Staff Attorney, Community Justice and Movement Lawyering Resume Li Fowler Staff Attorney, Community Justice and Movement Lawyering (847) 555-7318 li.fowler@example.com linkedin.com/example/lifowler Evanston, IL 60201 STRENGTHS Client centered advocacy Centered client priorities during sensitive investigations and negotiations. Clear communication helped people make informed decisions about case strategy. Complex case management Managed overlapping litigation deadlines across courts and forums. A steady case plan kept filings, evidence, and client contact aligned. Community partnership Built trust with advocacy groups and legal service providers. Partners became valuable sources of context, referrals, and shared strategy. Student supervision Guided students through research, writing, interviews, and preparation. Practical feedback helped them contribute with greater confidence. Public legal education Turned difficult legal concepts into useful workshops and materials. Community participants left with clearer options and practical next steps. SKILLS Civil Rights Litigation Constitutional Litigation Movement Lawyering Impact Litigation Federal Court Practice Legal Research and Writing Policy Research Discovery Briefing Client Counseling Witness Preparation Negotiation Oral Advocacy Coalition Building Student Supervision LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 0 Months SUMMARY Civil rights attorney with five years of litigation and community centered advocacy experience involving constitutional claims, police accountability, detention conditions, and systemic reform. Manages complex federal and state matters from client intake and investigation through discovery, briefing, negotiation, hearings, and resolution. Illinois licensed and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois , with a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school . Partners with community organizations, legal service providers, coalitions, and interdisciplinary stakeholders on litigation and policy strategies grounded in client priorities. Provides clear research, writing, oral advocacy, public education, and student supervision. Brings sound judgment, organized case management, and a sustained commitment to racial justice and movement lawyering . EXPERIENCE Senior Staff Attorney Metropolitan Civil Rights Project September 2024 to Present Chicago, Illinois Leads federal and state civil rights matters involving police accountability, detention conditions, and constitutional claims. Sets case strategy, directs investigations, represents clients, and supervises interns and junior advocates while connecting litigation with community education and policy reform. Managed police accountability litigation from intake through resolution, protecting client priorities and controlling critical deadlines. Led pleadings , dispositive motions, discovery disputes, and settlement strategy across federal and state civil rights matters. Coordinated witness interviews, digital evidence reviews, and community partner investigations for constitutional claims. Represented clients in Northern District of Illinois proceedings, Illinois courts, conferences, hearings, and negotiations. Supervised law students through case planning , writing review, client preparation, assignments, and professional feedback. Created know your rights materials and coalition briefings that translated accountability proposals into practical guidance. Staff Attorney Illinois Justice Advocacy Center August 2022 to August 2024 Chicago, Illinois Managed civil rights representation for people affected by the criminal legal system , combining direct litigation, policy research, community partnerships , and public education. Guided matters through investigation, discovery, motion practice, counseling, and advocacy while mentoring students and interns. Litigated constitutional matters through intake, investigation, discovery, motion practice, counseling, and resolution. Drafted complaints, briefs, motions , discovery requests, memoranda , and administrative submissions on confinement conditions. Built coalition relationships that surfaced recurring legal issues and shaped community informed advocacy responses. Synthesized law, public records, and implementation data into policy memoranda on accountability and detention practices. Delivered know your rights workshops that converted complex legal concepts into practical community guidance. Mentored law students through research, writing, client interviews , filing preparation, and deadline management. Judicial Law Clerk Federal District Court August 2021 to July 2022 Chicago, Illinois Supported a federal civil docket involving constitutional and civil rights disputes through legal research , bench memoranda, proposed orders, record review, and hearing preparation. Maintained confidential chambers workflow while developing practical knowledge of federal procedure and case management. Analyzed constitutional and civil rights disputes, producing bench memoranda from records, motions, and precedent. Researched jurisdiction, pleading standards, discovery , summary judgment , evidence, and remedies for federal matters. Drafted proposed orders and memorandum sections under judicial supervision, strengthening concise legal analysis. Reviewed briefs , exhibits, and hearing records while tracking overlapping deadlines across active matters. Supported hearings, settlement conferences, and case management proceedings through accurate preparation and documentation. Coordinated chambers workflow while protecting confidentiality, professional judgment, and reliable docket records. PROJECTS Community Accountability Advocacy 2025 Coordinated community partners around police accountability research, public education materials, and policy recommendations. Listening sessions helped connect recurring concerns with practical advocacy priorities and clearer public information. Detention Conditions Policy Review 2023 Synthesized legal authorities, public records, and implementation data concerning detention practices. Findings supported coalition discussion, client counseling, and focused recommendations for systemic reform. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Lead counsel recognition for sustained civil rights litigation and client centered advocacy, Metropolitan Civil Rights Project Community education leadership recognition for accessible legal workshops and coalition briefings, Illinois Justice Advocacy Center Federal litigation achievement through accurate bench memoranda, proposed orders, and confidential chambers support EDUCATION Juris Doctor Loyola University Chicago School of Law GPA: 3.8 2021 Chicago, Illinois Coursework: Civil Rights Litigation, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Public Interest Advocacy Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University of Illinois Chicago GPA: 3.7 2018 Chicago, Illinois Coursework: Constitutional Government, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Legal Institutions CERTIFICATIONS Illinois Bar, Active and in Good Standing 2021 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Admitted 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Litigation Practice: Civil rights litigation, Constitutional litigation, Impact litigation Court Practice: Federal courts, State courts, Administrative hearings Legal Writing: Complaints, Motions, Briefs Discovery Practice: Discovery requests, Discovery disputes, Evidence review Policy Advocacy: Policy research, Legislative advocacy, Systemic reform Client Representation: Client interviews, Client counseling, Client communication Trial Preparation: Witness preparation, Evidentiary submissions, Oral argument Community Education: Know your rights workshops, Public presentations, Community materials Coalition Engagement: Community partnerships, Legal service providers, Advocacy coalitions Case Operations: Case management, Deadline control, Docket strategy Government Accountability: Police accountability, Detention conditions, Public safety reform SKILLS Civil Rights Litigation Constitutional Litigation Movement Lawyering Impact Litigation Federal Court Practice Legal Research and Writing Policy Research Discovery Briefing Client Counseling Witness Preparation Negotiation Oral Advocacy Coalition Building Student Supervision PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Chicago Civil Rights Bar Association, Community Education Volunteer Law Student Mentorship Program, Attorney Mentor Illinois legal advocacy community, coalition and community partnership participant LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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