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Monica Hess

Monica Hess

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate at Ogletree Deakins (not yet admitted)

  • Education

    • Rutgers Law School

      2021 - 2022
      First-Year Coursework

      Activities and Societies: 1L Representative, SBA (2021-2022) Dean’s List, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

    • Emory University School of Law

      2022 - 2024
      Doctor of Law Concentration in Criminal Litigation Graduated with Honors

      Activities and Societies: Order of the Barristers Kessler-Eidson Scholar Pro Bono Publico Medal Director in Chief, Emory Law Mock Trial Society Student Prosecutor, ELS Conduct Court (2023-2024) 3L Coordinator, KEPTT (2024) Deputy Prosecutor, ELS Conduct Court (2022-2023)

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Major: Political Science; Minors: French, Global Studies, Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Dean’s List President, UNL Mock Trial Association Treasurer, UNL Mock Trial Association UNL Swimming and Diving Newman Center Mission Trip, 2018 Certificate of Excellence, French Studies

  • Experience

    • YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska

      Jan 2018 - May 2020
      Lifeguard

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
      Learning Assistant, MATH 101

    • Jensen Rogert Associates

      Dec 2018 - May 2019
      Legislative Intern

    • United States Senate

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Legislative Intern (Healthcare)

    • Be The Change Venture 501(c)(3)

      Jun 2019 - May 2020
      Lincoln City Director

    • Nebraska Department of Economic Development

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
      Business Innovation Intern

    • United States Attorneys'​ Offices

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Summer Law Clerk

    • Emory University School of Law

      Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
      Research Assistant

    • Ogletree Deakins

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Summer Associate

    • U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia

      Aug 2023 - May 2024
      Legal Extern

      Section: Complex FraudsAssisted and represented the United States at plea hearings, sentencing hearings, bond revocations, and at trial.

    • Emory University School of Law

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      3L Coordinator & Teaching Assistant

      Assisted students in preparing for class meetings, Daubert Hearings, and final trials during the Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques.

    • Ogletree Deakins

      Sept 2024 - now
      Associate, Bar Application Pending

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LexisNexis Certification Part 2: Practice-Ready Certification

      LexisNexis
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Foundations for Effective Legal Research

      Thomson Reuters
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Pro Bono Publico Medal Emory University School of Law May 2024
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Order of the Barristers Emory University School of Law Apr 2024
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Semi-Finalist, NTC Region VI The Young Lawyer’s Association Feb 2024
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Dean’s List Emory University School of Law Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Kessler Eidson Scholarship Kessler Eidson Program for Trial Techniques Oct 2023 Selected based on performance at KEPTT for aptitude in trial advocacy
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Semi-Finalist, 2023 Summit Cup Center for Advocacy, Sturm College of Law - University of Denver Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Top Performer, Trial Practice Advocacy (Mock Trial Section) Emory University School of Law Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Best Closing Argument PJJ National Trial Competition Oct 2022
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Dean’s List Rutgers Law School May 2022
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Dean’s List Rutgers Law School Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      All Region Witness American Mock Trial Association Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Outstanding Attorney, Geneva Joust SUNY Mock Trial Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Outstanding Attorney - Classic City Invitational UGA Mock Trial Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Certificate of Excellence, French Studies Department of Foreign Language, University of Nebraska - Lincoln May 2020
    • Awarded to Monica Hess
      Outstanding Attorney, Blue Jay Open Creighton Mock Trial Oct 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Judge

      Issued by American Mock Trial Association on Jul 2021
      American Mock Trial AssociationAssociated with Monica Hess

    • Law Student Volunteer

      Issued by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation on Jul 2023
      Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers FoundationAssociated with Monica Hess