Abem Fekade-Tessema

Abem Fekade-Tessema

Competitive Sports Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    J.D. Candidate at the New York University School of Law

  • Education

    • Mount Rainer High School

      2014 - 2018
      International Baccalaureate Diploma General Studies
    • New York University School of Law

      2023 - 2026
      Doctor of Law - JD Law

      Activities and Societies: Law Review: Staff Editor Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic: Legal Intern First-Generation Professionals: Outreach Chair Black Allied Law Students Association: Member Social Enterprise and Startup Law Group: Member Learned Foot & Dean's Cup: Member

    • Seattle University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Business Economics cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Costco Scholars, Alfie Scholars, Student Government, University Recreation Manager, Ignation Leaders, Club Soccer

  • Experience

    • Seattle University Recreation

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2022
      Competitive Sports Manager

      · Collaborate with management team to lead teaching clinics for officials · Allocate my knowledge and skills as a veteran to mentor officials assigned to me· Manage and process events to promote diversity, inclusion and fairness

    • Landesa

      May 2024 - now
      Legal Intern

      Conduct transnational legal research and facilitate collaboration amongst practitioners, government entities and corporations to strengthen and legally secure land rights for women in Africa, Asia, and South America.

    • Washington State Supreme Court

      May 2024 - now
      Legal Extern

      Read and assess confidential petitions sent to the Court. Work with the Commissioner's Office to make rulings on certain types of motions and to produce research and analysis memoranda for the justices.

    • NYU Law Review

      Jul 2024 - now
      Staff Editor
    • New York University School of Law

      Aug 2024 - now
      Legal Intern | Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic

      Supervised by Professor Deborah Archer, President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen Award Seattle University May 2022 As Seattle University's most prestigious honor, the Archbishop G. Raymond Hunthausen Award recognizes the culmination of our most treasured values. Awarded to two outstanding graduating students, one undergraduate and one graduate, it embodies integrity, faith, leadership and passion for learning. Most importantly, recipients live the Seattle University mission of being a "person for others". We celebrate their gifts of service, justice, collaborative leadership and academic excellence to the… Show more As Seattle University's most prestigious honor, the Archbishop G. Raymond Hunthausen Award recognizes the culmination of our most treasured values. Awarded to two outstanding graduating students, one undergraduate and one graduate, it embodies integrity, faith, leadership and passion for learning. Most importantly, recipients live the Seattle University mission of being a "person for others". We celebrate their gifts of service, justice, collaborative leadership and academic excellence to the University and global community. Show less
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      5x President's List Office of the President Jan 2022 Maintained a 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      9x Dean's List Office of the Dean Jan 2022 Maintained a GPA above 3.5
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      University Mission Award: Leadership Seattle University May 2021 Awarded at the annual "Red Night Out" where student leaders, clubs and faculty are awarded in different categories for being standout community members who improve the University.
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Pre-Law Diversity Scholarship National Black Law Students Association Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Alfie Scholar Alfie Scholars May 2020 Civility Leadership Scholarship
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Official of the Year Seattle University Recreation Jun 2019 Faculty decision award
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Best Risk-Mitigator Seattle University Recreation Nov 2018 Peer nomination award
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Most Growth as an Official Seattle University Recreation Nov 2018 Peer nomination award
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Official of the Quarter (Fall) Seattle University Recreation Nov 2018 Peer nomination award
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Arrupe Scholar Seattle University Jun 2018 Merit Based Scholarship
    • Awarded to Abem Fekade-Tessema
      Costco Scholar Seattle University/Costco Apr 2018 Merit Based Scholarship
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Assistant

      Issued by University of Washington on Jun 2022
      University of WashingtonAssociated with Abem Fekade-Tessema
    • Summer Assistant

      Issued by Ethiopian Community Center in Seattle on Jun 2017
      Ethiopian Community Center in SeattleAssociated with Abem Fekade-Tessema
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Hope for Children of Ethiopia on May 2016
      Hope for Children of EthiopiaAssociated with Abem Fekade-Tessema