Davina Dawson

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2020

  Instructor

  Assist college and graduate student applicants by editing and drafting essays and personal statements.

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  Techtonic Games

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Press Relations Associate

  • Contacted press agencies to discuss social media features.• Recruited potential interns and instruct in advanced computer skills.

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  Alpha Omega Academy

  May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Private Tutor

  Assist children of all ages with daily assignments, SAT prep courses, literature, grammar, and both world and US history; develop new strategies to strengthen students’ individual writing and comprehension skills.

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  THE LAW OFFICES OF G. MICHAEL SOLOMON

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Law Clerk

  Conducted legal research on issues including a subordination request, a uniform residential loan application, a uniform residential appraisal report, a preliminary title report, and an underwriting transmittal form; researched and gathered articles to provide precedent for ongoing civil cases; drafted legal documents including an employment contract; edited draft employment agreements; studied the subordination agreement process, bankruptcy, and contract litigation.

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  BRAINWORKS TUTORING ACADEMY

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Tutor

  Assisted children in elementary school with homework, daily packets, reviewed coursework from the previous year, and prepared math for the upcoming academic year.

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  THE LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN J. KENSIK

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Law Clerk

  Assisted attorney with all aspects of family law and civil litigation, including working through the discovery process, drafting a meet and confer letter, drafting a motion to compel further responses, discussing trial settings, and drafting an informal demand for production of documents; reviewed and researched previous divorce case leading to pending civil litigation; attended and observed court proceedings, including trial; assisted with filing motions; reviewed opposing counsel’s documents.

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  Biederman Blog

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Editor

  Research, write and edit legal blogs relevant to entertainment legal news.

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  District Attorney's Office

  Mar 2015 - May 2016

  Law Clerk

  Drafted and filed state-level forms. Evaluated VC 12500, 14601.1(a) and 11377 misdemeanor or infraction requirements; Drafted oppositions to 995; Transcriptions; Evaluated U-Visa requests; Familiarized with CALCRIM and CALJIC; Drafted witness and law enforcement summaries; Redacted confidential information; Assisted with voir dire question selection.

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  Watch Me Sculpt

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Art Teacher

  Worked with groups of children on various art sculptures, helped children develop multiple skills in an enjoyable creative environment.

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  Immigration Clinic

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Law Clerk

  Drafted and filed federal government forms; Ensured forms complied with legal requirements, government regulations and firm specifications; Assisted clients in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals applications, petitions for special immigrant visas such as U Visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Adjustment of Status; Conducted client interviews; Drafted declarations; Prepared waivers of inadmissibility; Developed weekly reports for management regarding pending form issues.

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  Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Avid Instructor

  Tutored high school students in English, World History, US History, and French Literature. Graded assignments amounting to 25% of overall course progress. Prepared students for finals, assignments, graduation requirements, college preparations. Tutor middle and high school students in math, science, history, and English.Grade/file papers for teachers as needed.

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  Buckley Madole, P.C.

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Law Clerk

  Defended banks in bankruptcy proceedings; Led repayment negotiation and proposal preparation; Drafted and filed: Stipulation for Adequate Protection, Notice of Lodgment, Notice of Appearance, Stipulation for Continued Hearing; Managed mortgage modification mediation portfolio by facilitating conversation between client and debtor to reach a contractual repayment agreement; Prepared debtor’s loan modification package; Primary customer contact for over 100 accounts; Calendared hearings; Created Adequate Protection Training Guide; Trained colleagues; Handled invoice billing. Show less

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  DB Academics

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  Instructor

  SAT Instruction

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  The Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Legal Clerk

  Drafted Declarations, Objections, Requests for Judicial Notice, Request for Admissions, Request for Production of Documents, Grant Deeds, 473 Motions, Status Reports, Oppositions, Ex Parte, Special Interrogatories, Stipulation to Continue Motion, Subpoenas, Motion for Leave to Amend Petition, First and Final Petition for Final Distribution, Declaration of Counsel for Extraordinary Services; Drafted Corporation Bylaws, Share Certifications; Created Schedules A-F for Petitions; Travelled across the state with attorney to take part in trial; Electronic filing on One Legal; Scheduled Court Calls; Legal research; Memo to File; Timeslip; Transcriptions; Client Contact; Research. Show less

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  Eskridge Law

  May 2019 - Jul 2021

  Conducted potential client intakes, determined legal issues, and decided to accept or reject case; Prepared all written correspondence to opposing parties; Primary client contact; Drafted interrogatories- special, general, employment; Drafted and prepare inter office memorandum regarding research; Conducted interviews and drafted related declarations; Conducted investigative research; Summarized depositions; Prepared deposition questions; Revised employee manuals; Managed litigation timelines; Trained incoming staff; Prepared accounting, invoices, and billing; Conducted legal research; Social media coordinator Show less

  • Associate Attorney

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Law Clerk

    May 2019 - May 2020
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  Pepperdine Caruso Law

  May 2021 - now

  Bar Exam Specialist

  Prepare law school graduates for the California Bar Exam; Tutor substantive legal subjects.