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Emma Poorman

Emma Poorman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney at Law

  • Education

    • Northwestern University School of Law

      2016 - 2019
      Doctor of Law (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude. Served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Human Rights. Won Lowden-Wigmore prize for Note published Spring 2019. Served as Communications Coordinator for the Women's Leadership Coalition.

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Sociology Honors

      Activities and Societies: Graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Sociology.

  • Experience

    • U.S. Department of Commerce

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

      Oversaw the economic development portfolio for the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLIA). Drafted, researched, and compiled briefing materials for the Secretary of Commerce on legislative issues. Led staff effort to confirm new Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs through organizing outreach to Members of Congress and key Congressional staff. Organized activities and assisted with drafting of briefing materials for the Secretary of Commerce. Managed internship program.

      • Director of Legislative Outreach

        May 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Confidential Assistant

        Nov 2013 - May 2015

    • Bluhm Legal Clinic - Center on Wrongful Convictions

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Student-Attorney

      Drafted subpoenas, a successive petition for post-conviction relief, and questions for witness interviews. Located and interviewed witnesses with potential information on violent crime.

    • Legal Aid Chicago

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
      711 Licensed Children and Family Law Extern

      Represented Spanish-speaking clients in divorce proceedings and prepared related motions. Compiled evidence and interviewed client in preparation for contested order of protection hearing.

    • Department of Justice

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Intern

      Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for multiple cases, including a large-scale lawsuit alleging statewide violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Researched legal issues related to opposing counsel's motions to exclude experts.

    • Equip for Equality

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
      Civil Rights Intern

      Researched relevant law on barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities in Illinois.

    • Children and Family Justice Center

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Student-Attorney

      Sought post-conviction relief for clients convicted of crimes as teenagers.

    • Center for Conflict Resolution

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Volunteer Mediator

      Conducted mediations in the Cook County court system to settle disputes between aggrieved parties.

    • Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Negotiations Teaching Assistant

      Facilitated negotiations exercises for law students.

    • Alaska Supreme Court

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
      Judicial Law Clerk

      Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court. Drafted related opinions and briefs.

    • Alaska Public Defender Agency

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2022
      Assistant Public Defender

      Managed hundreds of cases and advocated for clients in court and through motion work. Completed two week trial college with the National Criminal Defense College.

    • DLA Piper

      Apr 2022 - Aug 2023
      Associate

      Represented joint venture partners, real estate funds, and developers in all aspects of acquisitions and dispositions, financing, and leasing.

    • Office of the State Appellate Defender

      Nov 2023 - now
      Assistant Appellant Defender

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Alaska Bar License (Inactive)

      Alaska Bar Association

    • Illinois Bar License (Active)

      Illinois State Bar Association

    • Certified Mediator

      Center for Conflict Resolution
      Jan 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • LiveHelp Operator

      Issued by Illinois Legal Aid Online on Feb 2017
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