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AHVAE NICHOLAS

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly motivated law student eager to embrace new challenges with enthusiasm. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Proficient at working independently while swiftly acquiring and applying new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Probate Clerk

Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and timely according to state laws and regulations.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws and regulations pertaining to estate planning matters.
  • Worked closely with court personnel to coordinate hearings related to estates or trust administration cases.
  • Monitored deadlines associated with filing pleadings or completing other tasks related to estate proceedings.

Wills and Trust Legal Intern

Earl Carl Institute
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
  • Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.

Social Media Marketing Intern

Judge Erica Hughes
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
  • Focused on growing social media presence through engaging content and using data to guide process.
  • Wrote and uploaded quality posts for various social media pages, improving overall traffic.
  • Scheduled content for publication on social media at ideal times.

Law Clerk

Abogada Parada
Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Organized visa paperwork, asylum requests, translations and affidavits.
  • Interviewed and connected with clients directly to learn goals and explained and recommended type of visa best suited to client's time in country.

Legal Intern

Harris County District Attorney's Office
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
  • Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.
  • Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
  • Interviewed victims and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.

Mentor and Tutor

Boys & Girls Club of America
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supervised and guided students throughout the year with homework and tutored individual subjects that needed attention.
  • Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.

Business Community Engagement Intern & Teller

Texas Trust Credit Union
Cedar Hill, TX
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Processed member transactions daily, including deposits, withdrawals, money transfers, loan payments and creating cashier’s checks
  • Established and executed business community outreach strategies and growth initiatives in collaboration with senior managers.

Education

Juris Doctorate -

Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
05.2021

Associate of Arts -

Cedar Valley College
Lancaster
05.2019

Leadership Positions

Student Bar Association 

Houston, TX June 2024 

  • Financial Management: Overseeing the budget for student organizations, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately.
  • Fundraising: Organizing events or initiatives to raise money for the organization or specific causes.
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate financial records, including receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

Civil Rights Law Society, President 

Houston, TX August 2023

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the society, including organizing meetings, managing finances, and coordinating events.
  • Provide opportunities for members to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of civil rights law through workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events.

Black Law Student Association, Treasure 

Houston, TX April 2023

  • Keep records of each members national dues and process members accounts.
  • Keep records of and filed all financial documents for the chapter.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Treasure

Baton Rouge, LA July 2020  

  • Implemented a budget system which led to an increase in donations given by the LSU chapter of NAACP in the 2020-2021 school year.
  • Kept records of member interactions, processed members accounts and filed financial documents.
  • Hosted and planned 5 events through the year that brought in more cash flow to the chapter than seen in previous years.

Black Student Union,  Secretary 

Baton Rouge, LA August 2020 

  • Maintained records of the chapter including but not limited to minutes of each general and executive board meetings.
  • Inform members of meeting dates and times of general body meetings, special meetings and events.
  • Maintained and distributed a calendar of monthly events and important days.

Mock Trial Association, Treasure

Baton Rouge, LA August 2020 

  • Secured funding for competitions through fundraising and donations.
  • Kept records of member interactions, processed members accounts and filed financial documents.

Timeline

Probate Clerk

Harris County Probate Court No. 2
08.2024 - Current

Wills and Trust Legal Intern

Earl Carl Institute
08.2024 - Current

Law Clerk

Abogada Parada
06.2023 - 10.2023

Legal Intern

Harris County District Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Social Media Marketing Intern

Judge Erica Hughes
04.2023 - Current

Mentor and Tutor

Boys & Girls Club of America
03.2020 - 05.2021

Business Community Engagement Intern & Teller

Texas Trust Credit Union
06.2018 - 07.2019

Juris Doctorate -

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Louisiana State University

Associate of Arts -

Cedar Valley College
AHVAE NICHOLAS