1. ERIN POGUE NEWELL
1309 Funston St.
Hollywood, FL, 33019
(305) 298-3140
erin@wassonandassociates.com
EDUCATION
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, FL
Juris Doctor, cum laude May 2012
Honors: Intercultural Human Rights Law Review (Editor-in-Chief, 2011-2012); Moot Court: New York Bar
National Competition (Competitor, 2011), St. Thomas Law Intramural Moot Court Competition (Best
Brief, 2011); Dean’s List (consecutively throughout); CALI Book Awards: Legal Research and Writing,
Torts II, Constitutional Law I.
Activities: Mock Trial Team; International Law Society (Vice President, 2011 - 2012).
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education and English (Minor: Music), magna cum laude February 2007
Honors: Dean’s List (consecutively throughout); Block M Student-Athlete Awards (2004, 2005).
EXPERIENCE
Wasson & Associates, Chartered, Miami, FL
Associate June 2012 - Present
Appellate Practice of civil and criminal law and civil litigation support. Includes researching and consulting on
criminal and civil legal issues, compiling legal memoranda and motions, and presenting argument before the state
and federal appellate and civil courts.
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, FL
Research Assistant for Professor Leonard Pertnoy October 2010 - April 2012
Researched legal issues, including legal document searches, legal memoranda, and consultation on legal issues.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Criminal Division, Miami, FL
Judicial Intern for the Honorable Sarah Zabel August 2011 - December 2011
Conducted legal research on procedural, evidentiary and substantive motions submitted by the Miami Dade State
Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender and private defense attorneys; compiled legal memoranda and orders; and
discussed legal and practical matters in criminal law practice.
Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns, New York, NY
NGO Representative to the United Nations May 2011 - August 2011
Liaison to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and researcher on global sustainable
economic and environmental development.
Hillel Community Day School, North Miami, FL
English Literature Teacher August 2008 - December 2009
Develop instructional materials and programs for British and American Literature and English skill instruction.
North Miami Senior High School, North Miami, FL
English Literature Teacher August 2007 - June 2008
Develop instructional materials and programs for World Literature instruction.

2. PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND AFFILIATIONS
Phi Delta Phi, Spellman Inn
Florida Bar: Appellate Practice; International Law; Public Interest Law; Young Lawyers Division.
American Bar Association
Broward County Bar Association: Appellate Section
Rosemary Barkett Appellate American Inn of Court
BAR ADMISSION
Supreme Court of the State of Florida (October 2012)
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (February 2013)
United States Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit of Florida (March 2013)
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Working knowledge.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Disaster Legal Services, Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar (2016)
Ethical Governance Day, Speaker Participant (2016)
Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Mentoring Program Participant (2013-2014)
Track and Field MAAC Division I Athlete at Manhattan College (2003-2005)
USAA Competitive Gymnast (1993-2002)
Life-long piano, guitar and vocal student and enthusiast