Allison Andersen

Experience

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  Bloomington Public Schools

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  School Board Member

  -First student representative appointed on the Bloomington School Board ISD 271-Recited reports about school activities and participated in the discussion of board agenda items-Planned, orchestrated, and supervised Board Student Advisory Council meetings comprised of 30 students

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  Governor Tony Evers

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Intern for Tony Evers

  -Assisted in the planning and execution of high-level campaign events-Worked with the finance team and assisted with donor prospecting, data management, contribution processing, and other administrative tasks-Helped coordinate communications with supporters and donor acknowledgments

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  University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Volunteer at Family Court Clinic

  -Answered phones and scheduled appointments at UW-Madison Law School’s Family Court Clinic which assists unrepresented people with family law matters in Dane County-Provided resources to people seeking legal assistance

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  Hahn Wallace and Associates, S.C.

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Legal Assistant

  -Met with clients to assist with financial disclosure statements and discovery documents-Drafted a variety of complex legal documents for the attorney’s review and approval including contracts, letters, stipulations, motions, orders, affidavits, summons, and petitions-Prepared and filed pleadings and exhibits for trials and assisted attorneys during trials with documents, exhibits, witnesses, and clients-Researched and summarized case law and statutes for individual matters-Completed all administrative work; managed attorneys’ calendars, maintained Clio databases, answered phones, scheduled appointments, ordered office supplies, and obtained legal documents from the court electronically and in person Show less

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  Erin M. Hahn S.C.

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Legal Assistant

  -Met with clients to assist with financial disclosure statements and discovery documents-Drafted a variety of complex legal documents for the attorney’s review and approval including contracts, letters, stipulations, motions, orders, affidavits, summons, and petitions-Prepared and filed pleadings and exhibits for trials and assisted attorneys during trials with documents, exhibits, witnesses, and clients-Researched and summarized case law and statutes for individual matters-Completed all administrative work; managed attorneys’ calendars, maintained Clio databases, answered phones, scheduled appointments, ordered office supplies, and obtained legal documents from the court electronically and in person Show less

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  Minnesota Justice Foundation

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Street Law Volunteer

  -Teach a variety of substantive areas of law to middle school students on a weekly basis-Help juveniles understand their legal rights and obligations as well as the basic rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society-Work to provide a positive role model for the young people I teach and encourage my students to become active participants in their community

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  Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Law Clerk

  Law Clerk for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in the Disability Law Center unit:-Researched case law and drafted memorandums on disability-related issues-Assisted attorneys directly in meetings with clients and at hearings-Created legal fact sheets and educational materials for attorney and community use-Monitored facilities serving individuals with disabilities to safeguard them from abuse, neglect, and exploitation as part of the Protection & Advocacy System

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  University of St. Thomas School of Law Community Justice Project Clinic

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Certified Law Student Practitioner

  -Conducted case law research, wrote memorandums, attended depositions, and met with community members-Worked closely with Minnesota-based community and state organizations such as the Attorney General's Office conducting civil rights work-Researched and prepared memorandum on legislative matters for community members

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  Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Law Clerk

  Returning Law Clerk and Certified Law Student Practitioner for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Disability Law Center unit:-Researched case law and drafted memorandums on disability-related issues-Assisted attorneys directly in meetings with clients and at hearings-Created legal fact sheets and educational materials for attorney and community use-Monitored facilities serving individuals with disabilities to safeguard them from abuse, neglect, and exploitation as part of the Protection & Advocacy System-Represented client in appeal hearing for waiver services-Wrote letters regarding employment, educational, and housing issues to advocate for clients Show less