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Juris Doctor, 5/2005
Clinic:
Immigrant Rights Clinic
Awards/Honors:
Best Moot Court Brief
Public Interest Law Certificate
Teaching Assistant Award
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts with Majors in History and East Asian Studies, 6/1999
Magna Cum Laude, Provost’s List
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of California, Active Member in Good Standing (Admitted to Practice, 12/2006)
United States District Court – Central District of California (Admitted to Practice, 12/2006)
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Asian Pacific American Bar Association
American Bar Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jason Kang, Attorney at Law, Los Angeles, CA
Contract Work/Fee-for-Service/Self-Employment (General Practice), 2006 to Present
Assist low-income, non-English speaking Koreans in matters pertinent to immigration and naturalization on a fee-for-service, pro bono or sliding scale basis. Initiate and oversee case management in healthcare and income support advocacy for low-income clients living with medical issues; file claims for government benefits/public entitlements. Provide counsel to clients in landlord-tenant disputes and real estate transactions.
East Bay Community Law Center, Berkeley, CA
Law Clerk (for HIV/AIDS Immigration Law Project), 2005
Provided direct legal services and representation in the area of immigration law to low-income clients confronted with pressing health concerns. Evaluated cases and suggested courses of legal action under supervision of attorney. Collaborated with public service agencies, Congressional liaisons and healthcare providers to resolve complex and sensitive legal issues. Assessed clients’ needs and provided referrals to appropriate services.
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Superior Court of California, City and County of San Francisco
Judicial Extern, 2003 to 2004
Drafted court orders and statements of opinion. Composed bench memoranda making recommendations to the court. Prepared summaries of legal arguments and assisted in preparation of court rulings. Observed pre-trial conferences, settlement conferences, motion hearings and trials.
Cotchett Pitre Simon & McCarthy, Burlingame, CA
Summer Associate, 2004
Researched and drafted memoranda related to corporate director/officer liability, breach of fiduciary duties, creditors’ rights, corporate waste, trade secrets and business judgment rule. Drafted discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production of documents, summarized depositions and drafted settlement letters. Meticulously reviewed and comprehensively analyzed relevant documents, government regulations, statutes and case-laws. Briefed supervising attorneys on key findings and guiding legal authorities on cases. Attended depositions and pre-litigation case management conferences.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
Teaching Assistant (for Legal Education Opportunity Program), 2003 to 2004
Conducted weekly discussion group sessions for first-year law students coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Developed and implemented learning exercises and administered practice exams to help students refine strategic study skills such as organizing/outlining course materials, exam preparation, and exam-writing. Provided weekly office hours for individual mentoring and tutoring sessions with students. Monitored and evaluated students’ progress and consequently increased their writing and analytical abilities.
Office of the Public Defender, City and County of San Francisco
Legal Intern, 2003
Interviewed clients and witnesses to assist in trial preparation. Researched and wrote memoranda on criminal procedure and evidentiary issues related to domestic violence cases. Assisted various deputy public defenders with arraignments and preliminary hearings by reviewing arrest reports.
Asian Law Caucus, San Francisco, CA
Immigration Clinic Intake Volunteer, 2003
Interviewed Asian/Pacific Islander clients with concerns related to immigration and naturalization matters. Conducted intakes for clients to assess needs and provided referrals to appropriate community resources.
University of California, Los Angeles
Administrative Assistant, Department of Asian Languages & Cultures, 2000 to 2002
Served as first point of contact for the department and directed students and public to proper university and community resources. Publicized and coordinated the logistics of departmental events. Worked closely with Budget Analyst in reconciling monthly ledgers of departmental expenses. Initiated and followed through visiting scholars’ immigration filings and departmental accounts receivable-payable encumbrances.
Law Offices of Aggie R. Hoffman, Los Angeles, CA
Immigration Paralegal, 2000
Researched federal regulations and cases pertaining to political asylum, deportation defense, and U.S. visa processing, which included analyses of other considerations such as scientific, human rights, education, and public safety issues. Methodically drafted forms and statements in support of business investment and employment-based immigrant visa petitions. Promptly advised clients on significant developments in their cases. Streamlined all administrative procedures of the office while efficiently managing cases.
State Farm Insurance Company, Los Angeles, CA
Property and Casualty Claim Representative Trainee, 1999
Investigated coverage questions and claims. Effectively communicated with all parties to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, CA
Intern (for Victim Assistance Program – Korean Outreach Project), 1998 to 1999
Counseled Korean crime victims on their legal rights. Reviewed and translated police reports. Interpreted for Korean crime victims at court appearances. Directed outreach from police reports. Alleviated victims’ financial burdens through credit intervention. Referred victims to other community resources and government agencies.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UC Hastings Admissions Committee, San Francisco, CA
Board Member
Exercised discretion to select highly qualified applicants to the law degree program and advocated for admission of students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
BarBri Bar Review, San Francisco, CA
Head Sales Representative/Student Liaison
Promoted academic support events and encouraged students to plan early for the California Bar exam. Supervised and trained new sales representatives.
UC Hastings Student Services Department - Orientation Programs, San Francisco, CA
Orientation Leader
Counseled newly admitted students and facilitated their adjustment to the rigorous academic environment.
UC Hastings Asian/Pacific American Law Students Association, San Francisco, CA
Academic Chair/Board Member
Created a comprehensive electronic database of student-authored outlines, and made it accessible online to the entire student body and the general public. Without resorting to allocated funds, spearheaded efforts to create tutoring workshops, review sessions, and informational panels to enrich the academic support resources.
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