Jailah Emerson
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Oscar A. Verdugo
"Professional and Determined" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Jailah. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jailah this summer, during which I have been impressed and amazed by both her personal and professional growth only after one year of law school. Above all, I have been impressed with Jailah’s ability to achieve and exceed any goal or task she sets for herself. Jailah would be an asset for any position or company requiring a motivated, passionate, and detail oriented professional who performs at the highest level. It is for this reason that Jailah comes with my most heartfelt recommendation.
Oscar A. Verdugo
"Professional and Determined" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Jailah. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jailah this summer, during which I have been impressed and amazed by both her personal and professional growth only after one year of law school. Above all, I have been impressed with Jailah’s ability to achieve and exceed any goal or task she sets for herself. Jailah would be an asset for any position or company requiring a motivated, passionate, and detail oriented professional who performs at the highest level. It is for this reason that Jailah comes with my most heartfelt recommendation.
Oscar A. Verdugo
"Professional and Determined" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Jailah. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jailah this summer, during which I have been impressed and amazed by both her personal and professional growth only after one year of law school. Above all, I have been impressed with Jailah’s ability to achieve and exceed any goal or task she sets for herself. Jailah would be an asset for any position or company requiring a motivated, passionate, and detail oriented professional who performs at the highest level. It is for this reason that Jailah comes with my most heartfelt recommendation.
Oscar A. Verdugo
"Professional and Determined" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Jailah. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jailah this summer, during which I have been impressed and amazed by both her personal and professional growth only after one year of law school. Above all, I have been impressed with Jailah’s ability to achieve and exceed any goal or task she sets for herself. Jailah would be an asset for any position or company requiring a motivated, passionate, and detail oriented professional who performs at the highest level. It is for this reason that Jailah comes with my most heartfelt recommendation.
Credentials
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Certified Restorative Conference Facilitator
International Institute for Restorative PracticesDec, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Varnum LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Attorney
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Jan 2021 - Present
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Clinic at U.S. District Court for Eastern District of MI
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Theodore Levin United States Courthouse
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Advanced Student Attorney - Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic is a legal clinic designed to assist pro se litigants who have filed or will file a case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic is a legal clinic designed to assist pro se litigants who have filed or will file a case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division.
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Varnum LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Detroit, Michigan
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Judicial Extern to the Honorable Victoria A. Roberts
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
• Drafted jurisdiction checks to determine the viability of individual claims in federal court. • Researched and drafted proposed motions ruling on substantive issues of federal law including several Section 2255 habeas corpus petitions. • Observed courtroom proceedings. • Drafted jurisdiction checks to determine the viability of individual claims in federal court. • Researched and drafted proposed motions ruling on substantive issues of federal law including several Section 2255 habeas corpus petitions. • Observed courtroom proceedings.
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DTE Energy
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Conducted research for regulatory, labor and employment, real estate and commercial litigation groups. • Researched and created a framework for governance and organizational structure privacy programs. • Drafted motions to strike, answers and affirmative defenses, easements, briefs, and memoranda. • Prepared witnesses for litigation and independently interviewed witnesses in preparation for hearings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. • Helped attorneys prepare for… Show more • Conducted research for regulatory, labor and employment, real estate and commercial litigation groups. • Researched and created a framework for governance and organizational structure privacy programs. • Drafted motions to strike, answers and affirmative defenses, easements, briefs, and memoranda. • Prepared witnesses for litigation and independently interviewed witnesses in preparation for hearings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. • Helped attorneys prepare for Michigan Public Service Commission hearings by reviewing complaints filed and creating exhibits. Attended Michigan Public Service Commission hearings. Show less • Conducted research for regulatory, labor and employment, real estate and commercial litigation groups. • Researched and created a framework for governance and organizational structure privacy programs. • Drafted motions to strike, answers and affirmative defenses, easements, briefs, and memoranda. • Prepared witnesses for litigation and independently interviewed witnesses in preparation for hearings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. • Helped attorneys prepare for… Show more • Conducted research for regulatory, labor and employment, real estate and commercial litigation groups. • Researched and created a framework for governance and organizational structure privacy programs. • Drafted motions to strike, answers and affirmative defenses, easements, briefs, and memoranda. • Prepared witnesses for litigation and independently interviewed witnesses in preparation for hearings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. • Helped attorneys prepare for Michigan Public Service Commission hearings by reviewing complaints filed and creating exhibits. Attended Michigan Public Service Commission hearings. Show less
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Expungement Clinic
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
• Researched potential client’s ICHAT to determine eligibility for expungement. • Drafted applications to set aside convictions if clients were eligible. • Provided clients with alternative options if they were not eligible for expungement. • Researched potential client’s ICHAT to determine eligibility for expungement. • Drafted applications to set aside convictions if clients were eligible. • Provided clients with alternative options if they were not eligible for expungement.
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University of Detroit Mercy 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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Warming Center Clinic
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
• Interviewed veterans and assisted with developing a strategy for driver’s license restoration. • Interviewed veterans and assisted with developing a strategy for driver’s license restoration.
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Michigan State University College 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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Office of Student Engagement Student Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Gast Business Library Receptionist
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
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Office of the General Counsel Student Clerical Assistant
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
• Assisted attorneys by organizing files, monitoring their calendars, attending meetings and completing computer data entry.
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U.S. Department of Justice
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Office of the United States Trustee Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Reviewed Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings for criminal referral and crossed referenced documents filed with bankruptcy filing for accuracy and determined eligibility for a bankruptcy filing. • Attended Chapter 7 first meeting of creditor hearings. • Assisted attorneys with preparing for Rule 2004 examinations and Chapter 11 hearings by reviewing bankruptcy filings and creating exhibits, questions, and potential conflicts based on documents filed. • Reviewed Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings for criminal referral and crossed referenced documents filed with bankruptcy filing for accuracy and determined eligibility for a bankruptcy filing. • Attended Chapter 7 first meeting of creditor hearings. • Assisted attorneys with preparing for Rule 2004 examinations and Chapter 11 hearings by reviewing bankruptcy filings and creating exhibits, questions, and potential conflicts based on documents filed.
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Education
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, L -
Michigan State University Study Abroad
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Law and Legal Systems in the Caribbean -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice - Pre Law -
Northwestern Highschool
High School Diploma