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Brittany M. N. Stonesifer
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic and experienced voting rights advocate with over 15 years of dedicated social justice service. Proven track record of successfully litigating complex voting rights cases. Expertise in drafting and analyzing legislation, providing strategic legal counsel, and building strong coalitions to promote equitable access to the democratic process. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a commitment to advancing electoral participation for under-represented communities.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
ACLU of Northern California
Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Advocated to expand the franchise to all Californians and to reduce barriers to voting caused by the registration process
- Successfully passed new voting rights legislation each year and litigated to enforce state and federal election law
- Led a successful campaign that amended the California Constitution to restore voting rights to Californians on parole
- Worked with elections officials to implement Voter's Choice Act, same day registration, and other voting reforms
- Worked with advocates across the state to ensure that the COVID-19 pandemic did not force California voters to choose between protecting their health and exercising their right to vote
- Coordinated with partner organizations, ACLU NorCal organizing and communications teams, and other ACLU affiliates
- Represented organization's voting rights positions in the media
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Staff Attorney
02.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Investigated and advocated with local agencies to enforce voting rights of people with criminal convictions
- Led organizational sponsorship of legislation to reform criminal debt
- Served as co-counsel in two successful court-debt and license suspension lawsuits and supported successful class action to end long-term solitary confinement in California
- Lobbied legislation to protect the rights of system-impacted people
- Chaired legislative planning committee for 500 attendee lobby day
- Coordinated and taught family law classes in prisons and jails
- Provided legal assistance at record clearance clinics
- Supervised interns in writing responses to thousands of letters from incarcerated people
ACLU of Northern California
Legal Extern
01.2013 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Wrote memos, issue briefs, and demand letters on wide range of civil liberties issues, especially privacy and technology, criminal justice and school-to-prison pipeline, free speech, and racial justice
- Participated in legal staff meetings and legal strategy discussions
- Conducted client interviews and factual investigation
Global Justice Center
Legal Intern
06.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Worked closely with organization's president and staff attorneys on US foreign policy advocacy including outreach to and coordinating letter writing campaigns with other NGOs on a project urging unconditional reproductive health aid to women raped in armed conflict
- Researched and drafted memo on implementation of international humanitarian law through UN treaty bodies
- Briefed advocates on prosecuting war criminals under the UK's universal jurisdiction laws
- Edited open letter to the International Crisis Group on policy change in Burma
New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc.
Intern
06.2009 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Wrote annual report for IOLTA funding which involved interviewing attorneys, writing client stories, and describing recent advocacy work of the organization
- Developed an exhaustive database of emergency funding sources to help low-income families and individuals with heating and utilities.
Education
University of California Law, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
J.D.
05.2013
University Overview
- Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Senior Notes Editor, 2012-13; Staff Editor, 2011-12; Student note nominated for publication in CLQ Volume 40
- American Constitution Society, President, 2011-2013; Member, 2010-11
- Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation, Director of Communications, 2011-12
- National Lawyers Guild, Co-Coordinator, 2010-13
- Homeless Legal Services, Volunteer Advocate, 2010-13
- Awards: Moot Court Class Best Oral Advocate, 2011; Hastings International Grant, 2011; Pro Bono Society, 2013; UC Law SF Provost Scholarship Recipient
- Study Abroad: SOAS University of London, 2012
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts: Race, Class, and Gender; Political Economy
12.2008
University Overview
- Amnesty International, Co-Coordinator, 2006-08
- Political Economy and Social Movements Journal, Editor and Writer, 2006-07
- Comedy Arts Collective, Co-Coordinator and Actor, 2006-08
Skills
- Voting Rights
- Legislative Advocacy
- Election Administration
- Civil Litigation
- Racial Justice
- Administrative Advocacy
Certification
California Bar Admission - December 2013
Timeline
Senior Staff Attorney, Voting Rights
ACLU of Northern California
01.2019 - Current
Staff Attorney
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
02.2014 - Current
Legal Extern
ACLU of Northern California
01.2013 - 05.2013
Legal Intern
Global Justice Center
06.2011 - 08.2011
Intern
New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc.
06.2009 - 09.2009
California Bar Admission - December 2013
University of California Law, San Francisco
J.D.
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts: Race, Class, and Gender; Political Economy
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