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Sasha Brownlee

Wolf Point ,MT

Summary

Accomplished Legal Studies Professor at Fort Peck Community College, leveraging critical thinking and team leadership to design a Law program and enhance student engagement. Expert in curriculum creation and fostering diversity awareness. Proven track record in mentoring, with significant achievements in legal practice, including successful case outcomes and effective dispute resolution at Brownlee Law Office.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Studies Professor

Fort Peck Community College
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Designed Law program for the College and taught 10 courses per year
  • Managed teaching assistant
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction
  • Conducted extensive and on-going legal research into areas of law in each of my 10 courses of study
  • Interacted on a regular basis with supervisor and college president regarding class structure and to ensure compliance with Department of Education requirements and remote teaching requirements

Attorney

Brownlee Law Office
05.2001 - 08.2019
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients and write briefs, including several Montana Supreme Court Briefs.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Oversaw paralegals and one legal secretaries
  • Managed all law firm hours and billing

Attorney

Cascade Country Public Defender's Office
01.2001 - 05.2002
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials for all misdemeanor, juvenile and involuntary commitment cases in Cascade County
  • Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, courthouse staff, jail staff and co-workers.
  • Managed one legal secretary
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
  • researched and wrote legal briefs, including Montana Supreme Court briefs

Lead Prosecuting Attorney

Fort Peck Tribes
06.1999 - 01.2001
  • Mentored junior attorneys, providing guidance on effective trial strategies and best practices in prosecution.
  • Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases according to available resources and public safety concerns.
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by preparing persuasive legal arguments and presenting evidence in court.
  • Obtained restitution orders for crime victims, ensuring they received compensation for their losses or injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Montana
Missoula, MT

J.D. -

Alexander Blewitt School of Law
Missoula, MT

Skills

    Critical Thinking

    Team Leadership

    Student Mentoring

    Course Planning

    Curriculum Creation

    Mentoring students

    Diversity awareness

Accomplishments

    Commendation from Fort Peck Community College in 2022 for extra work adapting all courses to on line programs during Covid-19. On line degree in now used by the college.

Timeline

Legal Studies Professor

Fort Peck Community College
08.2019 - 05.2024

Attorney

Brownlee Law Office
05.2001 - 08.2019

Attorney

Cascade Country Public Defender's Office
01.2001 - 05.2002

Lead Prosecuting Attorney

Fort Peck Tribes
06.1999 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Montana

J.D. -

Alexander Blewitt School of Law

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