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SCOTT S IMP SON

718-***-**** *********@*****.***

Pro f e s s i ona l Expe r i ence

THE BRONX DEFENDERS, Bronx, NY

Supervising Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012 – Present Criminal Defense Attorney, 2008 – 2012

• Handled over 2000 criminal cases as lead counsel ranging from violations to serious felonies.

• Tried over 25 cases as lead counsel or second chair in matters ranging from misdemeanors to felony drug sale, assault in the first degree and robbery in the first degree.

• Conducted and argued more than 20 suppression hearings concerning the legality of police conduct.

• Prepared substantive motions and briefs; countless mitigation letters and pre-pleading reports; worked with interdisplinary team of attorneys and advocates on a daily basis to provide holistic, state of the art representation to clients.

• As Supervising Attorney, continued practicing with reduced caseload (60-80 cases in lieu of 100+). Supervised eight attorneys in all aspects of cases; conducted numerous trainings and CLEs on trial and motion practice, felony practice, plea negotiations (including several trainings on written mitigation) and client interviewing. Supervised trials and hearings; reviewed substantive motions; wrote evaluations.

• Worked with our pro bono partners at private law firms as both a trainer and co-counsel.

• Co-leader of the Trial Skills Training Program for Summer Interns in 2011 and 2012. THE DEFENDER ASSOCIATION, Seattle, WA

Rule 9 Intern, Summer 2007

• Practiced in misdemeanor court under a limited license. Represented clients in court; drafted and filed motions. Successfully argued suppression and probation revocation hearings. Performed legal research and writing in felony cases.

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER, Seattle, WA

Legal Intern, Summer 2006

• Drafted motions and legal memoranda for federal criminal matters in federal district court and and the Ninth Circuit. Observed federal court proceedings and participated in attorney-client counseling. LAW OFFICE OF PETER GOLDBERGER, Ardmore, PA

Paralegal, July 2004 – June 2005

• Paralegal in private firm that handles criminal sentencing, appellate and other post-conviction matters in federal court. Duties included: client counseling, court assistance, office tasks. Educ a t i on

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL, Juris Doctor, 2008 Dean’s Public Service Fellow

Contributing Editor, Michigan Journal of Law Reform Student Attorney, Michigan Clinical Law Program

National Mock Trial Competition, Dallas, Texas

Campbell Moot Court Competition, University of Michigan Law School HAVERFORD COLLEGE, Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History, 2004 Michael Freeman History Prize

President, Haverford College Students’ Council

Pro f e s s i ona l Deve l opmen t

Admitted to the New York Bar

Defenders’ Academy, Faculty (May 2015); Participant (May 2009, 2010) National Criminal Defense College, Macon, Georgia (June 2012) Criminal Courts Committee, New York City Bar Association (September 2014 – Present) New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Skills: Relentless, thorough and creative litigator; extensive courtroom and trial experience; persuasive legal writer with experience writing substantive legal briefs; excellent communication skills with clients, judges and adversaries; ability to manage a high volume, fast paced law practice; team oriented with management and supervision skills.

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