Emma Lavery
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly analytical Linguist / Forensic Linguist with a Master of Arts (Distinction) from Hofstra University. Proficient in applying linguistic principles to legal contexts, including authorship analysis, discourse analysis, and corpus linguistics. Demonstrated expertise through practical experience in pro bono legal cases and academic research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Forensic Linguistics Justice Project
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided pro bono linguistic analysis in death penalty cases, including revising jury instructions for clarity and conducting authorship analysis of questioned confession statements
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Research Fellow
Hofstra University
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Research fellowship with Dr Mark Visonà, coding both AI-generated and human-produced language tokens related to sense perception in hotel reviews
- Coded over 500 tokens using Google Sheets
- Reviewed relevant publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
Presenter
Hofstra's Language as Evidence Conference
12.2024
- Presented a lecture on Conversation Analysis, focusing on adjacency pairs and actions, with clear data visualization and effective audience engagement
- Applied methods to a relevant case study in a clear and engaging manner.
Digital Badge in Forensic Linguistic Case Studies
Hofstra University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- International Forensic Linguistics: analyzed diverse US and international legal cases (murder, bribery, perjury) under the guidance of Dr. Rob Leonard and Dr. Tanya Christensen
- Forensic Linguistics for Criminal Justice: threat assessment, profiling, modeled after the FBI's Quantico program, with Dr. Rob Leonard and retired FBI agent James Fitzgerald
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Transcriptionist
SpeakWrite
05.2023 - Current
- Contract transcriptionist for CPS caseworkers, police officers and law firms
- Used headsets and transcribing software to take dictation of various documents.
- Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
Mixologist
Cafeteria LLC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
Volunteer
Alliance Relief
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs including childcare and English lessons.
Education
Masters of Arts (Distinction) - Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Film
Baruch College
New York, NY12.2019
Skills
- Linguistic Analysis: Authorship Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Conversation Analysis, Forensic Stylistics, Semantics, Pragmatics
- Corpus Analysis: Proficient in AntConc for large dataset analysis (COCA, COHA)
- Basic understanding of Spanish
- Writing: Published and featured by Baruch College for Encounters Magazine, 2019
- Independent photographer
Timeline
Presenter
Hofstra's Language as Evidence Conference
12.2024
Internship
Forensic Linguistics Justice Project
08.2024 - 12.2024
Research Fellow
Hofstra University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Digital Badge in Forensic Linguistic Case Studies
Hofstra University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Transcriptionist
SpeakWrite
05.2023 - Current
Mixologist
Cafeteria LLC
09.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Alliance Relief
10.2016 - 11.2016
Masters of Arts (Distinction) - Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Film
Baruch College
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