1. Idoteyen A. Sodimu
42933 W. Martie Lynn Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone: (623)-326-0312
CAREER OBJECTIVE
*To secure a position in the Legal Field where I can apply knowledge gained as a law school graduate
and July 2015 Bar-sitter. To utilize the skills learned during my summer externship at DHS, ICE, and
become a highly sought-after asset to your office.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
*Achieved Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University, Liberal Arts & Humanities
Concentration in Human Communication in the year of 2007.
* 2014 Juris Doctorate Graduate at Arizona Summit Law School. Previous classes taken include:
Immigration Law, collaborative law, and International Law.
Activities: American Bar Association, Student member
Women’s Law Association, Former President
International Law Student Association, Former President
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*July 2015 Bar-sitter. Focus area- immigration law, Public Interest law.
*Outstanding communication, drafting and computer skills.
*Effective leadership skills and proven ability to motivate individuals to work towards common goals
in order to accomplish desired results.
*High sense of commitment and ability to problem-solve.
*Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
*Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
*Diverse interpersonal skills with co-workers and clients.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Phoenix Arizona Summer 2014
Summer Extern & Fall Volunteer
Conducted legal research on issues of immigration law related to deportation hearings. Authored
objective briefs on 9th Circuit Supreme Court cases and statutory research. Wrote United States
Citizenship analyses pertaining to respondents’ claims for ICE trial attorneys, and composed policy
to comply with statutes. Assisted in drafting motions to pretermit, and reviewed Notices to appear
(NTA’S) to establish prosecutorial discretion eligibility. Attended and observed Master hearings, and
Individual hearings in Immigration court.
International Court, Botswana Africa Spring 2014
Completed Externship for Judge in Botswana writing briefs and memos.

2. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Citi Group, OHP Safe Act II Representative Spring 2008 – 2013
Full Time Employee
Responsible for making and receiving inbound calls. Facilitated the handling of 30-120 day
delinquent accounts. Sent out all required correspondence to delinquent homeowners. Maintained a
high level of productivity. Assisted supervisor in handling special projects. Assisted peers in coaching
and training. Possess wealth of experience and knowledge when handling home owner accounts with
high delinquency. Able to provide exceptional service while making sure the customers kept their
homes.
Bank of America, Fraud analyst II Summer 2004 - Fall 2006
Full Time Employee
Reviewed potential fraudulent accounts for the prevention and detection of possible Transaction
Fraud and Identity Theft. Took appropriate action based on transaction characteristics and account
changes with indicators of complex issues related to possible Identity Theft. Gained experience
through training, following established procedures and guidelines and research utilizing multiple
systems and tools. Responsible for moderately complex research and analysis of account activity to
assess levels of risk and fraud types Took appropriate corrective action through customer phone
contact to verify legitimate usage. Provided review and analysis of risky or exception conditions.
Reported to Fraud Detection/Prevention Supervisor.
GCS Services, Collections Representative Spring 2007 – 2008
Full Time Employee
Conducted Customer Service/Inbound 1st party collection calls assisting customers with past due
accounts. Documented all collections activity concisely and accurately on the Client system.
Corrected deficiencies and oversights during quality assurance reviews as outlined by the Unit
Manager
MCI Long Distance Sales Spring 2000 – Summer 2004
Representative, Pacesetter and Trainer
Facilitated new hire orientation and training. Responsible for the training and supervision of teams of
20 new hires each on a weekly basis. Major objective was to make sure all new-hires received first-
class training on the art of selling long distance. Assured all procedures and sales techniques were
followed to maximize productivity. Effectively handled complaints from upper management,
customers and representatives.
COMPUTER SKILLS
*Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Entry
CERTIFICATIONS
*Westlaw Next Certified
*LexisNexis Certified
REFERENCES
*Available upon request