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Marta Fernández

Washington,DC

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director - Law and Advocacy, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
Washington, DC
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Scheduled and coordinated field trips with government agencies and institutions like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Supreme Court for over 100 guests
  • Coordinated several esteemed guest speakers to visit and speak to aspiring law students in the program
  • Interviewed and hired team advisors to assist with running the program along with coordinating their arrivals, training them on-site, and managing them throughout their employment

Investigation & Mitigation Intern

Office of the Public Defender
Arlington, Virginia
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive mitigation investigations by analyzing confidential medical and psychiatric records, reviewing academic literature, and drafting memorandums to support client cases
  • Facilitated client engagement through bilingual communication, including conducting mitigation interviews, translating discovery materials and court documents, and assisting clients with court compliance, and re-entry services
  • Gained courtroom experience by observing felony trials and probation violation hearings, coordinating with court staff for case-related documents, and supporting attorneys with case preparation

Head Team Advisor - Law and Advocacy, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C.
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Taught 100+ students throughout the summer about the roles of a criminal trial to promote the value of due process among young students
  • Designed and directed mock trials, leadership, and social activities to provide high school students with a safe and supportive environment to explore their academic and career interests within the law and advocacy field, while developing leadership skills
  • Received four perfect evaluations for being a trusted and engaging Head Team Advisor from both students and the Program Director

International Human Rights Summer Law Program

Columbus School of Law
Rome, Italy
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Pioneered participation as the first undergraduate student admitted to a prestigious international law school abroad program in Rome, alongside law school students and professors.
  • Earned four credits in both Administrative Law and Cultural Property Law, achieving top letter grades in both (A's)
  • Enhanced legal education through field trips to prominent institutions, such as the Italian Senate and Supreme Court, gaining real-world insights into the Italian legal system

Court Reporter Intern

D.C. Witness
Washington, DC
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Tracked and reported on violent crime cases by attending trials, analyzing court documents, and interviewing defendants, victims’ families, and court staff
  • Authored detailed stories on crime trends, court proceedings, and crime-reduction policies, contributing to public transparency
  • Participated in multimedia projects and conducted research to support investigative reporting initiatives

Assistant Team Advisor - Law Intensive, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Helped teach trial and moot court advocacy to over 100 students
  • Received four perfect evaluations for being an engaging Assistant Team Advisor from both students and the Program Director
  • Served as a dorm resident advisor to promote a safe boarding experience, and to ensure effective community-building

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government, Philosophy

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05-2025

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Program Director - Law and Advocacy, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
12.2024 - 08.2025

Investigation & Mitigation Intern

Office of the Public Defender
08.2024 - 12.2024

International Human Rights Summer Law Program

Columbus School of Law
05.2024 - 06.2024

Head Team Advisor - Law and Advocacy, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
06.2023 - 08.2024

Court Reporter Intern

D.C. Witness
12.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Team Advisor - Law Intensive, Georgetown

National Student Leadership Conference
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government, Philosophy

The Catholic University of America

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