ta'tiana foote

investigator and law clerk

About

I am a 3L at IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. I am interested in civil rights law, particularly housing, education, and employment. I am looking for fellowship and job opportunities for Fall 2020.

Country

united states

City

indianapolis

Industry

legal services

Skill

public speaking, teamwork, student affairs, collaborative problem solving, microsoft word, microsoft office, research, legal writing, legal research, fundraising, leadership, student development, social media, nonprofits, legal document preparation, legal issues, powerpoint, microsoft excel, google docs, community outreach, critical thinking, time management, customer service, communication, google sites, organization of events, social networking, event planning

Experience

research assistant

professor florence wagman roisman

2018-5 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

Research Assistant for Professor Florence Wagman Roisman.

law and state government fellow

indiana university robert h. mckinney school of law

2019-2 - 2019-9 · 8 mos

Developing and sharing legal scholarship between the demographic make-up of states in conjunction with the level of protection and enforcement of those states’ respective civil rights laws and enforcement structures. Hosting an academic fall symposium on “State Government Strategies to Influence Interstate Migration”. https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/law-state-gov/fellowships/index.html

legal intern

public justice center

2019-5 - 2019-8 · 4 mos

investigator and law clerk

indiana civil rights commission

diversity and inclusion intern

ice miller llp

2018-10 - 2019-5 · 8 mos

legal intern for health and human rights clinic

indiana legal services, inc.

2018-8 - 2018-12 · 5 mos

part-time secretary and intern

lewis mcintosh & teare

2015-6 - 2015-8 · 3 mos

sales associate

nine west group

2014-5 - 2014-12 · 8 mos

summer intern

philadelphia district attorney's office

2016-5 - 2016-7 · 3 mos

* Assisted as temporary Paralegal in Mental Health Court twice a week * Filed and prepared legal documents for different courts (Drug Treatment, Mental Health, Veterans, etc.)

policy analyst intern

delaware state university

2014-6 - 2014-8 · 3 mos

* Completed an assessment of Delaware State University’s current policies in comparison to peer institutions * Developed a comparative product “spec-list” capturing policies across selected Universities

intern

lewis mcintosh & teare

2015-1 - 2015-1 · 1 mo

* For the entire month of January I worked full time at Lewis McIntosh & Teare, LLC. The law firm practices Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates,Real Estate,Business & Corporate Law, DUI and License Suspensions,Workers’ Compensation, Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, and Wrongful Deaths. I did the following jobs: * Prepared legal documents (Wills, Acceptance of Service, Discover requests, etc.) * Made copies of legal documents, mail out documents * Prepared enclosure letters for attorneys * Conducted legal analysis and research * Assisted attorneys’ in legal case preparation, occasionally also attended court cases * Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments * Assisted with marketing materials

refugee resettlement intern

world relief

2016-1 - 2016-4 · 4 mos

* Advocated for and assist refugees in apply for social security, public aid and other necessary documents and services * Ensured that all initial resettlement needs for refugees are provided for in accordance with Department of State mandates * Provided lessons for refugees on American customs, practices, and law

resident assistant

salem college

2014-8 - 2017-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

* Provided ongoing support and mentoring for 50 undergraduate women residing within Residence Hall * Planned activities including: monthly programs focused on creating an environment of trust and mutual respect, providing educational opportunities, market events through flyers and social media outlets * Acted as a liaison between residents and the administration * Enforced rules and regulations set by the administration

Education

indiana university robert h. mckinney school of law

law

2017-1 - 2020-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

salem college

communication

2013-1 - 2017-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

My relevant coursework includes: US Constitution & Legal History Nonprofit Corporation Campaign Communication Oral Communication Research Methods Political Thought and Theory Persuasion, Culture, and Sustainability Gender Communication International Security International Political Geography International Development Modern Japan Honors Independent Study: Migration patterns to Europe Activities and Societies: Honor Guide, Fremdendienerin, Committee on Community, Pre-Law Society, Spirit2spirit Ministry