Brian Behen
Santa Clara
Summary
First-Generation, Second-year law student at Santa Clara University who is planning to start a business that brings technology solutions to the travel industry. My current academic interests include corporate law, privacy law, business management and business formation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
JL Sheridan Law
2024.06 - Current
- Working directly with the principal attorney to prepare and edit documents for client work product, including Saas agreements, DPA's, DPIA's, DTA's, WISP's and creator agreements.
- Actively monitoring developments in US state privacy regulations and GDPR to accurately update internal spreadsheets and other documents comparing regulatory requirements.
- Manage client billing and office calendar.
Legal Researcher
Bronco Entrepreneurs Advisory Clinic Hours (BEACH)
2023.09 - 2023.11
- Collaborated with another law student to provide legal and research for clients in IP and LLC formation
- Collaborated with business students to provide tailored legal and business recommendations to clients
- Demonstrated adaptability by managing multiple tasks, including USPTO TESS research and memo drafting
- Communicated effectively with clients, delivering presentations and recommendations within program deadline
Membership Assistant (Work-Study)
The Yiddish Book Center
2020.01 - 2020.03
- Conducted accounting tasks for donor contributions with minimal supervision, showcasing detail orientation and organization
- Involved in the communication and build process for donor benefit packages, ensuring accuracy and effective information management
Chairperson of the Event Planning Committee
Young Greens of the University of Massachusetts
2018.09 - 2019.05
- Lead event strategy meetings
- Scheduled political speakers and secured permits and/or reservations for events and event venues
- Successfully co-lead the campaign to pass the MBTA Subsidy Initiative at UMass Boston, serving as one of three lead strategists
Volunteer
Boston Cares
2013.02 - 2016.07
- Distributed food at the American Red Cross
- Participated in beautification projects for the Edward Everett Elementary School in Dorchester and the James P
- Timilty School in Roxbury, among other city-owned properties in lower-income neighborhoods
Volunteer Judge
Boston Debate League
2013.01 - 2016.05
- Judged middle school students’ policy debates
- Provided constructive feedback to each student debater regarding their strengths and areas of improvement with the goal of shaping them to be capable thinkers and persuasive debaters
Education
JD - Tech Edge
Santa Clara University School of Law
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Cum Laude
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
US05.2021
Skills
- Multi-faceted legal research and analysis
- Excellent verbal communication
- Concise written communication
- Collaborative
- Highly adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational Skills
- Critical thinking skills
Timeline
Law Clerk
JL Sheridan Law
2024.06 - Current
Legal Researcher
Bronco Entrepreneurs Advisory Clinic Hours (BEACH)
2023.09 - 2023.11
Membership Assistant (Work-Study)
The Yiddish Book Center
2020.01 - 2020.03
Chairperson of the Event Planning Committee
Young Greens of the University of Massachusetts
2018.09 - 2019.05
Volunteer
Boston Cares
2013.02 - 2016.07
Volunteer Judge
Boston Debate League
2013.01 - 2016.05
JD - Tech Edge
Santa Clara University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Cum Laude
University of Massachusetts at Amherst