBERSHIPS, ACTIVITIES, AND INTERESTS:

Memberships - Dade County Bar Association and the American Bar Association

University of Chicago Alumni Interviewer - Interview college applicants and assess interest and fit with the University

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity - Chapter President

Athletics - Lettered in High School Varsity Basketball and Soccer

Traveling - Studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain

BAR ADMISSIONS:

Admitted to the Florida State Bar, 2013; Southern District of Florida, 2013; District of Columbia Bar, 2014.

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