Raleigh Blair Lancaster
● *** Capitol Square Place SW Washington DC 20024● ****************@*****.*** ● 404-***-**** ●
Overview
Law School Graduate With Experience In Legal, Political, And Public Relations Work. Strong Work Ethic And
Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills.
Education
Elon University School Of Law Graduated May 2013
Greensboro, NC
• Juris Doctor
• Concentration: Intellectual Property Law
• Scholarship Recipient For Academic Achievement
Elon University Graduated May 2008
Elon, NC
• Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration
• Concentration: Marketing And Economics
Professional Experience
Advocates For Justice: Lead Summer Associate May 2012- August 2012
Washington, DC
• Prepared Legal Memoranda
• Conducted Research For Upcoming Cases
• Assisted With Client Intake Interviews
Smithsonian’s Museum Of Natural History: Lead Summer Associate May 2011- August 2011
Washington, DC
• Maintained Social Media Platforms
• Organized Press Events Such As Photo Shoots And Press Previews
• Wrote And Edited Press Releases On Upcoming Exhibitions
Herman Miller: Events Coordinator February 2010- August 2010
Washington, DC
• Organized All Events For The Washington Office
• Answered Phones And Delivered Messages
• Facilitated The Transfer Of All Herman Miller Signature Chairs
Gannet Supply: Executive Assistant December 2009- January 2010
Mclean, VA
• Coordinated Office Events
• Answered Phones And Delivered Messages
Shellz Global: Independent Marketing Contractor December 2008- January 2009
Sydney, Australia
• Served As A Business To Business Liaison For St. George Bank
• Sold Bank’s Atm/Debit System To Prospective Clients
• Calculated And Analyzed Competitive Rates For Debit Card Systems
Elon 101: Teaching Assistant August 2005- May 2007
Elon, NC
• Assisted In Problem Solving For New Students
New Democratic Network: Intern May 2007- August 2007
Washington, DC
• Researched And Reported On Current Political Events
• Assisted In Organizing Political Events
Doffermyre Shields Law Firm: Intern May 2006- August 2006
Atlanta, GA
• Organized Files And Electronic Documents
• Entered Electronic Data For Cases
• Researched Past Successful Cases
• Helped With Discovery On Class Actions
• Recorded Minutes For Key Meetings
United States Senator Zell Miller (D-GA): Intern May 2004- August 2004
Washington, DC
• Attended Senate Floor Debates
• Researched Information On Environmental Issues For Voting
• Gave Tours Of The U.S. Capitol And Organized Local Outings
United States Congressman David Scott (D-GA): Intern May 2003- August 2003
Washington, DC
• Prepared Letters To Constituents
• Researched Upcoming Floor Debates
• Provided Travel Arrangements For Staff
Study/Travel Abroad
Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore August 2008-June 2009
Spain, England, France, Netherlands, Ireland January 2007-June
2007
New Zealand January 2006
Campus Leadership
Held Leadership Positions In Several Campus Organizations Such As: New Student Orientation Program, Phi
Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, And Mock Trial