Olivia Spagnolo
Park Ridge,Illinois
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Sat for July 2024 Illinois Bar Exam, looking for legal job while awaiting results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Student
Criminal Defense Clinic, The Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Developed and honed substantive, procedural, and practical trial and appellate advocacy skills through hands-on involvement in actual criminal cases
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with clients and witnesses and performed formal and informal fact investigations to build case strategies
- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of various court appearances, including pretrial motion hearings, revocation hearings, and multiple bill hearings
- Collaborated closely with Professor Judson Mitchell and other seasoned criminal trial attorneys to ensure ethical considerations were addressed and to gain expert insights into effective trial litigation.
Law Clerk
Stag and Liuzza, LLC
2023.05 - 2023.12
- Law clerked for two attorneys at Environmental Law firm in this time, consecutively
- Assisted the first attorney in the creation of detailed spreadsheets and conducted comprehensive research pertaining to a class action case
- Drafted memos addressing pivotal legal issues concerning the case, ensuring effective communication of legal concepts and strategies
- Transitioned to support another attorney in AFFF/PFAS class action cases, engaging directly with clients to gather essential personal information for each case
- Facilitated communication with approximately 5-6 clients daily, diligently completing plaintiff fact sheets to aid in case preparation and client representation.
Clinical Student
Environmental Law & Policy Lab, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
2022.05
- Researched the different environmental agencies such as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their role in Marathon, Florida, such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification
- Met with workers at the local fisheries, toured a Turtle Hospital with a sea turtle specialist and representatives from Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center to learn about their current environmental justice efforts
- Toured different parts of the Keys and met with conservationists about the endangered species that live in those areas
- Studied the Dry Tortugas and National Park management and then participated in mock media interviews
- Prepared a presentation on our projects and presented them to class peers.
Student Representative
LexisNexis
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Work closely with students, faculty, and librarians in the use of LexisNexis products and their resources
- Conduct trainings, table events, and other various promotions
- Assist Loyola’s Lexis Research Attorney with training events and table days
- Meet new students and faculty
- Develop research and communication skills.
Legal Assistant
Spagnolo and Hoeksema, LLC
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Assisted with prepping and filing Motions and Pleadings and similar documents
- Worked closely with Estate and Corporate attorney, assisting with meeting clients’ state requirements such as completing and filing Annual Reports and Minutes
- Assisted litigation attorney by organizing and analyzing client information, such as Discovery documents
- Managed internal client files on computer system and in-office paper filing
- Managed client needs and requests
- Assisted with monthly billing.
Instructor and Animal Attendant
Wildwood Nature Center
2021.02 - 2021.08
- Created and planned classes at the nature center and led those classes of children
- Coordinated with other instructors and counselors over class sessions
- Taught children the importance of conservation and stewardship.
Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Internship
The Bishop Museum Manatee Rehabilitation Center
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Researched various issues concerning the endangerment of West Indian Manatees
- Helped rehabilitate and observe the daily routines of two orphaned calves
- Researched U.S
- Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the reports of stranded or abandoned manatees.
Veterinary Assistant
Duke Animal Hospital
2020.07 - 2020.10
- Assisted the attending veterinarian while meeting with patients and their owners
- Checked patients in and out, managed storage, took inventory, and helped fill prescriptions.
Legal Assistant
Spagnolo and Hoeksema, LLC
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Assisted with prepping and filing Motions and Pleadings and similar documents
- Worked closely with Estate and Corporate attorney, assisting with meeting clients’ state requirements such as completing and filing Annual Reports and Minutes
- Assisted litigation attorney by organizing and analyzing client information, such as Discovery documents
- Managed internal client files on computer system and in-office paper filing
- Managed client needs and requests
- Assisted with monthly billing.
Instructor and Animal Attendant
Wildwood Nature Center
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Created and planned classes at the nature center and led those classes of children
- Coordinated with other instructors and counselors over class sessions
- Taught children the importance of conservation and stewardship.
Winter Term Internship
Shedd Aquarium
2019.12 - 2020.01
- Marine Mammal Research Intern for the Educational Center at the aquarium
- Researched information to make a report for the educational center to use on Beluga Whales
- Used the library and online database to create a resource for all other interns.
Education
Juris Doctor Candidate - Common Law Division
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
New Orleans, Louisiana05.2024
Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, Florida05.2020
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Client Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Document drafting
- Organization
- Data Entry
- Relationship building and rapport
- Environmental Law
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
Community Activity
- Felicity Church, Sunday Babysitter
- Zeus’s Rescue, Volunteer
Hobbies and Interests
Open Water Scuba Certified, 2016
Timeline
Clinical Student
Criminal Defense Clinic, The Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
2024.01 - 2024.06
Law Clerk
Stag and Liuzza, LLC
2023.05 - 2023.12
Student Representative
LexisNexis
2022.08 - 2023.01
Clinical Student
Environmental Law & Policy Lab, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
2022.05
Legal Assistant
Spagnolo and Hoeksema, LLC
2021.07 - 2021.08
Instructor and Animal Attendant
Wildwood Nature Center
2021.02 - 2021.08
Veterinary Assistant
Duke Animal Hospital
2020.07 - 2020.10
Legal Assistant
Spagnolo and Hoeksema, LLC
2020.07 - 2020.08
Instructor and Animal Attendant
Wildwood Nature Center
2020.07 - 2020.08
Winter Term Internship
Shedd Aquarium
2019.12 - 2020.01
Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Internship
The Bishop Museum Manatee Rehabilitation Center
2019.09 - 2020.12
Juris Doctor Candidate - Common Law Division
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science
Eckerd College
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