Samantha A. Holley

**** ******** **** ** ***. #**1 Washington, DC 20009 • adivh2@r.postjobfree.com • 202-***-****

EDUCATION

University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, Washington, DC July 2013

Juris Doctor

Honors/Activities: Mason Civil Rights Scholar, Dean’s Fellow, Initiative on Civic Engagement Fellow, Justice, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity (PAD), Senator, Student Bar Association, Auction Chair, Equal Justice Works, PAD Mock Trial Team, ABA Client Counseling Team

American University, Washington, DC May 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society, Minor in Justice

Honors/Activities: Dean’s List, Spring 2003-Fall 2005, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vice President of Recruitment, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority

EXPERIENCE

Franklin Hall, Washington, DC June 2018 – November 2020

Bar Manager

Bartended and managed a high-volume beer hall/sports bar grossing over 3 million dollars annually and employing a staff of 30+ employees. Train employees and ensure compliance with DOL and IRS requirements. Negotiate with vendors, order supplies/liquor and manage inventories. Handled merchant disputes and invoicing for tracking P&Ls. Executed private events and special promotions. Ensured compliance with all ABRA and DOH regulations required for operation. Adapted service model to accommodate new restrictions applied during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlantic Closing & Escrow, Washington, DC December 2014 –April 2016

Senior Paralegal

Conduct closings for purchase and refinance transactions. Clear title exceptions and prepare final title policies. Draft documents such as Deeds, Releases, Affidavits, HUD-1 and Closing Disclosures. Serve as liaison with lenders and clients. Specialize in post-closing matters, including disbursement and recording. Recording experience in DC, MD, VA, PA, NJ, DE and FL. Proficient in TSS Software.

TRAK Legal/Special Counsel, Washington, DC

Temporary Legal Assistant November 2013 – November 2014

Provided temporary assistance to attorneys performing administrative duties, filing, compiling exhibits, managing individual schedules, logging billable hours and submitting expense reports.

Government Accountability Project, Washington, DC

Student Law Clerk Fall 2012

Conducted client intake interviews and evaluated the merits of potential whistleblower claims. Produced an inter-office guide and drafted legal memoranda on potential OSHA claims. Assisted supervising attorneys in preparation for court proceedings and settlement negotiation.

District of Columbia Superior Court, Washington, DC

Judicial Intern, Chambers of the Honorable John McCabe Fall 2012 Misdemeanor I Docket. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on recent amendments to the District of Columbia Criminal Code. Compiled a reference library of relevant caselaw and statutory summaries.

Judicial Intern, Chambers of the Honorable Alfred S. Irving, Jr. Summer 2012

Domestic Relations I Docket. Equal Justice Works Fellow. Drafted orders. Wrote memoranda and summaries for the Judge’s use in preparation for trial. Reviewed submitted pleadings and motions for compliance with procedural and statutory requirements.

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Washington, DC

Student Attorney, Immigration and Human Rights Clinic Spring 2012

Represented legal permanent resident in a removal proceeding. Drafted and edited immigration applications, responses, client advice letters, legal memoranda, and briefs. Interviewed clients and witnesses to prepare them for court. Made court appearance in a Master Calendar Hearing before the Arlington Immigration Court.

Teaching Assistant, Legal Writing Department Fall 2011- Spring 2012 Provided direction on legal research and writing to 1L students, including research and citation classes, feedback on written assignments, oral argument and client interviewing skill development.

American Civil Liberties Union of the National Capital Area, Washington, DC

Legal Intern Summer 2011- Fall 2011 Selected as an Initiative on Civic Engagement Fellow. Authored a 30-page addition to a treatise on equal protection and statehood for the District of Columbia. Edited and cite-checked Executive Director’s 300 page treatise. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda on proposed local tax legislation, charter school funding, and small business development issues.

Policy Intern Spring 2011

Conducted comprehensive research on Fourth Amendment issues and drafted legal memoranda. Designed a public outreach campaign including direct community meetings, print and social media, a press conference and public symposium.

ADMISSIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

District of Columbia Bar, January 2020

DC Notary Public

DC ABRA Manager’s License

DC CFPM Certificate

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Volunteer, Service Learning Practicum, Mississippi Center for Justice, Biloxi, MS Spring 2013

Client Services Volunteer, Miriam’s Kitchen, Washington, DC 2010 - 2012

Legal Volunteer, Public Defender Service Reentry and Expungement Summit, Washington, DC Summer 2011

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