1. Alicia McDowell, J.D.
2337 N. Derbigny St.— New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 307-0539 — E-Mail: alicia.i.mcdowell@gmail.com
Summary
Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and dynamic professional interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the
legal field. Experienced in working in a law office which had high stress, high volume litigation practice requiring
assisting attorney in pleadings, research, and one on one work with clients, opposing counsel and the
court. Possess strong ability in prioritizing and managing a wide array of responsibilities.
Education
Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA Graduated May 2015
Juris Doctorate
• Dean’s List
• Student Attorney
• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
• Student Bar Associaton, student member
• Women in Law, Secretary
• National Lawyers Guild
• Sports and Entertainment Law Association
• Lexis Nexis Research Certified
• American Inns of Court
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Graduated May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
• Dean’s List each semester
• Driftwood Newspaper, Staff writer
• Keystone Club alumni
• Model United Nations members
• Progressive Black Student Union
• Phi Alpha Delta, President
Experience
Law Office of Janice Villarrubia Baton Rouge, LA
Law Clerk May 2015
• Conduct legal research
• Receive, file, and maintain legal records
• Draft, prepare, and edit legal documents
• Answering phones and corresponding with clients
New Orleans Juvenile Court New Orleans, LA
Summer Externship Summer, 2013
• Attended court daily
• Prepared memos
• Legal Research
• Mock trial with Juvenile Detention Center
Judge Zainey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
Summer Extern Summer, 2012
• Attended court daily
• Read court materials prior to court
• Engaged in discussions with the judge on court procedures and the case information
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REFERENCES
• Honorable Jay C. Zainey
U. S. District Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
(504) 589-7590
• Shelly Anguiano Figueroa
CEO of San Marcos Boys and Girls Club
1 Positive Place San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-2490
• Bret Brown
Regional District Manager of Margaritaville
1104 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 460-8041
• Alejandro "Al" Perkins
Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP
2431 S. Acadian Thruway, Suite 600 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 923-3462
• M. Janice Villarrubia
Law Office of Janice Villarrubia
356 St. Charles Street Baton Rouge, La 70802
(225) 381-7800