Nicholas Gerson

Experience

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  Longwood Opera

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Manager/Social Media Coordinator

  As the first intern with the Longwood Opera Company, I assisted in productions, sales, and marketing of the performances, and evolved into the role of Social Media Coordinator. As Social Media Coordinator I updated Longwood Opera’s You Tube account, and will be making and posting videos and assisting with marketing throughout social media. I worked both independently and with the director and staff of the entire Company.

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  Wingate Healthcare

  May 2016 - May 2020

  Dietary Aide

  As a dietary aide at Wingate, it was my job to ensure quality service whenever working. I worked full time during the summers and vacations, when I was not at college.

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  Performing Arts Center at Purchase College

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Assistant Manager
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  Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Massachusetts)

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2022

  Summer Intern

  3:03 – Assigned to BMC Roxbury Division, arraigned defendants, argued motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, motions for joinder, and conducted one bench trial. Homicide Unit – Performed legal research, prepared memoranda of law, worked on “cold cases,” prepared grand jury presentations, and attended court proceedings.First Session (Superior Court) – Prepared memos on current cases, attended trials, and wrote letters to the Massachusetts Parole Board with recommendations for potential parolees. Show less

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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Judicial Intern

  Under the direction of Judge Carhart, I observed court proceedings weekly, both district and at the SJC, and critically reflected on the legal arguments that were made. In addition, I critically examined evident presented in court, paying close attention to the purpose of each specific piece of evidence.

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  Western New England University School of Law

  Sept 2021 - May 2023

  Admissions Counselor

  Met with prospective students to answer questions regarding the application process, gave tours of the school, and spoke to the school’s curriculum and other opportunities. During Fall 2022, I travelled across the country to recruit for the law school, which included meeting prospective students. In Spring 2022, I was part of the Admissions Committee, which consisted of reviewing applicants' flies and voting on a final decision (admit, deny, waitlist).

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  Community Legal Aid

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Intern

  Assigned to the landlord-tenant unit, drafted legal memoranda, researched and drafted motions, participated in mediations, prepared witnesses for trial, and screened and interviewed clients.

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  Hampden County District Attorney's Office

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  SJC Rule 3:03 Student Prosecutor

  Assigned to Springfield and Holyoke District Courts; arraigned defendants, argued c. 276 § 58A (dangerousness) hearings, Motions to Suppress, Motions to Revoke Bail (violation of conditions and new arrest), etc.

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  Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Massachusetts)

  Aug 2023 - now

  Assistant District Attorney