Assistant Office

JOANNA DEBORAH COHEN

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EDUCATION

American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, DC

Juris Doctor, May 2009, GPA: 3.38

Activities: Criminal Law Brief, Line Editor

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2006, GPA: 3.20

Activities: Johns Hopkins University Varsity Track and Field, 2002-2006

Two All-Time School Records - Long Jump, 1600 Meter Relay

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Administrative Secretary

Partnership for Student Achievement, Mentor

BAR ADMISSIONS: New York, New Jersey

VOLUNTEER: Court Appointed Special Advocates, Junior Board Member, Committee Chair

EXPERIENCE

Per Diem Attorney November 2011-Present

Attend court conferences, hearings, prepare motions and depose parties and witnesses.

Rawle and Henderson, LLC, New York, NY August 2011-October 2011

Associate

Helped prepare cases for trial, wrote memoranda, motions and subpoenas. Corresponded and met with clients.

Furey, Furey, Leverage, Manzione, Williams & Darlington, P.C., Hempstead, NY October 2009-June 2011

Associate

Partook in all aspects of discovery in preparation of trial, authored motions, answers, subpoenas, appeals, expert responses and other discovery demands. Prepared witnesses for trial and met with expert witnesses. Appeared in court for oral argument and conferences. Deposed witnesses. Corresponded with experts, clients and co-counsel.

Women and the Law Clinic, Washington, DC August 2008-May 2009

Student Attorney

Represented clients in child support and child custody litigation. Responsible for meeting and counseling clients, appearing in court on their behalf, devising case strategies, and drafting memoranda, complaints, and motions.

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP, Washington, DC May-August 2008

Summer Associate

Researched and wrote memoranda, motions, deposition summaries, pleadings and release and confidentiality agreements.

Nassau County Family Court, Westbury, NY May-August 2007

Research Intern for Judge Richard Lawrence

Researched and wrote memoranda on cases before the Judge which he incorporated into his own opinions. Observed trials involving juvenile delinquents, persons in need of supervision, family offenses and child support.

Nassau County District Attorneys Office, Farmingdale, NY May-August 2004

Research Intern

Performed case research for several Assistant District Attorneys. Interviewed victims. Drafted opening statements, cross examinations, closing statements and orders of protection.

Mayor Martin O’Malley, Office of Criminal Justice, Baltimore, MD Fall 2004-Winter 2005

Policy Intern

Compiled and analyzed a list of policy programs for publication. Evaluated policy programs in the Baltimore area to assess their compliance with the original grant standards.

Baltimore Juvenile Public Defenders Office, Baltimore, MD Fall 2003-Spring 2004

Intern

Monitored, prepared and performed intakes for newly incarcerated juvenile criminals. Observed various trials. Gained experience in the processes and procedures of the Children in Need of Assistance program and arraignments.

Baltimore Teen Court, Baltimore, MD Fall 2003-Spring 2006 Volunteer

Participated in a unique program that worked directly with juvenile offenders and local teens to get other juvenile offenders with less than four prior charges “back on the right track.”

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