Development School
Resume:
Rodney L. Wilson
**** ** ******** ***., ******, KS 66611 913-***-**** *************@*****.***
Education
Washburn University School of Law
Juris Doctor May 2015
Family Law Certificate May 2015
Children and Family Law Center
o Volunteered for various community and school-related projects o Attended numerous seminars and presentations related to family law topics
GAL, child development and social and cultural trainings
Pro Bono Honors
LexisNexis Professional and Westlaw Next Research Certificates Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies May 2011
Minor: Fraud Examination
Experience
Washburn Law Clinic Topeka, KS
Licensed Legal Intern (Kan. Sup. Ct. R. 719) Aug. 2014 – May 2015
Family Law
o Advised, counseled, interviewed and supported clients and parties in divorces, child custody and support, adoption, Guardian ad litem and complex paternity cases o Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and others in writing, by phone and in person
o Resolved professional responsibility dilemmas
o Negotiated and resolved substantial debt issues, parenting time complications, and jurisdiction issues
o Investigated case related facts, drafted pleadings, motions and orders, and conducted thorough GAL investigations
o Drafted settlement agreements, child support worksheets and parenting plans
Estate Planning
o Drafted wills and durable power of attorneys for military veterans
Immigration
o Investigated and prepared documents for U Nonimmigrant visa applications 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri: Family Court Division Kansas City, MO Youth Worker May 2011- May 2012
Mentored, monitored, and supervised adjudicated youth
Resolved disputes between residents
Engaged residents and taught development of life skills Community Involvement
Phoenix Family Housing Corporation Kansas City, MO Volunteer Sept. 2011-Jan. 2012
Aided with counseling and crisis intervention for social and financial matters Affiliations
American Bar Association, National Black Law Students Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association
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