Morgan Valinotti
Commack
Summary
Background includes experience in a fast-paced environment requiring strong time management and organizational skills. Responsibilities involved effective communication with team members and management, ensuring smooth operations during shifts. Additionally, engaged in advocacy efforts by preparing and presenting a sustainability proposal to state senators, demonstrating public speaking and analytical abilities. Skills in legal research and writing complement practical experience, supporting readiness for a Legal Assistant Intern role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Prime Burger Bar Commack
Commack
10.2022 - Current
- 20-22 hours a week
- Greet, seat, and take customer orders.
- Open and close restaurant.
- Communication with manager and coworkers regarding scheduling.
- Menu memorization
Student Advocacy Committee
Commack High School
Commack
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 1-2 hours a week preparing and researching a pitch for New York State Senators on improving Sustainability in our schools.
- Travelled to the Senator’s office to pitch proposal, share, and advocate our ideas.
Senior Class Secretary
Commack High School
Commack
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Campaigned
- Gave speech for campaign in front of entire senior class.
- Elected by majority of senior class.
- Worked with teacher advisors to organize events, meetings, fundraisers.
- Represented the entirety of the senior class when it came to needs, and additions to our school.
- Organized prom: communicated with venues, DJs, created center pieces, sold tickets, made tables.
Math and Science Tutor
Private
Commack
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Met with student weekly for 1-2 hours.
- Practicing and studying 8th grade Algebra and Earth Science.
- Prepared review and notes for student.
President of Mock Trial Team
Commack High School
Commack
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Awarded the most “Outstanding Attorney Award” by the Suffolk County Bar Association. Award given to 1 student attorney out of all 32 participating districts.
- Organized and held weekly meetings
- Made schedule and weekly agenda for members to follow during practice.
- Communicated with both teacher and attorney advisors regarding strategies and the team.
- Served as lead prosecution and defense attorney.
- Made notes and researched for witnesses, experts, and other attorneys.
- Worked on case and creating statements for 4-6 hours a day.
- Created and conducted direct examination, cross examination, opening, and closing statements.
- Led team to the final four round of Suffolk County Mock Trial Association Annual Tournament 2 years in a row.
- Led team to become Law Day champions at Northport’s 50th annual Law Day competition.
Varsity Soccer and Flag Football
Commack High School
Commack
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Practice after school 5-6 days a week.
- Games 2-3 times a week.
- Awarded All League Athlete for soccer.
- Awarded All County and lead touchdown scorer for Flag Football.
Columbia Univeristy Summer Immersion Law Program
Columbia University.
New York
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed the week long Legal Reasoning: “Thinking Like a Lawyer” course.
- Attended both a 2 hour morning class and 2 hour afternoon class for a week.
- Took notes and researched during lectures.
- Completed daily homework assignments.
- Conducted a jury selection, direct examination, and closing statements as class presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin
WI06-2028
Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Public Speaking
- Advocacy
- Administrative
- Legal Research
- Writing
- Case preparation
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Senator Matterra Award for Advocacy
- Attorney of the Year (Outstanding Student Attorney)
- International Baccalaureate Diplomma
- Northport School District Law Day Champion
- Historical Research Award
- All League Varisty Soccer
- All County Varisty Flag Football
Timeline
Student Advocacy Committee
Commack High School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Senior Class Secretary
Commack High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Math and Science Tutor
Private
09.2023 - 06.2024
Columbia Univeristy Summer Immersion Law Program
Columbia University.
08.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Prime Burger Bar Commack
10.2022 - Current
President of Mock Trial Team
Commack High School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Varsity Soccer and Flag Football
Commack High School
09.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin