Sydney Newby

• Interviewed victims and witnesses within a week of arraignment to discuss Grand Jury testimony, explained defendant’s bail and remand status, assessed risks and safety plan, coordinated victim services referrals, and enhanced investigations; briefed 5 ADAs on victim cooperation and assessed dockets for evidence-based prosecution in high-risk cases with uncooperative victims • Researched and wrote legal memoranda on defendant identification in the Grand Jury without witness testimony, hearsay exceptions, and other issues related to felony prosecutions • Reviewed discovery, assessing for evidence-based prosecution, enhancing investigations with subpoenas for surveillance footage and additional camera footage, and requesting missing discovery from officers • Monitored and annotated prison calls on indicted cases to flag admissions, potential witness intimidation, and Criminal Contempt violations

• Drafted criminal history analyses to assess applicant eligibility for expungement • Communicated with applicants regarding the status and next steps of their expungement requests • Coordinated with prosecutors to confirm agreement on proposed expungements • Prepared stipulations and proposed court orders for filing in expungement cases

• Assisted self-represented litigants with responses to unlawful detainers and filing restraining orders in English and Spanish. • Translated documents from English to Spanish for service via Hague International Court of Justice. • Participated in nine-week administrative law intensive: • Assisted in drafting a mock expedited due process complaint, an opposition to a motion to quash, a settlement demand letter, and hearing opening statement and direct and cross exam questions. • Participated in a simulated client intake, negotiation, mediation, prehearing conference, and hearing presided over by current and former judges and experienced litigators.

Worked as a team lead responsible for running the cash register, assisting customers, stocking shelves, and organizing stock. Team lead responsibilities including closing and opening store, counting cash registers, and problem solving with associates and customers.

Tour Guide at Bowling Green State University responsible for showing perspective students the campus and answering any questions they have.

Worked as a student aide with students with special needs. Responsibilities include interacting daily with students of all ages as well as communicating with parents.