dorian vincent george

DORIAN VINCENT GEORGE 6091 Brookhaven Lane #12  East Lansing, Michigan 48823  954-629-0236  [email protected]

Education May 2013

Juris Doctor Candidate, Michigan State University College of Law – East Lansing, Michigan    

Moot Court Board –Mock Trial Competition Team Competitor Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute Participant: 2 year litigation focused certificate program Trustee Scholarship Award – Full Tuition Scholarship MWBLSA Regional Board Member of the Year

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Apr. 2008

Florida State University – Tallahassee, Florida    

Homecoming Chief (‘07-‘08) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., President (‘07-‘08) Garnet and Gold Key Leadership Honorary (‘07-‘08) Black Student Union, Vice-President (‘06-‘07)

Legal Experience Student Associate

May 2012 – Present

MSU College of Law Civil Rights Clinic – East Lansing, Michigan   

Represent civil rights litigants in federal court, with a focus on assisting prisoners incarcerated in Michigan prisons. Litigate client cases and argue pre-trial motions in Federal Court. Draft legal memoranda, complaints, answers, motions for summary disposition, and briefs.

Law Clerk

May 2011 – Feb. 2012

The Dandridge Firm, PLC – East Lansing, Michigan   

Reviewed and completed 501(c)(3) tax exemption status applications for clients. Performed client intakes and worked with clients to identify their legal issues and concerns. Researched different aspects of the small business/nonprofit, trademark, and copyright areas of law.

Work Experience Elementary Math/Science Teacher

Aug. 2008 – May 2010

Teach For America – Jacksonville, Florida   

Researched, created, and implemented math remediation curriculum for 55 students. Advisor to an after school skills enrichment and tutoring program of 100 students. Inspired students toward maximum growth through innovative methods such as chants, stepping, and singing.

Law School Involvement Black Law Student’s Association (BLSA)

Mar. 2012– Present

Midwest BLSA Regional Vice Chair   

Oversee all standing committees for the largest BLSA region in the nation. Review contracts relating to upcoming conventions and events for the region. Participate in and help coordinate the 2012 Regional Convention.

Community Service    

Davis-Dunnings Bar Association MSUCOL Representative Haven House Homeless Shelter Board of Directors and Volunteer Youth Step-Team Instructor/Tutor Black Student Union Peer Mentor

2012-Present 2010-Present 2008-2010 2005-2008