Tamara Sofia-Cerilli
Holland,OH
Summary
Skilled in legal research and writing.
Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Committed to making meaningful contributions through service to the library and its patrons.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Staff Attorney
Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
Toledo, OH
02.2021 - Current
Research and analyze complex legal issues in civil and criminal appeals, and draft related judicial opinions.
Review appellate briefs, petitions, motions, and original actions.
Collaborate with court personnel to streamline case management processes.
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
Toledo, OH
09.2019 - 02.2021
Researched and analyzed complex trial level issues in civil and criminal actions and drafted the related judicial opinions.
Facilitated settlement conferences and resolved discovery disputes to support judicial efficiency.
Drafted jury instructions and verdict forms to ensure clarity and compliance with legal standards.
Library Research and Reference Desk Assistant
University of Michigan Law Library
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2015 - 08.2015
Conducted research projects for law school faculty.
Assisted patrons at reference desk with research inquiries and library resources.
Library Phone Page
University of Michigan Law Library
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2014 - 08.2014
Located and retrieved published materials from all campus libraries for law school faculty.
Judicial Staff Attorney
Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
Toledo, OH
02.2005 - 09.2012
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
Toledo, OH
07.2004 - 02.2005
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
Toledo, OH
06.1995 - 02.2000
Associate Attorney
Kornblau & Kornblau
Philadelphia, PA
06.1992 - 01.1993
Judicial Law Clerk
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia, PA
04.1990 - 06.1992
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2016
J.D. - Law
William And Mary Law School
Williamsburg, VA05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - English
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-1986
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Library patron assistance
Certification
Admitted to the bar in Ohio (1997), Pennsylvania (1990), and Connecticut (1989)
Timeline
Judicial Staff Attorney
Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
02.2021 - Current
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
09.2019 - 02.2021
Library Research and Reference Desk Assistant
University of Michigan Law Library
05.2015 - 08.2015
Library Phone Page
University of Michigan Law Library
05.2014 - 08.2014
Judicial Staff Attorney
Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
02.2005 - 09.2012
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
07.2004 - 02.2005
Judicial Staff Attorney
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
06.1995 - 02.2000
Associate Attorney
Kornblau & Kornblau
06.1992 - 01.1993
Judicial Law Clerk
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
04.1990 - 06.1992
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Michigan
J.D. - Law
William And Mary Law School
Bachelor of Arts - English
Johns Hopkins University