Judicial Intern

Posted on: 2006-09-10

SHANNON RYMAN 24 Phillips St. Apt. 9 • Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 331-5090 • [email protected] EDUCATION New England School of Law, Boston, MA Juris Doctor, expected May 2007 Honors: Dean’s List, 2005 – 2006 Activities: Member of Public Interest Law Association, 2004 – 2006; Women’s Law Caucus, 2004 – 2006; International Law Students Association, 2004 – 2005; Mentoring to first years, 2005 – 2006 California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, May 2004 Honors: Dean’s List, 2002-2004; Departmental Distinction in Business, 2004 Portland Community College, Portland, OR Associate of Science in Business Administration, May 2002 Honors: Dean’s List, 2001 – 2002; Graduated with 3.8 GPA LEGAL EXPERIENCE Honorable Sydney Hanlon, Presiding Justice Dorchester Division, Boston Municipal Court Department Dorchester, MA Judicial Intern August 2006 – Present Draft a civil appellate opinion and legal memoranda, including the issue of whether a civil claim was barred from further litigation based on the defense of res judicata. Research criminal and civil controversies, including arrest warrants and res judicata issues. Observe court proceedings, including jury trials and motion hearings, and continuing my education through discussions with judges and law clerks. Honorable Roberto Ronquillo, Jr. Dorchester Division, Boston Municipal Court Department Dorchester, MA Judicial Intern May 2006 – August 2006 Drafted legal memoranda, including the initial requirements the defense must present to determine whether a triable issue of improper suggestive identification has occurred. Researched criminal controversies, including suggestive identification issues. Observed court proceedings, including jury trials and motion hearings, and continuing my education through discussions with judges. Massachusetts Bar Association Boston, MA Legal Intern September 2005 – Present Solely responsible for drafting published supplement to the book How to Handle a Residential Real Estate Closing, 2005. Researched citations for Massachusetts Law Review, a quarterly publication. Assist various legal committees in providing research and written content for the Section Review, a quarterly publication. Attorney General’s Office Public Protection Bureau, Insurance Division Boston, MA Student Attorney, 3:03 Certified January 2006 – May 2006 Conducted research for housing insurance regarding the residual market and health insurance issues. Organized document for counsel and witness’ analyses in preparation for depositions. Provided case law and statutory research to assist with formal evidentiary hearings. Monitored development of current legislation affecting insurance law. Kenneth Levine & Associates Boston, MA Law Clerk June 2005 – August 2005 Composed complaints and executed summonses for civil cases, including breach of contract and medical malpractice. Drafted client correspondence and court documents, retrieved, organized and coordinated file documents and information. Scheduled depositions, assisted in document discovery procedures, and accounts payable. Congressman Brad Sherman Sherman Oaks, CA Congressional Internship May 2003 – September 2003 Informed constituents about legislative controversies and legal process within a layman context, including state and local taxes, federal and state governmental powers and health issues. Answered constituent questions and concerns regarding local and current events. Responsible for answering multi-line phones, filing records and record keeping.