Nicole Litvan

Experience

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  Anti-Defamation League

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Regional Operations Intern
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  Timothy Abeel & Associates, P.C.

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  • Communicated with current and potential clients via phone and email. • Drafted legal documents like motions in limine, complaints, discovery responses, and pre-trial memoranda. • Attended and assisted in arbitration and court hearings.

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  Pretrial Services Agency

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Court Services (Diagnostic Unit) Intern

  • Conducted interviews of over 60 arrestees detained in the cellblock per day, verified information provided through the law enforcement database, and screened defendants for placement into the High Intensity Supervision Program. • Observed and aided in court proceedings in the DC Superior and District Courts, including arraignments and trials, by delivering bail reports, defendant’s interviews, and other information requested by court officials and judges.

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  Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2019

  Criminal Division Intern

  • Utilized state databases such as PRISM and JUSTIS to gather defendants’ criminal histories and determine whether misdemeanor cases should be further prosecuted. • Assisted attorneys with gathering evidence for cases by reviewing body cam footage, meeting with witnesses, and attending scheduled court proceedings such as status hearings and trials.

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  Luff Strenfel

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  • Drafted legal documents such as complaints, answers, wills, and motions.• Attended and observed court appearances and hearings.• Performed research tasks on Westlaw as needed to locate relevant precedent to existing cases.

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  Chambers of Judge Leeson; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Legal Intern

  • Conducted legal research in a variety of cases and orally presented findings and research to the Judge at weekly staff meetings, including sentencing recommendations. • Drafted bench memoranda and made recommendations as to proper disposition of motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for attorney’s fees, and motions to proceed anonymously, to guide the Judge’s decision-making.• Attended court proceedings when possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Orange & Chatham County Public Defender's Office

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Legal Intern

  • Conducted legal research on a variety of issues such as motions to suppress and expunction issues. • Attended various court proceedings including those in Juvenile Court, Mental Health Court, and Superior Court.

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  Guilford County Public Defender

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Legal Intern (Third Year Practice Certificate)

  • Represented defendants in daily courtroom proceedings, including bench trials, bond motions, pleas, and motions. • Conducted client interviews, jail visits, discovery review, and legal research to prepare for court hearings and trials.

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  Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of North Carolina

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Legal Intern (Third Year Practice Certificate)

  • Participated and assisted in weekly duty court proceedings by interviewing clients, third party custodians, and conducting detention hearings. • Conducted legal research to draft various motions such as motions to suppress and motions for compassionate release. • Attended weekly trainings on relevant issues of practicing law such as sentencing mitigation, duty court proceedings, motions to suppress, sentencing guidelines, and storytelling.

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  University of North Carolina School of Law Youth Justice Clinic

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Student Attorney
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  Minick Law, P.C.

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Associate Attorney

  • Advocated for clients in district court proceedings ranging from traffic tickets to misdemeanors with a focus on DWI cases. Successfully obtained Limited Driving Privileges for clients convicted of DWI, ensuring they maintained essential mobility while serving their sentences.• Counseled clients through the litigation process by explaining court processes, case requirements, DMV repercussions, and other relevant case-by-case demands.

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  Pender / New Hanover County Public Defenders Office

  May 2023 - now

  Assistant Public Defender

  • Provides legal representation to indigent individuals in New Hanover and Pender Counties by assessing strengths and weaknesses of their cases in Criminal, Juvenile, Probation, Civil, and Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency court proceedings, including misdemeanors and felonies.• Negotiates plea agreements with opposing counsel, striving for favorable resolutions for clients while managing a high caseload, conducting legal research, preparing motions, and maintaining comprehensive case files.• Provides legal representation to indigent individuals in New Hanover and Pender Counties by assessing strengths and weaknesses of their cases in Criminal, Juvenile, Probation, Civil, and Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency court proceedings, including misdemeanors and felonies. Show less