1. Rachel Martin
3416 Gateway Lakes Drive • Grove City, Ohio 43123 • (740)-572-1056 • rmartin@law.capital.edu
EDUCATION
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, May 2015
• Cumulative GPA: 3.602; Class Rank: 13/148
• Dean’s List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
• CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Law Fall 2012
• CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Research and Writing Spring 2013
• CALI Excellence for the Future Award in General Litigation Clinic Fall 2014
• Member, Capital University Law Review, 2013-2014
• Peer Advisor, 2013-2014
o Mentor to first year students
o Host three events per semester: Professionalism Event, Social Event, and Academic Event
• Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing, 2013-2014
o Assist students with their Legal Research and Writing assignments
o Grade citations on writing assignments
Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies, December 2010
• GPA: 3.86
• Dean’s List: Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, and Fall 2010
• Relevant coursework: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation I & II, Contracts
• Minor in History
• Member of Chi Omega Fraternity
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Columbus City Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, Columbus, Ohio
Law Clerk, May 2014-Present
• Research issues relating to lawsuits involving police, fire, and public safety; environmental law;
abatement of nuisance
• Draft complaints, answers, and discovery requests
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials
Court of Common Pleas, Washington Court House, Ohio
Extern, May 2013-July 2013
• Drafted Judge’s decisions
• Researched issues presented to the Court
• Reviewed motions filed with the Court and researched issues presented in motions
Wright Law Co. LPA, Dublin, Ohio
Intern, May 2013-August 2013
• Drafted deeds, purchase contracts, and certificates for an LLC
• Researched issues relating to estate planning, agriculture law, or business planning
Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, Columbus, Ohio
Paralegal, April 2011- August 2012
• Monitored affidavit production and quality of documents
• Ensured on-time completion of documents with court mandated deadlines
• Submitted and tracked client requested changes; ensured templates adhered to strict client protocol
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with designated clients