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Faith Chavez

Faith Chavez

Legal Project Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Paralegal at Blackburn & Betts | Passionate about Advocacy and Legal Justice

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree, International Relations & Global Studies, Certificate, Business Spanish Graduated

      Activities and Societies: Texas Undergraduate Law Journal, Association of Latino Professionals for America, Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Student Council, Minority Women Pursuing Law, MOVE Texas, UTforME, Senate of College Councils Study Abroad

  • Experience

    • MOVE Texas

      Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
      Legal Project Manager

      Developed emergency ballot telemedicine hotline on Grasshopper to assist voter scheduling of free evaluations necessary for ballot applicationsLed Lobby Day against Prop. SB9 at the Capitol in 2019 provided documented speech at the CapitolAssisted 100+ voters through registration challengesOrganized data archives calculating total outreach and results post November 2020 election

    • Blackburn Betts PLLC

      May 2022 - now
      Legal Assistant

      Analyzed evidence providing attorneys with detailed transcriptions and analysis in preparation for 50+ criminal casesCreated and filed 100+ motions for defense attorneysAssisted attorneys during trial with research and voir dire processWorked closely with clients and their families; acting as a translator when needed

    • Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta JM

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Teaching Assistant

      Coordinated and created engaging 1-hour bi-weekly lessons for 50+ K-6 ESL students in Mayan Kaqchikel community, designed and implemented creative recreational activities to enhance student learning and participation, created supplementary materials and resources to support students' continued progress beyond the classroom

    • Texas Senate

      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
      Legislative Aide

      Managed and addressed constituent casework, adeptly addressing issues arising from over 75 constituent communications, researched proposed and current Senate and House bills, amendments, and committee hearings writing 20+ policy reviews, and prepared Senate staff for consultations, specializing in business & commerce, criminal justice & jurisprudence, and education

    • CASA of Travis County

      Mar 2024 - now
      Court Appointed Special Advocate

      Scheduled to attend 39 hour intensive training regarding the investigation, facilitation, advocacy and monitoring practices as an advocateAppointed to advocate for a child or family of children and scheduled to spend 15–20 hours per month per caseAdvise judges on cases, providing testimony, making recommendations for specific appropriate services for the child(ren) and family

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Studies

      The University of Texas at Austin
      Dec 2023
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