Delaney James

Delaney James

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney

  • Education

    • Elon University

      2015 - 2018
      Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Pi Gammu Mu, Transfer Mentor Program

    • Wake Forest University School of Law

      2019 - 2022
      Juris Doctorate Law

      Activities and Societies: Activities: Dean Suzanne Reynolds Award for participation in the Innocence & Justice Clinic, ACS Co-President, DVAC Communications Co-Coordinator, “Solving Real Needs” Award in Legal Design Derby, Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium Taskforce, Covid-19 Eviction Project, Prison Letters Project, Protestors’ Rights Project, LLM student mentor, Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court, ACS 1L Representative Memberships: National LGBT Bar Association, California Lawyers for the Arts, and Women in Music

    • LaGrange College

      2013 - 2015
      Political Science and Government

      Activities and Societies: Tennis, Volleyball, Pi Sigma Alpha, Gender Equality Movement, Spanish Club

  • Experience

    • Urban Outfitters

      May 2013 - Jul 2013
      Retail Sales Associate
    • Yama Sushi Restaurant

      Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
      Server
    • Matt Calabria for Commissioner

      Feb 2018 - May 2018
      Intern

      -Worked directly with the candidate and campaign manager to reelect Matt Calabria in a primary campaign in a county with 700,000 registered voters-Contacted registered voters in Wake County using HubDialer to inform them of the primary and the candidate's position on relevant issues-Knocked on doors in Wake County to encourage residents to vote in the primary election andspread the candidate’s message, as well as greeted voters during early voting and on Election Day

    • GeorgiaCares

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Benefits Counselor

      -Consulted clients in-person and over the phone and helped them determine which plan is most beneficial for their needs -Assisted clients with Extra Help and Medicare Savings Program applications in order to save money on insurance -Conducted presentations in local senior centers on general information about medicare, such as enrollment periods and available plans

    • Georgia Legal Services Program

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

      -Drafted letters to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Department of Community Affairs, and the Regional Commission on behalf of clients -Wrote a strategic plan that combined racial reconciliation and community-based economic development on behalf of a client, which they could then present to investors -Attended meetings with clients and presented on developments in their case -Participated in weekly case assignment meetings where I was assigned clients to match with private attorneys who would take cases pro bono -Maintained communication with both the client and the private attorney throughout the case by following up with both parties periodically for status updates

      • Intern

        Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
      • Acting Pro Bono Initiative Coordinator

        Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
    • Office of Special Masters

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      Judicial Extern

      -Conducted legal research on claims brought through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program -Drafted memoranda and briefs to assist in preparation for upcoming hearings

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Legal Intern

      • Screened Medicare appeals for legal issues and conducted legal research, primarily using the Code of Federal Regulations• Drafted final decisions, speaking on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, to present to MOD attorneys and Judges• Participated in a 7-week Basic Mediation Skills Training led by the DAB's ADR Division

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Not Anymore (Sexual Assault Prevention)

      Mar 2016
    • Certified SHIP Counselor

      Georgia Department of Human Services
      Sept 2018