Erickson Saye
Law Student
Chicago,IL
Summary
A Knowledgeable law student with a solid understanding of litigation documentation, client relationship building, and court procedures. Pursuing a JD/MPP at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Eager to support any legal team with research, documentation, and investigative skills. Results-driven individual with a professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with a solid understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept at maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assist attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Clerk
The Law Offices Of Jarrett Adam
03.2023 - Current
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Legal Intern
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Under the direct supervision of Staff Attorneys, conduct legal research, draft memoranda of law, assist in drafting and developing pretrial and trial motions as well as appellate briefs and habeas corpus petitions.
- Assist with trial preparation and case investigation, including reviewing discovery, meeting with clients, witness interviews, and street investigations.
- Review client records, police files and video records and develop legal strategies to best represent clients.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients
YALE LAW SCHOOL; Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization Fellow
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted client interviewing and counseling; factual development of cases; researching and wrote legal memoranda.
- Drafted contracts and other legal instruments; interacted with opposing counsel, government actors, and community stakeholders, as well as participated in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Made court appearances to argue motions and present evidence.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Judicial Intern
HONORABLE JUDGE CARL WALKER, ILLINOIS APPELLATE
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched and drafted memoranda on various civil litigation issues.
- Observed appellate court cases and edited cases briefs.
- Attend virtual hearings, and record notes.
- Conducted legal research on law, providing thorough memoranda
Legal Intern
EQUIP FOR EQUALITY
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted attorneys with researching issues relating to education laws and produced memos to inform legal team of relevant cases.
- Completed intake calls for potential clients to determine eligibility for legal assistances.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients
Public Policy Director
MINNESOTA VOICE
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw the largest statewide voter registration efforts for grassroots field teams engaging in nonpartisan civic engagement in communities of color and historically underrepresented communities, resulting in the registrations of over 40,000 Minnesotans.
- Managed regular reporting on our efforts, including programmatic trends, best practices, and recommendations for improvement.
- Maintained relationships with a variety of non-profit and community organizations to foster support across the state, tracked program efficacy and supported groups to integrate best practices.
Public Engagement Liaison
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR WALZ & LT. GOVERNOR FLANAGAN
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated outreach activities and events with government agencies, state legislators, non-profit organizations, and other community groups for issues relating to health and human services, military and veteran affairs, commerce, and elections.
- Planned and oversaw events for the Governor and Lt
- Governor, prepared briefing materials to ensure a successful event
- Managed hundreds of daily constituent correspondence by directing them to the appropriate resource, collaborated with agencies on a response and resolution, and recorded constituent policy concerns for the office.
Field Organizer and Action Center
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR PARTY
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Directed the field operation for Brooklyn Park in the successful election of all statewide, Congressional, and local state House candidates, part of a team who recruited more than 500 volunteer shifts to make nearly 400,000 voter contact attempts.
- Managed and trained a team of 4 employees during our Get Out The Vote program, which increased voter turnout across the city in record-breaking numbers.
Field Director
HOLLIES WINSTON FOR BROOKLYN PARK MAYOR
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw and implemented a comprehensive and data-driven field operation for the campaign, set benchmarks for voter contact and volunteer recruitment.
Education
JD/MPP -
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW
Chicago, IL05.2024
Associate of Science - Police Science
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
05.2016
Skills
- Research
- Client Intakes
- Oral Arguments
- Case Management
- Review of Pleadings
- Civil Procedures
- Criminal Law
- Project Organization
- Legal memos
- Legal documentation
- Brief and opinion writing
Publication
Reasons to Consider Public Interest Work
American Bar Association · Nov 17, 2022
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/jiop/articles/2022/public-interest-work/
Additional Information
Leadership Experience: Appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to: Governor's Council on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Minnesota's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. Co-Founder of Community Aid Network (CANMN) Disaster and Humanitarian Relief in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Certification
- Certified: Foundations of Effective Legal Research and Essential Legal Research from Thomson Reuters- 2022
- Certified: Know Your Rights Facilitator from National-2021
Languages
- English
- Sign Language (Beginner)
Timeline
Law Clerk
The Law Offices Of Jarrett Adam
03.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
08.2022 - 12.2022
YALE LAW SCHOOL; Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization Fellow
05.2022 - 07.2022
Judicial Intern
HONORABLE JUDGE CARL WALKER, ILLINOIS APPELLATE
05.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
EQUIP FOR EQUALITY
03.2022 - 05.2022
Public Policy Director
MINNESOTA VOICE
03.2020 - 07.2021
Public Engagement Liaison
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR WALZ & LT. GOVERNOR FLANAGAN
02.2019 - 03.2020
Field Organizer and Action Center
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR PARTY
06.2018 - 11.2018
Field Director
HOLLIES WINSTON FOR BROOKLYN PARK MAYOR
03.2018 - 08.2018
JD/MPP -
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW
Associate of Science - Police Science
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
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