Hilaria Lisa Mbati

**** ****** **. ***. *** Memphis, TN 38016

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Education

Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, Memphis, TN

Juris Doctor Candidate, December 2023

Veterans Law Society, Community Outreach Chair (Fall 2023)

Veterans Law Society, President (Fall 2022—Spring 2023)

Peer Mentor (Fall 2022, Fall 2023)

Student Ambassador (Fall 2022)

Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA

Juris Doctor Candidate, August 2020 – May 2021

GPA: 2.9

Environmental Law Association (Fall 2020)

Women in Law Association (Fall 2020)

Intellectual Property Law Association (Spring 2021)

The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2020

·CRESH (College Research Experience for Students in High school) (2013)

·Jerry Michel Outstanding Senior Award Nomination (2020)

·Dean’s Award Nomination (2020)

Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, NH

Bachelor of Science in International Business, December 2014- January 2016

Professional Experience

Wharton Law Firm, Memphis, TN

Law Clerk, November 2023-Present

Drafted Complaints for clients seeking to file a civil or criminal claim.

Drafted Interrogatories and Requests for Production for defendants.

Drafted Demand Letters for clients in the attorney’s representation.

Judge Norris, Federal District Court, Memphis TN

Legal Extern, May 2023-August 2023

Drafted Sentencing Scripts, orders granting Motions for Pro Hac Vice, and Change of Pleas for defendants on the docket.

Observed various court proceedings with Federal Judges consisting of: Sentencings, Motions to Compel, Probable Cause/Detention Hearings, Naturalization, and Change of Pleas.

Drafted Memorandum concerning whether a deceased plaintiff can file a claim.

Drafted Memorandum comparing Protective Order Motions.

Neighborhood Preservation Inc., Memphis, TN

Student Intern, March 2023

Observed general session proceedings concerning evictions.

Conducted title searches for properties in the community subject to heirship to prevent dispossession.

Conducted research on the Uniform Partition Heirs Act.

Methodist LeBonheur Hospital, Memphis, TN

Legal Extern, August 2022-November 2022

Conducted research on the nexus required to do business remotely in multiple states.

Researched issues that focused on the scope of a hospital’s duty.

Researched issues that focus on the scope of Nurse Practitioner’s

Conducted research and presentation on diversity and inclusion in healthcare workspaces.

Deposition of plaintiff and witness in a case involving health care organization and patient.

Law Offices of Jamie B. Naini, Memphis, TN

Law Clerk, July 2022-August 2022

Communicated with clients about current case and process ahead.

Assisted in writing affidavits needed for cases of abused spouses, special immigrant juvenile status, and U-Visa applications.

Prepared case files to present evidence to Immigration Court.

Translated information taken at client intake to ensure strong case and reliable evidence.

Cecil C. Humphrey’s Diversity and Inclusion, Pre Law-Undergraduate Scholars, Memphis, TN

Graduate Assistant, June 2022-July 2022

Mentored prelaw students through law school classes, including Constitutional Law and Legal Writing.

Presented the essentials of personal statement and resume writing.

Presented the essentials of Courtroom Etiquette.

Assisted in writing assignments including personal statements, resumes, and National Civil Rights Museum Project.

Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, New Orleans, LA

Law Clerk, June 2021-July 2021

Conducted research on cases related to clientele’s current situation.

Conducted research as a team with the Criminal Defense Team.

Conducted research as a team with the Juvenile Life Without Parole Team.

Assisted in discovery documentation for clients.

Prepared Memorandums for current cases based on legal research.

Schofield Barracks Dental Clinic, Honolulu, HI

Dental Assistant Specialist, October 2014- October 2017

Assisted in patient care and clinical services using communication, medical knowledge, and multitasking skills.

Performed dental procedures, radiology procedures, and conducted educational training on dental preventative care.

Performed dental radiology assistance to over 15,000 patients annually.

·Ensured all patient records were correct and located at the clinic.

·Conducted radiology services for each exam patient.

·Trained employees/red cross members on radiology skills.

·Assisted patients with customer service care as a front desk representative.

TCBY, Memphis, TN

Cashier and Server, April 2014- June 2014

Assisted in patiently serving customers with their orders and managing the time spent waiting for the orders.

Experienced in managing money effectively and understanding customers’ needs.

·Collaborated effectively with each employee.

·Improved customer wait time by giving new ideas for time management.

·Assisted in customer assistance for orders made in advance.

·Calculated money effectively before and after each transaction.

Community Involvement

American Mock Trial Association: 2023 National Championship Tournament, Memphis, TN

Juror, April 2023

The American Mock Trial Association was hosting its annual national championship mock trial tournament in Memphis for the best competitors from colleges around the nation. Judges provide support and guidance by scoring the competitors through various mock trial rounds and offering feedback on how the competitors can improve. The tournament is hosted by Rhodes College; Burch, Porter, and Johnson; Butler Snow; Baker Donelson; Farris Bobango; and Bass, Berry, and Sims.

Memphis Bar Association Leadership Scholars, Memphis, TN

Scholar/Leader, August 2022-November 2022

The Memphis Bar Association Leadership Scholars program was a program presented to law students to learn leadership and career skills in the law field. The MBA strives to serve soon-to-be lawyers by providing participants with exposure, knowledge, and skills that will aid in transitioning from law students to lawyers. The program included courses on implicit bias in the workplace, wellness, networking, and tour of research hospital of St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Crowned Free, Caledonia, MI

Independent Representative and Business Owner, May 2021

An independent representative of raising awareness of human trafficking to family, friends, and the community of Memphis. Aid in raising awareness through community involvement opportunities and educational opportunities about human trafficking. Serve as a business owner for the fashion inspired mission to aid human trafficking survivors in human trafficking organizations in the United States. Each month represents a different organization through crowned free.

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