Attorney

SHAUNTERRIA T. ALLEN

* ********* *****, ** • Washington, D.C. • 20011

Mobile: 704-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Durham, NC

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude May 2008

Activities/Honors:

• NCCU Law Review Staff Writer • Legal Research and Persuasive Writing Research Assistant • Black Law Student Association • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity • Durham County Teen Court • Family Law Clinical Program • Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, Dean’s List

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science May 2003

Activities/Honors:

• Robert Black Scholarship Recipient • Dean’s List • Black Student Union Member

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C. August 2008 - Present

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Herbert B. Dixon, Jr.

Perform extensive legal research, primarily for complex criminal matters. Prepare legal memoranda, bench memos, orders, opinions, reports and recommendations for disposition for issues brought before the Court. Proofread various documents, verify citations, and assist in courtroom proceedings and special projects.

SIMMONS LAW FIRM, Raleigh, NC October 2007-May 2008

Law Clerk

Negotiated and prepared settlement demands for personal injury claims. Conducted extensive research and prepared legal memoranda on criminal and civil law matters.

LAW OFFICES OF TONYA L. FORD, Raleigh, N.C. May 2007-August 2007

Law Clerk

Researched and prepared legal memoranda on criminal, personal injury, education and copyright law. Drafted motions and pleadings on areas of tort and small claim matters. Made appearances in the Wake County District Court on behalf of clients for various minor traffic matters under the third-year practice rule.

NORTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM, Raleigh, N.C. May 2007-August 2007 Extern

Researched and analyzed legal ramifications for various N.C. Supreme Court decisions affecting Guardian Ad Litem appeals. Assisted in the production of a Professional

Responsibility on Appeal Manual.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Durham, N.C. Spring 2007

Legal Research and Persuasive Writing Research Assistant

Assisted students in conducting library research for graded assignments. Graded assignments on behalf of professor and provided feedback to 1L students.

NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, Washington D.C. Summer 2006 Legislative Assistant

Analyzed and conducted research on federal legislative bills in the areas of tax, healthcare, criminal justice, corrections, immigration, tribal Indian relations and other key policy issues. Compiled data and prepared reports of federally appropriated funds.

WAL-MART STORES, INC., Rock Hill, S.C. October 2003-July 2005

Assistant Store Manager

Planned, supervised and evaluated operations, merchandise and financial areas within the store to maximize sales and profitability of a $100 million dollar store in sales. Hired, trained and developed 450 hourly employees.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• District of Columbia Bar, Admitted December 2009

• State of North Carolina Bar Member, Admitted September 2008

• North Carolina Bar Association Member, 2008 – Present

• Wake County Bar Association Member, 2008 – Present

• American Bar Association Member, 2008 – Present

• Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia Member, 2009 - Present

• Big Brother and Big Sisters of America, 2007 - 2008

• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Member, 2006 – Present

SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw Research Legal Databases

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

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