Taylor Thames

Experience

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Congressional Intern

  Assisted with a wide variety of administrative tasks including writing correspondence, handling mail from constituents and managing phone calls from other legislative offices. Worked on special projects and assisted with community outreach events, such as "Beat The Heat" which provided the equipment and install for over 1,000 air conditioning units to lower-income residents in the greater Houston area.Assisted indigent inmates with locating legal services, commonly through the ACLU or the Houston Volunteer Lawyers program. Show less

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  234th - Harris County Civil Courthouse

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Judicial Law Clerk

  Provided both direct and indirect assistance to the judge by making legal determinations and writing opinions based on researched issues that were presented by counsel in the docket. Reviewed briefs submitted by the parties for trial proceedings, verified cited legal authority, performed legal research, and drafted a variety of other legal documents.Spoke with various court staff to understand and clarify information prior to its presentation to the judge.

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  The Law Office of Papa M. Dieye

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Law Clerk

  Researched the relevant legal materials and information to aid in making decisions regarding settlement offers, litigation, and appeals. Performed research and identified implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information relevant to the cause of action. Prepared legal documents such as petitions, legal complaints, and affidavits.

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  Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Writing Advisor

  Worked directly with law students to supplement the instruction provided in their legal research and writing course. Helped students become more familiar with the techniques required to become competent legal writers.Assisted students in planning, drafting, revising, and editing written documents such as motions and persuasive briefs.

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  Harris County District Attorney's Office

  Jun 2020 - now

  Intern

  Worked closely with Assistant District Attorneys in the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of criminal cases in Harris County.Gathered statements from police agencies, spoke with victims and witnesses, and handled evidence from creation to filing.Completed a MMDP project, where I drafted termination affidavits that were later served as binding summons.Attended seminars and trainings that were put on by ADAs varying from suppressing evidence to implicit basis.

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  Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law

  Jul 2020 - now

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Worked under the direct supervision of a tenure professor. Assisted the professor in a number of tasks that supported his research in the field of criminal law and procedure.

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  Harris County District Attorney’s Office

  Nov 2020 - now

  Pre-commit

  Offer received