Denine R. Lasch has extensive legal experience in immigration law, domestic violence advocacy, and criminal law. She received her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2016 and her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration from Waynesburg University in 2013. Her legal experience includes working as a student attorney in the Immigration Clinic at Roger Williams, representing clients in removal proceedings, and interning at the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office in the Juvenile Unit. She has also volunteered as a domestic violence victim advocate and rape crisis hotline volunteer.

1. Denine R. Lasch
19 Saint Elizabeth Street, Ap 6, Bristol RI 02809  (401) 536-8937  denine.lasch@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
Juris Doctor, May 2016
Certificates: Family and Divorce Mediation
Activities: Member, Criminal Law Society; President, Vice President, Family Law Society; Member,
Federalist Society; Street Law; Member, Roger Williams University Sexual Assault Task Force
Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, May 2013
GPA: 3.49/4.00
Honors: Dean’s List, multiple semesters
Activities: Member, Criminal Justice Club; Tutor, Waynesburg University Library; Volunteer, Morgantown
RDVIC; Representative, Student Senate; Volunteer, Kids Kafe
PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Immigration Clinic Providence, Rhode Island
Student Attorney, Roger Williams School of Law August 2015-April 2016
Represent noncitizens in their applications for relief from removal before the Immigration Court in Boston,
MA. Argue bond motions for detained clients, conduct direct examinations of witnesses, raise evidentiary
objects and argue points of law. In preparation for hearings, research and write motions and memoranda of
law, gather documents in support of applications for relief from removal, interview witnesses, draft
affidavits and research human rights issues in the countries of removal. Prepare applications for benefits
under the immigration laws and represent noncitizens in their interviews for such benefits before the local
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations for the
immigrant communities in Rhode Island and for noncitizens who are detained by the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement in the Bristol County House of Corrections in North Dartmouth, MA. Conduct intake
interviews following these presentations and provide consultations under the supervision of a faculty
member.
Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office Providence, Rhode Island
Student Attorney, Attorney General Kirkpatrick May 2015-August 2015
Work under the Attorney General’s power in the Juvenile Unit. Work with local law enforcement and
attorneys in the Juvenile Unit to obtain facts for a case. Arraign juveniles, including emergency
arraignments. Obtain information, talk to witnesses for a probable cause hearing. Sentencing and plea-
bargaining with defense attorneys. Review juveniles during their probation sentences. Perform legal
research for cases. Write case briefs.
Women’s Resource Center Newport, Rhode Island
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Sue Alexander May 2015-August 2015
Assist in speaking to victims regarding the status of a case. Speak to victims about what they expected
and/or want out of the case. Intake data of victims and defendants.

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Street Law Providence, Rhode Island
Student Teacher February 2015-May 2015
Prepared interactive lessons and activities and teach in a public high school. Taught the Street Law
curriculum, privacy and the law surrounding it, to disadvantaged youth interested in the law. Teach the
students about privacy and its relation to their life in current time. Teach students how to read cases.
Greene County District Attorney Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Student Intern, District Attorney Marjorie Fox September 2011 – November 2011
Perform record keeping and administrative tasks and conduct legal research. Interact extensively with
attorneys. Attend oral arguments, hearings and trials. Viewed evidence documentation for trial preparation
and prepared trial binders. Wrote legal memoranda for the District Attorney.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ruby Tuesday North Dartmouth
Bartender, Waitress October 2015 – Present
Given the tasks of serving multiple tables at one time as well as varied numbers of guests. Take orders as
well as communicate with the guests to ensure the order was understood. Mix and pour drinks. Open and
close the restaurant/bar. Handle large sums of money.
99 Restaurants Newport, Rhode Island
Waitress June 2014 – September 2015
Given the tasks of serving multiple tables at one time as well as varied numbers of guests. Take orders as
well as communicate with the guests to ensure the order was understood. Open and close the restaurant.
Handle large sums of money.
Barnes and Noble Middletown, Rhode Island
Bookseller/Cashier October 2014-January 2015
Aid the store during the winter/Christmas season. Help customers find the gifts they want to buy, organize
the store, work as a team, handle large sums of cash.
Ruby Tuesday Middletown, Rhode Island
Waitress, Bartender July 2013-June 2014
Given the tasks of serving multiple tables at one time as well as varied numbers of guests. Take orders as
well as communicate with the guests to ensure the order was understood. Mix and pour drinks. Open and
close the restaurant/bar. Handle large sums of money.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center Morgantown, West Virginia
Volunteer September 2012-May 2013
Take phone calls for the hotline and listen as well as speak to first and secondary victims of abuse. Advise
the victims of their options. Accompany victims to the police station for a temporary restraining order or a
protection from abuse order. Accompany victims at the hospital after assault.
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