Adi Bukkapatnam
Pensacola,FL
Summary
I am a motivated and fast learning professional with a serious work ethic. As I pursue my goal of becoming a skilled trial attorney, I wish to learn as much as I can in various fields of litigation. I possess a high standard of ethics and am motivated to do work that helps underprivileged clients, whether that is making injured clients whole, or to defend their constitutional rights. I am sitting for the February 2025 Florida Bar Exam.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Legal Intern
Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Under FL . Sup. Ct. R. 11, represented indigent clients facing misdemeanor criminal charges in the Domestic Representation Unit, within the County Division. Handled over 90 cases from arraignment to disposition.
- Represented these clients under the guidance of a supervising attorney of record.
Non-Certified Legal Intern
Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted client interviews and drafted motions for attorneys in the County Division.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
Legal Assistant
Roger Williams University Pro-Bono Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with Rhode Island Legal Services to provide representation to clients facing eviction and landlord-tenant disputes, conducted client interviews, and assisted with document drafting.
Student Attorney
Roger Williams University Criminal Defense Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Under R.I . Sup. Ct. R. 9, represented indigent clients charged with misdemeanors and traffic violations in Rhode Island District Court and the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. Handled roughly 20 cases from arraignment tp disposition.
- Performed client interviews, legal research, and was second chair for a DUI trial.
- Increased understanding of the American legal system through active engagement in courses and training focused on criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, evidence, professional responsibility/ethics among others.
Staffer
National Criminal Defense College
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in organizing the annual Trial Practice Institute, managing faculty and attorney participants.
- Attended and learned from lecture seminars on various trial techniques including voir dire, cross examinations, opening statements, etc.
Paralegal
Dammanna Law PLLC
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with IT firms and clients for business immigration filings, conducted client interviews and legal research.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy and maintain requirements per USCIS standards.
Legal Assistant to Student’s Attorney
Illinois State University
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted client interviews for landlord-tenant issues, legal research, drafted legal memos, and assisted with drug court procedures.
Legal Assistant
McLean County State’s Attorney
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted client interviews, received training in legal research and writing, and assisted with courtroom procedures.
Legal Assistant
McLean County Public Defender
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted client interviews, received training in legal research and writing, and assisted with courtroom procedures.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI05.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2019
Skills
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Trial Advocacy
- Criminal Law
- Rules of Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Constitutional Law
Languages
- Telugu (Native Fluency)
- Hindi (Conversational Fluency)
Timeline
Certified Legal Intern
Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office
03.2024 - 08.2024
Non-Certified Legal Intern
Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office
08.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Assistant
Roger Williams University Pro-Bono Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Attorney
Roger Williams University Criminal Defense Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2023
Staffer
National Criminal Defense College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Dammanna Law PLLC
09.2020 - 08.2021
Legal Assistant to Student’s Attorney
Illinois State University
06.2019 - 08.2019
Legal Assistant
McLean County State’s Attorney
05.2019 - 07.2019
Legal Assistant
McLean County Public Defender
05.2017 - 08.2017
Juris Doctor -
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science -
Illinois State University
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