Gwendolyn Connelly
Homewood,AL
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing parties in court, developing legal strategies for jury trials or other court proceedings and negotiating plea agreements. Well-versed in the principles of criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy District Attorney/ SAKI Grant Supervisor
Jefferson County District Attorney's Office
03.2022 - Current
- Manage the daily activities of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant which works to submit every untested rape kit in Jefferson County to the Department of Forensic Sciences for potential investigative leads
- Create and execute a plan to meet the goals and objectives of the SAKI Grant
- Facilitate the Multidisciplinary team that works to more effectively investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases
- Conduct training for law enforcement in investigation and prosecution of complex cases
Attorney
Pruitt, Tudisco And Richardson
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines
- Advocated for clients during Court proceedings by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
Assistant District Attorney
St. Clair County District Attorney's Office
08.2005 - 09.2021
- Worked in Circuit, District, Traffic, and Juvenile Courts
- Conducted settlement negotiations for plea agreements in all types of Criminal Cases
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials
- Researched, prepared and filed motions, writs and briefs for criminal cases
- Specialized in cases where children were victims of sexual and physical abuse
Assistant District Attorney
Shelby County District Attorney's Office
05.2004 - 07.2005
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2004
Bachelor of Science | Agricultural Business and Economics -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL03.1997
Skills
- Organization and Administration
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Courtroom and Trial Skills
- Victim/Client Representation and Advisement
Activities
Board of Directors, The Children’s Place, St. Clair County Children’s Advocacy Center, Pell City, Alabama
Timeline
Deputy District Attorney/ SAKI Grant Supervisor
Jefferson County District Attorney's Office
03.2022 - Current
Attorney
Pruitt, Tudisco And Richardson
09.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant District Attorney
St. Clair County District Attorney's Office
08.2005 - 09.2021
Assistant District Attorney
Shelby County District Attorney's Office
05.2004 - 07.2005
Juris Doctor -
University of Alabama School of Law
Bachelor of Science | Agricultural Business and Economics -
Auburn University
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