AENGUS NELSON
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Consultant / Paralegal
Major League Soccer
03.2023 - Current
- Handle MLS, MLS NEXT player investigations.
- Facilitate communication with all 30 MLS clubs.
- Draft contract agreements for independent consultants, including contracts necessary for Lionel Messi's signing.
- Assist in MLS NEXT Pro independent club expansion process.
- Execute Intellectual Property Clearance Searches for incoming marks, prepare trademark applications and assist with other evolving needs IP law.
- Manage communication related to litigation with our external legal counsel, opposing counsel, and local and federal courts.
Paralegal
Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Drafted complaints, retainers, and other necessary documents.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations for litigation and trials.
- Filed court documents and handle client interviews
- Managed 5+ attorney's schedules.
- Completed legal research.
- Proficient in CaseTracker, LexisNexis, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Paralegal
Goddard Law PLLC
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed all client intakes.
- Reviewed, organized, and saved client documents.
- Drafted complaints, retainer agreements and letters of representation.
- Created and developed timelines.
- Proficient using Clio and Bill4Time.
- Managed social media content.
Volunteer Coordinator
South Bronx United
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Recruited, interviewed, placed and managed 300+ volunteer candidates
- Tracked and interpreted data on recruitment and retention.
- Created consistent practices and communications around targeted recruitment, retention, recognition and volunteer leadership development.
- Developed a virtual tutoring program during the pandemic to ensure 100+ student-athletes still received academic support.
SOTENI Bridge Fellow
SOTENI International
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Studied Kenyan local election systems and provided feedback and recommendations on how to improve elections in SOTENI's Villages of Hope
- Conducted public health research and 1on1 interviews with HIV patients and doctors in Kenya to help understand and address the needs of each Village of Hope.
Constituent Communication Intern
California Governor Jerry Brown's Office
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated communication between constituents and various departments of the executive branch.
Campaign Intern
City Councilman David Mann
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Hired to help organize the campaign canvassing strategy.
Intern for Rep. Teresa Fedor
Ohio House of Representatives
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Researched and developed language to support anti-sex trafficking policy and facilitate communication between constituents and the State Rep.
Intern for Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula
California State Assembly
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Researched upcoming bills and facilitated constituent communication.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) -
University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, California2027
Bachelor of Arts -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio2019
Jesuit High School
Sacramento, California2015
Honors & Awards
- Xavier University Rugby, Freshman MVP (2015-16), Dedication Award (2016-17), Captain & President, Xavier Club Sports Service Award 2017 and 2018, #1 Small College Rugby Team 2016-17 (NSCRO)
- Americorps Segal Education Award, 2020
- NYAC Rugby, Captain, Social Chair 2022- Present, 2nd Team MVP Award 2021
Service & Activities
- Xavier University: Men's Rugby (2015-2019, Captain & President), Pre-Law Society (2016-2019, Secretary & Vice President), Bird Watching Club (2016-2019)
- South Bronx United: Supporters Club Board Member, Evening Tutor & Soccer Coach (2019-2024)
- NYAC Men's Rugby Team: Captain and Social Chair (2019-2024)
- McGeorge School of Law: Intellectual Property Student Association (2024- Present, Member), Rugby Club (2024- Present, 1L Representative), International Law Society (Member, 2024-Present)
Timeline
Legal Consultant / Paralegal
Major League Soccer
03.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Paralegal
Goddard Law PLLC
08.2020 - 03.2021
Volunteer Coordinator
South Bronx United
08.2019 - 08.2020
SOTENI Bridge Fellow
SOTENI International
08.2018 - 08.2019
Constituent Communication Intern
California Governor Jerry Brown's Office
05.2018 - 08.2018
Campaign Intern
City Councilman David Mann
07.2017 - 11.2017
Intern for Rep. Teresa Fedor
Ohio House of Representatives
05.2017 - 07.2017
Intern for Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula
California State Assembly
05.2016 - 08.2016
Juris Doctor (JD) -
University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Xavier University
Jesuit High School