Scout Distefano

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About me
Assistant Appellate Defender at the Office of the State Appellate Defender, 1st Judicial District
Education
- St. Teresa's Academy
  2009 - 2013
  High School Diploma
- DePaul University College of Law
  2017 - 2020
  Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
- The University of Kansas
  2013 - 2016
  Bachelor of Science Business Administration and Management, Honors Graduated
Experience
- Duchardt and Walker LLP
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
  Legal Assistant
  - Meet and greet clients, initiated file development, client list, documents, and file organization, serve subpoenas- Required to exercise the highest level of discretion and client confidentiality - Proven ability to thrive in a fast pace environment through advanced multitasking skills
- CVS Pharmacy
  May 2011 - May 2015
  Pharmacy Technician
  - Communicate with patients, gather background information for electronic compilation, ascertain medical history, assist in responding to inquires regarding products, prescription, and usage, handling money and cashiering- Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical inventory, metric measurement, and appropriate dosage for preparation and distribution of medication- Able to maintain patient confidentiality as required pursuant to HIPPA
- Blessing and Long Law Offices
  May 2012 - Dec 2012
  Legal Assistant
  - Meet and greet clients, initiated file development, client list, documents, and file organization, serve subpoenas- Required to exercise the highest level of discretion and client confidentiality - Proven ability to thrive in a fast pace environment through advanced multitasking skills
- McGonagle Spencer Gahagan P.C.
  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
  Law Clerk
  - Meet and greet clients, initiated file development, client list, documents, and file organization, serve subpoenas- Required to exercise the highest level of discretion and client confidentiality - Proven ability to thrive in a fast pace environment through advanced multitasking skills
- Missouri State Public Defender
  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016
  Legal Intern
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  Jan 2017 - May 2017
  Intern to Assistant District Attorneys
  Shadows numerous Assistant District Attorneys in the office. Reviews and composes parole hearing files. Logs proceedings in the first session with the Magistrate and Judge.
- Illinois Attorney General's Office
  May 2018 - Aug 2018
  Legal Intern/Law Clerk
- Office of the State Appellate Defender
  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
  Legal Intern/Criminal Appeals Clinic Intern
  Represented clients in their appellate proceedings, i.e. drafting opening briefs, reply briefs, and various other documents in the appellate process.
- ERICKSON & OPPENHEIMER, LTD.
  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
  Law Clerk
- DePaul University College of Law
  Jan 2019 - May 2020
  Research Assistant
  Research assistant tasked with summarizing Illinois criminal case law for Illinois Criminal Law Supplement Textbook
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  Jan 2020 - May 2020
  Judicial Extern
- Office of the State Appellate Defender
  Oct 2020 - now
  Assistant Appellate Defender
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician in Missouri
  Aug 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  CALI Award - Jan 2018 CALI Award in Legal Researching and Writing I
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas Dec 2016 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas May 2016 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas Dec 2015 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas May 2015 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Business Honors Program University of Kansas School of Business Mar 2015 I am now enrolled in the KU Honors Program through the School of Business which will allow me to take honors courses through the school. A minimum GPA of a 3.5 was required and must be maintained until graduation as well as completion of 30 honors hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas Dec 2014 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas May 2014 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Honor Roll University of Kansas Dec 2013 Receiving a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Midwest Exchange Scholarship University of Kansas Aug 2013 Scholarship awarded by the University of Kansas based off ACT, GPA, selected major, and state living in.
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  Dean's List DePaul College of Law
- Awarded to Scout Distefano
  KU Distinction Scholarship University of Kansas Scholarship awarded by the University of Kansas based solely off GPA and ACT.
Volunteer Experience
- Soup Kitchen Server and Food Collector
  Issued by St. James Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen on Oct 2008
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- Conducting Activities for Adults with Special Needs
  Issued by Natural Ties on Aug 2013
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- Student Volunteer
  Issued by Plaza de Niños Guadalupe Center on Feb 2012
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- Student Volunteer
  Issued by Love Your Melon on Jan 2014
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