Center on Wrongful Convictions

Description

Part of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law's Bluhm Legal Clinic, the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth is a non-profit legal clinic that represents children who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Leader: Laura Nirider Type of business: Legal clinic Founder: Steven Drizin Founded: 2009

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Center on Wrongful Convictions Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lee Sova-Claypool Lee Sova-Claypool Chicago, Illinois Details
Lee Sova-Claypool's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience May 2011 - September 2011
Job Digital Campaigns Associate at Everytown for Gun Safety
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Everytown for Gun Safety  March 2015 - Present
270 Strategies  August 2014 - Present
270 Strategies  January 2014 - July 2014
The White House  August 2013 - January 2014
Obama for America  May 2012 - September 2012
University of Michigan School of Social Work  November 2011 - April 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions   May 2011 - September 2011
Friends of the Chicago River  May 2011 - September 2011
Fitness Formula Clubs  2008 - 2011

Skills
Email Strategy, Email Management, Email Newsletter Design, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Research, Scheduling Management, Event Management, Logistics, Grassroots Organizing, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Communication, Creative Writing, Blogging, Journalism

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies--Global Environment & Health

Tracy Lin Tracy Lin Greater Chicago Area Details
Tracy Lin's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience April 2014 - June 2014
Job Litigation Project Assistant at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  May 2015 - Present
Jaffe & Berlin, LLC   January 2015 - May 2015
Peer Health Exchange  October 2012 - March 2015
The Blake Horwitz Law Firm  June 2014 - September 2014
Center on Wrongful Convictions   April 2014 - June 2014
Cognitive Development Laboratory at Northwestern University   May 2012 - September 2013
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine  June 2013 - August 2013
Michael Epstein Sports Productions, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2013
STITCH Fashion, Northwestern University   November 2011 - October 2012
Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities at Northwestern University   September 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Research, Digital Photography, Photography, Psychology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Editing, Teaching, SPSS, Public Speaking, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Legal Studies

Walter Payton College Prep   2007 — 2011
High School

Abigail Means Abigail Means Chicago, Illinois Details
Abigail Means's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Student at DePaul University College of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Peoples Law Office  May 2015 - Present
Law Office of Irene Dymkar   July 2013 - May 2015
Center on Wrongful Convictions   January 2014 - May 2014
Oklahoma Innocence Project   September 2012 - June 2013

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Oklahoma   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Katie Pelech Katie Pelech Chicago, Illinois Details
Katie Pelech's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience August 2009 - February 2011
Job Assistant Public Defender at Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender  July 2013 - Present
Chancery Court   March 2011 - July 2013
Center on Wrongful Convictions   August 2009 - February 2011
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  May 2009 - July 2009
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago  January 2009 - May 2009
Daley DeBofsky & Bryant  June 2008 - September 2008
St. Louis Magazine  September 2006 - July 2007
Milwaukee Magazine  September 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Legal Writing

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

McGill University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General; World Religions

Alexandria Twinem Alexandria Twinem Stanford, California Details
Alexandria Twinem's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Summer Law Clerk at Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP   June 2015 - September 2015
The Southern Center for Human Rights  June 2014 - September 2014
Avalon English  November 2012 - March 2013
Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp   November 2011 - November 2012
Chung Dahm Learning  August 2010 - November 2011
Safer Foundation  2009 - 2010
Public Defender Service  June 2009 - August 2009
Foley & Lardner LLP  June 2007 - January 2009
Center on Wrongful Convictions   2007 - 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Teaching, Legal Research, Higher Education, Proofreading, Legal Writing, Writing

Education
Stanford Law School   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts - magna cum laude, English

Justine Johnson-Makuch Justine Johnson-Makuch New York, New York Details
Justine Johnson-Makuch's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job J.D. Candidate, Fordham University School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Chadbourne & Parke LLP  June 2015 - July 2015
Northern District of Illinois, Judge Harry D. Leinenweber   May 2014 - August 2014
Peer Health Exchange  December 2010 - May 2013
Horizon Pharma, Inc.   June 2012 - December 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions   September 2011 - December 2011
Yale University  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editing, Leadership, Research, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Media

Education
Fordham University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor, Candidate

Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, History, Legal Studies, Integrated Marketing

Stuart Chanen Stuart Chanen Greater Chicago Area Details
Stuart Chanen's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience March 2004 - Present
Job Litigation Partner at Valorem Law Group in Chicago
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Valorem Law Group  August 2009 - Present
Center on Wrongful Convictions   March 2004 - Present
Short Course for Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers   March 2004 - August 2009
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  March 2004 - August 2009
U.S. Attorneys Office   March 2000 - April 2004
Sachnoff & Weaver Ltd.   January 1987 - February 2000
Honorable Chief Judge John F. Grady   January 1986 - December 1986

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Law, Civil RIghts Litigation, FCPA, Civil Rights Litigation, Internal Investigations, Trial Practice, Fraud, Legal Writing, Trials, Class Actions, Courts, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Product Liability, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Securities Litigation, Alternative Dispute...

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1981 — 1985
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brandeis University   1977 — 1981
BA

New Trier High School   1973 — 1977

South School   1964 — 1971

Laily Sheybani Laily Sheybani Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Laily Sheybani's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience March 2011 - March 2012
Job Toll Public Interest Scholar and J.D. Candidate, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Brooklyn Defender Services  April 2013 - June 2015
Medill Watchdog  March 2012 - December 2012
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia  June 2012 - September 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions   March 2011 - March 2012
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia  June 2011 - September 2011
Superior Court of the District of Columbia  June 2010 - September 2010

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
Legal Studies, Political Science, History

Sciences Po Paris   2011 — 2012

University of Pennsylvania Law School   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Moira Ryan Moira Ryan Chicago, Illinois Details
Moira Ryan's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job MSEd Candidate at Northwestern University
Industry Education Management
Experience
CorePower Yoga  February 2015 - Present
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School  August 2014 - June 2015
lululemon athletica  October 2014 - May 2015
Urban Prep Academies  July 2013 - July 2014
The Runner's Edge  May 2010 - May 2013
93XRT   January 2013 - March 2013
Center on Wrongful Convictions   January 2013 - March 2013
Northwestern University  August 2009 - December 2012
Chicago Sports Commission  June 2012 - September 2012
Elite Performance Chiropractic  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Research, Market Research, Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Qualitative Research, Legal Research, Team Leadership, Educational Leadership, Sports Marketing, Retail, Sportswear, Administrative Work, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Community Outreach, Communication, Intercollegiate..., Athletic Apparel, Athletic Footwear, Long Distance Running, Sports Coaching, Radio Promotions, Promotions, Sales, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Education, Teaching, Youth Mentoring, Nonprofits, Charter Schools

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
B.A. in History and International Studies, Minor in Musicology, Concentration in Asian and Middle Eastern History, Graduate

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School   2005 — 2009

Noor Hasan Noor Hasan Greater Chicago Area Details
Noor Hasan's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience September 2012 - March 2013
Job Diversity & Inclusion Consultant at Allstate
Industry Insurance
Experience
Allstate  July 2015 - Present
Allstate  July 2014 - July 2015
Allstate  June 2013 - September 2013
City of Evanston  June 2011 - June 2013
Center on Wrongful Convictions   September 2012 - March 2013
Northwestern University  December 2011 - June 2012
Northwestern University  September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Community Relations, Technical Writing, Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Photoshop, Volunteer Management, InDesign, Policy, Strategy, AP Style, Project Management, Graphic Design, Organizational..., Filezilla, iMovie, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Legal Research, Communications Planning, Project Planning, Evergreen Software, Constant Contact, Chicago Style, Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Content Marketing, Data Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Moderation, Critical Theory, Critical Thinking

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, English, Legal Studies, Asian American Studies, 3.70 GPA

Niles West High School   2006 — 2010
High School

Danielle Goldman Danielle Goldman New York, New York Details
Danielle Goldman's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Graduate Student at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Columbia African Social Research Divsion   August 2014 - July 2015
MercyCorps   September 2014 - December 2014
United Nations Millennium Village Project   May 2014 - August 2014
One Million Community Health Worker Campaign   January 2014 - May 2014
LSN Foundation   December 2013 - January 2014
Sidley Austin LLP  2011 - 2013
Center for International Human Rights   2010 - 2011
Davidson and Schiller, LLC   2009 - 2010
Center on Wrongful Convictions   2007 - 2009
La Escuela Padre Peralta   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, International..., Analysis, Leadership, International Human..., Immigration Law, Public Policy, Policy, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Government

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Development Practice

Northwestern University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies

University of Chicago Laboratory School   2001 — 2005

John Melis John Melis Sacramento, California Area Details
John Melis's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Attorney at Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation  August 2014 - Present
UC Davis Civil Rights Law Clinic   August 2013 - April 2014
U.S. Department of Labor   May 2013 - August 2013
Consumers Union  June 2012 - August 2012
Homeless Advocacy Project  August 2010 - August 2011
Center on Wrongful Convictions   June 2009 - August 2009

Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Northwestern University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, BA in Political Science and BM in Voice and Opera

Madeline Stein Madeline Stein Claremont, California Details
Madeline Stein's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Incoming Project Manager at Epic
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Salvatori Center for Individual Freedom in the Modern World   September 2012 - Present
Wexler Walker  May 2014 - August 2014
National Criminal Justice Association  June 2013 - August 2013
National Symposium for Debate  July 2011 - August 2013
Center on Wrongful Convictions   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Politics, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, Nonprofits, International Relations, Editing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Political Science, Stata, Economics, Project Management, Spanish, Qualitative Research, Writing, Political Philosophy

Education
Claremont McKenna College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude, Government- Honors, Graduate

American College of Thessaloniki   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad, Politics- EU Focus

Lydia Faklis Lydia Faklis Greater Chicago Area Details
Lydia Faklis's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Juris Doctor Candidate at University of Illinois College of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois  June 2014 - August 2015
Center on Wrongful Convictions   June 2013 - August 2013
Edgewood Valley Country Club  May 2011 - July 2013

Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Outlook, Customer Service, English, Time Management, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Proofreading

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, Minor in Business and Communication

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School   2007 — 2011

Alexandria Gutierrez Alexandria Gutierrez Greater New York City Area Details
Alexandria Gutierrez's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience September 2007 - December 2007
Job Law Clerk at United States District Court
Industry Legal Services
Experience
United States District Court  December 2014 - Present
Goodwin Procter LLP  October 2013 - December 2014
American Civil Liberties Union  August 2013 - October 2013
Professors Abigail Moncrieff, Kristin Collins, and Linda McClain   May 2011 - May 2013
The Southern Center for Human Rights  September 2012 - December 2012
Goodwin Procter LLP  May 2012 - July 2012
United States District Court  May 2011 - August 2011
American Civil Liberties Union  June 2009 - June 2010
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP   August 2008 - June 2009
Center on Wrongful Convictions   September 2007 - December 2007

Education
Boston University School of Law   2010 — 2013
JD, Law

Northwestern University   2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, Legal Studies

Lauren Sachar Lauren Sachar New York, New York Details
Lauren Sachar's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Human Resources @ Interlude
Industry Internet
Experience
Interlude Ltd.  April 2015 - Present
Pittleman & Associates  September 2014 - April 2015
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC  July 2012 - August 2014
N'CAT Tutoring   September 2011 - June 2012
LIFT Evanston  March 2010 - May 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Training, Spanish, Research, Analysis, Database management, Telephone Interviewing, Academic Tutoring, Organization, Project Management

Education
Northwestern University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Sociology, Legal Studies

Jacqueline Arana Jacqueline Arana Greater New York City Area Details
Jacqueline Arana's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience June 2003 - May 2005
Job Corporate Counsel at Bed Bath & Beyond
Industry Retail
Experience
Bed Bath & Beyond  November 2011 - Present
Day Pitney LLP  August 2008 - October 2011
Kaye Scholer LLP  September 2005 - July 2008
DeBofsky & Associates, PC   December 2003 - May 2005
Center on Wrongful Convictions   June 2003 - May 2005
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP   August 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Legal Advice, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Data Privacy, Internal Investigations, Policy Analysis, Employment Law..., Legal Compliance, Leadership, Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Team Leadership, Time Management

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Dartmouth College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree

Universitat de Barcelona   1998 — 1998

Haddonfield Memorial High School

Amyna Esmail Amyna Esmail Houston, Texas Details
Amyna Esmail's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Senior Associate at TRCG Advisors
Industry Law Practice
Experience
TRCG Advisors   November 2013 - Present
alliantgroup  July 2012 - August 2013
Jones McClure Publishing  February 2012 - July 2012
Center on Wrongful Convictions   May 2009 - August 2009
ChangingWorlds   January 2008 - August 2008
Canadian Embassy  October 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Team Leadership, Social Media, Project Management, Legal Writing, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Written & Oral..., Client Presentation, Regulatory Analysis, Legal Research

Education
Tulane University Law School   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Kenyon College   2003 — 2007

Deidre Lipsicas Deidre Lipsicas Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Deidre Lipsicas's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Deputy Director of Outreach, The Performance Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
The Performance Institute  June 2015 - Present
Renaissance Foundation   October 2013 - March 2015
Clinton Foundation  January 2014 - May 2014
Center on Wrongful Convictions   2010 - 2012
Instituto de Estudios Políticos para América Latina y Africa   2010 - 2010

Skills
Spanish, International Relations, Political Science, Research, Politics, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Editing, International...

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), International Relations and Affairs, Merit

Northwestern University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, International Studies, 3.777

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2010 — 2011
History and Anthropology

Sharon Nissim Sharon Nissim Greater Chicago Area Details
Sharon Nissim's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience September 2012 - November 2012
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Edelman Combs Latturner & Goodwin   November 2012 - January 2014
Center on Wrongful Convictions   September 2012 - November 2012
Georgetown University Law Center, Center for Digital Democracy   October 2011 - December 2011
Tom Moore for Rockville City Council   September 2011 - November 2011
Electronic Privacy Information Center  September 2010 - September 2011
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law  June 2009 - August 2009
Illinois Attorney General's Office, Civil Rights Division   September 2008 - December 2008
Midwest Center for Justice   June 2008 - August 2008
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing  2006 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Writing

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Yale University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Christine Nowicki Christine Nowicki Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Nowicki's Center on Wrongful Convictions Experience July 2010 - March 2011
Job Research Study Coordinator at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Industry Research
Experience
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine  February 2015 - Present
Backroads  March 2011 - January 2015
Belltown Dance Studio   October 2012 - June 2013
North Seattle College  September 2012 - June 2013
Center on Wrongful Convictions   July 2010 - March 2011
Northwestern University Library  September 2008 - June 2009
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP   June 2008 - September 2008
Kanbay  May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Leadership, Organization, Event Management, Writing, Research, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Spanish, Public Speaking, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Tourism, History

Education
Northwestern University   2007 — 2011
BA, History

New Trier High School