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Nathan Zenna

College Park

Summary

  • Motivated and detail-oriented pre-law professional with a strong foundation in legal research, litigation support, and academic instruction, developed through hands-on experience in both law firm and educational settings.
  • Adept at supporting attorneys across diverse practice areas, including but not limited to civil, family, employment, and medical malpractice law, while contributing meaningfully to trial preparation, deposition coordination, and client-focused communication.
  • Passionate about making legal concepts accessible and engaging, with a proven ability to lead thoughtful discussions, develop effective teaching tools, and foster understanding across diverse academic and professional environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
01.2025 - Current
  • Engaged with over 150 students in discussion sections to deepen understanding of foundational legal topics including torts, contracts, and constitutional law.
  • Created original hypotheticals and instructional materials to strengthen legal reasoning and analytical skills.
  • Translated complex appellate and Supreme Court decisions into accessible presentations that improved classroom comprehension and participation.

Paralegal Intern

Joseph Greenwald & Laake
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supported attorneys in litigation across multiple practice areas including employment law, family law, and medical malpractice, demonstrating adaptability and legal fluency in complex casework.
  • Jointly conducted and prepared for depositions by compiling exhibits, organizing evidence, and summarizing testimony to aid in case strategy.
  • Drafted legal memoranda, organized case files, and managed e-discovery processes to ensure timely filing and procedural accuracy.
  • Coordinated communication with courts, clients, and opposing counsel while contributing to trial preparation through document review, timeline development, and exhibit indexing.

Team Leader

WALMART
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Youngest ever team leader, at 18, in the East Coast
  • My responsibilities as team leader of all Seasonal, Lawn and Garden and Toys departments include calibrating and maintaining the inventory by being able to successfully plan 3 months ahead.
  • Successfully accomplishing daily tasks such as unloading shipments, stocking products in an organized manner and putting displays together.
  • Provide high level customer service to shoppers by helping them locate items and giving them guidance for a successful shopping experience.

Seeds of Tomorrow Foundation Intern

Local Rescue Committee (Education-centric)
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked one-on-one with refugees and asylum seekers to identify barriers to employment and successfully navigate US job search process; and established educational goals for children.
  • Prepared clients for interviews and financial obligations with regards to possible aid and educational opportunities through one-on-one coaching.

Intern

Rotary International Club
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Designed and executed an exhaustive plan to bring financial aid to 200,000 rurally residing children in Ethiopia
  • Collaborated with team members to help cure and raise awareness of the Polio disease in rural parts of Ethiopia by slashing infection rates by 35%.
  • Conducted large-scale data analysis using R software to determine the statistics of the target population the club intended to aid
  • 24 hours per week

Legal Secretary

Zenna Debassu and Associates at Law
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Accurately coordinate time-sensitive appointments and updated calendars for all legal professionals in the firm.
  • Assist in drafting legal petitions as well as aiding in legal research of statutory obligations and legal precedent
  • Appropriately organize and process daily documents in a timely manner while upholding confidentiality and proper standard operating procedures.
  • Sit in on internal meetings to help provide innovative solutions to legal obstacles/challenges

Education

B.A. - Government & Politics

University of Maryland (UMD)
College Park, MD
05.2025

A.A. - Political Science

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland
05.2023

Skills

  • Legal Research & Writing: Proficient in drafting legal memoranda, case briefs, and discovery documents; skilled in interpreting appellate and Supreme Court decisions
  • Case Management & Trial Preparation: Experienced in organizing case files, preparing deposition materials, managing e-discovery, and developing trial exhibits
  • Oral & Written Communication: Strong presentation and public speaking skills developed through teaching assistantship, moot court, and client-facing roles
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to assess legal doctrines, create hypotheticals, and support litigation across employment, family, and medical malpractice law
  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Worked with international clients and refugee populations; fluent in Amharic and experienced in multicultural engagement
  • Technical Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; working knowledge of R for data analysis and legal statistics

Timeline

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
01.2025 - Current

Paralegal Intern

Joseph Greenwald & Laake
05.2024 - 09.2024

Seeds of Tomorrow Foundation Intern

Local Rescue Committee (Education-centric)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Team Leader

WALMART
02.2021 - 05.2023

Intern

Rotary International Club
12.2020 - 01.2022

Legal Secretary

Zenna Debassu and Associates at Law
07.2019 - 08.2020

A.A. - Political Science

Anne Arundel Community College

B.A. - Government & Politics

University of Maryland (UMD)

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