Ashley Palma

Experience

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  State of Connecticut Elections Enforcement Commission

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  I worked at the State of Connecticut Elections Enforcement Commission during the summer of 2010. I compiled data regarding different candidates into a statewide database used to determine a candidate’s eligibility to campaign and/or receive government-sponsored funding for the campaign. I also developed the agency’s Threat Assessment Team, a team trained to prevent and/or deal with emergency situations by establishing a system of emergency protocols to be used by both the Threat Assessment Team and the individual employees. These emergency protocols involved creating a database of emergency contact information for all of the agencies in the building, evacuation procedures, bomb threat protocol, and the distribution of information regarding various emergency scenarios among the members of the Threat Assessment Team. Show less

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  State of Connecticut Office of the Victim Advocate

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  I worked at the Office of the Victim Advocated during the summer of 2011. I compiled data from the 50 states regarding the status of “Caylee’s Law” in the 50 states, “Caylee’s Law” being the legal community’s reaction to the outcome of the Casey Anthony case. Caylee’s Law is a law which would make a failure to report a missing child illegal. I reached out to various leaders in CT to find out their view on the law, and to assess the reaction to the law by the state of CT. I completed 50 state surveys of the policies regarding restraining orders and their enforcers, budgets, access, and restrictions. I compiled multiple criminal histories, researched cases, found cases in which OVA (Office of the Victim Advocate) may be able to reach out to victims, etc. I completed a research project regarding the domestic violence deaths in CT in the last 10 years. I went to many local courts to accompany victims and to inform them on their rights. Show less

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  United States Embassy in Lisbon

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  I worked in the U.S. Commercial Service this summer reporting to the Embassy’s Commercial Counselor. During my time there, I wrote economic briefings, and compiled a book on Embassy structure, Portuguese-American relations, and Portuguese culture, politics, economy, and social structure. I did market research, wrote business proposals for American companies and presented them to Portuguese companies, and acted as a liaison between Portuguese and American companies. One of my projects led to the opening of five franchised stores in Portugal for a company that had not previously had a presence in Europe. I helped to organize numerous events for the Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, including the cultural agenda for a group of U.S. Representatives and their spouses when they visited Portugal. During their visit, I was charged with planning two days’ worth of cultural immersion and developing a budget for the tour. I also aided in the organization and realization of a visit to the Embassy by a group of Fortune 50 Americans and Portuguese scientists, musicians, academics, and artists. Show less

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  University of Connecticut Political Science Department

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  I researched contentious movements surrounding hydroelectric dam construction in the developing world. I also looked at the role of indigenous movements regarding hydroelectric dam construction. I focused on how government policies can affect national identity, particularly in regards to the development and construction of the light rail in Jerusalem.

  • Research Assistant

    May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2013 - May 2013
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  State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  I worked in the Legal Affairs Unit at DESPP. I aided the attorneys with research regarding the dissemination of conviction and non-conviction information, and of information regarding youthful offenders. I also read and redacted files for requests under the Freedom of Information Act. At DESPP, I was also able to witness the effect that Connecticut's new gun and mixed martial art legislation had on the State Police and other public safety agencies as they were implemented.

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  University of Connecticut School of Law

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Student Employee

  I gave tours and communicated with prospective and admitted students.

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  Rome McGuigan, P.C.

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Legal Intern

  I assisted the attorneys with 50 state surveys of relevant travel laws.

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  University of Connecticut School Of Law Student Services

  May 2015 - May 2016

  I gave tours and assisted students in dealing with personal and academic issues. I assisted the Office by conducting tours of the campus and communicating with prospective and admitted students.

  • Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Administrative Assistant

    May 2015 - Aug 2015
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  Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Legal Intern

  I researched and drafted motions and complaints for trial.

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  Sabatini and Associates LLC

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Law Clerk

  I wrote motions for and against summary judgment on employment matters.

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  The Adams Law Firm, P.C.

  May 2017 - Nov 2017

  Associate Attorney
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  Brown Jacobson, PC

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2022

  Associate Attorney
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  David G. Hill & Associates

  Nov 2022 - now

  Associate Attorney