Edith Fuentes

Minority Rights Activist

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Education

The Ohio State University, College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Graduated with Cum Laude; May 2019 Concentration: Criminal Law and Spanish

Relevant Coursework: Society and Law, Sociology of Law, Criminal Justice System, Sociology of Immigration Relevant Experience

RAICES, Austin, Texas

Legal Assistant, December 2019 - March 2021

Advocate and communicate extensively with clients regarding requests for information, case status and immigration procedures. Assist attorneys in drafting applications and e-filing them on their behalf. Prepare and attend immigration hearings with attorney’s to assist them in all stages of litigation. Maintain and update monthly reports and spreadsheets with sensitive information.Translate documents between spanish and english. I am able to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills when there are upcoming deadlines.

O’Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo, Austin, Texas

Legal Assistant, September- December 2019

Assist attorneys who specialize in School Law in representing various schools around Texas with a variety of legal matters. As primary legal assistant I was responsible for responding to Public Information Act Requests made to the schools and specialized in issues involving confidentiality with FERPA and student records. In addition, I was responsible for preparing attorneys for all stages of litigation. Furthermore, I was responsible for completing legal research pertaining to employment civil suits using WestLaw and other programs. Austin Energy, Austin, Texas

Human Resources Advisor- Employment Relations Intern, May - August 2019 Investigate allegations made within the agency and conduct legal research to present to City Attorney’s on how to best handle a case. Assist in the hiring, demotion, and termination of employees at Austin Energy. Coordinate recruiting and professional development events and seminars to encourage employee engagement and increase diversity at Austin Energy. Created a co-op program for underrepresented high school students to get professional tips on how to secure an internship or job.

U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Intern, June- August 2018 Conducted a research analysis on the Recent Graduate program on it’s effectiveness to recruit individuals while implementing solutions to increase awareness of the program. Worked closely with the Transportation Specialist to implement new ideas and reiterate changes to all corporate offices around the United States. Attended and contributed to discussions surrounding state and border inspections and annual budget meetings with executives. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, Washington, DC International Intern, January- April 2018

Research and draft briefs that assist current high-profile criminal cases and present findings to the Attorney Advisors. Examine current extradition and mutual agreement treaties with our foreign counterparties by attending meetings and analyzing the new changes to better assist the attorneys on the team. Leadership Experience

The Ohio State University: Diversity and Inclusion Office, Columbus, OH Undergraduate Assistant, August 2016- May 2019

Implement new marketing strategies to attract students into a number of diversity programs that Ohio State offers. Develop recruiting techniques and tools in order to reach a wider audience. Main editor on the web editing team for the DISCO office. Created a new General Education requirement which allows students to indulge in their interests and broaden their realm of knowledge.

The City of Columbus: New American Leadership Academy, Columbus OH Department of Neighborhoods, Original Member of the First Cohort, August- December 2018 Advocate and work the underserved community by attending and participating with local government officials to discuss city projects and future city programs. In addition, I engaged in service projects that reflect the skills I gained throughout the program. I worked alongside other advocates to work on implementing positive changes to the underserved community.

Mike DeWine Attorney General: Ambassador Group, Columbus, Oh Young Ambassadors Program, Student Ambassador, June 2014- June 2015 Work alongside fellow attorneys to assist in the construction of instrumental programs to impact current policies and practices in the state of Ohio, specifically geared towards teens. Developed skills and knowledge on the process of lawmaking and policies concerning Central Ohio. Provided insight on the greatest issues that affect Ohio’s teen population and the underserved community and developed solutions to benefit the community as a whole. Collaborated with elected officials and interacted with the Ohio Attorney General on crucial matters affecting Ohio’s youth population.

Skills Achievements

E-File, Sharepoint, Web Editing, Spanish, Created a Co-Op Program for students in ATX And westlaw experience