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2008 Summer Associates

MONICA BAUMANN is a second year student at the University of California, Davis. She received her B.A. in Political Science, with honors, from Ohio State University in 2006. Monica’s previous work experience includes tutoring students at UC Davis; researching topics for Professor Lisa Pruitt at UC Davis; and, classroom teaching in Columbus, OH and Davis, CA.

SPENCER CHRISTENSEN is a second year student at the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. He received his B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University in 2005. His previous work experience includes clerking at Pite Duncan LLP in El Cajon, CA; working with Fidelity Investments as a Licensed Financial Representative in Salt Lake City; and, managing Cottonwood Landscapes.

LESLIE FREDRICKSON is a second year student at the University of Minnesota Law School. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University in 2004. Leslie's previous work experience includes being a judicial extern for the Honorable Robert A. Blaeser; legal interning for the ACLU; and, being an Autism Care Provider and Tutor in Silver Springs, MD.

MATT GARFINKLE is a second year student at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He received his B.A. in Political Science and his B.A. in Criminology from the University of California, Irvine in 2004. Matt's previous work experience includes clerking for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office; Legal Assistant for the Law Offices of Steven Stern; and, volunteering with the Orange County Public Defender's Office.

JEREMIAH HARVEY is a first year student at the University of California, Davis. He received his B.A. in Law and Society with a Minor in the Classics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2007. Jeremiah's previous work experience includes assisting disabled students at UCSB; Residential Director and Advisor at the Fontainebleu Dormitory; and, assistant managing/landscaping for Davis Landscaping.

STEVE HYMAS is a second year student at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He received his MBA in Technology Specialization in 2004, his B.A. in Accounting in 1997, and his B.S. in Computer Information Systems in 1997, all from Arizona State University. His previous work experience includes Technical Supervisor with Perot Systems; Information Director with Elite PC; and, Application Developer with Ambersun Productions.


JULIANNE KAY is a second year student at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of California at San Diego in 2005. Julianne's previous work experience includes being a Student Advisor at the Sacramento Small Claims Advisory Clinic; Office Assistant for the Law Office of Laury M. Baldwin; and, Billing Assistant for Advanced Radiology.

JULIA MELNICOE is a second year student at Cornell Law School. She received her B.A. in Global Economics and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Julia's previous work experience includes being a Legal Intern for the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks & Wildlife; and, being a Case Processor for the First District Appellate Project.

PRESTON MORGAN is a second year student at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He received his MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater in 1997 and his B.A. in Theater Arts from Occidental College in 1994. Preston's previous work experience includes being a Teaching Assistant to Professor Ed Telfeyan; Legal Interning for the Yolo County Public Defender's Office as well as producing and acting in New York and San Francisco.

AMANDA PEARSON is a second year student at the University of California, Davis School of Law. She received her B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005. Amanda's previous work experience includes being a Legal Intern for the California Department of Food and Agriculture; a Volunteer Intern for the Office of the District Attorney – Santa Barbara County; and coaching the Novice Women crew team at UCSB.

RAMAAH SADASIVAM is a second year student at the University of California, Davis School of Law. She received her MA in Sociology from Tulane University in 2006 and her B.A. in History with Minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Tennessee in 2003. Ramaah's previous work experience includes Summer Associate at Stoel Rives LLP; a Legal Aid volunteer with the New Orleans Legal Assistance Center; and, Legal Aid Volunteer with California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation.

ERIC WASIK is a second year student at the University of Oregon School of Law. He received his B.A. in Anthropology and American Studies for the University of Iowa in 2005. Eric's previous work experience includes Externing for the Hon. Lauren S. Holland; and, Sales and Service Manager for Rapids Reproductions.

LAUREN YIP is a second year student at the University of San Diego School of Law. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Communications from the University of California, Davis in 2003. Lauren's previous work experience includes clerking for the Employment Mediation and Litigation Services; an autistic skills trainer for Hawaii Behavioral Health; and, an assistant Strategist for OMD.


 

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