Melanie Sava

Melanie Sava

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  • About me

    Assistant Professor and Pre-Law Director, Mount Saint Mary’s University

  • Education

    • Mount Saint Mary's University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science & Global Politics Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, President; Mock Trial Competition Team, Captain; Moot Court Competition Team

    • Yale Law School

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Activities and Societies: Yale Journal of Law and Feminism, Managing Editor

  • Experience

    • Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

      Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
      Policy Intern

      Conducted policy research, assisted with constituent outreach, & represented the Senator at local events.

    • Los Angeles Mayor's Office

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Undergraduate Student Researcher

      Conducted research and drafted policy recommendations aimed at aiding Los Angeles women in small business. Created and delivered a presentation to the Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women.

    • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL EMPOWERMENT AND APPEALS PROJECT

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Legal Intern

      Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a variety of topics related to appellate procedure, domestic violence & family law. Assisted with client intake & evaluated the strength of potential appeals.

    • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Summer Associate
    • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

      Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
      Associate Attorney
    • Mount Saint Mary's University

      Aug 2022 - now
      • Assistant Professor/Pre-Law Director

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Adjunct Instructor/Advisor

        Aug 2022 - May 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Research Certified

      LexisNexis
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Campaign Volunteer

      Issued by Coleman for Mayor on Nov 2010
      Coleman for MayorAssociated with Melanie Sava
    • YLS Chapter Co-President

      Issued by American Constitution Society on May 2018
      American Constitution SocietyAssociated with Melanie Sava
    • Campaign Volunteer

      Issued by Wendy Greuel for Congress on Apr 2014
      Wendy Greuel for CongressAssociated with Melanie Sava