Clara A. Samuel
Franklin,TN
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Williamson County District Attorney’s Office
Franklin, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Provided support and resources to victims and witnesses of crime.
- Conducted intake interviews with victims and witnesses to assess needs.
- Assisted in the development of safety plans for victims and witnesses.
Part Time Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Williamson County District Attorneys Office
Franklin, TN
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for protective orders or restraining orders.
- Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Intern
Williamson County District Attorneys Office
Franklin, TN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Organized and filed documents according to established procedures.
- Organized and maintained a large database of records, including case files, court dockets, and other related materials.
Intern
Metro Office of Family Safety
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive service plans for clients affected by domestic violence.
- Educated community members on the dynamics of domestic violence, available resources, and legal rights of victims.
- Assisted survivors in accessing housing, financial assistance, medical care, mental health services, childcare services, job training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law, Justice, And Society
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN12-2024
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, TN05-2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Columbia State Community College
Franklin, TNEducational Experiences
- LIFE program: In person course at the Debra Johnson Tennessee Prison for Women in which I took a course alongside inmates of the prison.
- “Why is American Politics so Insane” and “Foundations of Free Speech” taught by New York Times writer; David French
- “Intro to American Law” travel course to Washington DC
- Created a podcast titled “Pretty Legal Nonsense”
- Article written by Anne Shell recognizing my work with prosecutors titled "Intern Spotlight"
- Moot Court participant
Leadership
- Dean Student Leadership Council
- Office Coordinator: Lipscomb College of Business
- Commuter Student Council Leader
- Mock Trial Team Captain
Timeline
Full Time Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Williamson County District Attorney’s Office
05.2024 - Current
Part Time Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Williamson County District Attorneys Office
11.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Williamson County District Attorneys Office
08.2023 - 11.2023
Intern
Metro Office of Family Safety
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Law, Justice, And Society
Lipscomb University
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Columbia State Community College