1. Russell S. Newton
1508 Poolside Lane, Unit 203 • Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
(919) 368-6308
Russellscott.newton@gmail.com
Education
Charlotte School of Law, Charlotte, North Carolina
Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2014
GPA: 3.59. Top 10%
Honors: Dean’s List, multiple semesters
CALI award for highest grade in Torts I
Activities: Honor Society: Order of the Crown, member
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy, December 2010
GPA: 3.49/4.00. Cum Laude
Honors: Chancellor’s List, multiple semesters
Dean’s List, multiple semesters
Speaking awards and high placed finishes, multiple debate tournaments
Activities: Forensics Union& Debate Team, captain
Legal Fraternity: Phi Alpha Delta, member
Legal Experience
Burke County District Attorney’s Office June 2012 – August 2012
Intern Morganton, NC
Researched diverse legal issues such as malice invehicular homicide and applicable
sentencing procedures for out-of-state convictions;prepared memoranda of law for assistant
district attorneys.
Extended observation and instruction both in and out of court on criminal procedure and
trial advocacy.
Activities
Appalachian State Forensics Union& Debate Team October 2008 – December 2010
Captain Boone, NC
Ledresearch groups,delegated assignments, and organized practice debates.
Competed in over sixty rounds of intensive, fast-paced oral argument gaining advocacy,
research,and critical thinking skills.
Designed workable format for transition from paper to electronic debating, converting
thousands of word documents into an accessible and navigable electronic database.
Interests
Military history, philosophy, and snowboarding