Sales College

ASHLEY JESSICA LHERISSON

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EDUCATION

BENJAMIN CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY

Juris Doctor (Concentration: Intellectual Property and Communications Law), June 2015

Activities: Sports and Entertainment Law Student Association, Black Law Students Association, National Black Law Students Association, and Cardozo Journal of Law and Gender

Honors: Received the E. Nathaniel Gates Scholarship

Bar Status: Passed the July 2015 New York Bar Examination.

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, in Political Science (Concentration: Law & Politics) & Sociology, May 2012

Academic: 3.75 GPA

Honors and Awards: Dean’s List all semesters, Carmine Avena Memorial Award

Activities: President and Performer, Knight & Day Step Team; Haitian Student Association; Democratic Student Alliance; Political Science Club; Junior Marshal for Class of 2011’s graduation

EXPERIENCE

Legal Information for Families Today (L.I.F.T.), Jamaica, Queens, NY

LIFT Volunteer, January 2015 – April 2015

Worked with the LIFT staff in Queens Family Court to answer questions and address concerns regarding Court procedure and family law matters, such as child support, custody, visitation, and orders of protection.

Steve Gordon Law, New York, NY

Legal Intern, January 2015 – April 2015

Conducted legal research pertaining to the entertainment industry, focusing on copyright law, music licensing and clearance, and trademark law. Reviewed and edited contracts, as well as provided administrative duties.

The Law Offices of Robert A. Celestin, New York, NY

Legal Intern, May 2014 – April 2015

Worked alongside a music entertainment lawyer doing extensive writing and research on the newest and trending topics in the Music Industry, contributing to developing Ebooks. Registered trademarks and copyrights, reviewed and edited entertainment contracts and other documents.

EMRG Media, L.L.C., New York, NY

New Year’s Eve Committee Staffer, November 2013 – January 2014

Promoted and sold tickets for upscale New Year’s Eve events on my own website for an event planning, marketing, and publishing firm in NYC.

Conde & Glaser, L.L.P., New York, NY

Legal Intern, May 2013 – August 2013

Worked for a general litigation firm (particularly family law, matrimonial law, and civil litigation) handling files, speaking with clients, making errands to courts, typing legal memorandum and other documents.

MTV/Dove Campus Student Promotion (Campus Entertainment, INC), Flushing, Queens, NY

Campus Student Promoter, September 2011 - October 2011

Raised awareness for the product, Dove, among students on my school’s campus for four weeks and distributed samples of Dove 'mist' and Dove 'sticks.' Used creativity and connections to sample Dove products to peers with a focus on sororities, female organizations, residential life, female athletics, and female events on campus. Developed marketing, communication and organizational skills. Additionally used social networking contacts to publicize Dove.

Queens College Knight & Day Step Team’s “Fashion For Higher Learning” Fashion Shows, Flushing, Queens, NY

Student Event Coordinator, Spring 2011 and Spring 2012

Recruited college students to model in my Step team’s fashion show through auditions and, once picked, perfected their skills in rehearsals. Provided food, booked musical performances, and promoted ticket sales. Collaborated alongside a non-profit organization called Collision USA to provide for the wardrobe and stylists. Negotiated rates and contracts with outside companies to provide items such as the lighting, fliers, and runway construction for the show. Worked closely with runway coaches, photographers, and the administrators at Queens College.

Goldman & Associates, Garden City, Long Island, NY

Legal Secretary, April 2008 – August 2012

Provided legal support to traffic attorneys and paralegals by organizing conference calls, drafting legal correspondence, and filing documents. Scheduled appointments for clients, created and managed their files, and learned an abundance of legal terminology.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Working knowledge in French/Creole. Interests include music, dancing/stepping, baking, basketball, organizing events, and volunteering in charitable walks, such as the Alzheimer and “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” events.

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