Attorney At Law

Donta D. Johnson

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of the Bar, State of Ohio, admitted 2010.

Notary Public, State of Ohio, admitted 2011.

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, College of Law, Cincinnati, OH

Juris Doctorate, May 2010

Honors & Activities:

Black Law Students Association; Vice President/Social Event Coordinator 2008-2010

Freedom Center Journal, Associate Writer, 2009-2010

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Culture, cum laude May 2007

Honors & Activities:

School of Communication Dean’s List Spring 2005 – Spring 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

Law and Leadership Institute, Cincinnati, OH

Site Coordinator: January 2011 – May 2011

Facilitated operation of Academic Year sessions, directly participated in student recruitment, coordinated meal services, transportation, on-site events, managed communication between administration, students, parents, and instructors.

Law Student Teacher: June 2009 - April 2010

Taught rising ninth graders criminal law and fostered leadership in a program designed to help underserved youth build skills to achieve success in high school, and college through examining legal concepts. Taught two-hour lessons daily, designed lesson plans, counseled students, and coached mock trial teams. Implemented strategies to add additional grade levels, and assisted in expanding the program to four additional cities.

Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program, Cincinnati, OH November 2010 - April 2011

Intern: Attended Board of Directors meetings and working committee meetings, took meeting minutes, updated minority attorney database, developed corporate profiles, composed GCMCP newsletter articles, conducted research and follow up on necessary topics.

University of Cincinnati, Office of Judicial Affairs, Cincinnati, OH October 2009 - May 2010

Graduate Assistant: At a University with over 35,000 students investigated violations of the student code of conduct. Scheduled review hearings for students charged with violating the code of conduct. Tracked, and maintained confidential student records and files. Met with individual students to track progress. Researched educational and developmental strategies for behavioral changes.

Rodney Harris and Associates, Cincinnati, OH July 2008- March 2009

Freelance Researcher: Drafted civil complaints, researched federal civil rights issues and state law issues, prepared legal memorandum and other court documents.

Hamilton County Municipal Court, Hon. Fanon Rucker, Cincinnati, OH May 2008- August 2008

Law Clerk: Drafted decisions, researched legal issues, observed courtroom communication, interacted with Judges and Attorneys, and observed civil and criminal trials.

Cincinnati Public Schools, Office of General Counsel, Cincinnati, OH May 2008- August 2008

Legal Intern: Reviewed contracts, drafted contracts, drafted response letters, researched legal issues, prepared memorandum, and interacted with CPS personnel and outside contractors.

United States Small Business Administration, Washington, DC May 2006 –December 2006

Office of Disaster Assistance; Office Automation Assistant: Helped SBA employees with all clerical tasks.

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