1. SYLVIA L. THOMAS, ESQ.
Email: sylythomas@gmail.com • Phone: (732)-429-8881 • Fax: 1(732)-601-3650 • Address: 147 Norfolk
Street, FL 1, Newark NJ 07103
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, School of Law – Newark, Newark, NJ
Juris Doctor, May 2012, GPA: 3.03
Bar Admission: NJ, January 2014; Attorney I.D. No.: 020792014
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies, May 2008
B.A. in Communication, May 2008
Certificate in Organizational Leadership, May 2008
EXPERIENCE
Execu-Search Legal Staffing, Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Jersey City, NJ
Document Specialist, February 2015—July 2015
Mastered Relativity eDiscovery software. Interpreted the dispositive nature of regulatory
and financial pharmaceutical documents. Examined and coded highly confidential
documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality. Tag documents
according to their issues. Performed redactions for sensitive materials.
DTI/Hudson Legal Staffing, Prudential Financial, Roseland, NJ
Document Specialist, June 2014—February 2015
Proficiency in the Relativity eDiscovery software. Examine mortgage documents for the
relevance, responsiveness, privilege and confidentiality. Code documents according to
their level of relevance.
Superior Court of NJ, Middlesex County Vicinage, Hon. Colleen M. Flynn, J.S.C., New
Brunswick, NJ
Law Clerk, September 2012—August 2013
Performed legal research. Made recommendations to the judge regarding dispositions of
motions, both verbally and via written bench memoranda. Drafted, edited and proofread
legal correspondences. Maintained chambers' library. Attended and assist with case
conferences, motion hearings, and trials. Processed and conducted emergent application
hearings. Assisted in vicinage administration when necessary. Maintained the judges
business calendar. Corresponded with attorneys and pro se litigant’s regarding pending
matters
Rutgers Urban Legal Clinic, Rutgers School of Law, Newark, NJ
Clinical Law Student, September 2011—May 2012
Provided legal counseling to unrepresented and underrepresented individuals. Interview
clients and witnesses. Researched and performed work specific investigations. Drafted
motions, briefs and other legal instruments and transactional documents. Made telephone
calls and correspondences with opposing counsel and judicial personnel. Performed
depositions; hearings; court appearances; trials; and appeals.
Superior Court of NJ, Middlesex County Vicinage, Hon. Alberto Rivas, J.S.C., New
Brunswick, NJ

2. SYLVIA L. THOMAS, ESQ.
Email: sylythomas@gmail.com • Phone: (732)-429-8881 • Fax: 1(732)-601-3650 • Address: 147 Norfolk
Street, FL 1, Newark NJ 07103
Intern, September 2010—May 2011
Provided research and wrote case specific memos. Participated in interviewing parties for
emergent hearings. Drafted Judge’s orders. Observed various court proceedings. Kept
and organized files and records.
Municipal Prosecutor’s Office, Newark Law Department, Newark, NJ
Intern, June 2010—August 2010
Provided research and wrote memos and subpoenas. Provided assistance in compiling
case materials. Negotiated plea-bargains. Assist in the development of a community court
project.
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Middlesex County Office, New Brunswick, NJ
Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, June 2008—November 2009
Conducted independent investigation on DYFS case by reviewing all documents and
records. Interviewed the child, parents, social workers, foster parents, teachers, and
therapists to determine the circumstances of the child's situation. Provided written
reports to family court judge at every hearing
Woodbridge Child Diagnostic and Treatment Center (DYFS), Woodbridge, NJ
Youth Worker, January 2007—August 2009
Reviewed, interpreted and applied rules, regulations and procedures of the facility.
Maintained a system of records and files. Entered a daily log that reflected individuals'
needs, problems, and progress. Prepared clear and concise reports on critical incidents,
such as code of conduct violations and interpersonal conflicts. Counseled residents on
personal hygiene, educational and career planning.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
LGBTQ Caucus, Executive Board, Rutgers School of Law, Newark
Social Chair and Minority Student Program Liaison, January 2010—September 2011
Organized social events to connect the LGBTQ student community with other student
organizations. Raised awareness of LGBTQ social and legal issues through educational
programming, and fundraising events
Minority Student Program, Student Executive Board, Rutgers School of Law, Newark
Alumni Relations, May 2010—May 2011
Connected students with MSP alumni for mentorship and informational panel
discussions.
Rutgers Race and the Law Review, Rutgers School of Law, Newark NJ
Associate Editor, July 2010—May 2011
Source and citation review for journal submission. Wrote a note submission on NJ
Environment Legislation and Environmental Justice for publication. Planned and
implemented a community based volunteer project.