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MEET OUR 2018-2019 DAPP SCHOLARS


Please contact us if you are interested in hiring a DAPP Scholar for the summer of 2019. DAPP Scholars must earn a stipend or salary of at least $7,500 during an 8-10 week legal internship.

TIFFANY HARPER Co-Founder

[email protected] 312.602.8948

CHASITY BOYCE Co-Founder


HONOR RICHARDSProgram Director


Meher BabbarEbenezer (Ebe) NgKwashay (Shay) WilkersonMariah Young

Melissa GarciaHaleigh Hoskins

Y’Noka BassKerease Epps Elizabeth FloresBrittany GreenJahnee’ HughesJasman Sidhu

Avneet ChawlaCindy Ortega RamosNjeri Williams

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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW


Chicago-Kent College of Law

MELISSA GARCIAHometown: Aurora, IL Undergraduate Institution: Aurora University Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Spanish Undergraduate GPA: 3.96

HALEIGH HOSKINSHometown: Peoria, IL Undergraduate Institution: Spelman College Undergraduate Major: International Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.70


MELISSA E. GARCIA 1117 Superior St. Aurora, IL • (630) 656-3258 • [email protected]

EDUCATION

CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW, Chicago, IL

Candidate for Juris Doctor, Expected May 2021

Hispanic-Latino Law Student Association, 1L Representative

Immigration Law Society, Member

Society of Women in Law, Member

AURORA UNIVERSITY, Aurora, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish, summa cum laude, May 2018

GPA: 3.96/4.00

Minor in Pre-Law and Latin American and Latino/a Studies

Dean’s List, six semesters

Latin American Student Organization, Vice President (2016-2017), Historian (2015-2016)

Student Government, Senator (2017-2018)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JONES DAY, LAREDO IMMIGRATION DETENTION PROJECT, Laredo, TX

Volunteer Interpreter, August 2018

Served as an interpreter for attorneys during interviews of women seeking asylum at the Laredo Processing Center

Researched and summarized the requirements needed to seek asylum in the United States

ILLINOIS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION, Chicago, IL

Intern, January 2018 – April 2018

Analyzed and summarized complex immigration policies into clear, direct policy memoranda for steering committee

Translated immigration employer compliance materials from English to Spanish

AEROSOLES, Aurora, IL

Shift Manager, July 2014 – November 2017

Acted as manager on duty in lieu of store manager

Provided efficient customer service strategies and solutions to improve sales

AURORA UNIVERSITY, PEER MENTOR, Aurora, IL

Student Mentor, May 2015 – May 2017

Mentored and guided first-year students during their transition to Aurora University

Served as on campus resource for a group of 25 first-year students

RESEARCH

UNITED STATES – MEXICO BORDER RESEARCH TRIP, San Diego, CA

Undergraduate Researcher, June 2015 – July 2015

Selected to be one of five undergraduate students for an all-expense paid inaugural research service trip to the US-

Mexico border to increase understanding of the impact of immigration

Met with local leaders from federal and local government, higher education, faith-based organizations, and social

service agencies to learn how they each address immigration issues

Volunteered with a local non-profit, Border Angels, to deliver gallons of water to the Tijuana-San Diego border

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, 1L Scholar, 2018-2019

Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI)

Spanish (Fluent)

Haleigh R. Hoskins

315 S. Peoria St., Apt. 609 (309) 361-8324 Chicago, IL 60607 [email protected]

EDUCATION Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois Candidate for Juris Doctorate, May 2021

Black Law Student Association (BLSA), Member Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, 1L Scholar

Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies, magna cum laude, May 2018 GPA: 3.7/4.0

Phi Beta Delta Honor Society Recipient of HBCU Presidential Scholarship Research – The Exotic Other: Hypersexualization of Afro-descendant Women’s Bodies in Argentina

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Alumni Relations, IIT Chicago- Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL Student Assistant, September 2018 to Present

Facilitate communication with Kent alumni via email, social media, and website correspondence Coordinate student-alumni connection events and mentorship opportunities Maintain and update alumni database

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Atlanta, GA Intern, August 2017 to May 2018

Focused on developing initiatives to combat voting disparities for low income communities Organized and executed voter registration drives in Ferguson, Missouri Conducted research on and summarized recent legislation

Emma Bowen Foundation: Comcast Corporation, Chicago, IL Summer Intern, June 2015 to May 2018

Served in the Government (GA)/External (EX) Affairs Division Supported several community initiatives including the Internet Essentials (I.E.) Program Assisted with coordination of the Chicago Housing Authority Expansion for the I.E. Program Honor and Recognition: Emma Bowen Award for Volunteerism

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship, Atlanta, GA Alumni Ambassador, August 2017 to May 2018

Sponsored by the United States Department of State Led workshops for prospective scholarship recipients Provided essay writing guidance to prospective applicants Represented the program on-campus and throughout the southern region


DePaul University College of Law

AVNEET CHAWLAHometown: Darien, IL Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago Undergraduate Major: Political Science Undergraduate GPA: 3.35

CINDY ORTEGA RAMOSHometown: Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Undergraduate Major: Mass Communication and Psychology Undergraduate GPA: 3.53

NJERI WILLIAMSHometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Africana Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.32


Avneet Chawla 630-915-2389 | 8 West Monroe Street, Unit 1903, Chicago, Illinois 60603 | [email protected]

EDUCATION

DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor, Expected May 2021

Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, 1L Representative, August 2018 – May 2019

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP), 1L Scholar

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Music, May 2018

Sikh Student Association

o Co-President, August 2017 – July 2018

o Vice President, August 2016 – July 2017

EXPERIENCE

University of Illinois at Chicago, Venues and Events, Chicago, Illinois

General Office Aide, August 2017 – May 2018

Scheduled and coordinated events for various departments and student organizations

Created reports of campus events in an effort to teach students how to maintain good standing in their organizations

Chawla & Ravani, P.C., Westmont, Illinois

Intern, December 2017 – January 2018

Catalogued office files in a consistent format and prepared documents for mailing

Shadowed partners and associates to learn about daily functions of a boutique law firm

Illinois JusticeCorps, Chicago, Illinois

Intern, December 2016 – July 2017

Provided legal information, resources, and navigational guidance for pro se litigants to maximize the efficiency of

their visits to the Daley Center courthouse

Guided court pro se litigants through the intake process for the legal aid help desks for chancery, municipal,

domestic relations, and elder justice cases

Office of Richard J. Durbin, United States Senate, Washington, District of Columbia

Intern, June 2016 – August 2016

Engaged constituents by responding to complaints, providing information on Senator Durbin’s policy positions, and

giving tours of the Capitol

Completed administrative tasks such as taking notes on briefings and organizing office documents to facilitate and

maintain good relationships on behalf of Senator Durbin

Tammy Duckworth for Senate, Chicago, Illinois

Volunteer, February 2016 – March 2016

Participated in door-to-door canvassing and phone calls to gauge voter interest for Representative Tammy

Duckworth in the United States Senate primary elections

Informed voters about candidates’ policy positions before the primary elections

LANGUAGES

Conversant in Spanish

mailto:[email protected]

CINDY L. ORTEGA RAMOS

1140 S. Wabash Ave., Apt. 1504, Chicago, Illinois 60605 | (956) 777-4104 | [email protected]

EDUCATION

DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois

Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2021

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, Scholar

Jaharis Health Law Institute, Fellow

Latino Law Student Association, 1L Representative

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Psychology, cum laude, December 2017

Minor in Legal Studies

Dean’s List, Spring 2016 – Fall 2017

Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority Epsilon Beta Chapter, President, 2016 – 2017

PanHellenic Council, Vice President of Community Relations, 2015 – 2016

Student Government Association, Senator, 2014 – 2015; First Year Intern, 2013

EXPERIENCE

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Edinburg Texas

Intern, January 2018 – May 2018

Drafted and filed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appeals for Hurricane Harvey victims’

housing and other needs

Translated international legal documents such as divorce decrees, birth certificates, wills, marriage licenses

and testimonial letters from Spanish to English

Reviewed discovery and worked with paralegals to create the timeline of events for immigration and social

security cases

Pena Law Group, McAllen Texas

Intern, January 2016 – January 2017

Analyzed evidence to create the timeline of several cases, including a $2.5 million Medicare fraud case

Gathered and organized evidence for use in dispositive motions and at trial

Met with clients and translated legal concepts while helping them determine the proper legal course of action

for their respective businesses

Creative Social Studios, McAllen, Texas

Intern, August 2015 – January 2016

Supervised six other interns in publicity meetings with small businesses

Presented clients with a marketing calendar and strategy tailored to their business needs

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish, verbal and written

Fluent in English, verbal and written

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dress for Success

Bone Marrow Registry

Yaqui Animal Rescue

Habitat for Humanity

RGV Food Bank

LUPE (La Union del Pueblo Entero)

Highway Cleanup

Njeri Williams 4843 West Saint Paul Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60639

Phone: 773-759-3004 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois Juris Doctor Candidate Expected May 2021

● Black Law Students’ Association, Member ● Child & Family Law Association, Member ● Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP), 1L Scholar

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.323/4.000 May 2016 Majors: Political Science and Africana Studies Minor: Education, Schooling, and Society

● Senior Thesis: Cultural Connections: Understanding the Importance of the Black Arts Movement and Creating Diverse Curriculum ● Societas Africana (Undergraduate Honors Society-Requires at least 3.5 Cumulative GPA in Africana Studies) ● Washington Program (Studied Public Policy, Journalism, and Poetry), Washington, D.C. January 2015 – April 2015 ● Jerusalem Program (Studied Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Theology), Jerusalem, Israel May 2014 – June 2014 ● Black Cultural Arts Council, Executive Board Member August 2013 – May 2016 ● Diversity Council of Notre Dame, Club Representative August 2013 – May 2014 ● Center for Social Concerns, Site Leader December 2012 – May 2016

EXPERIENCE Innovative Thinkers Camp, South Bend, Indiana Coordinator August 2015 - July 2016

● Designed, developed, and facilitated lesson plans on teamwork, innovation, and academic success ● Supervised and trained camp facilitators while coordinating details and logistics

Facilitator June 2013 – July 2016

● Created lesson plans on personal branding and leadership skills University of Notre Dame First Year of Studies, Notre Dame, Indiana Peer Advisor August 2015 – May 2016

● Advised 38 first-year students on academic development and success ● Maintained a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community for all students and forms of diversity

University of Notre Dame Office of Community Relations, Notre Dame, Indiana Program Assistant August 2013 – May 2016

● Promoted mutual understanding and collaboration between the University of Notre Dame and its neighbors ● Assisted with planning and managing department programs, events, and receptions ● Updated department’s webpage, calendar, and social media websites ● Maintained documents and files in order to contribute to department reports

Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. Intern January 2015 – May 2015

● Worked extensively with curators in the museum’s Home and Community Life division ● Compiled content research for an exhibit renovation ● Conducted research on New England slavery during the early eighteenth century ● Organized museum artifacts and documents

Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Notre Dame, Indiana Varieties of Democracy Research Assistant October 2012 – May 2013

● Conducted research on different forms of democracy throughout the world


Y’NOKA BASSHometown: Lancaster, CA Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Major: English and Legal Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.58

KEREASE EPPS Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University Undergraduate Major: Social Policy and African American Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.21

ELIZABETH FLORESHometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Undergraduate Major: Industrial Organization Psychology and Communication Undergraduate GPA: 3.71


Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Y’Noka Bass [email protected]

Current Address: 420 E Ohio St., Apt. 27F, Chicago, IL, 60611 • Cell: (661) 886-6132

EDUCATION

Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor, Expected May 2021

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, 1L Scholar

Black Law Students’ Association, Member

Black Women Lawyers’ Association, Member

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Bachelor of Arts, May 2018; GPA: 3.58/4.0

Major(s): Legal Studies, English: Language & Linguistics

Certificate(s): Criminal Justice

Honors and Awards: Dean’s List (Spring 2016); Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship (2014 – 2018)

EXPERIENCE

Partners for After School Success (PASS) AmeriCorps, Madison, WI (May 2017 – August 2018)

Goodman Community Center Member

Provided youth developmental programming for students in Madison Metropolitan School District

Advocated on behalf of youth and their families with community partners and governmental agencies

Mentored adolescents to ensure their academic and social success

Incorporated youths’ personal and educational goals within targeted lesson plans

Center for Cultural Enrichment in University Housing, Madison, WI (August 2016 – May 2018)

Academics & Inclusion Program Assistant

Engaged students and fostered a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for undergraduates

Facilitated workshops that educated students about local, national, and global issues

Created and developed signature programs the increased overall student engagement and involvement

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Madison, WI (August 2016 – January 2017)

Student Intern

Consolidated evidence for open cases and investigations

Partnered with special agents to document and transfer information between governmental agencies

Handled and managed sensitive and confidential materials and information

Associated Students of Madison 22nd Student Council, Madison, WI (January 2016 – May 2016)

College of Letters and Sciences Representative

Responsible for approving internal budget and electing student government leadership

Oversaw campus policies pertaining to student life, services, and interests

Search & Screen Committee for the Vice Chancellor of University Relations, Madison, WI (September 2015 –

February 2016)

Student Representative

Presented and represented the interests of students in relation to the needs of the university

Collaborated with UW faculty and staff to find the best candidate for the vice chancellor position

Kerease L. Epps ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10104 S. Lowe Ave. • Chicago, IL 60628 • (773) 474-0000 • [email protected]

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor Candidate, Chicago, IL May 2021

Northwestern University: School of Education and Social Policy, Evanston, IL June 2013

Bachelor of Science: Double Major: Social Policy and African American Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, IL October 2017 – July 2017

Public Policy Fellow

● Developed a structured framework for understanding and communicating the key levels of the Illinois state ESSA plan to external

stakeholders and partners

● Analyzed legislation proposals related to ESSA and IL Charter schools

● Optimized daily operations of charter school certification and provided technical assistance for Charter School Program grantees SAGA Innovations, Chicago, IL March 2017 – October 2017

Recruitment Manager

● Cultivated relationships with colleges, campus organizations and community partners to create a robust pipeline of diverse applicants

● Managed and maintained applicant tracking system while supporting the national director of recruitment in developing metrics

The Chicago Public Education Fund, Chicago, IL June 2016 – March 2017

Policy and Advocacy Fellow

● Drafted and edited policy memos for legislation that affected the Chicago public education landscape ● Prepared proactive communications, updates and recommendations for stakeholders including Chicago Public Schools, the funding

community and other partners focused on principal quality

Hansberry College Prep, Chicago, IL July 2015 – July 2016

Founding 12th Grade History Teacher

● Designed and executed a culturally responsive curriculum cemented in the African American History course ● Led a team of 20 and produced the first student-centered news broadcast that increased student morale and school culture ● Partnered with two department chairs to create cross curricular material to drive student achievement

Detroit Edison Public School Academy, Detroit, MI August 2013 – June 2015

4th Grade Teacher

● Inspired students to reach maximum academic potential through differentiated instruction to create a variety of learning experiences

consisting of chants, experiments, and project-based learning ● Planned an extensive and rigorous curriculum resulting in 75% content mastery in mathematics, reading, and writing

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Chicago, IL March 2013 – June 2013

Education and Opportunity Intern

● Directed 20 recently paroled youth in identifying education and employment opportunities by teaching interpersonal skills and methods

to navigate a professional environment ● Implemented the One Summer Chicago Plus workforce program within the City of Chicago’s Mayor’s office which provided a gateway

for 120 youth in the detention center to gain employment for the summer ● Organized an employment and community service fair with 15 community partnership organizations that matched over 100 recently

paroled youth with Chicago’s most respected not-for-profit organizations for employment opportunities.

Atkore International, Harvey, IL July 2012 – September 2012

Legal Secretary, Intern

● Created and maintained legal department files for current cases referred by corporate counsel ● Researched patent and intellectual property legislation as it related to pending lawsuits

Bunya Savings and Credit Cooperative, Mayuge, Uganda June 2011 – September 2011

Operations Consultant, Intern

● Led meetings with managers and the board of directors to assess the weaknesses within the company’s operations ● Created a comprehensive program to educate clients and nearby communities about saving and writing business plans ● Examined financial data in order to assess proper repayment options which led to the expansion of 15 other cooperatives

HONORS AND AWARDS

Rho Lambda National Honor Society, School of Education and Social Policy Dean’s List, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Regional

Scholar, General Motors Scholar, Department of African American Studies Heritage Award Recipient, Sue Lehmann Education Award

Nominee


ELIZABETH FLORES

4201 W. 25th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60623 • (773) 816-2653

[email protected]

EDUCATION

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, IL

Candidate for Juris Doctor, Expected May 2021

Latino Law Students Association, Member

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP), Scholar

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Urbana, IL

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Science, May 2017

Double Major: Organizational Psychology and Communication

Minor: Spanish

GPA: 3.71 / 4.00

Food and Culture Study Abroad Program, Rome Italy

Kappa Delta Chi National Sorority, Inc., President (2014 – 2015)

America Reads/America Counts, Math and Reading Tutor

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

REYNALDA'S HOME DAY CARE, Chicago, Illinois December 2017 – July 2018

Administrative Assistant

Updated and maintained filing system for children’s medical and other records

Created age appropriate lesson plans

Managed financial transactions and payroll

Prepared and revised documents and filings sent to the Illinois Department of Children and Family

Services

GREENLEE, A TEXTRON COMPANY, Rockford, Illinois May 2017 – August 2017

Human Resources / Ethics and Compliance Intern

Researched company policies, by-laws and history to create a New Hire Handbook

Created a policy and consent form for the company’s union workers

Reviewed company surveys and presented results and statistics to the Well-Being Committee

Created content for and presented professional development seminars for company interns

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Champaign, Illinois January 2016 – May 2016

Human Resources Intern

Engaged with the human resources manager to recruit candidates for bank teller positions

Reviewed resumes and selected qualifying applicants for interviews

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language: Spanish (Fluent)

Interests: Traveling, reading self-help and cultural fiction books and volunteering with disadvantaged and

minority children



BRITTANY GREENHometown: Summit, IL Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University Chicago Undergraduate Major: Political Science

JAHNEE’ HUGHES

JASMAN SIDHUHometown: Rochester Hills, MI Undergraduate Institution: Saint Louis University Undergraduate Major: Economics Undergraduate GPA: 3.45


Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Undergraduate GPA: 3.20

Hometown: Denver, CO Undergraduate Institution: Howard University Undergraduate Major: Business Administration Undergraduate GPA: 3.43

Brittany Green [email protected] | (708) 205-2292 7410 W. 64th place Summit, IL 60501

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL Juris Doctor, Anticipated May 2021

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, Scholar Black Law Students’ Association, Member

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2018 GPA: 3.2

Merit Scholarship Recipient Dean’s List, Spring 2013 and Spring 2015 Department of History Intern, May 2015 – January 2016

EXPERIENCE

Advantage Chevrolet Hodgkins, Hodgkins, IL Sales Specialist, Summer 2015, March 2016 – August 2018

Generated leads for vehicle sales through direct contact with service department customers Prepared monthly department numbers and projections Prepared, updated, and revised contracts for loaner vehicles Prepared, organized, and reviewed loaner fleet logistics for audits

Loyola University Chicago Women’s Basketball, Chicago, IL Manager, September 2013 – January 2015

Assisted coaches with office work and other documentation Provided coding of games and practices Assisted coaches and players in training for games and practices Managed game and event preparation and production

Loyola University Phone-a-thon, Chicago, IL Student Representative, April 2013 – September 2013

Engaged alumni to secure donations for various university initiatives Provided campus updates and coordinated events

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Suburban Cook County, Cicero, IL Election Day Representative, September 8, 2016 Yes, I Can Tutoring and Mentoring, Summit, IL Mentor, September 2008 – May 2016

Jahnee’ J. Hughes 26 E. Pearson St Chicago, IL 60611 720-299-7027 [email protected]

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor, anticipated May 2021


Student Bar Association, 1L Representative

Black Law Students’ Association, Member

Howard University, Washington D.C.

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, May 2018

GPA: 3.43/4.0

Dean’s List (Spring 2017, Fall 2017)

21st Century Advantage Program, Team Leader

Ralph Bunche Brigade, Member

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Emerging Women’s Program, Participant

EXPERIENCE

Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Program Analyst Intern June 2016 – May 2018

Managed the agency’s special emphasis programs to increase employee engagement and diversity

inclusion; chaired the AO Heritage Committee

Served as the team lead in the Judiciary-wide Diversity, Recruitment and Outreach program, reporting to

the Committee on Judicial Resources

Served as a collateral duty Equal Employment Opportunity counselor

Worked with vendors to develop an electronic EEO complaint processing system for internal use

Collected, reviewed and maintained records databases, including all court units’ Employment Dispute

Resolution Plans

Served as web manager and created, edited and revised web content for agency and judiciary

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions, Business Analyst April 2016 – August 2016

Conducted research and worked closely with the Office of Contracting and Procurement of D.C. to

finalize the D.C. Supply Schedule

Served as the project manager and team lead to complete the application for GSA Schedule 70 in

Information Technology services

United States Senate, Fall Intern September 2015 – December 2015

Responded to constituent concerns via phone, by drafting letters, and through in-person meetings

Collaborated with legislative assistants to the Senator and researched high-achieving, low income

students’ and their pathways to college accessibility

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Daniels Fund, Ambassador April 2015 – May 2018

Assisted Scholarship Relations Officer and Campus Liaisons with communications and event planning

Served as a mentor to new scholars in the Mid-Atlantic region

Friends First, Mentor August 2010 – May 2018

Peer mentored about 12 students per year to ensure they abstained from high risk behavior to lead

healthier lifestyles

Spoke to Colorado representatives on Capitol Hill regarding the importance of funding for abstinence

education and mentoring programs

Jasman Sidhu 248-210-5529| [email protected]

EDUCATION Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL May 2021

Juris Doctorate Candidate

Saint Louis University – John Cook School of Business, St. Louis, MO May 2018

GPA: 3.45/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Minor: Health Care Ethics

Honors: TRiO Award for Academic Excellence (High Honors): 6 Semesters

EXPERIENCE Hein Law Firm, St. Louis, MO Summer 2017

Assisted lead attorney with all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation

Requested medical records, communicated with clients regarding case status, and attended court

Drafted pleadings, memos, letters, and various correspondence

Au Pair, Genoa Italy May 2018 – July 2018

Enriched and fortified the English-speaking learning experience of two young girls

Performed daily tasks that allowed the home to run in an efficient manner

Child Center Supervisor – Lifetime Fitness, Rochester Hills, MI April 2014 – January 2017

Supervised eight staff members

Maintained a safe and enriching environment for children

Designed, developed, and coordinated interactive children’s activities

Office Assistant, St. Louis, MO Spring 2016

Division of Enrollment and Retention Management, Saint Louis University

Managed and approved budget reports, travel records, and various expenses

Assisted the financial manager with organizing documents and updating contracts

Performed data entry

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amicus Curiae Pre-Law Society, Executive Board Member

Jesuit Nursing Hall, Oriflamme Leader

Girl's Inc., Volunteer

Greek Standards Board, Member

Sikh Student Association, Member

PUBLICATIONS

Sidhu, J. (2017). Women’s Health: Rubbing Salt in the Woman, Paper presented at the 5th

Annual Health Care Ethics Research Conference hosted by Saint Louis University’s Gnaegi

Center for Health Care Ethics, St. Louis, MO.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Punjabi

Conversant in Spanish


Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

MEHER BABBARHometown: Pittsburgh, PA Undergraduate Institution: College of William & Mary Undergraduate Major: History Undergraduate GPA: 3.88

KWASHAY (SHAY) WILKERSONHometown: Riverside, CA Undergraduate Institution: Syracuse University Undergraduate Major: Political Science Undergraduate GPA: 3.11

EBENEZER (EBE) NGHometown: Queens, NY Undergraduate Institution: City College of New York Undergraduate Major: Asian Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.98

MARIAH YOUNGHometown: Chesapeake, VA Undergraduate Institution: University of Mary Washington Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Journalism Undergraduate GPA: 3.08


MEHER BABBAR 441 E. Erie St., Unit 2208, Chicago, IL 60611 • [email protected] • (724)-841-6922

EDUCATION

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, IL

Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2021

Honors/Awards:

National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation LimNexus Scholarship Recipient

Latham & Watkins Law Preview Scholar


Activities:

International Human Rights Law and Practice Clinic Volunteer

Diversity Coalition 1L Student Representative

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Professional Development Committee

College of William & Mary and University of St. Andrews Joint Degree Programme, Williamsburg, VA and Fife, Scotland

Bachelor of Arts (International Honours) in History, summa cum laude, May 2018 Honors/Awards:

College of William & Mary Charter Day Speaker, 2018

The Undergraduate Awards Highly Commended Entrant, 2017

University of St. Andrews Roses Bursary Scholar, 2016-2017

University of St. Andrews School of History Book Prize, 2016

Activities:

“Beyond the Buzzword” Student-Administration Diversity Discussion Student Representative

College of William & Mary Immigration Advocacy Group, Co-Founder/President, 2014-2015

Community Partnership for Adult Learners, Student Instructor, 2014-2015

EXPERIENCE

Uptown Legal Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA

Legal Intern, May 2018 – August 2018

Assisted pro bono attorneys in disability benefits, bankruptcy and housing matters for low-income clients

Conducted in-person and telephonic client intake

Researched legal issues using Westlaw and LexisNexis

White & Case LLP, London, UK

Legal Intern, June 2017

Researched, drafted and compiled employment law summaries for legal memoranda

Researched and presented findings on market fluctuation, political risk and five-year strategy to firm partnership

Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C.

Research Associate, May 2016 – August 2016

Published policy papers outlining recommendations for future U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Translated and evaluated interview transcripts and government reports

Assisted supervisor in preparation for speaker and panel engagements

Jewish Family & Community Services, Pittsburgh, PA

Refugee Caseworker/Legal Intern, May 2015 – August 2015

Provided core resettlement services (e.g., medical care and housing) to refugees, specializing in women and children

Documented citizenship/visa application case note logs and drafted applications for resettlement interviews

Compiled and tabulated client documents and petitions


Publications: Weinbaum, Marvin G. and Babbar, Meher. “The Tenacious, Toxic Haqqani Network.” Middle East

Institute Policy Focus Series, September 2016. [PDF]. Weinbaum, Marvin G. and Babbar, Meher. “A New Taliban

Leadership and Peace Prospects in Afghanistan.” E-International Relations July 2016. [Link]

Language Skills: Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi (Native), German (Intermediate)

http://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/publications/PF23_WeinbaumBabbar_Haqqani_web_0.pdf

http://www.e-ir.info/2016/07/07/a-new-taliban-leadership-and-peace-prospects-in-afghanistan/

Ebenezer Ng 806 N. State Street, Apt. 18, Chicago, IL, 60611 • (347) 270-7682

[email protected]

EDUCATION



Honors:


Activities:

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, 1L Representative

Student Funded Public Interest Fund Volunteer

Street Law Volunteer

City College of New York, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, summa cum laude, June 2017

Freie Universität Berlin - CUNY/FUBiS Study Abroad, Winter 2017

Honors:

Skadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies, 2015 – 2017

Kaye Scholarship in Humanities and the Arts, 2016-2017

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth, Washington, D.C.

Scheduling Intern September 2017 - December 2017

Scheduled, drafted memos for and attended briefings

Evaluated and drafted responses to constituent letters and served as first point of contact

for external engagements

Grassroots Campaigns, New York, NY

Lead Recruiter June 2017 – September 2017

Recruited and screened canvassing applicants for non-profit organizations

Conducted administrative tasks (e.g., phone calls, emails, spreadsheets, and filings)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, NY

White Collar Crime Intern June 2016 – August 2016

Assistant attorneys in daily responsibilities pursuant to legal assistant training

Researched and analyzed case law for white collar matters and drafted memorandums

regarding the same

Maintained discovery logs for active litigation

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Language Skills: Cantonese/Mandarin (Conversational); Latin (Advanced); French (Intermediate)

Interests: Wing Chun (Martial arts); Piano

Shay Wilkerson 1400 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. 17A Chicago, IL 60610 (201) 923-1135

[email protected]

EDUCATION



Activities:

Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program, Scholar

Black Law Student Association, Events Committee Member

Diversity Coalition, 1L Representative

Student Bar Association, Admissions and Visibility Initiative Committees

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2015

GPA: 3.1/4.0

Honors/Activities:

Dean’s List Fall 2011, Fall 2012, and Fall 2014

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, Washington, DC

Conflicts & New Business Assistant, November 2016 – July 2018

Identified and evaluated potential firm conflicts for incoming matters, clients and candidates

Researched new drugs, products and trademarks of clients and parties related to potential matters

to provide a summary of the intellectual property landscape for attorneys

Drafted engagement agreements and waivers pertaining to existing and new client work

Organized and maintained incoming, current and past client records to preserve database of

engagement agreements, intake information and client correspondence

Litigation Clerk, June 2015 – November 2016

Led the preparation and organization of case materials at all stages of litigation

Managed materials for discovery, depositions, hearings and trials

Conducted legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw

U.S. Congressional Office of Representative Dan Maffei (NY-24), Washington, DC

Congressional Intern, August 2014 – December 2014

Tracked legislation and other developments through committee, House floor, and conference

sessions on various issues on behalf of senior legislative assistants.

Drafted form and individual responses to constituent correspondence to address concerns and

provide updates on the Congressman’s legislative agenda

Researched briefing materials and drafted memoranda including summaries, key information and

talking points for senor legislative staff


Languages: Spanish (Conversational)

Personal Interests: Karaoke, obstacle courses, dog-sitting and social volleyball leagues


MARIAH A. YOUNG

1400 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. 17A, Chicago IL, 60610 • [email protected] • 757-439-0064

EDUCATION



Moot Court Society, Team Member

Diversity Coalition, 1L Representative

Black Law Students’ Association, Alumni and Professional Development Committee

Student Bar Association, Visibility Initiative Member

Street Law, Volunteer Instructor


University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science, May 2015

Blue & Gray Press, Managing Editor

American Debate Association, Julia Burke Award for Character and Excellence in Policy Debate

UMW Policy Debate Team, Speaking Center Consultant & Tutor

Summer Lecturer at Public Speaking and Argumentation Workshop, Harvard University (May – August 2014)

Financed tuition by working 10-40 hours/week at internships: Thorn Run Partners, C-SPAN and First Peoples

Worldwide

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

King & Spalding LLP, Washington, D.C.

Government Matters Project Assistant, May 2016 – May 2018

Coordinated various stages of document collection and electronic discovery to ensure timely delivery of evidence

to the federal government

Provided case management support in civil and criminal matters at all stages of investigation and litigation

Monitored press coverage of pharmaceutical industry, congressional investigations and policy proposals for daily

client alerts

Researched and wrote memoranda on proposed congressional legislation and congressional hearings

Assisted in research, planning and drafting of RFPs for future clients and matters

Earned 2016 DC Pro Bono Award for assistance with case management and preparation for three pro bono cases

AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.

Communications Fellow, September 2015 – May 2016

Drafted press releases and media advisories

Staged press conferences and public appearances for senior staff

Monitored press coverage of unions, the labor movement and economic issues and responded to media requests

Worked with various policy and government affairs departments including immigration, healthcare, trade and

student debt to plan events and craft messaging plans

Produced background materials and policy memoranda for internal and external use

SourceAmerica, Vienna, VA

Government Affairs & Public Policy Intern, May – August 2013, 2014, 2015

Conducted research on Congress’ legislative views concerning employment and disability-related legislation

Attended meetings with Members of Congress and staffers during annual grassroots advocacy conferences

Organized and developed talking points for speakers at national conference and briefings for senior leadership ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interests: Local politics, watching documentaries, brunch, traveling

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