Lanna Sanchez
Advanced Clinical Student at Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP)- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Mediator
Peninsula Conflict Resolution CenterMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Certification
National Council for Behavioral Health
Experience
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Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP)
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advanced Clinical Student
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Morrison Foerster
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
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Hoge Fenton
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Associate
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
• Researched precedents, federal regulations, statutes, and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement opinion letters regarding employment law and crafted detailed memorandums elaborating findings to attorneys• Drafted four motions to compel discovery responses after analyzing insufficient responses to requests for production of documents, special interrogatories, form interrogatories, and requests for admissions• Equipped clients of the employment law, family law, real estate, trust and estates, and business litigation teams for mediation and court hearings by researching case law and analyzing applications to clients’ legal issues
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Bay Area JusticeCorps
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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JusticeCorps Fellow
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
• Provided legal information for 620+ self-represented litigants and filled out 1400+ family law court forms• Prepared pro per litigants’ restraining orders for commissioners of Domestic Violence Prevention Court • Triaged litigants and consulted with staff attorneys to determine proper court procedures, forms, and services• Facilitated trainings and served as the primary source of contact for a cohort of 11 undergraduate student members • Provided legal information for 620+ self-represented litigants and filled out 1400+ family law court forms• Prepared pro per litigants’ restraining orders for commissioners of Domestic Violence Prevention Court • Triaged litigants and consulted with staff attorneys to determine proper court procedures, forms, and services• Facilitated trainings and served as the primary source of contact for a cohort of 11 undergraduate student members
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Self-Help Legal Intern
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Jun 2018 - May 2019
• Aided 150+ low-income, self-represented litigants to petition or respond to dissolution of marriage, establishment of paternity, unlawful detainer, civil harassment, and domestic violence cases • Drafted declarations, petitions, and responses to assist litigants one-on-one with court preparation • Worked collaboratively with staff attorneys, paralegals, intake staff, and other volunteers to improve access to the family and civil court systems• Provided Spanish translation services for litigants by interpreting legal documents, court regulations, and intake procedures
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Pomona College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Student Assistant to the Vice President and Dean of the College
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
•Managed purchasing cards by allocating funds, tracking purchases, and performing online accounting through Bank of America's Works system•Uploaded confidential information into the college’s student and faculty databases•Assisted the deans by organizing events, planning meetings, and researching upcoming discussion topics•Responded to phone calls, emails, notes, memos, and other sources of inquiry pertaining to the college •Managed purchasing cards by allocating funds, tracking purchases, and performing online accounting through Bank of America's Works system•Uploaded confidential information into the college’s student and faculty databases•Assisted the deans by organizing events, planning meetings, and researching upcoming discussion topics•Responded to phone calls, emails, notes, memos, and other sources of inquiry pertaining to the college
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Lawyers For Children
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Forensic Social Work Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
•Advocated for 20+ children combating abuse, neglect, high conflict custody, immigration issues, and foster care• Organized social workers’ testimonies and lawyers’ legal materials for SIJS hearings at New York Family Court•Interviewed clients, conducted home/field visits across all 5 boroughs of New York to investigate domestic violence and immigration information•Consulted between social workers, foster parents, Administration for Children’s Services, and mental health institutions •Advocated for 20+ children combating abuse, neglect, high conflict custody, immigration issues, and foster care• Organized social workers’ testimonies and lawyers’ legal materials for SIJS hearings at New York Family Court•Interviewed clients, conducted home/field visits across all 5 boroughs of New York to investigate domestic violence and immigration information•Consulted between social workers, foster parents, Administration for Children’s Services, and mental health institutions
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Chicago Athletic Clubs
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Kids Club Teacher
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
•Organized a structured curriculum to engage children in enjoyable, educational activities when visiting the kids club•Maintained positive relationships with parents when explaining club policies•Ensured the safety of all children ages 2 months to 12 years old •Organized a structured curriculum to engage children in enjoyable, educational activities when visiting the kids club•Maintained positive relationships with parents when explaining club policies•Ensured the safety of all children ages 2 months to 12 years old
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Education
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Santa Clara University School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD -
Pomona College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy Analysis/Sociology, Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies -
University of Havana
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
Lane Technical College Prep High School