Ryan Andersen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy City Attorney at City of Las Vegas

  • Education

    • J. Reuben School of Law (Brigham Young University)

      2013 - 2016
      Juris Doctorate Law

      Activities and Societies: International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies project: Russian Translation Team Member, Student Management Board for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies, 2016 Fondazione Marcianum Moot Court Team Member I took courses in a wide range of subjects including contracts, criminal law, immigration law, property, public international law, and others. I also worked on the Student Management Board of the University's Law and Religion Center.

    • Brigham Young University - Idaho

      2007 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science Political Science-International Affairs

      Activities and Societies: I assisted Dr. David Peck in his Political Science capstone course. I was also president of the Pre-Law Society, and my final GPA was 3.85. Assistant to Dr. David Peck, Fall 2012 Political Capstone SeminarBYU-Idaho Moot Court Team, Member 2011 and Team Captain 2012, AMCA tournaments, University of California Long BeachServed as BYU-Idaho Pre-Law Society President

  • Experience

    • US Senator Mike Crapo

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
      Intern

      I assisted Senator Crapo’s Executive Assistant in responding to requests for the Senator’s time, compiling the Senator’s schedule and preparing the Senator’s daily briefing packet. I also directly supported Senator Crapo during the Executive Assistant’s absence.

    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office of General Counsel

      May 2014 - Jun 2014
      Legal Extern

      Updated the Policy Guide and Legal Framework information in our office about Russia, translated contracts, wrote memoranda, and compiled and condensed internal office information.

    • International Center for Law and Religion Studies, J. Reuben Clark School of Law

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2016
      Student Management Board Member

      I conducted academic research for the professors affiliated with the Center. This involved editing and researching material related to law and religious rights. I wrote draft sections of casebooks and encyclopedia articles about religion and the law in the United States, Georgia, Belarus, South Africa, and Ukraine.

    • Executive Office for Immigration Review

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
      Volunteer Law Clerk

      I wrote memorada and draft decisions for the immigration judges. I also conducted research based on the questions the judges may have about the cases before the Court.

    • Office of Senator Mike Lee

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Legal clerk for Senator Mike Lee, Antitrust Sub-committee

      I conducted research and wrote memoranda based on legislation and issues pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

    • Provo City

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Law Clerk

      I assisted the city attorney and assistant city attorneys by conducting legal research and writing memoranda based on the legal issues facing the city of Provo.

    • Fisher Law Office, PLLC

      May 2016 - Oct 2016
      Associate
    • International Rescue Committee

      Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
      Immigration Attorney

      I assisted refugees and former refugees obtain permanent residency and citizenship. I also assisted in community outreach efforts and volunteer workshops aimed at helping low income applicants apply for US citizenship.

    • North America Immigration Law Group

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
      I-485 (Green Card)Attorney

      I oversaw the preparation of I-140 based I-485 applications. I also advised clients regarding the impact of criminal issues, international travel, marriage, and job changes on green card applications.

    • Randolph Law Firm

      Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
      Tax Attorney

      I supervise paralegals in the preparation of tax resolution plans, bankruptcy petitions, and other matters. I also retain new clients, interact with clients, federal and state tax agencies, and other parties throughout the tax resolution process, and conduct legal research as needed.

    • City of Las Vegas

      Apr 2022 - now
      Deputy City Attorney

      I prosecute misdemeanors in the city of Las Vegas in both bench and jury trial settings.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attorney

      Utah State Bar
      Oct 2016
    • Attorney

      State Bar of Nevada
      May 2019