Donald R. Williams, Jr., Esq.
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Reed Williams, A Professional Law Corporation
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Attorney
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Weintraub Tobin
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
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University of California, Davis - School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Professor Of Law
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
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Senior Associate Attorney
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
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Bohm Law Group
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Attorney
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
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Associate Attorney
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May 2015 - Dec 2017
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
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State Bar of California
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Candidate for Admission
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May 2014 - Apr 2015
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Judicial Law Clerk for The Honorable Judge Bernadette D'Souza
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Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda regarding domestic relations issues, including divorce, child support, child custody, protective orders, partitions, and visitation. Participated in legal discussions with the judge and other law clerks. Observed and participated in the judicial process including trials, hearings, and settlements. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda regarding domestic relations issues, including divorce, child support, child custody, protective orders, partitions, and visitation. Participated in legal discussions with the judge and other law clerks. Observed and participated in the judicial process including trials, hearings, and settlements.
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Bohm Law Group
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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 Law Clerk
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Conducted legal research and drafted memorandum for various complex litigation matters, including employment, whistleblowing, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, elder abuse, medical malpractice, wage and hour violations and personal injury. Assisted and observed all aspects of discovery, including numerous depositions and witness preparation, conducted massive document reviews, and participated in site inspections and discovery meet and confer sessions with opposing counsel. Assisted with the drafting and preparation of summary judgment and adjudication motions, motions in limine, and letters to opposing counsel.
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Innocence Project New Orleans
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern/Law Clerk
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Conducted legal research and drafted memorandum concerning various legal issues. Assisted and observed all aspects of investigation, including witness tracking, witness interviews, background checks, and other investigative avenues. Interviewed clients and briefed them regarding the status of the case. Conducted legal research and drafted memorandum concerning various legal issues. Assisted and observed all aspects of investigation, including witness tracking, witness interviews, background checks, and other investigative avenues. Interviewed clients and briefed them regarding the status of the case.
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Intern for The Honorable Brian Hill, Presiding Judge
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May 2012 - May 2012
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda regarding decisions and motions before the court. Participated in legal discussion with the district judges and their staff attorneys. Observed and participated in the judicial process including trials, arraignments, hearing, negotiations, and jury selections. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda regarding decisions and motions before the court. Participated in legal discussion with the district judges and their staff attorneys. Observed and participated in the judicial process including trials, arraignments, hearing, negotiations, and jury selections.
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Law Clerk
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Conducted legal research and drafted documents including cease and desist letters, band operating agreements, merchandising agreements, and recording contracts. Registered clients’ works with the United States Copyright Office, the Broadcast Music, Inc. and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Assisted clients with master use licenses for film and soundtracks and copyright infringers. Conducted legal research and drafted documents including cease and desist letters, band operating agreements, merchandising agreements, and recording contracts. Registered clients’ works with the United States Copyright Office, the Broadcast Music, Inc. and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Assisted clients with master use licenses for film and soundtracks and copyright infringers.
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Kirkland & Ellis
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Litigation Support Specialist
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Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Researched software applications and database management platforms to solve problems as they arose. Prepared client documents for production to other parties during the discovery phase of a matter. Coordinated with e-discovery vendors to process client or other party documents. Provided training and support for litigation support applications to attorneys and support staff. Drafted training materials for the Litigation Support Specialist I position.
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Litigation Case Assistant
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2011
Interacted with vendors and other organizations to obtain information and materials. Managed case files including correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and helped monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates. Assisted in all phases of the discovery process, from collection of documents from the client to the production of documents to other parties. Blue-booked, proofread and revised attorney briefs and motions. Assembled and organized the exhibits and supporting documents as well as arranging for filing with the court and serving on all parties. Communicated with legal assistants and attorneys regarding various tasks to supplement the attorneys' projects. Helped attorneys prepare for depositions. Assisted in all aspects of trial preparation. Attended depositions and observed trials.
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Education
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Tulane University Law School
Juris Doctor, Law -
Grambling State University
BS, BA, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies