Shayna Becker
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated student with willingness to take on challenging roles. Experience in office roles, research, and legal settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Children’s Law Center - Family Support and Advocacy Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Efficiently manage client caseloads through key legal advocacy and enhance communication with clients, families, and agencies, ensuring client needs are met.
- Develop content for various social media platforms including information about the law and child welfare system.
- Conduct in-depth legal research with LexisNexis and Westlaw, drafting clear summaries on complex issues for non-legal staff.
- Thoroughly analyze legal documents, significantly contributing to the development of FSAC's policy manual.
Intern
Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse
Los Angeles, CA
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Gained insight into the child dependency system by shadowing legal experts, including senior deputy county counsel, attorney supervisor, and a judge in the child dependency courtroom.
- Analyzed legal documents to identify potential opportunities for negligence, aiming to avoid child welfare involvement.
- Participated in client interviews, observing questioning process and documented information.
Peer Advisor
College of Education
College Park, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Provide administrative support to management team members, gaining leadership and professional skills in a rigorous office environment.
- Organize seminars focused on professional development, advising students at the UMD College of Education in academic success.
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness to support diverse students and communities.
Fellowship Participant
JLaw - Meor
College Park, MD
12.2023 - Current
- Engage in weekly sessions to learn from experienced legal professionals and enhance legal knowledge.
- Connect with legal experts and peers, broadening professional relationships in the legal sector.
- Explore various facets of the legal realm, gaining insights into legal practices and current trends in the field.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development - Minor in Law And Society
University of Maryland
05.2025
Skills
Legal Skills:
- Research and Writing
- Legal Software Proficiency
- Case Management and Client Relations
- Lexus Nexus
Writing and Communication Skills:
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Bilingual
Accomplishments and Certifications
- Member of the American Bar Association.
- Led a rehabilitative holiday program for incarcerated women at the Florida Federal Correctional Institute.
- Spearheaded the College of Education book drive collecting 500+ books for students at Title IX schools in PG county.
- Implemented the first ever “Little Free Library” at the University of Maryland under Dean Kimberly Griffin.
Timeline
Fellowship Participant
JLaw - Meor
12.2023 - Current
Intern
Children’s Law Center - Family Support and Advocacy Center
06.2023 - Current
Peer Advisor
College of Education
08.2022 - Current
Intern
Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse
07.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science in Human Development - Minor in Law And Society
University of Maryland
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