Kevin Keenan

Experience

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  Kramerrica LLC.

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Property Manager

  Performed maintenance on buildings, vehicles, properties and storage units. Maintenance was performed individually or in a team setting, often each member had a specific role they were responsible for.

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  Rhode Island State Legislature Minority Office

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Research And Policy Analyst

  Researched policy questions pertaining to RhodeWorks, alternative welfare programs, and analysis of department spending for the House of Representatives Minority’s Office. Briefed studies, reports, and news articles. Presented Information to senior policy analyst for verification. Observed meetings and took notes to be referenced later by members of the office.

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  Kingston Pizza

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  Shift Manager

  Delegated jobs to workers based on their individual capability. Coordinated with owner which employees were due for a promotion. Communicated with customers about their concerns as necessary in order to keep their business and satisfy their service needs.

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  Pro-bono collaborative RWU Law Street Law Program

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Law Student Partner

  Formulated lesson plans on the Fourth Amendment, Free Speech, and Social Justice issues. Coordinated with team members, local teachers, and RWU Law staff overseeing the program. Conducted thorough screening and censoring of materials and talking points to ensure content was age appropriate.

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  Rhode Island Center for Justice

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Legal Intern

  Conducted client intake for Housing Team. Informed clients on the eviction process. Worked closely with supervising attorneys on urgent eviction cases. Drafted demand letters for outstanding rent and security deposits. Facilitated the filling of answers to complaints, temporary restraining orders, and CDC eviction moratorium notices.

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  Roger Williams University School of Law

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Criminal Law Teaching Assistant

  Conducted weekly review sessions focused on reviewing the past week's material and going over hypotheticals. Graded midterm essays, adjusted grades according to the curve, wrote sample answers and held office hours for students. Attended class twice a week to track attendance and participation. Assisted Professor with any administrative issues that required my assistance.

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  RWU Law Criminal Defense Clinic

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Rule 9 Student Attorney

  Represent indigent individuals in misdemeanor allegations. Conduct client intake, draft discovery requests and memoranda, issue subpoenas, complete case investigations, engage in negotiations with prosecution, appear for pre-trial conferences, and conduct trial if necessary.

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  Pro-bono Collaborative, McAuley House expungement Project

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Law Student Partner

  Screen clients for eligibility of expungement of misdemeanors’ and felonies off their record. Heavy expertise in navigating and understanding various outcomes on the RI Judiciary Portal. Counsel clients as to what cases can be removed and then file the appropriate form in the corresponding court.

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  COURTNEY, LEE & HAMEL, P.C

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Associate Attorney
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  Boyle | Shaughnessy Law

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate Attorney