Law and Education

Ray Pearson **** Scenic Hwy. Apt **** Baton Rouge, LA. 70807 404-***-****

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Professional Profile

Juris Doctor (JD), Southern University Law Center. Graduate: December 2020. Diligent and detail-oriented law school graduate with bar certification and nearly a decade of teaching experience seeking to leverage strong communication, research, and organizational skills in a law firm setting. Adept at synthesizing complex information and presenting clear, persuasive arguments.

Professional Experience

EBR Schools Educator Baton Rouge, LA.

10/2016-Present

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for courses in Social Studies 6-8, and grades 9-12 including honors, advanced placement (AP), and law studies; Created classroom objectives using GLE standards; Assessed student’s progress throughout the school year; Ensured that all students understand curriculum and supported students with extra guidance; Organized healthy group discussions; Created a classroom environment that is stimulating and encourages growth. Moebes Law Atlanta, GA.

01/2016-03/2016

• Conducted client interviews and created new client packets; Assisted lead attorney in gathering medical records for workers’ compensation claims; Filed notice of claims forms with the Board of Workers Compensation; Composed and submitted various correspondences with claims adjusters and employers; Composed discovery summaries; Filed client liens; Logged and calculated client expenses. The Law Offices of Mahdi Abdur Rahman Atlanta, GA. 02/2016-03/2016

• Collaborated with attorneys to gather documentation for accident claims, including police reports, medical records, and witness statements; Prepared medical summaries; Reviewed medical files; Created medical summaries; Maintained office files; Also drafted demand letters. The Law Office of Lucinda Jones Atlanta, GA.

04/2015-06/2015

• Conducted client interviews and prepared case summaries; Researched and ensured legal compliance; Collaborated with attorneys to develop case strategies and cases evidence; Assisted in legal research for civil litigation cases, including drafting memos and briefs. Education

Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA.

Law School Credits Earned 08/2013-05/2014

Courses taken include:

• Legal Research; Legal Writing; Legislative Drafting; Trial Advocacy; Contracts; Torts; Constitutional law; Civil Procedures; Evidence; Mergers and Acquisition; Tax Clinic. Herzing University Atlanta, GA.

Associate of Science, Legal Studies 11/2014-08/2015 Courses taken include:

• Introduction to Legal Assisting; Law Office Management; Civil Litigation; Torts; Real Property/Intellectual; Property; Criminal law; Law Office Management; Professional Development. Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA.

B.A. in Political Science 08/2001-05/2005

Courses taken include:

• Urban planning; Sociology; Philosophy; Criminal justice; Critical Thinking.

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