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Leona Jew

Pleasanton,CA

Summary

I am a dedicated student with a strong foundation in litigation, journalistic leadership, and public speaking. I have a proven track record of effective writing, critical thinking, and argumentation. Collaborative teamwork, intention, and a passion for storytelling are what characterize me. I am knowledgeable in legal journalism, negotiation, and clear communication - bringing experience and drive in everything I put myself to.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mock Trial Trial Attorney

Amador Valley Mock Trial
09.2024 - Current
  • Competed across Alameda County in a series of mock trials in front of experienced judges and attorneys, placed 4th throughout the county.
  • Curated and presented the opening statements, direct examinations, and cross examinations, and refined valuable public speaking skills through objection responses and my speeches.
  • Gained experience inside the courtroom, collaborated with my co-counsel to create arguments, and developed key insights into the world of law.

Speech Captain

Amador Valley Speech and Debate
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught the art of public speaking, specifically the Original Oratory speech event to students in various grade levels through lessons, speaking drills, and real-time advice during competitions.
  • Facilitated team bonding and collaboration through engaging activities that simultaneously acted as learning experiences, thus building students' learning and community within the team.
  • Used personal knowledge and experience in Original Oratory to create learning resources such as informative fliers and documents.
  • Aided students in curating their argumentative speeches, helped students to tailor and hone their own speaking styles, and assisted in mapping out effective public speaking methods (such as inflection, tone, and body language).

Editor

Amador Valley Journalism
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed up to 10-15 writers per month, overlooked the production and execution of journalistic articles, managed multiple projects simultaneously, and aided in writers' writing development and efficiency.
  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for readability, grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content and clarity, resulting in greater satisfaction and engagement between writers and readers.
  • Received an Honorable Mention in Newswriting from the Journalism Education Association's National Newswriting Contest.

Courtroom Journalist

Amador Valley Mock Trial
08.2023 - Current
  • Sat in on official mock trials in the Alameda County Superior Court, recorded key witness testimonies, verdicts, and arguments, wrote extensive, informative articles in time constraints less than 24-hours.
  • Competed in county-wide and state-wide competitions, placed third throughout Alameda County in 2024 for writing, qualified for the California Mock Trial State Finals by placing second in Alameda County in 2025, was one of two competitors selected to represent the county.

Legal Intern

Dahyee Law Group
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Reviewed and annotated case briefs; analyzed case structures and proofread documents.
  • Reviewed Supreme Court trial transcripts; developed a close understanding of bench trials, recorded findings.
  • Shadowed an attorney at a jury trial; developed a deeper understanding of trial procedures and litigation strategies.

Education

No Degree -

Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton, CA
06-2027

Skills

  • Courtroom presence
  • Legal research
  • Journalistic, legal writing
  • Opening statements
  • Trial experience
  • Court procedures
  • Reviewing documents
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • 2025: Second place in Alameda County for Courtroom Journalism; one of two selected to represent the county at the California State Finals.
  • 2024: Third place finalist in Alameda County for Courtroom Journalism.
  • 2024: Honorable Mention for Newswriting by the Journalism Education Association (JEA).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Orchestra, playing the violin
  • Watercolor, painting
  • Reading, storytelling
  • Working, playing with children
  • Creative writing
  • Teaching
  • Swimming

Timeline

Mock Trial Trial Attorney

Amador Valley Mock Trial
09.2024 - Current

Speech Captain

Amador Valley Speech and Debate
08.2024 - Current

Editor

Amador Valley Journalism
07.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Dahyee Law Group
06.2024 - 07.2024

Courtroom Journalist

Amador Valley Mock Trial
08.2023 - Current

No Degree -

Amador Valley High School

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