Gloria V. Ramirez
Gloria V. Ramirez 2706 109 Street Lynwood, CA 90262 ● (310) 995-0318 ● [email protected] th
EDUCATION Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2017 Class Rank: Top 30 Percent Vice President, Labor & Employment Law Association, 2015 Public Relations Chair, Federal Bar Association – Southwestern Chapter, 2015 Member, Environmental Law Society, 2015 California State University, Los Angeles, CA Master of Arts, Political Science and Comparative Politics, December 2006 California State University, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, magna cum laude, June 2004 EXPERIENCE Los Angeles County Office of the County Counsel, Los Angeles, CA Law Clerk, Property Division, May – September 2015 Drafted a variety of legal documents including complaints and order to show cause; researched substantive and procedural legal issues pertaining to civil procedure, land use, contacts and evidence; interfaced with clients by conducting initial intake interviews in preparation for witness interviews and declarations Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, CA Law Clerk, Consumer Protection Division, January – April 2015 Assisted in a broad range of consumer-related cases; conducted substantive legal research; assisted with discovery requests and responses Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Development Specialist, June 2008 – June 2012 Reviewed housing and economic development project proposals from county departments and non-profit organizations seeking federal grant funds; made award recommendations to board members; reviewed state and federal regulations; monitored and reviewed legislation with potential impact to county’s federal grant funds California State University, Long Beach, CA Admissions Counselor, May 2007 – June 2008 Reviewed applicants’ academic records and made admissions decisions for the University’s undergraduate programs; worked closely with administrative management to implement marketing and outreach programs to meet admissions goals California Student Opportunity and Access Program, Los Angeles, CA Student Services Personnel, September 2004 – May 2007 Coordinated higher education academic support programs and outreach efforts for low-income students and their parents; advised students on financial aid; assisted with program’s yearly grant renewal application Office of U.S. Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez, Paramount, CA Summer Congressional Intern, May – July 2005 Assisted with constituent case work; answered phones and forwarded correspondence; supported Congresswoman at local events; provided translation and interpretation services for constituents; interfaced with various federal government agencies LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent Spanish
EDUCATION Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2017 Class Rank: Top 30 Percent Vice President, Labor & Employment Law Association, 2015 Public Relations Chair, Federal Bar Association – Southwestern Chapter, 2015 Member, Environmental Law Society, 2015 California State University, Los Angeles, CA Master of Arts, Political Science and Comparative Politics, December 2006 California State University, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, magna cum laude, June 2004 EXPERIENCE Los Angeles County Office of the County Counsel, Los Angeles, CA Law Clerk, Property Division, May – September 2015 Drafted a variety of legal documents including complaints and order to show cause; researched substantive and procedural legal issues pertaining to civil procedure, land use, contacts and evidence; interfaced with clients by conducting initial intake interviews in preparation for witness interviews and declarations Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, CA Law Clerk, Consumer Protection Division, January – April 2015 Assisted in a broad range of consumer-related cases; conducted substantive legal research; assisted with discovery requests and responses Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Development Specialist, June 2008 – June 2012 Reviewed housing and economic development project proposals from county departments and non-profit organizations seeking federal grant funds; made award recommendations to board members; reviewed state and federal regulations; monitored and reviewed legislation with potential impact to county’s federal grant funds California State University, Long Beach, CA Admissions Counselor, May 2007 – June 2008 Reviewed applicants’ academic records and made admissions decisions for the University’s undergraduate programs; worked closely with administrative management to implement marketing and outreach programs to meet admissions goals California Student Opportunity and Access Program, Los Angeles, CA Student Services Personnel, September 2004 – May 2007 Coordinated higher education academic support programs and outreach efforts for low-income students and their parents; advised students on financial aid; assisted with program’s yearly grant renewal application Office of U.S. Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez, Paramount, CA Summer Congressional Intern, May – July 2005 Assisted with constituent case work; answered phones and forwarded correspondence; supported Congresswoman at local events; provided translation and interpretation services for constituents; interfaced with various federal government agencies LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent Spanish
