Erin Callahan

Student Research Assistant

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Timeline
About me
Senior Trial Counsel at U.S. Coast Guard
Education
- James Madison University
  2007 - 2010
  B.A. International Affairs
  Activities and Societies: Economics Minor, Spanish Minor, Phi Alpha Delta-Pre-Law Fraternity, Phi Beta Delta-International Scholar Honors Society Professional Development Coordinator for Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, 2009-2010Pledge Class President for Phi Alpha Delta, Fall 2008
- The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
  2012 - 2015
  Doctor of Law (J.D.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) International Law and Legal Studies
  Activities and Societies: President, International Law Students Association Member of Students of Public Interest Law
Experience
- Department of Political Science, James Madison University
  Jan 2010 - May 2010
  Student Research Assistant
- International Rescue Committee
  Jun 2010 - Nov 2010
  Case Management Intern
- Cheerful Hearts Foundation
  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
  Project Coordinator
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities
  Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
  Refugee Employment Case Worker
- International Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
  Legal Intern- Combatting Child Sex Trafficking Model Law Project
  - Conduct and analyze in-depth research on existing child protection legislation in the UN Member Countries; and identify regional governing bodies and national child protection agencies working on child protection issues in each.- Research present legislation and composite criteria to propose a child protection model law. - Write reports and profiles on each country on implemented child protection legislation, then provided to field workers to conduct trainings within the country.
- Council on Foreign Relations
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
  Studies Intern- International Institutions and Global Governance (IIGG)
  -Researched and collaborated with associates to edit and update each part of CFR’s Global Governance Monitor.-Draft briefs on international institutions and preventive mechanisms for armed conflict and affect on human rights developments. -Prepared research material for Senior Fellow regarding various topics (i.e., international law, marginalized populations and climate change, and specific functions of international institutions).
- Columbus Community Legal Services, Families and the Law Clinic
  Jan 2014 - May 2014
  Student Attorney
  -Directly assist clients in filing applications for adjustment of status, U-Visa petitions, and Inadmissibility Waivers. -Draft legal memoranda concerning dual representation, transgender clients, representation of minors, and trafficking victims. -Advise clients to relevant community resources and assist in compiling the best evidence for their applications.
- International Rescue Committee
  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
  Immigration Intern
  -Directly assist clients in processing and filing of applications for lawful permanent residence, family reunification affidavits of relationship, and other immigration petitions. -Draft memoranda to summarize complications in cases pertaining to relevant immigration law and policy. -Oversee personal caseload of clients by advisement in intake through the filing of the application. -Interdepartmental work to create a report on trafficking victims in the Baltimore area and what services are provided. Show less
- Tahirih Justice Center
  May 2014 - Aug 2014
  Legal Immigration intern
- Immigration Litigation Clinic, Columbus School of Law
  Aug 2014 - May 2015
  Student Attorney
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
  Human Trafficking Intern
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid
  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
  Fellow
  Helped survivors of human trafficking vacate convictions, and expunge and seal criminal records.
- Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. MMHPC
  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
  Associate Attorney
- U.S. Coast Guard
  Apr 2017 - now
  - Senior Trial Counsel
    Jun 2022 - now
  - Staff Attorney, Thirteenth Coast Guard District
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
  - Special Victims’ Counsel
    Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
  - Special Victims’ Counsel
    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Licenses & Certifications
- Maryland Bar Admitted
  Court of Appeals of Maryland