Pledge Drive 2014

TLF’s 2014 Pledge Drive is underway! We have sixty applicants this year, and all of them are planning to do some amazing work this summer. Two thirds of our fellowships are reserved to go to the causes, organizations, and candidates our donors most want to support, so check out our applicants below and then click here to donate and vote.

2014 TLF Applicants

 

1L Applicants  

 

1. Texas Civil Rights Project Hannah Alexander, 1L

I will work at the Texas Civil Rights Project, whose mission “is to promote racial, social, and economic justice through litigation, education, and social services for low/moderate-income persons least able to defend themselves.” My duties will include legal research and writing on civil rights issues such as prisoner rights, police brutality, disability discrimination, and free expression. I will also interview potential clients, and will be responsible for further client contact, investigation, and research if TCRP decides to pursue these cases.

 

2. Texas Advocacy Project  – Audrey Bartosh, 1L

The Texas Advocacy Project helps all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, but especially those who cannot be helped by other non-profit organizations. It provides legal solutions, such as Emergency Protective Orders, to abuse victims all across Texas, including women and children living in shelters. As an intern, I will be doing intake on the emergency hotline, assisting pro se clients, and helping staff attorneys with trial preparation to ensure victims of abuse are safe from their abusers.

 

3. Office of the Colorado State Public Defender  – Megan Bishop, 1L

Even before I came to law school, I knew I was passionate about defending others who couldn’t defend themselves. I am eager to further that passion this summer by interning at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. While there, I will be conducting investigations, researching criminal law issues, assisting in felony cases, and most importantly, aiding in the greater purpose of advocating for an indigent defendant’s right to adequate representation. I am wholeheartedly devoted to this noble cause.

 

4. Planned Parenthood Federation of America Litigation & Law Department  – Kelsey Chapple, 1L

I am interning for Planned Parenthood Federation of America Litigation & Law Department in Washington DC. I will be working on fighting legislation across the United States that restricts women’s access to birth control and abortion. I will be working on challenges to legislation such as Texas’ own HB 2, a law from my home state of Alaska restricting public funds for abortion, and a law from Ohio banning the use of telemedicine for abortion patients.

 

5. Dallas County District Attorney’s Office  – Emily Cohen, 1L

I will be working in the felony murder division of the Dallas County District Attorney’s office. I will be preparing evidence for and observing trials, transcribing witness interviews, preparing discovery visiting crime scenes, transcribing jail phone calls, and making witness and complainant contacts.

 

6. New Orleans Public Defender’s Office  – Matthew Coughlan, 1L

I will be working for the New Orleans Public Defenders office this summer. During my time working with this organization I will be aiding the attorneys in representing generally lower income residents who have been accused of a crime. I will assist in legal research and factual investigations. I will also assist the attorneys in drafting motions and pleadings. I hope to gain experience in several different areas of criminal defense.

 

7. Environment Texas –  Ashley Croswell, 1L

Environment Texas supported the passage of the State Water Implementation Fund (Proposition 6), but there is a long way to go to ensure Texas progresses towards a water-efficient economy. This is why I am thrilled to be a summer clerk at Environment Texas, a citizen-based environmental advocacy organization located in Austin. I will work closely with community leaders and coalition partners to leverage public support into legislative and judicial action. I seek to impact policies regarding energy and water conservation.

 

8. Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia – Hensleigh Crowell, 1L

This summer, I will be working in the Trial Division of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. PDS is an indigent defense organization that provides high quality legal representation to men and woman who are accused of crimes in D.C. and who could not otherwise afford a lawyer. I will be working with staff attorneys to research and investigate cases and meet with clients; I will also receive training in how to become a strong client advocate.

 

9. Texas Fair Defense Project  – Karly Jo Dixon, 1L

During my Summer 2014 internship at Texas Fair Defense Project (TFDP) I will assist the staff attorneys by doing research and writing for amicus briefs. In addition to aiding the staff attorneys with their robust civil litigation docket, I plan on helping with direct educational services. Community presentations and client intake will be a part of my workload in addition to researching litigation specific issues and legal problems.

 

10. Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas  – Brigid Essing, 1L

Shady lawyers make us all look bad. The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas protects the public—and the reputation of the legal profession—by prosecuting unscrupulous practitioners and providing support for lawyers who need it. This summer, I’ll support disciplinary litigation at every stage, from reviewing grievances to assisting CDC attorneys in trial preparation. Whether you are a lawyer, a law student, or a member of the general public, I’ll be working for you!

 

11. Shurat HaDin & Texas Advocacy Project  – Crystal Flinn, 1L

Shurat HaDin: Researching ongoing and planned litigation and drafting legal memorandum and summaries. Research issues include anti-boycott initiatives, security regulations, the burden of evidence in terrorist trials, targeted killing policies, free speech issues, sovereign immunity, the legality of anti-terror ordinances, etc.
Texas Advocacy Project: Researching and filing for various divorce or domestic abuse-based cases, including temporary restraining orders.

 

12. Mental Health Advocacy Services  – Leah Glowacki, 1L

Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that provides free legal services to individuals with mental disabilities. As an intern, I will contribute to MHAS’s special education, government benefits, fair housing, juvenile justice, and disability law projects by completing client intake interviews and research and writing projects and drafting administrative pleadings. I will explore my interests in children’s, education, and disability rights and develop skills and understandings that will enable me to effectively advocate for youth.

 

13. U.S. Department of Homeland Security –  Helen Halldorsson, 1L

As the child of two immigrants, I look forward to my summer clerkship. I will be doing immigration law at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I will be responsible for conducting legal research regarding complex issues of immigration law and will learn substantive law as well. I’ll also have the privilege of observing citizenship ceremonies and immigration court proceedings. I hope to gain the necessary experience to help others secure the incredible number opportunities available in this country.

 

14. Orleans Public Defenders Office – Rhiannon Hamam, 1L

The Orleans Public Defenders Office (OPD) exists to provide citizens of New Orleans with the highest quality client-centered legal representation in Louisiana’s criminal and juvenile justice system. OPD has created a defender office built upon zealous representation of the poor and indigent while acknowledging the strengths of clients and communities. As a law clerk with OPD, I will assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation, including performing research, conducting factual investigations, drafting memoranda, analyzing discovery materials, and preparing briefs.

 

15. Wise County District Attorney’s Office  – Jared Hudson, 1L

I will be working for the Wise County District Attorney’s office. I will be helping the office out in any way I can, but specifically will be involved in analyzing intake files the office gets and briefing the office over the different cases. I will also be involved in working with the attorneys in prepping for grand jury cases.

 

16. Texas Attorney General’s Office & the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas  – Jared Janes, 1L

I’ll gain insight into the work of government lawyers at the state and federal levels with internships at the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. At the Attorney General’s Office, I’m assigned to its division that defends law enforcement agencies and officers in lawsuits brought against them in their official capacities. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, I’ll perform legal research and writing duties for its appellate division in Houston.

 

17. NARAL Pro-Choice Texas  – Lauren Johnson, 1L

I will be working for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas this summer. I will help them with a number of tasks, which include drafting policy briefs, conducting legal research into reproductive rights issues, working with legislative staff to prepare for the 2015 legislative session, and drafting proactive legislation to advance reproductive rights and health in Texas, as well as producing reports on the state of reproductive health in Texas and other special projects.

 

18. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Ryan Jones, 1L

I will spend 10 weeks working for the ACLU in Houston. My duties are expected to include assisting in litigation, investigating complaints, completing fact research and legal analysis, and drafting memoranda. My hope is to work mainly on cases dealing with issues of gay rights or immigrant rights, but I have also expressed an interest in learning more about prison reform to my contact at the ACLU.

 

19. Icelandic Human Rights Center & Human Rights Law Network, India  – Christopher Lamoureux, 1L

This summer I will be interning at two separate international NGOs. The first half of my summer will be spent at the Icelandic Human Rights Center. I will spend most of my time researching and writing commentaries on international law and human rights. For the second half of my summer, I will spend my time interning at the Human Rights Law Network in New Delhi, India. I will spend more time with hands on legal advocacy and litigation.

 

20. Houston Immigration Court  – Craig Lauchner, 1L

The Houston Immigration Court hears appeals of deportation orders and denials for asylum. The court falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review. As a Volunteer Legal Intern I will work under two attorneys to draft decisions and legal memoranda that will be taken under advisement by the court. The internship offers the opportunity to research federal immigration law as well as to meet with petitioners appealing a previous order.

 

21. Department of Education’s Office of the General Counsel – Seth Manetta-Dillon, 1L

I will be a legal intern at the Department of Education’s Office of the General Counsel. I will work alongside OGC attorneys to identify legal issues and their solutions. This will include: litigation or administrative cases and filings; civil rights, special education and equity issues; agency law matters, labor and employment law, contract law and privacy issues; education programs such as Race to the Top, and I may conduct research on emerging education issues and strategies, legislation, and law.

 

22. Office of the Attorney General of Texas  – Chris Marshall, 1L

I will be working for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, most likely in the General Litigation Division. They represent Texas in litigating a wide range of suits in the areas of civil rights, education, and employment law. For example, the General Litigation Division is involved in a class action suit that will help shape the contours of disability rights in Texas. I will help the litigators of the General Litigation Division in legal research and brief preparation.

 

23. Health Law Program at Texas Legal Service Center (TLSC) – Dominique McLeggan-Brown, 1L

During my internship with the Health Law Program at Texas Legal Service Center (TLSC) I will work on a variety of special projects regarding systematic changes in the delivery of Medicaid and look for ways to increase awareness among Texans residents about these changes. The program was created for Texans with modest incomes that have questions regarding Medicaid, Medicare, FMLA, outstanding doctor’s bills, healthcare post-employment, assisted living, etc. The program also provides guides and resources on the Affordable Care Act.

 

24. Texas Civil Rights Project  – Mandy Nguyen, 1L

I am working as a full-time summer law clerk for Texas Civil Rights Project in Houston, Texas. The work I am expected to perform includes legal research and writing on civil rights issues, interviewing potential clients, maintaining further client contact, investigation, and research in pursued cases while supervised by the Regional Director and staff attorney, Mr. Amin Alehashem.

 

25. Travis County District Attorney’s Office  – James Nichols, 1L

As the population of the Austin metropolis has swelled, so have the number of police-involved shootings. In response to these unfortunate incidents, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office created the Critical Incident Unit to maintain public trust and ensure the integrity of police conduct. The CIU provides dedicated end-to-end assistance to detectives– from the scene of the incident, to the grand jury presentation. I have been selected to assist the CIU in conducting ongoing investigations and prepare cases for trial.

 

26. Orleans Public Defenders  – Young Eun Noh, 1L

The Orleans Public Defenders provides the indigent with the highest quality legal representation in Louisiana’s criminal and juvenile justice system. It represents over 80% of all individuals who have a legal case in the city and who deserve an advocate during the difficult court process.
As a law clerk, my job will be to assist public defenders in all aspects of criminal litigation including performing legal research, conducting factual investigation, preparing memoranda, briefs and motions, analyzing discovery materials.

 

27. U.S. Attorney’s Office  – Elizbeth Parker, 1L

I will be working with the US Attorney’s Office in Washington DC. I expect to be working in the Fraud and Public Corruption Section of the Criminal Division. This section investigates and prosecutes white-collar crimes, such as tax violations and embezzlements, and prosecutes misconduct by government officials. I expect I will be doing legal research for indictments and investigations, as well as drafting motions and observing hearings and trials of ongoing cases.

 

28. U.S. Department of Justice’s Access to Justice Initiative  – Ian Petersen, 1L

I am thrilled to spend my summer with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Access to Justice Initiative. ATJ’s mission is to increase access to civil and criminal justice at all levels. ATJ advocates for improvements in the quality of indigent counsel, promotes the minimization of barriers between citizens and justice, and organizes research efforts to cultivate unique solutions to systemic problems. ATJ’s achievements benefit citizens in every corner of the country.

 

29. Equal Justice Center  – Veronica Portillo, 1L

The Equal Justice Center is a Texas law firm dedicated to the advancement of employment justice and civil rights for all workers, regardless of immigration status. The EJC provides a forum for workers to learn about their employment rights, challenge unfair employment practices, and recover unpaid wages. As an intern I will work directly with clients, participating in litigation and negotiation to ensure that they realize justice over the abusive practices targeted at transnational workers.

 

30. U. S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, Reno – Michael Rowe, 1L

As a volunteer intern, I will have the opportunity to work with Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal, Civil, and Appellate Divisions for the District of Nevada. The Reno office handles a variety of issues, ranging from Native American to terrorism cases. My duties will include conducting legal research, attending trials and hearings, and drafting various pleadings, such as appellate briefs.

 

31. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund)Leonel Ruiz, 1L

MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) is a civil rights organization that specializes in issues affecting minorities in the United States, such as voting rights, workers rights, and immigration rights. MALDEF was responsible for suing Texas in the Supreme Court in Plyler v. Doe, when Texas wanted to make undocumented students pay for tuition. This summer I will be drafting motions and other documents for lawsuits, doing research, and working on advocacy projects.

 

32. Disability Rights Texas  – Alysha Seroussi, 1L

All people have dignity and worth. Disability Rights Texas, a not-for-profit organization in Austin, works to advance and protect the rights of disadvantaged segments of the population. The organization selects areas of high priority that need the most legal assistance—education, employment, healthcare, civil rights, etc—and provides services based on availability of resources. The demand far exceeds availability. As a summer intern, I’ll increase availability to legal help. I’ll assist practicing attorneys and help preserve individual’s most fundamental rights.

 

33. Texas Charter Schools Association & Child Support Division of the Texas State Attorney General’s Office  – Jack Traylor, 1L

First half I will be working for the Texas Charter Schools Association which represents close to 90% of the charter schools in Texas. Primarily I will conduct legal research in support of the Association’s legal services for member schools.
Second half I will be working for the Child Support Division of the Texas State Attorney General’s office. I will primarily assist Assistant Attorneys General with managing case files, drafting legal documents, assist with legal research, and handle some discovery issues.

 

34. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas  – Joshua Vanderslice, 1L

I’ll be working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas in the Appellate Division. The Appellate Division handles all criminal appeals from cases prosecuted by the office.
It became clear during my interview that the office lives by the motto “Do the right thing.” With this motto in mind, I look forward to researching and drafting criminal appellate briefs for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

 

35. Travis County District Attorney’s Office  – Pedro Villalobos, 1L

I will be interning at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. My work will comprise of legal research, case review, and victim/witness meetings. As an immigrant to this country, I am most interested in how this office affects the undocumented community. Because, Travis County has one of the highest non-criminal deportation rates in the nation, the undocumented community has developed skepticism towards local legal government agencies. I hope to learn about this issue more and contribute to long-term solutions.

 

36. Texas Fair Defense Project  – Bryan Zubay, 1L

Indigent Texans are often incarcerated simply because they don’t have enough money: not enough money for quality representation, not enough money for court fines, not enough money to decrease their odds of conviction by posting bail. The Texas Fair Defense Project addresses this systemic injustice through impact litigation, research, and policy advocacy. I will research for litigation, write sections of briefs, conduct intake, and observe court proceedings to help TFDP achieve equal access to justice in Texas.

 

2L Applicants

 

37. Harris County District Attorney’s Office  – Brett Batchelor, 2L

I will be working at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston where I will be working directly with prosecutors to assist in trial and courtroom duties like interviewing witnesses and selecting juries. Harris County has nearly 4 million residents, and the DA’s office has special divisions that focus exclusively on areas including crimes against children, elder exploitation, environmental crimes, and human trafficking.

 

38. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division  – Daniel Bradley, 2L

This summer I will work for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. During my internship I will assist government attorneys in protecting consumers and promoting fair completion through enforcement of U.S. antitrust laws. The internship will give me valuable experience in the practice area and the division that I hope to pursue a career in after law school.

 

39. U. S. Attorney’s Office: District of Montana  – Kallie Dale-Ramos, 2L

United States Attorney: District of Montana
US Attorney, Mike Cotter, aims to protect and serve the citizens of Montana through the ethical, vigorous and impartial enforcement of the laws of the United States. Montana is an interesting intersection for federal law with numerous American Indian tribes and reservations, multiple National Parks and a now booming foreign and domestic energy market. I will be working in the civil department, which in 2013 collected $20 million for Montana’s citizens.

 

40. Federal Communications Commission  – Emily Fitzgerald, 2L

I will be working for Commissioner Pai of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. The office develops and implements regulatory programs, encourages the development of innovative services, and aims to promote both consumer education in the commercial arena and homeland security in the technological arena.
As an intern, I will be reviewing the potential regulatory programs that are up for vote, processing applications for licenses, and conducting research for speeches and investigations.

 

41. U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas  – Lindsay Forbe, 2L

For the first half of the summer, I will be working for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler, Texas. I expect to be working on cases in both the civil and criminal departments. In addition, I will have the incredible opportunity to network with U.S. Attorneys and Assistant U.S. Attorneys, as well as federal law enforcement officials and other officers of the federal court.

 

42. Texas Defender Service (TDS) – Nora Gay, 2L

Texas Defender Service is a nonprofit organization in Austin devoted to improving the criminal justice system in Texas, particularly with respect to capital punishment and indigent defendants. Over the summer, I will have the opportunity to work on post-conviction procedures for inmates on death row, assist with death penalty trials, and contribute to the policy reform and advocacy work done by TDS. My work will consist of legal research, legal writing, and investigation.

 

43. Texas Charter Schools Association & the Texas Attorney General – Public Finance Division  – T Jordan Hill, 2L

Texas Charter Schools Association: assisting the organization in its legal challenge of the Texas school finance system, as well as providing counsel to entities establishing new charter schools to meet the unique student and growth needs in Texas.
Texas Attorney General – Public Finance Division: reviewing the constitutionality of bonds floated by municipalities, counties, and school districts. Because of Texas population growth, bonds allow long-term infrastructure plans to be implemented to improve the lives of current and future Texans.

 

44. Administrative Law Division at the Office of the Attorney General & the Texas Department of Agriculture  – Mary Kidd, 2L

I am splitting my summer between two internships. I will be working in the Administrative Law Division at the Office of the Attorney General aiding attorneys in providing general counsel support and advice to various state agencies. At the Texas Department of Agriculture, I will support attorneys dedicated to the agency’s Food and Nutrition programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and feeding the hungry. I will help prepare for and assist at hearings, and will respond to program inquiries.

 

45. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas  – Ashley Martin, 2L

I am working for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas this summer. My goal has always been to work as a government lawyer, particularly in the realm of national security issues, and this summer position will allow me to assist in the federal prosecution of these crimes. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office I will work on legal motions and briefs for trial, research and drafting legal memos, and assist in trial preparation.

 

46. Office of White House Counsel – Ana Martinez, 2L

I will be a legal intern for the Office of White House Counsel in Washington, DC. The office advises on investigations, litigation, legislative and administrative proposals, policy initiatives, and judicial nominations. In addition the office provides legal advice to the day-to-day work questions that arise at the Executive Office of the President. My main duties will include conducting legal research and writing, and attending briefings and meetings.

 

47. Federal Public Defenders Office in San Antonio – Paul McDaniel, 2L

I will be working as an intern for the Federal Public Defenders Office in San Antonio. The San Antonio Office does Appellate work in addition to working as a defendants trial attorney. I will have the opportunity to perform intake interviews, research for trial, write appellate briefs, and help prepare for trial.

 

48. South Central Pensions Rights Project  – Aaron Moore, 2L

I will work for the South Central Pensions Rights Project this summer conduct research on ERISA and generally handle many of our clients’ cases from the beginning to the end during the 10 weeks I am there. I will assist clients across Texas and a large part of the South and Midwest who need help with recovering their pension benefits.

 

49. Securities and Exchange Commission: Enforcement Division – David Moore, 2L

The Securities and Exchange Commission: Enforcement Division, Chicago, IL. I plan to assist with civil actions pioneered by the SEC itself as well as collaborate with US Attorneys pursuing criminal actions arising out of securities violations. This will entail document and discovery review, as well as legal research and writing regarding potential fraud, disclosure, the lack thereof, etc. Lastly, this internship will involve attending various hearings, depositions, and other proceedings before district and administrative judges.

 

50. Office of the City Attorney, San Diego – Stephen Moulton, 2L

Office of the City Attorney, San Diego, California: I will be working in the criminal division of the city attorney’s office in San Diego. I will be working on prosecutions involving domestic violence and sex crimes. I will help the prosecutors prepare for trial, will make appearances at hearings, will draft motions, and will prepare affidavits for arrest warrants.

 

51. Environmental Protection Agency – Kathleen Pritchard, 2L

This summer I will be interning for the Environmental Protection Agency in Denver, Colorado. I will work in the Office of Regional Counsel, where I will conduct legal research and writing. I will gain exposure to regulatory issues involving, inter alia, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, CERCLA, administrative law and Indian law. I will focus largely on giving general legal advice to encourage compliance, although I will also work with the Enforcement Office on some enforcement issues.

 

52. Harris County District Attorney’s Office – Chandler Raine, 2L

I will be working for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. My role there will focus on pre-trial investigation, plea negotiations, and victim interviews. I will likely be working with a felony division chief, as this will be my third summer with the office.

 

53. American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU) – Ethan Ranis, 2L

This summer I will be working for the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU). I hope to gain experience in litigation over the course of the summer, and expect to do significant client intake and discovery, as well as research case law and report my findings.

 

54. Texas Defender Service (TDS) – Roland Rivera, 2L

This summer, I am interning at the Texas Defender Service (TDS). TDS’s mission is focused on improving the quality of representation for those facing the death penalty and to eliminate the systemic flaws in the current Texas death penalty system. As an intern, I plan on working in all aspects of the death penalty system, including: performing substantial legal research, writing, and analysis; record review and analysis; in-field and/or prison investigation; and policy reform and advocacy.

 

55. U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee – Diana Rudd, 2L

I will be working for the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C. as a legal intern. As an intern for the full committee, I will have the opportunity to work on projects for all of the Energy and Commerce subcommittees, which could involve public policy and legal issues spanning from renewable energy to international trade and intellectual property. I’m hoping to gain a broad perspective on the work performed by legislative attorneys on Capitol Hill.

 

56. RFK Center’s Partners for Humans Rights – Albert Suarez, 2L

The RFK Center’s Partners for Humans Rights Program is a unique human right’s organization that creates multi-year partnerships with Laureates in order to advance long-term systemic change all across the globe. I will be working as an intern for the Strategic Litigation Unit. My job will be to research international human rights now, factual research, and preparing legal analysis for international tribunals, governments, or U.N. officials.

 

57. Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Prosecution & U.S. Attorney’s Office, Houston, Prosecution  – Nils-Erik Swanson, 2L

I will be assisting in legal research and acting as 2nd chair in felony cases here in Travis County. Working as a prosecutor will, hopefully, give me the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the courtroom and help keep my community safe from dangerous offenders.

At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, I will be working in the Major Fraud Division. As a prosecutor in this division, I will be targeting identity thieves, telemarketers, tax evaders and persons engaged in insurance fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, mortgage fraud and fraud committed against federal agencies.

 

58. Immigration Legal Services of Catholic Charities of Central Texas – Kevin Yarley, 2L

Immigration Legal Services of Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides assistance and representation of individuals in family based immigration cases, naturalization, asylum applications, and immigration representation for victims of crime of abuse, as well as other immigration matters. As an intern, I will meet with clients to help assess their needs and help guide them through complex immigration processes. Also, I will provide support to staff attorneys through legal research and preparation of documents and evidence.

 

59. San Diego County District Attorney’s Office  – Jack Yeh, 2L

It sound strange, but I’ve always wanted to be a criminal prosecutor. I’ve worked at the USAO and Travis County, and now I will be working at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. I hope to get some experience in the courtroom and learn the law of the state in which I will be practicing. Thank you!

 

3L Applicant

 

60. Center for Death Penalty Litigation  – Mary Chisolm Rios, 3L

The Center for Death Penalty Litigation is a non-profit that represents inmates on death row, consults with capital defense attorneys across North Carolina, and conducts litigation to expose injustice, unfairness, and arbitrariness in North Carolina’s capital punishment system. This summer, I will assist in investigating, researching, and preparing habeas petitions for inmates on death row.

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