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1 Hampshire Ct., Apt. #2 540.539.4542 2320 Stoneridge Road
Cambridge, MA 02139 Winchester, VA 22601
R. Ryan Hoak
EDUCATION
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
Candidate for Juris Doctor, 2018
Activities: Journal of Law & Public Policy, Editor
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
B.A. with Distinction in Government & Philosophy, May 2015
Honors: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Golden Key International Honour Society
Activities: Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Virginia Chapter
Virginia Glee Club
Greek InterVarsity
EXPERIENCE
Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, Cambridge, MA Fall 2015
Team Member
Researched beer distribution laws for Washington, D.C. Worked with a team to develop a memo
describing the beer distribution laws in different locations.
University of Virginia Student Legal Services, Charlottesville, VA August, 2014-May, 2015
Intern
Conducted initial client interviews. Presented and discussed notes from initial interviews with
counsel. Observed client-counsel meetings. Reviewed cases with counsel.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Virginia Chapter, Charlottesville, VA 2014
President
Managed a budget of approximately $150,000. Presided over an Executive Board of 10. Served as
chief liaison between chapter and Alumni Board. Worked with Inter-Fraternity Council to develop
new safety procedures. Managed property in conjunction with a property manager.
Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney, Winchester, VA Summer 2013, Summer 2014
Intern
Observed court proceedings. Aided the Winchester Victim Witness Program in assessing
restitution. Drafted civil forfeiture motions. Reviewed police reports and case files. Managed case
files. Maintained and updated state online criminal database. Filed Virginia Sentencing Guidelines.
Giovane Players, Winchester, VA 2009-2012
Manager
Booked group for weddings and private parties. Organized music and performed (violin) for events.
Scheduled fundraising events. Developed promotional material and organized promotional events.
Hired other musicians to play with the group. Led weekly rehearsals.