Julissa Hunte
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EDUCATION:
Tulane University Law School, J.D., Environmental Law Certificate, May 2019
Honors: Order of Barristers National Legal Honor Society, Tulane Moot Court Program Top Oralist Award, Louisiana Judicial Council Scholarship Recipient, Tulane University Legal Assistance Program (TULAP) Clerk
Spelman College, Bachelor of Science, B.S. in Environmental Science Minor Political Science, May 2016
LICENSES:
Admitted to District of Columbia Bar; Pending Texas Bar Admission
SKILLS
Familiarity with conducting legal research and supporting management of legal matters
Capacity to work on confidential matters and exercise sound, independent judgment
Capacity to work complex matter document review projects
Proficient in review software such as Disco and Relativity.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
Familiarity with conducting privilege and second request document review project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Legal Staffing Agency Remote
Document Reviewer July 2020 – Present
Worked as a third party contractor for various short term document review projects. Utilized Relativity software to review documents and identify relevant information in preparation for litigation. Specifically worked as a first level, privilege, and second request reviewer.
Alliantgroup, LP Houston, TX
Associate Aug. 2019 – March 2020
Quality Control Division - Played an integral role on a team of consultants to identify research and development tax credits for small, medium, and large businesses. Researched and drafted memoranda. Correspond and manage client relationships. Explain case law, Treasury Regulations, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statute of limitations to clients. Analyze and review contracts for funding and rights interpretations.
Matt Greenbaum Law Offices New Orleans, LA
Law Clerk Jan. 2019 – August 2020
Social Security Law Firm – Reviewed medical legal documents in preparation for social security hearings and appeals.
Environmental Law & Policy Center Chicago, IL
Summer Associate July 2018 - Aug. 2018
Public Interest Organization – Conducted legal research and assisted in environmental policy and initiatives in the Midwest Region.
Gierger, Laborde, & Laperouse, LLC New Orleans, LA
Summer Associate June 2018 - July 2018
Corporate Defense Firm - Conducted legal research, drafted legal memoranda, and assisted in trial preparation. Conducted quality control work on the documents coding decisions.
Capitelli and Wicker Law Firm New Orleans, LA
Law Clerk Oct. 2017 - May 2018
Plaintiff’s Law Firm (Class Action Lawsuit) – Assisted fair housing practice group with trial preparation. Conducted legal research and aided in discovery including document review utilizing Relativity. Conducted quality control work on the documents coding decisions.
Aaron & Gianna, PLC New Orleans, LA
Summer Associate June 2017- Aug. 2018
Corporate Defense Firm - Conducted legal research, drafted legal memoranda, and researched civil policy.
Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 Atlanta, GA
Intern, Office of Environmental Justice & Sustainability Intern June 2016 - July 2016
Assisted the Air Regulatory Management Section (ARMS) in reviewing state implementation plans for states in the region. Revamped the ARMS Our Children Earth database that informs the public on air policy rules.