barbara kennedy september 2016 resume

Barbara Elizabeth KennedyBKenn723@gmail.com

(562) 277-8650

EducationChapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Orange, CA Juris Doctor Candidate, Anticipated Graduation, May 2017

CALI Award for Highest Grade in Class: Criminal Procedure CALI Award for Highest Grade in Class: Practice Foundations Transactions

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAB.A., History and English, June 2012

Dean’s List Academic Merit Scholarship

Work Experience KO Legal, Inc., Long Beach, CAFebruary 2016- Present

Drafted various complaints, motions, opposition to motions, demurrers, discovery requests, objections, declarations, subpoenas, case management letters, and experience using various other court forms

Knowledge of the Private Attorney General’s Act (PAGA) and experience drafting PAGA letters Knowledge of the California Employment Lawyer’s Association (CELA) and their resources including

the online data bank Met with clients and conducted client interviews; also corresponded with clients throughout cases

to obtain information and keep them informed on their case Helped prepare for and observe depositions and client interviews Experience communicating with opposing counsel as well as co-counsel to consult on various cases

while boss was out on maternity leave

Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, CAAugust 2015 – December 2015

Conducted legal research and wrote briefs/memos analyzing and applying that information to present cases

Helped counsel with trial preparation including drafting motions and oppositions to motions

Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, Long Beach, CAJune 2015 – August 2015

Indexed and classified discovery on felony and special circumstances cases Drafted and edited motions Assisted in arraignment court, interviewed clients, and input information into the court computer

system

Flynn, Delich, & Wise LLP, Long Beach, CAJune 2012 - August 2014

Edited legal documents, filed case related material, and performed other clerical duties Created new organization system for filing old case materials

Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach, Long Beach, CAJune 2010 - June 2012

Worked as a camp counselor and gained experience in making schedules and working in a team setting

Led group activities and fostered a creative work environment Lifeguard and CPR certified

Volunteer/Internship Experience Long Beach Ronald McDonald House- Performed clerical and housekeeping duties, and

interacted with individuals of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and social levels. Kappa Alpha Theta- served on the membership and internal service committees. Organized new

member recruitment and helped lead fundraising for our annual philanthropy. Ross & Morrison LLP- Performed tasks including, paying bills, faxing documents, answering

phones, and data entry.

Interests Running half-marathons such as the Long Beach Half Marathon and Orange County Half Marathon Hiking at various local locations, with hopes to hike Half Dome in Yosemite National Park