Chris Rhodes

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Macon, Georgia 31204 aczhi1@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law Macon, GA

J.D. Candidate May 2017

Class Rank: 22 out of 127, Top 20% of class; 89.019/99 (GPA)

Honors: Mercer Law Review, Charleston School of Law National Moot Court Competition Best Individual Advocate Award, Team Captain, Dean’s List (every semester), CALI Award (Highest grade award; Torts II), Closing Argument Competition Sweet Sixteen Finalist

Activities: Legal Aid & Volunteer Association President, Real Estate Law Society Treasurer, Student Academic Mentor, Mercer Law Community Outreach Committee, Library Employee

University of Georgia Athens, GA

B.S. (Ed.), Recreation Management, cum laude December 2012

Certificate in Leadership and Service

GPA: 3.52/4.00

Honors: Dean’s List (two semesters), Zell B. Miller HOPE Scholarship

Activities: Redcoat Band; Team United, Bible Study Group Leader, Domestic Violence Shelter Volunteer, Boys & Girls Club Volunteer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dan Bradley Legal Services Fellowship Macon, GA

Georgia Legal Services Intern Summer 2016

Represented client in administrative appeal under Third Year Practice Act including drafting brief and presenting oral arguments in Superior Court.

Negotiated protective order with opposing counsel in domestic violence case.

Drafted legal documents such as wills, motions, and memorandums.

Lead and prepared legal information to present to various local community organizations.

Augusta District Attorney’s Office Augusta, GA Intern Summer 2015

Observed felony trials, hearings, sentencings, and other court proceedings.

Researched relevant case law and authority to assist with discovery and defeat defense motions.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Greensboro, GA

Recreation Attendant April 2013-August 2014

Assisted guests and meeting planners in planning recreation activities at resort.

INTERESTS

UGA athletics, golfing, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.

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