Jayden Lopez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced with legal research, civil rights litigation, and movement lawyering. Utilizes strong analytical skills to support attorneys in various legal tasks. Passionate about protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Self-professed SCOTUS nerd. Interested in public-interest appellate litigation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial and appellate procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Conducted fact gathering interviews of potential plaintiffs in an investigation into discriminatory policing in the South.
- Assisted in researching and drafting a brief before the New York Court of Appeals defending the constitutionality of a landmark municipal voting rights law on behalf of prospectively enfranchised residents.
- Conducted extensive legal research on the Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination provisions in relation to an ongoing investigation of discriminatory policing in housing projects.
- Drafted letters to municipal election officials regarding lack of compliance with language access provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
Success Coach
Let’s Get Ready
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored incoming college freshmen and rising sophomores
- Managed a database that tracks preset milestones achieved through said mentoring
- Oversaw a caseload of 30 students across the country
Campaign Intern
Dan Goldman for Congress
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in developing the policy proposals put forward by the candidate
- Aided senior campaign officials in gathering opposition research
- Trained volunteers weekly on how to communicate and persuade potential voters
- Directed 'High Traffic Canvassing' efforts throughout the district
Legal Intern
Mother’s Outreach Network
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Interviewed clients at weekly Legal Advice Clinics under attorney supervision, drafted follow up advice letters with next steps
- Assisted the Executive Director and Senior Attorney with the day-to-day aspects of the organization including Advocacy, Legislative Research, Legal Research, and Clinic Management
- Conducted legal research on issues related to the 4th and 6th Amendment, Family Law, and Tax Law
- Managed and updated the casebooks of more than a dozen clients with up-to-date information using Excel and Google Sheets
Education
J.D. -
City University of New York School of Law
Long Island City, NY05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Law in Society
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2023
Skills
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Case analysis
- Legal writing
- Court trial attendance
- Correspondence Writing
- Case Summaries
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
Timeline
Legal Intern
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
06.2024 - 08.2024
Success Coach
Let’s Get Ready
08.2022 - 05.2023
Campaign Intern
Dan Goldman for Congress
06.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Intern
Mother’s Outreach Network
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Law in Society
Quinnipiac University
J.D. -
City University of New York School of Law