Aya Akl
Orlando,FL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Court Staff Attorney
Miami Dade Office of General Counsel
Miami, FL
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Responded to Judge’s case request by drafting case memorandums and proposed orders
- Assisted county and circuit court Judges at hearings and trials in disposition of legal issues
- Rotated through different divisions and was exposed to various areas of law such as civil, family, probate and special projects
- Researched substantive and procedural matters
- Interacted with seasoned court staff
- Attended judicial proceedings, periodic in-house “lunch & learns” and trainings.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions and briefs.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and judicial decisions.
- Researched statutes, regulations, court opinions and other legal sources to prepare for hearings or trials.
Externship for Public Defender Keith Watson
Ingham County Public Defender’s Office
Lansing, MI
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Interviewed, counseled, and represented indigent defendants
- Engaged in the practice of law under the supervision of an attorney
- Worked with highly skilled attorneys and investigators
- Attended a variety of court hearings and trials
- Assisted with case research and organization
- Prepared motions and other written documents.
Front Desk
Residence Inn by Marriott - Gaslamp Quarter
Novi, MI
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Greeted and welcomed guests in a professional manner.
- Assigned rooms to guests and provided check-in and check-out services.
- Handled cash, credit card, and room charges transactions accurately.
- Provided information on hotel amenities, services, and local attractions.
- Maintained guest records in accordance with established procedures.
- Answered inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, and shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions.
- Responded promptly to guest requests for special arrangements or services.
- Ensured that all complaints and problems were resolved quickly by communicating with relevant departments.
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
Student Attorney
Innocence Project
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked to exonerate innocent prisoners through post-conviction DNA testing and develop and implement policy changes to prevent wrongful convictions and otherwise reform the criminal justice system.
- Created evidence charts to keep track of evidence that may possibly be tested
- Reviewed trial transcripts
- Advocated on behalf of clients by presenting their case to the prosecutors.
- Delivered clear and articulate written and oral communication and displayed thorough knowledge of various legal research tools.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
Legislative Intern for State Rep. Tenisha Yancey
Michigan House of Representatives
Lansing, MI
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched policy issues, provided analysis, and assisted with various legislative tasks
- Prepared and drafted legislative correspondence to constituents
- Assisted with the management of the Representative’s fast-paced schedule
- Prepared staff members and the representative for committee, session, and meetings
- Drafted tributes, as well as thank-you and congratulatory notes
- Assisted with constituent casework and worked with state departmental liaisons
- Attended events in Lansing and District
- Performed data entry and other administrative tasks.
Judicial Intern- Judge Rosmarie Aqualina
Ingham County Circuit Court
Lansing, MI
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Attended hearings, depositions, and trials to gain knowledge of court proceedings.
- Organized exhibits and evidence for trial presentations.
- Observed courtroom proceedings to become familiar with judicial processes.
Internship
City Of Flint Police Department
Flin, MI
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings, and varied incidents
- Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations
- Interviewed arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
04.2023
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
University of Michigan
12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Legal Research – Westlaw, Lexis Nexis
- Communications
- Public Speaking
- Advocacy
- Document Review
- Legal Drafting
- Proposed Orders
- Case Memorandums
Affiliations
- Moot Court
- Pre-trial skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Trial Court Staff Attorney
Miami Dade Office of General Counsel
04.2023 - 02.2024
Externship for Public Defender Keith Watson
Ingham County Public Defender’s Office
10.2022 - 12.2022
Legislative Intern for State Rep. Tenisha Yancey
Michigan House of Representatives
05.2022 - 07.2022
Judicial Intern- Judge Rosmarie Aqualina
Ingham County Circuit Court
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Attorney
Innocence Project
01.2022 - 08.2022
Front Desk
Residence Inn by Marriott - Gaslamp Quarter
09.2021 - 12.2022
Internship
City Of Flint Police Department
01.2017 - 03.2017
Juris Doctor -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
University of Michigan
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