Michael Duchesne

Experience

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  City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Groundskeeper
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  Canadian Property Stars

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Contractor

  Over a period of 60 work days gained over $52,000 in sales revenue for the company, negotiating the terms of agreement and then conducting residential property work.

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  Benedictine College

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Resident Assistant

  Collaborated with a team of five other resident assistants to maintain order and discipline in a college dormitory housing 150 male residents.

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  Benedictine College

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Graduate Assistant

  Trained 25 service trip leaders to equip with skills necessary to independently direct trips. Guided organization of humanitarian aid trips, with destinations in over 12 countries; co-authored leader handbook.

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  Benedictine College

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  Directed study abroad program for 30-50 students; organized cultural activities. Oversaw dormitory life of 140 students, building community through large-scale events. Mentored team of five resident assistants, cultivating professional qualities and skills. Directed student conduct meetings.

  • Florence Program Resident Director

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Residence Hall Director

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
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  The Honorable David R. Stras, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Judicial Intern
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  University of Minnesota Law School

  Sept 2021 - May 2023

  Research Assistant

  Prof. Fionnuala Ni Aolain. Provided research support to the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.

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  Jones Day

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Summer Associate
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  Jones Day

  Oct 2023 - now

  Associate

  I practice corporate law, with a focus on advising companies on mergers and acquisitions. My practice includes domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, as well as advising companies on corporate governance and general business law matters.