Legal Analysis and Consulting

HAMILTON MARTIN

**** ***** *****, *** *******, Texas 78245

***********@*****.*** 210-***-****

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law University Park, PA

Juris Doctor May 2014

Honors: National Order of Barristers Honors Society, NBLSA Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition:

Best Petitioner Brief (2012-2013), Mid-Atlantic Region; Mid-Atlantic Regional Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist

Activities: Black Law Student Association, (Treasurer, Community Service Chair); Latino Law Student Association; Military Law Caucus; Student Bar Association, (Diversity Chair ); Penn State Moot Court Board (Competitor, Coach)

Research Assistant State College, PA

Research Assistant for Prof. Larry Backer May 2013 to May 2014

Provided extensive researching on topics regarding corporate criminal liability and prosecutions of corporations in preparation of contributing to articles written by Prof. Backer

St. Mary’s University San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice May 2011

Honors: National Society of Leadership and Success

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Daniel M. Schafer Law Firm, PLLC San Antonio, TX

Intern Spring 2015

Responsible for drafting legal documents to opposing counsel; various administrative functions

Managing client files on firm filing system; Extensive Document review

Strategic litigation planning with lead attorney

Penn State Family Law Clinic University Park, PA

Certified Legal Intern Fall 2013

In charge of three client case load on legal issues including divorce, child support, and adoption, focusing on improving legal analysis skills, and constant contact with client and third-party

Extensive drafting and filing of petitions on clients’ behalf/Research and drafting memorandum on statutory authority

Tasked with handling multiple projects through strict organizational and time-management skills

Prepared pre-hearing motions for my clients regarding legal issues in family law and articulate legal reasoning to clients

Negotiated settlement proposals with opposing counsel on behalf of indigent clients

Advisory support for clients; written and verbal communication with third parties for problem solving and strategic planning in individual cases while maintaining confidentiality

The Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C.

Summer Law Clerk May 2013 to August 2013

Accountable for conducting extensive research on applicable statutory authority, case law, and policy, as well as drafting of memorandum on criminal issues in multiple cases, including summer long murder trial

Prepared multiple pretrial/trial motions and briefs on subjects including judgment of acquittal, hearsay, and suppression of evidence while prioritizing and completing multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner

Assisted in a murder trial; took notes and kept records of evidence for supervising attorney

Team Player in participating in the Community Reentry and Expungement Summit

Visited clients while they were being detained to discuss technical information regarding status of case

The Gordon Law Firm, P.C. San Antonio, TX

Summer Intern May 2012 to August 2012

Legal documentation analysis in research on legal and factual issues in both criminal and civil matters (including cases concerning real property) via use of different research methodology .

Interacted with clients and co-counsel to update clients on case status and case strategy; Drafted office memoranda for trial preparation in federal and state matters

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

American Bar Association Judicial Clerkship Program (February 2013) Dallas, TX

Selected to attend program designed to bring judges and law students together to engage in research, writing, and discussions

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