Sandra Van Bremen Cohen
Summary
Personable and dedicated with strong aptitude for legal research and analysis. Possesses solid understanding of legal principles and proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting case law research. Committed to delivering impactful legal solutions and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Relations Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools (Do Not Contact)
08.2023 - Current
- Investigate facts, draft dispositions, and direct implementation of dispositions as a hearing officer of employee misconducts, complaints, and grievances
- Maintain accountability of Central Office-level employee disciplinary proceedings, issuing final written decisions to facilitate performance management and terminations, as needed
- Facilitate the management of employee disciplinary actions, investigating incidents and facts, as well as preparing for disciplinary hearings to ensure accurate and effective administrative of decisions
- Partner with administrators to outline standard operating procedures, policies, and procedures, evaluating disciplinary violations to determine severity and complexity
- Collaborate with employees and representatives to discuss resolutions and settlement alternatives, as appropriate
- Standardize processes for performance improvement plans, improved accountability, and regulatory compliance
- Assess background check reports for employees and volunteers from the Department of Recreation, student teachers, and substitute staff from temp agencies
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel
- Championed a positive work environment within the department, fostering collaboration among colleagues and promoting a strong culture of teamwork and mutual support
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims
- Received excellent reviews from everyone with whom I've worked
- Looking to move out of government work and into the private sector
University of Wisconsin System Graduate Fellow
University of Wisconsin System, Office of Compliance and Integrity
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered monthly reporting and research of Federal and State claims or lawsuits against higher education institutions in the United States
- Monitored webpages and communication tools to foster regulatory compliance
- Provided feedback on Civil Dialogue Project, including Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
- Researched the regulation of free speech on college campuses
- Created a free speech presentation and guidelines that could be disseminated to students and staff
Summer Law Clerk
Nowlan Law, LLP
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated legal research and authored memos on trusts and estates, marital property agreements, business, and real estate law
- Drafted trust and estate documentation, including wills, estate plans, power of attorneys, healthcare power of attorneys, briefs, complaints, and pleadings
- Established clear channels of communication with clients both in person and by phone
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks
- Drafted persuasive legal memoranda to support attorney arguments during court proceedings
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, Quitclaim Deeds, easements, and adverse possession claims
Summer Law clerk
City of Whitewater
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered research on multiple issues and ad hoc projects, including the City of Whitewater's sex offender ordinance
- Created and prepared legal drafts for the City Council
- Prepared documents for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions
- Conducted cite-checks of proposals for the City Council
Education
J.D. - Business Law
University of Wisconsin Law School
Madison, Wisconsin05.2023
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin05-2020
Master of Arts - History
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ArkansasBachelor of Arts - Theater
Weber State University
Ogden, UtahSkills
- Case Management
- Research & Writing
- Investigation
- Documentation & Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Database Management
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Excellent Communication
Personal Information
Attorney
Bar Admission
Wisconsin 2023
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Certification
- Lexis + Proficiency Certified
- Thomson Reuters Essential Legal Research
Hobbies and Interests
- Theater
- Travel
- Art and architecture
- Early American and Atlantic World history
- Knows how to use a bullwhip
- Tennis
- Golf
- Pilates
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Interests
Theater, travel, art and architecture, early American and Atlantic World history, knows how to use a bullwhip, tennis, golf, and Pilates
- Theater
- Food tourism
- Art and architecture
- Historical exploration
- Tennis
- Golf
- Pilates
- Can use a bullwhip
Timeline
Employment Relations Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools (Do Not Contact)
08.2023 - Current
University of Wisconsin System Graduate Fellow
University of Wisconsin System, Office of Compliance and Integrity
08.2022 - 06.2023
Summer Law Clerk
Nowlan Law, LLP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Summer Law clerk
City of Whitewater
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Lexis + Proficiency Certified
- Thomson Reuters Essential Legal Research
J.D. - Business Law
University of Wisconsin Law School
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Master of Arts - History
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Weber State University
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