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Vanessa Williams

Washington,D.C

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent legal research and writing, document drafting, case management and problem-solving skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth and delivering impactful support in fast-paced legal environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Attorney Sellano l. Simmons
Washington, DC
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Attend several criminal Court hearing with Attorney Simmons at the Dc Superior Court
  • Review several legal documents such as briefs, peadings, and memorandums
  • Gather notes from trial hearings.

Legal Intern

Peach State Probate
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conduct legal research and analysis; draft legal documents such as pleadings; briefs; and contracts; maintaining legal files and documents; assisting with discovery and trial preparation.

Education

B.A Criminology -

Howard University
Washington, D.C
12.2024

A.S Biology -

Medgar Evers CUNY College
Brooklyn, N.Y
05.2022

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Project Management
  • Document Control
  • Court reporting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Confidentiality
  • Administrative Support

Leadership Experience

  • Black Women in Pre-Law Society, General Member, Washington, D.C, 09/2023-Present : The Black Women in Pre-Law Society provides a safe space for black women to uplift and support each other while pursuing a future within the legal field.
  • Howard University Future Law Scholars, Staffer, Washington, D.C, 05/2023-Present : Works to connect Howard University alumni to participate in organized events and to participate in panel discussions surrounding their experiences and general post-graduate life. Holds alumni membership events and networking opportunities for alumni
  • Howard University College Democrats, Events Coordinator, Washington, D.C, 05/2023-Present : Ensures that the chapter maintains a full schedule of events; assist in planning events and consulting with Visual and Communication Directors on necessary materials and or media needed prior to events. Update the Secretary on event dates for the chapter to ensure that it correlates with the College Democrats schedule; and ensures that all chapter events are enjoyable for our members.

Community Service

  • Women of the Mecca, Mentor, Washington, D.C, 01/2024, Present, Provides support, advice, guidance, and friendship to mentees, while providing them with the tools needed to become a better version of themselves.
  • NAACP, Howard University Chapter, Volunteer, Washington, D.C, 04/2023, Present, The first college chapter of the oldest and largest civil rights organization. Participates in marches and campaigns to help bring attention to local issues.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Attorney Sellano l. Simmons
01.2024 - 05.2024

Legal Intern

Peach State Probate
06.2023 - 06.2023

B.A Criminology -

Howard University

A.S Biology -

Medgar Evers CUNY College
Vanessa Williams