Years of work experience
Diego Whitmore
Legal Volunteer
Riverside,CA
Summary
Efficient and detail-oriented legal volunteer with 3 years of experience in customer service. Proven skills in document preparation, client intake, and bilingual communication, enhancing client interactions in both English and Spanish. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and maintain organized workflows, contributing to successful case management in legal environments.
Overview
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Languages
Work History
Volunteer
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center
11.2025 - Current
- Volunteer of 200+ hours and counting
- Provide Spanish document and telecommunication translation
- Assist with case preparation by organizing relevant documents, exhibits, and evidence
- Assist with client intake
- Assist in the firm-wide transition from Abacus to Clio, supporting data migration, case file organization, and workflow implementation to improve operational efficiency
Pre-Law Society President
Riverside City College
08.2025 - Current
- Lead and oversee all operations of the club, setting strategic goals to increase member engagement and law school readiness.
- Organize and coordinate visits to law schools, including class sit-ins, campus tours, meetings with professors, and group attendance at regional and state law conferences.
- Develop partnerships with attorneys, judges, and law students to host guest speaker events and networking panels focused on corporate law, litigation, and public interest careers.
- Provide mentorship to members on transfer strategy, law school preparation, LSAT planning, and building competitive resumes.
- Coordinate collaboration with university pre-law programs, including outreach to UCLA School of Law and UC Berkeley School of Law for networking and exposure opportunities.
Youth Pre-Law Mentor
Gateway College and Career Academy
03.2026 - Current
- Represent the Pathway to Law Program and deliver presentations to high school students, promoting early awareness of legal careers.
- Designed and led interactive workshops introducing high school students to the legal profession, college pathways, and the steps to pursue law school.
- Served as a near-peer mentor to 7 students, guiding them through college preparation, resume building, and the importance of academic planning for pre-law tracks.
- Shared personal journey as a first-generation, low-income student to inspire and empower students from similar backgrounds to consider law as a viable career path.
Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided personalized Spanish tutoring sessions to students of various ages and proficiency levels
- Developed customized lesson plans based on individual student needs, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills
- Implemented interactive activities and games to make learning fun and enjoyable for students
Small Parts Technician
IPS Controllers
04.2024 - Current
- Assembled small parts according to detailed instructions and diagrams
- Performed quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet specifications
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient workflow
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues
Education
Associate's degree - Political Science
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA03-2026
Associate's degree - English
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA03-2026
High school diploma -
Chaparral High School
Temecula, CA 04.2001 -
Skills
Active listening
Document review
Writing skills
Customer service
Legal document explanation
Law firm experience
Legal client intake
Clio
Spanish translation
Public speaking
Time management
Abacus
Awards
AP Capstone Award - Awarded for completing and passing the AP tests for AP Seminar and AP Research, along with 12 other AP Classes
National AP Distinction - Awarded to commemorate scoring 5s on the majority of my 14 AP tests.
Summa Cum Laude Award - Awarded this for having been in the top 2% of all student GPAS, graduating with a 4.3 high school GPA
California State Civic Seal of Engagement - Awarded for partnering with local banking institutions to create a series of financial literacy programs to prepare students for adult finances
National Seal of Biliteracy - Awarded for having scored a 5 on the AP Spanish Exam
State Seal of Biliteracy - Recognized by the state education department for advanced proficiency in English and Spanish
AP Latin Scholar Award - Awarded to recognize high AP and PSAT scores during high school
Additional Information
At Riverside City College, my current school:
- I am the president of RCC's Pre-Law Society
- I am the president of RCC's Financial Literacy Club
- I am an Honors Student with a 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Youth Pre-Law Mentor
Gateway College and Career Academy
03.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center
11.2025 - Current
Pre-Law Society President
Riverside City College
08.2025 - Current
Small Parts Technician
IPS Controllers
04.2024 - Current
Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
08.2021 - 06.2023
High school diploma -
Chaparral High School
04.2001 -
Associate's degree - Political Science
Riverside City College
Associate's degree - English
Riverside City College