Allison Baal
JD Candidate at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced Legal Research
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Essential Legal Research
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Foundations of Legal Research
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LexisNexis Certification Part 1: Proficiency Certification
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LexisNexis Certification Part 2: Practice Ready Certification
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Litigation Research
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Prepare to Practice Research
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Transactional Research
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Experience
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JD Candidate
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Aug 2021 - Present
Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient; Dean’s List; CALI Excellence for the Future Award® (highest grade), Legal Process II (Spring 2021); Public Interest Law Fellow (Summer 2022); Honors Program Scholar Activities: Junior Staff Member, Touro Law Review Chapter Director, International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) Secretary, Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient; Dean’s List; CALI Excellence for the Future Award® (highest grade), Legal Process II (Spring 2021); Public Interest Law Fellow (Summer 2022); Honors Program Scholar Activities: Junior Staff Member, Touro Law Review Chapter Director, International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) Secretary, Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
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United States Attorneys' Offices
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Central Islip, New York, United States
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Legal Extern, Civil and Criminal Divisions
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Conducted legal research and drafted legal memos regarding medical malpractice, employment law, forfeiture, and other topics to assist my supervising attorney in drafting trial and appellate briefs. Drafted a motion to dismiss and compassionate release responses. Assisted with discovery by drafting requests for documents and interrogatories. Observed court proceedings (trials, hearings, sentencings, etc.) and witness preparation. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memos regarding medical malpractice, employment law, forfeiture, and other topics to assist my supervising attorney in drafting trial and appellate briefs. Drafted a motion to dismiss and compassionate release responses. Assisted with discovery by drafting requests for documents and interrogatories. Observed court proceedings (trials, hearings, sentencings, etc.) and witness preparation.
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New York State Unified Court System
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Central Islip, New York, United States
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Judicial Intern for the Honorable John J. Leo, Justice of the Supreme Court
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Conduct legal research, draft memos, and assist with drafting decisions. Observe court proceedings (trials, hearings, etc.). Conduct legal research, draft memos, and assist with drafting decisions. Observe court proceedings (trials, hearings, etc.).
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Canine Companions®
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Medford, New York, United States
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Community Events Coordinator
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
Pivoted all in-person community fundraising and outreach events to virtual and ensured they continued to meet the goals of the organization. Provided support to volunteer committees and served as regional staff liaison with national office. Managed event websites and social media pages. Presented regional updates to a group of 250-300 volunteers and staff at national conference. Selected as a mentor for new employees. Pivoted all in-person community fundraising and outreach events to virtual and ensured they continued to meet the goals of the organization. Provided support to volunteer committees and served as regional staff liaison with national office. Managed event websites and social media pages. Presented regional updates to a group of 250-300 volunteers and staff at national conference. Selected as a mentor for new employees.
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Bideawee
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Development Manager
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
Promoted from Development Associate to Associate Development Manager. Oversaw customer service department and donation acknowledgment program. Trained and supervised development department volunteers.
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Development Associate
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Oct 2017 - May 2019
Wrote and edited all donor acknowledgment letters and managed donor database. Assisted with creating and implementing new fundraising campaigns. Served as a resource to callers on animal welfare issues.
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Office of the New York State Attorney General
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Consumer Mediator
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2017
Analyzed and mediated consumer complaints by working closely with the consumer and business. Answered consumer inquiries both in-person and over the phone. Supervised and trained new interns. Assisted attorneys with research. Interviewed consumers and drafted affidavits to be used in court.
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Summer Law Intern
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
Answered telephones and drafted letters. Observed courtroom proceedings and attended depositions. Answered consumer questions and complaints. Assisted with clerical work.
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Education
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD Candidate -
2015 - 2017
Baruch College
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
2011 - 2014
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
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