Southern Center for Human Rights

Industry: Non-profit

Description

The Southern Center for Human Rights is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to enforcing the civil and human rights of people in the criminal justice system in the South. Founder: Stephen Bright Headquarters: Georgia

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Southern Center for Human Rights Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Bradley R. Hall Bradley R. Hall Lansing, Michigan Details
Bradley R. Hall's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2004 - August 2004
Job Administrator of Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System   January 2015 - Present
Federal Defender Office  September 2006 - December 2014
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan   September 2005 - September 2006
Cook County Public Defender's Office, Homicide Task Force   September 2004 - December 2004
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2004 - August 2004
Starr Commonwealth  May 2001 - September 2002

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Public Speaking, White Collar Criminal..., Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Trials, Westlaw, Litigation, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Mediation

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D. cum laude

Michigan State University   1997 — 2001
B.A. cum laude, Criminal Justice

Caro High School

Nia Brown Nia Brown Chicago, Illinois Details
Nia Brown's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Policy and Procedure Specialist at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  November 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  February 2014 - September 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit   October 2013 - January 2014
Emory Law, Barton Law and Policy Center   August 2012 - December 2012
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights   May 2012 - August 2012
Emory Law  May 2011 - May 2012
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit   May 2011 - July 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Policy, Children's Rights, Education Policy, Editing, Human Rights, Research, Civil Rights, Policy

Education
Emory University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

Spelman College   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Hannah Lommers-Johnson Hannah Lommers-Johnson New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Hannah Lommers-Johnson's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job at
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Orleans Public Defenders  October 2014 - Present
Louisiana Capital Assistance Center  September 2012 - October 2014
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2011 - August 2011
Office of the State Public Defender  June 2010 - August 2010

Education
Stanford University Law School   2009 — 2012

Talia Dweck Talia Dweck Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Talia Dweck's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2009 - May 2010
Job Program and Development Manager at Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria  July 2014 - Present
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria  February 2013 - Present
GlobalGiving  September 2012 - February 2013
Save the Children  February 2012 - June 2012
Grassroot Soccer  August 2010 - September 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, International..., Program Development, Non-profits

Education
Emory University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Alexander Rundlet Alexander Rundlet Miami, Florida Details
Alexander Rundlet's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2000 - May 2003
Job Partner at Barzee Flores
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Barzee Flores   November 2012 - Present
Podhurst Orseck PA  May 2006 - September 2012
Public Defender for Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida   May 2003 - May 2006
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2000 - May 2003

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   1996 — 1999
1999, J.D.

Dartmouth College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Sarah Grady Sarah Grady Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Grady's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Attorney at Loevy & Loevy
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Loevy & Loevy  October 2013 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois   August 2012 - September 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2011 - August 2011
MacArthur Justice Center  May 2010 - August 2010
American Civil Liberties Union  January 2009 - August 2009
Law Offices of Kevin Oliver   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Courts, Westlaw

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D.

University of Iowa   2004 — 2008
B.A., English, Journalism, Psychology

David Glustrom David Glustrom Atlanta, Georgia Details
David Glustrom's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Attorney at Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout  February 2015 - Present
The Law Offices of Weintraub & Alper, P.C.   September 2014 - February 2015
The Finley Firm, P.C.   January 2014 - May 2014
Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic  January 2014 - May 2014
DeKalb County Public Defender's Office  May 2013 - August 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   August 2012 - December 2012
Georgia Legal Services Program  May 2012 - July 2012
Mandell & Ginsberg Attorneys At Law   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Litigation, Westlaw, Lexis, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Legal Issues, Public Policy, Pleadings, Legal Writing, LexisNexis, Research, Hearings, Motions, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Policy

Education
Emory University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Singapore Management University   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad, International Law and Legal Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major - Economics and History

University of Cape Town   2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, International Trade and Economics, Southern African History and Politics

Paideia School   2002 — 2006
High School

Aisha Blanchard Collins Aisha Blanchard Collins Greater Atlanta Area Details
Aisha Blanchard Collins's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience February 2008 - May 2008
Job Atlanta Area Family Law Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blanchard Collins Law Firm, LLC   August 2013 - Present
Pachman Richardson, LLC   September 2011 - August 2013
Hunton & Williams LLP  August 2009 - August 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   February 2008 - May 2008
DeKalb County District Attorney's Office  September 2007 - November 2007
American Civil Liberties Union  February 2007 - May 2007
State Court of Fulton County - Honorable Diane E. Bessen   August 2006 - November 2006
Teach For America  June 2000 - August 2003
Phoenix Elementary School District #1  August 1998 - May 2000

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Family Law, Hearings, Courts, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Assistance, Research, Wills, Prenuptial Agreements, Pleadings, Estate Planning, Paternity, Child Support, Trials, Adoption, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship

Education
Northeastern University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

Hood College   1994 — 1998
B.A., Economics & Sociology

Joshua Lipman Joshua Lipman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joshua Lipman's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 2002 - 2006
Job Senior Legislative Assistant/Counsel at US Congress
Industry Government Administration
Experience
US Congress  2010 - Present
US Congress  2007 - 2010
American Bar Association Death Penalty Moratorium Project   2006 - 2007
Southern Center for Human Rights   2002 - 2006
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.   2001 - 2001

Skills
Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, Public Speaking, Politics, Political Science, Political Communication, Foreign Affairs, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Constituent Services, Public Affairs, Foreign Policy, Political Consulting, Government, Grassroots Organizing, International Relations, Federal Government, Appropriations, Speech Writing, Policy, Governmental Affairs, Congress, Energy Policy, Congressional Affairs, Legislative Policy, Environmental Policy

Education
The Colorado College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

London School of Economics and Political Science   1996 — 1997
General Course

University of Oregon School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Jessica Sully Jessica Sully Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jessica Sully's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2013 - January 2014
Job Staff Attorney at Fulton County Public Defender Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fulton County Public Defender  December 2014 - Present
DeKalb Public Defender Office   August 2014 - December 2014
DeKalb County Public Defender Office   January 2014 - April 2014
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2013 - January 2014
DeKalb County Public Defender Office   May 2013 - August 2013
Georgia State University College of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
Georgia Justice Project  January 2013 - April 2013
Georgia Law Center for the Homeless  May 2012 - August 2012
East Lake Commons Cohousing Community   August 2008 - August 2011
The Open Door Community   July 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Spanish, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Legal Research, Strategy, Teaching, Training, Newsletters, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profits, Time Management

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor Candidate 2014, Law

Azusa Pacific University   2000 — 2004
B.A, Global Studies

Michael Westfal Michael Westfal New York, New York Details
Michael Westfal's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Litigation Associate at Allen & Overy
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Allen & Overy  September 2011 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2009 - December 2009
Federal Public Defender  May 2008 - August 2008
Teach For America  June 2005 - June 2007

Education
Emory University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Emory University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Jullian Harris-Calvin Jullian Harris-Calvin Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jullian Harris-Calvin's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Staff Attorney at The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia  October 2013 - Present
UCLA School of Law  August 2010 - May 2013
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia  May 2012 - August 2012
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2011 - August 2011
City of Los Angeles  May 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Research, Non-profits, Government, Public Speaking, Mediation, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Coalitions, Policy, Editing, Nonprofits, Courts, Litigation, Legislation, Political Science, Lexis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Human Rights, Criminal Law

Education
UCLA School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D., Public Interest Law & Policy

University of Southern California   2003 — 2007
B.A, Political Science

Rebecca Kaiser Rebecca Kaiser Chicago, Illinois Details
Rebecca Kaiser's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Trial Attorney at Henderson Adam LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Henderson Adam LLC   December 2013 - Present
Cabrini Green Legal Aid  May 2013 - January 2014
Attorney at Law  October 2012 - May 2013
Cabrini Green Legal Aid  October 2011 - October 2012
University of Chicago Federal Criminal Justice Project   September 2010 - June 2011
Federal Defender for the Middle District of Tennessee   August 2010 - September 2010
Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California   June 2010 - July 2010
Midwest Center for Justice   January 2010 - March 2010
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Juvenile Delinquency, Trial Practice, Motions, Prison Law, Criminal Records, Prisoner Reentry, Death Penalty, Civil Rights Litigation, Civil Litigation, Expungement, Sealing, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law, Trials, Westlaw, Hearings

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2004 — 2008
B.S., Media Studies, Business

Ana Willem Ana Willem Albuquerque, New Mexico Area Details
Ana Willem's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2008 - April 2009
Job Engineer at CivicActions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
CivicActions  April 2015 - Present
CoLab Coop   September 2014 - Present
jellobrain   May 2004 - Present
TechSoup Global  2010 - September 2012
Alternate ROOTS  April 2009 - April 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2008 - April 2009
ifPeople   April 2007 - April 2008
Bioneers  February 2004 - February 2007
United States Social Forum   2007 - 2007
Institute of American Indian Arts  2006 - 2007

Skills
Databases, CMS, Drupal, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Website Development, Software Design, Web Project Management, Agile Project Management, Ecological Design, Permaculture, Industrial Design, Industrial Ecology, Social Networking, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Workshop Facilitation, Management, Wordpress, Copywriting, HTML, Public Speaking, Non-profits, JavaScript, User Interface Design, MySQL, jQuery, Web Development, Illustrator, SEO, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Nonprofits, Project Management, Web Applications, User Experience, Strategy, Information Architecture, Blogging, Usability, Google Analytics, User-centered Design, Interaction Design, Open Source, Accessibility, Content Management

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1999 — 2002
BFA, Industrial Design

Reed College   1990 — 1992
BFA, Industrial Design

Jessica Cohen Taubman Jessica Cohen Taubman Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Jessica Cohen Taubman's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2008 - November 2008
Job Compliance Manager at Employment Background Investigations, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Employment Background Investigations, Inc.   December 2013 - Present
Pinkerton  February 2013 - December 2013
Drexel University  July 2012 - December 2012
Subrogation Strategies   June 2011 - March 2012
LexisNexis  August 2009 - April 2010
Kings County District Attorneys Office  May 2009 - July 2009
Georgia Innocence Project  January 2009 - April 2009
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2008 - November 2008
DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center  May 2008 - August 2008
Law Office of Smith and Horwitz   January 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Research, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Courts, Litigation, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Mediation, Product Liability, Trials, Consumer Law, Depositions, Elder Law, Trademarks, Securities Regulation, Class Actions, Criminal Defense, Contract Law, Health Law, Bankruptcy, Administrative Law, Pleadings, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, Motions, Employment Law, Securities Litigation, Civil Rights, Legal Issues, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Legal Documents, Employment..., Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Dispute Resolution, International Law, Competition Law, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Copyright Law, Personal Injury, Patents, Patent Litigation

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2010 — 2011
MS, Criminology

Emory University School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD, Law

Temple University   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science, Religion

Niji Jain Niji Jain New York, New York Details
Niji Jain's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Associate at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP  2012 - Present
The Honorable Orinda D. Evans, Northern District of Georgia   2011 - 2012
Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic, Emory University School of Law   2011 - 2011
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Domestic Violence Project   2010 - 2010
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission   2010 - 2010
Southern Center for Human Rights   2010 - 2010
Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project   2009 - 2009
Kumar Prabhu Patel & Banerjee, LLC   2006 - 2008

Education
Emory University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Stanford University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Biology

Katherine Lloyd-Lovett Katherine Lloyd-Lovett San Francisco, California Details
Katherine Lloyd-Lovett's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2006 - August 2006
Job Attorney at Keker & Van Nest
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Keker & Van Nest  October 2012 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals  August 2011 - August 2012
Missouri State Public Defender  July 2010 - August 2010
Keker & Van Nest  June 2009 - August 2009
Fair Trial Initiative  June 2008 - August 2008
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2006 - August 2006

Education
Harvard Law School   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna cum laude

Cambridge University   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LL.M.), First

Harvard University   2005 — 2007
A.B., Biology, General, Magna cum laude

Rose Priddy Rose Priddy Athens, Georgia Details
Rose Priddy's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Assistant Public Defender at Hall County Public Defender's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hall County Public Defender's Office   August 2013 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2013 - May 2013
Western Circuit Public Defender's Office   August 2012 - May 2013
Death Penalty Litigation Clinic   May 2012 - August 2012
United States District Court for the District of Columbia  January 2012 - April 2012
DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center  August 2011 - December 2011
Georgia Innocence Project  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Interest

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2010 — 2013

The University of Georgia   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government and Sociology

Daveed R. Lift Daveed R. Lift Atlanta, Georgia Details
Daveed R. Lift's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job Personal Injury Attorney, Millar & Mixon, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Millar & Mixon, LLC   April 2015 - Present
Office of Douglas County Solicitor-General Matthew Krull   September 2014 - November 2014
Syracuse University College of Law Children's Rights and Family Law Clinic   August 2013 - May 2014
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2013 - July 2013
Court of Appeals of Georgia - Hon. Judge Anne E. Barnes   June 2013 - July 2013
New Justice Conflict Resolution Services Inc.   August 2012 - May 2013
State Court of DeKalb County - Hon. Judge Wayne M. Purdom   May 2012 - July 2012
Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP   August 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Research, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Mediation, Lexis, Counterterrorism, Hearings, Trials

Education
Syracuse University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Georgia State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Kimberly Goulart Kimberly Goulart New York, New York Details
Kimberly Goulart's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2006 - August 2006
Job Senior Program Officer for Financial Empowerment at New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Industry Financial Services
Experience
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs  August 2015 - Present
Clinton Global Initiative  January 2014 - Present
The VENG Group   November 2011 - January 2014
The Raben Group  July 2007 - November 2011
Kutak Rock LLP  August 2006 - July 2007
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2006 - August 2006
GeorgiaLink   January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, Political Management, Strategic Communications, Advocacy, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Research, Policy, Legislation, Politics, Policy Analysis, Government, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, International Relations, Litigation, Legal Writing, Political Science, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Legislative Research

Education
Georgia State University   2002 — 2005
BA, Political Science

Pete Followill Pete Followill Atlanta, Georgia Details
Pete Followill's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2003 - April 2003
Job Assistant Public Defender at City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office   August 2014 - Present
Internet Brands - Nolo.com   March 2012 - Present
Alston & Bird, LLP   February 2011 - August 2014
Conaway Strickler, PC   June 2010 - January 2011
Lister & Holt, LLC   August 2008 - June 2010
Metro Conflict Defender  May 2006 - July 2008
Superior Courts of Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit   August 2004 - April 2006
Federal Defender, Inc.   January 2004 - April 2004
ACLU of Georgia  May 2003 - July 2003
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2003 - April 2003

Skills
Criminal Law, Courts, Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Felonies, Trials, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Hearings, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Motions, Litigation Support, Jury Trials, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Depositions

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D., Law

Emory University   1993 — 1997
B.A., Music

Brookstone School   1989 — 1993

Elizabeth Compa Elizabeth Compa New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Elizabeth Compa's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2011 - August 2012
Job Staff Attorney at The Promise of Justice Initiative
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Promise of Justice Initiative   September 2012 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2011 - August 2012
Museum of the City of New York  February 2006 - July 2008
Tamiment Library   2004 - 2005

Education
Yale Law School   2008 — 2011
JD

New York University   2000 — 2004
BA, History

Terrica (Redfield) Ganzy Terrica (Redfield) Ganzy Atlanta, Georgia Details
Terrica (Redfield) Ganzy's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2004 - Present
Job Staff Attorney at Southern Center for Human Rights
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2004 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Appeals, Trial Practice, Hearings, Public Policy, Event planning, Fundraising, Project Management

Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Trial Advocacy

University of Virginia School of Law   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)

Tougaloo College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Humanities

Betsy Atkinson Betsy Atkinson Denver, Colorado Details
Betsy Atkinson's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Deputy Public Defender at Colorado State Public Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Colorado State Public Defender  June 2013 - Present
Colorado State Public Defender  November 2010 - May 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2009 - August 2009
Public Defender Service  September 2008 - May 2009
East Bay Community Law Center  May 2008 - August 2008
Families Against Mandatory Minimums  September 2006 - July 2007
Families Against Mandatory Minimums  June 2005 - August 2006
American Hospice Foundation   2004 - 2005

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Courts, Trials, Civil Rights, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, Criminal Defense, Lexis, Hearings

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2007 — 2010
JD, Law

Vanderbilt University   2000 — 2004

Lenora Yerkes Lenora Yerkes Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lenora Yerkes's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Studying for the Bar Exam at Themis Bar Review
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Themis Bar Review  May 2012 - Present
Families Against Mandatory Minimums  May 2008 - December 2010
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2009 - August 2009
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project  February 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Document Drafting, Legislative Research, Non-profits, Editing, Legal Research, Blogging, Volunteer Management

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2007 — 2010
juris doctor, law

Whitman College   1999 — 2003
BA, Art History

Seth A. Rosenthal Seth A. Rosenthal Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Seth A. Rosenthal's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Partner at Venable LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Venable LLP  December 2006 - Present
U.S Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division   1995 - 2005
Southern Center for Human Rights   1993 - 1995

Skills
White Collar Criminal..., Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals

Education
Harvard Law School   1990 — 1993
J.D., law

Dartmouth College   1985 — 1989
A.B., History

Shaker Heights High School   1982 — 1985

Aron Israelite Aron Israelite Austin, Texas Area Details
Aron Israelite's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Trial Attorney at Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.   September 2012 - Present
The Honorable Mary H. Murguia, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals   January 2011 - September 2012
The Honorable Mary H. Murguia, District of Arizona   September 2009 - January 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2008 - August 2008
Texas Civil Rights Project  June 2007 - August 2007
NeighborWorks America  2004 - 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Appeals, Research, Courts

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2002 — 2004
BA, History

Raoul Schonemann Raoul Schonemann Austin, Texas Details
Raoul Schonemann's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience July 2008 - October 2013
Job Clinical Professor, Capital Punishment Clinic, University of Texas School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Southern Center for Human Rights   July 2008 - October 2013
Office of the State Public Defender, San Francisco   November 2001 - June 2008
Schonemann Rountree & Owen   September 1998 - October 2001
University of Texas School of Law  September 1995 - May 2001
Texas Resource Center   September 1991 - September 1995

Skills
Trial Practice, Legal Research, Appeals, Criminal Law, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Hearings, Westlaw

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1989 — 1991
LLM, law

New York University School of Law   1986 — 1989
JD, law

Washington University in St. Louis   1981 — 1985
BA, liberal arts

Melanie Velez-Ruffin Melanie Velez-Ruffin Greater Atlanta Area Details
Melanie Velez-Ruffin's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2009 - May 2014
Job Regional Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights   May 2015 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2009 - May 2014
Southern Center for Human Rights   October 2004 - December 2008
Debevoise & Plimpton  October 2001 - September 2004

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law

Education
Columbia Law School   1998 — 2001

Columbia University in the City of New York   1998 — 2001
JD

Williams College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Political Science, Political Theory

Tamara E. Theiss Tamara E. Theiss Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Tamara E. Theiss's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 1993 - 1997
Job Assistant Federal Public Defender at Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland   June 2009 - Present
Office of the Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit  November 2001 - June 2009
Southern Center for Human Rights   1993 - 1997

Skills
Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Civil Rights, White Collar Criminal..., Trials, Criminal Law, Courts, Appeals, Hearings, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Motions, Appellate Practice, Jury Trials

Education
Northeastern University School of Law   1997 — 2000

Barnard College   1989 — 1993
B.A., Political Science

Chiraag Bains Chiraag Bains Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Chiraag Bains's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2006 - July 2006
Job Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice   July 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice   September 2010 - August 2014
U.S. Attorney's Office, Sex Offense & Domestic Violence Unit   October 2010 - April 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit   2009 - 2010
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts   2008 - 2009
Jenner & Block  July 2007 - August 2007
Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse   May 2007 - July 2007
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2006 - July 2006
Vera Institute of Justice  May 2005 - September 2005
Coro Center for Civic Leadership  September 2004 - May 2005

Education
Harvard Law School   2005 — 2008
J.D.

University of Cambridge   2003 — 2004
M.Phil., Criminology

Yale University   1999 — 2003
B.A., History, ER&M

Gilda Daniels Gilda Daniels Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Gilda Daniels's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Associate Professor at University of Baltimore School of Law
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Baltimore School of Law  July 2011 - Present
University of Baltimore  July 2006 - June 2011
Department of Justice  July 2000 - June 2006
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights  1995 - 1998
Southern Center for Human Rights   1992 - 1995
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit  December 1990 - January 1992

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Teaching, Westlaw, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Community Outreach, Courts, Nonprofits, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Policy, Appeals, Trials, Politics, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, LexisNexis

Education
New York University School of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

Grambling State University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Diedra Cobb Diedra Cobb Greater Atlanta Area Details
Diedra Cobb's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Learning Resource Center Representative at Veterans Health Administration
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Veterans Health Administration  December 2011 - May 2012
OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling  October 2010 - February 2012
Resources for Residents and Communities of Georgia  August 2009 - November 2010
U.S. Census Bureau   March 2009 - August 2009
U.S. Army   June 2001 - June 2009
Staffing One   2008 - 2008
Southern Center for Human Rights   2008 - 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Research, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Editing, Leadership, Technical Writing, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Grants, Teaching, Coaching, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing

Education
Millikin University   2005 — 2007
BA, Political Science, Minors in Spanish and Global Studies

Jessica Hallett Jessica Hallett San Francisco, California Details
Jessica Hallett's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Staff Attorney at Positive Resource Center
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Positive Resource Center  November 2014 - Present
Public Defender Service  March 2014 - July 2014
San Francisco Public Defender's Office  October 2012 - March 2014
Columbia Law School  2009 - December 2012
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2011 - August 2011
California Appellate Project  June 2010 - August 2010
Elsevier  2007 - 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw

Education
Middlebury College   2002 — 2006

Columbia Law School

Princeton High School

Tamara Caldas Tamara Caldas Greater Atlanta Area Details
Tamara Caldas's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 1998 - July 2004
Job Pro Bono Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP  November 2013 - Present
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation  January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation  September 2005 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 1998 - July 2004

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Teaching, Non-profits

Education
Princeton University   1988 — 1992
A.B., English, Dance

Lauren (Sudeall) Lucas Lauren (Sudeall) Lucas Atlanta, Georgia Details
Lauren (Sudeall) Lucas's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2007 - May 2012
Job Assistant Professor at Georgia State University College of Law
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Georgia State University College of Law  June 2012 - Present
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2007 - May 2012
Georgia State University College of Law  January 2010 - May 2010
United States Supreme Court  July 2006 - July 2007
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit  August 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Criminal Justice, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Appeals, Courts

Education
Harvard Law School   2002 — 2005
JD, magna cum laude

Yale University   1995 — 1999
BA, with distinction, Political Science

Lance Stewart Lance Stewart Novato, California Details
Lance Stewart's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2001 - August 2005
Job Associate at Farrise Firm, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Farrise Firm, P.C.   June 2014 - Present
Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik & Associates LLP   January 2013 - June 2014
Brayton Purcell, LLP  June 2009 - December 2012
County of San Bernardino Public Defender   August 2008 - May 2009
Hrones, Garrity & Hedges, LLP   March 2008 - May 2008
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia  September 2007 - November 2007
Massachusetts State Senator Karen Spilka   March 2007 - May 2007
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson   September 2006 - November 2006
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2001 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Appeals, Trials

Education
Northeastern University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

The University of Georgia   1993 — 2001
B.A., Criminal Justice, Psychology

Maria Piva Maria Piva Miami, Florida Details
Maria Piva's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Associate Attorney at Jones & Adams, P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Jones & Adams, P.A.   January 2015 - Present
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Chambers of the Honorable Beatrice A. Butchko   October 2014 - January 2015
Law Offices of Santiago J. Padilla, P.A.   January 2014 - September 2014
International Humanitarian Law Clinic   August 2013 - December 2013
Professor Timothy Terrell, Emory University School of Law   July 2013 - December 2013
Rivero Mestre LLP  May 2013 - August 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   August 2012 - December 2012
Americans for Immigrant Justice  May 2012 - August 2012
Consulate General of Argentina   January 2011 - March 2011
Newlink Group  2007 - 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Editing, Spanish, Litigation, Trials, International Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation

Education
Emory University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Florida International University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & International Relations

Carmen Iguina Carmen Iguina Los Angeles, California Details
Carmen Iguina's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Staff Attorney at ACLU of Southern California
Industry Law Practice
Experience
ACLU of Southern California  September 2012 - September 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit   August 2011 - August 2012
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York   September 2010 - August 2011
ACLU of Southern California  May 2009 - August 2009
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2008 - August 2008
Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP  2005 - 2007

Education
New York University School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

Harvard University   2001 — 2005
A.B., Psychology (Mind, Brain and Behavior)

Jess Heyman Jess Heyman New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Jess Heyman's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Staff Attorney at Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Louisiana Center for Children's Rights  October 2012 - 2014
Federal Defender Clinic   September 2011 - May 2012
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2011 - August 2011
Orleans Public Defenders  May 2010 - August 2010
Special Court for Sierra Leone  September 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Criminal Defense..., Constitutional Rights, Juvenile Justice, Client Counseling, Child Advocacy, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Project Management, Direct Lobbying, Strategic Planning, Criminal Procedure, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation

Education
New York University School of Law   2010 — 2012
J.D.

University of Pennsylvania Law School   2009 — 2010
First-year coursework, J.D.

Yale University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature; International Studies

Jamal Hill Jamal Hill Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Jamal Hill's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job JD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2015 - April 2015
Aramark  May 2014 - July 2014
Thursday Network   November 2012 - August 2013
Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC   July 2011 - June 2013
Obama for America  June 2012 - November 2012
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2010 - August 2010
Georgia Justice Project  June 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Leadership Development, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Political Science, Politics, Editing, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Research, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Government, Event Planning, Legislative Research, International Relations, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Community Development

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Certificate in Management (The Wharton School)

Brown University   2007 — 2011
A.B., with Honors, Public Policy and American Institutions

Benjamin E. Mays High School   2003 — 2007

Sara Totonchi Sara Totonchi Greater Atlanta Area Details
Sara Totonchi's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience May 2001 - Present
Job Executive Director at Southern Center for Human Rights
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Southern Center for Human Rights   May 2001 - Present
Leadership Atlanta  August 2011 - April 2012
Georgia Commission on Family Violence  January 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Policy, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Public Policy, Fundraising, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Civil Rights, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Program Development, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Government, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Criminal Justice, Coalitions, Grants, Social Justice, Public Interest, Legislation, Social Media, Leadership, Board Development, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Civic Engagement, Legislative Relations, Activism, Staff Management, Human Resources, Executive Management

Education
Berry College   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Social Work, Women's Studies

Liz Ptacek Liz Ptacek Greater Chicago Area Details
Liz Ptacek's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Staff Attorney at Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Domestic Violence Legal Clinic  July 2011 - Present
SNR Denton  October 2010 - July 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   2008 - 2008

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2007 — 2010
JD

Krystal Horhn, MSW Krystal Horhn, MSW Greater Atlanta Area Details
Krystal Horhn, MSW's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience August 2011 - August 2012
Job Social Worker
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Connections Academy  July 2014 - Present
Junior Achievement of Georgia  June 2012 - June 2014
Horizon Theatre Company  September 2012 - September 2013
The Actor's Scene  August 2012 - August 2013
Junior Achievment of Georgia   July 2012 - June 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   August 2011 - August 2012
Caring Works, Inc.   August 2010 - May 2011
Underdue Social Services, Inc.   April 2009 - July 2010
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans  May 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Acting, Teaching Acting, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Service, Community Outreach, Program Development, Writing, Public Speaking, Theatre, Community Theatre, Film Actor, Theatrical Production

Education
Georgia State University   2010 — 2012
Masters, Social Work, 4.08

Xavier University of Louisiana   2004 — 2008
BS, Psychology

Samuel Weiss Samuel Weiss Jackson, Mississippi Details
Samuel Weiss's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Staff Attorney at Southern Poverty Law Center
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Southern Poverty Law Center  August 2015 - Present
ACLU Center for Justice   August 2014 - August 2015
National Prison Project, American Civil Liberties Union   May 2013 - August 2013
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2013 - May 2013
ACLU of Michigan  May 2012 - August 2012
Hooper Hathaway   August 2010 - June 2011
The End of Race: Race, Politics, and the 2008 Presidential Election   October 2009 - May 2010
All Souls Episcopal Church  August 2009 - May 2010

Education
Harvard Law School   2011 — 2014
J.D., magna cum laude

University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
B.A., Literature

Bridget Warren Bridget Warren Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Bridget Warren's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Associate Attorney at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo  May 2013 - July 2013
Atlanta Legal Aid Society  May 2012 - August 2012
The Constitution Project  January 2011 - May 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Department of State, Office of Civil Rights   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Research

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D.

Emory University   2007 — 2010
B.A.

Universidad de Salamanca

Dana Berkowitz Dana Berkowitz Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Dana Berkowitz's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Stris & Maher LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Stris & Maher LLP   May 2014 - Present
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP  November 2011 - April 2014
Southern Center for Human Rights   January 2011 - May 2011
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers  June 2009 - August 2009
Center for Economic Progress  August 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Courts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Public Policy, Research, Westlaw

Education
Harvard Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D.

Princeton University   2003 — 2007
A.B., Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs

Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan   1999 — 2003
High School

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Samantha Stern Samantha Stern Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Samantha Stern's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Staff Attorney at Federal Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Federal Public Defender  November 2014 - Present
Office of the Appellate Defender  September 2012 - November 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York   August 2011 - September 2012
Harvard Criminal Justice Institute   September 2010 - May 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Courts, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Civil Rights

Education
Harvard Law School   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Barnard College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Human Rights

Joanna Visser Adjoian Joanna Visser Adjoian Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Joanna Visser Adjoian's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience July 2009 - September 2009
Job CoFounder and CoExecutive Director at Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP)
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP)   August 2014 - Present
Toll Public Interest Center, University of Pennsylvania Law School   September 2012 - August 2014
Juvenile Law Center  September 2011 - September 2012
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey  August 2010 - August 2011
Southern Center for Human Rights   July 2009 - September 2009
Debevoise & Plimpton  May 2009 - July 2009
Federal Public Defender, District of New Jersey   January 2009 - May 2009
Washington office on Latin America  May 2008 - August 2008
Centro de Educacion Continua - Escuela Politecnica Nacional   July 2006 - July 2007
Philadelphia Legal Assistance  May 2004 - July 2006

Skills
Criminal Law, Family Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   2007 — 2010
JD

University of Pennsylvania   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies & Spanish

Barry Fisher Barry Fisher Albany, New York Details
Barry Fisher's Southern Center for Human Rights Experience 1991 - 1995
Job Federal Capital Appellate Resource Counsel at Federal Public Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Federal Public Defender  2008 - Present
New York State Capital Defender Office   1995 - 2008
Southern Center for Human Rights   1991 - 1995
Honorable Myron H. Thompson, United States District Judge, MDAL   1990 - 1991

Education
Harvard Law School   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Harvard University   1981 — 1985
A.B., Social Studies

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