Jake O'Donnell

Experience

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  USLI

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  Claims Support Staff

  Data analysis and transfer, answered clientele questions as well as took claim information. Handled expenses regarding claims.

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  Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Intern

  Researched the use of facial recognition software as evidence in support of search warrants and how courts are likely to respond. Participated in discussions with Assistant District Attorneys in order to gain an understanding of the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes, drug and firearm trafficking, and homicide, and how to prepare these cases for trial. Observed court proceedings weekly.

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  Temple University Beasley School of Law

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Intern

  Collaborated with Temple University’s Office of Career Services, Director of Public Interest Programs to compile and edit legal resources for students. Oversaw editing and student outreach for the overhaul of Temple’s Public Interest website. Coordinated with public interest organizations throughout Philadelphia to provide legal workshops and seminars for students.

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  Law offices of Arthur Pomerantz

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Law Clerk

  Worked as part of a small legal team based out of the US Virgin Islands, addressing legal issues in a variety of fields including business law, family law, tax law, constitutional law, real estate law, and trust and estates. Performed legal research and writing, interviewed clients and opposing parties, negotiated with opposing parties. Drafted complaints, memorandums, letters, affidavits, and other documents.

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  U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Law Clerk

  Clerked for an Administrative Judge reviewing challenges to employment actions within the federal government. Performed extensive research and writing on various areas of employment law, focusing primarily on whistleblower protection statutes. Attended mediation sessions between the complainant and governmental representatives.

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  Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Legal Intern

  Worked with Temple University’s Small Business Development Center to provide entrepreneurs with free legal assistance in starting, growing, and operating their businesses. Job responsibilities included interviewing clients, addressing their current challenges, and assessing complications they may face in the near future. Matters included business formation, contract drafting, trademark work, tax matters, and more.

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  Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2024

  Associate Attorney
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  Kaminsky Law, LLC

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate Attorney