Samantha Buckner
Bowie,MD
Summary
Motivated public policy/communications professional with 10+ years of experience managing messaging and advocating on a wide range of legislative, regulatory and legal challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Law
V-tech Solutions
Washington, DC
06.2023 - Current
- Conceived and carried out advocacy plans by responding to legislative and regulatory threats for more than 80+ individuals in immigration court
- Researched, drafted, and present timely asylum applications.
- Conducted intakes and screenings for humanitarian immigrants
- Gathered and organized supporting documents as evidence
- Wrote briefs and arguments and prepare forms and affidavits
- Complied with all deadlines and other requirements as dictated by courts
- Oversaw and provided supervision on reasonably high case volume and work under time pressure.
Managing Attorney
S.O. Law
Washington, DC
04.2019 - Current
- Served as day-to-day administrator and personnel manager for 5 years
- Supported and coached attorney supervisors to excel in carrying out their management responsibilities
- Identified & pursued ways to improve efficiency and information flow
- Focused in on diversity recruiting and relationships buildings
- Drafted outreach materials
- Developed, implemented and monitored S O Laws annual budget
- Monitored staff and other resource allocations within S O Law
- Assisted in resource allocation decisions in light of strategic and/or programmatic objectives
- Oversaw and managed recruitment, hiring, and professional development of all legal staff and legal assistants
- Implemented performance review process for legal staff and legal assistants
- Oversaw case intake process
- Oversaw use and implementation of internal Case Database
Manager of Media Relations
Invein Productions
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Served as media spokesperson on a wide range of issues for 4 years
- Worked across departments to identify and promote organizational initiatives to the media and other outside audiences.
- Grew member interest in an awards program honoring exceptional association industry initiatives.
Student Intern
Federal Public Defender Of Mid-Florida
Orlando, Florida
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Scheduled client meetings for 4 months (student)
- Conducted legal research, draft motions and memorandums
- Defended multiple criminal cases
- Assisted with appellate briefs, habeas corpus petitions and trial preparation
- Investigated and mitigated multiple case
- Attended several client visits within local jail facilities
- Strategized and prepared case actions
Law Clerk (Health Care Fraud)
Michigan Department Of Attorney General
Lansing, MI
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Regularly attended continuing education seminars to stay current on industry trends and best practices for law clerks for 4 months (student)
- Contributed to seamless trial preparation through thorough organization of exhibits, witness lists, and other supporting documentation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law and legislation, ensuring accurate advice was provided to attorneys at all times.
- Improved overall organization within DOJ by creating centralized filing system for key legal documents and correspondence.
Education
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University
Lansing, MI05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Developing Policies
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Implementation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Writing
- Time Management
- Persuasion
- Organization
- Creativity
Certification
DC Bar Member
Illinois Bar Member
Maryland US District Court Bar Member
US Supreme Court Bar Member
Phi Alpha Delta
Timeline
Immigration Law
V-tech Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Managing Attorney
S.O. Law
04.2019 - Current
Manager of Media Relations
Invein Productions
05.2018 - 01.2022
Student Intern
Federal Public Defender Of Mid-Florida
01.2018 - 04.2018
Law Clerk (Health Care Fraud)
Michigan Department Of Attorney General
01.2017 - 04.2017
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina Central University
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