Jessica Swonger
Communications and Media Editor at Human Rights Brief- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Institute on Economics and International Affairs
George Mason UniversityAug, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Human Rights Brief
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications and Media Editor
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Staffer
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Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
- Generates social media content for Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to promote human rights activism- Communicates with target audiences on social platforms to help grow total followings- Engages in human rights activism by contacting representatives, bringing awareness through social media, and reviewing content for published columns- Maintains weekly in-person office hours to complete miscellaneous projects for the Brief
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Administrative Law Review
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Staffer
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Apr 2023 - Present
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American University Washington College of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Research Assistant for Professor Diane Orentlicher
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Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
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Superior Court of the District of Columbia
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Judicial Intern
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Observed criminal court proceedings. - Drafted court orders regarding various topics, including 4th Amendment and discovery issues. - Researched and drafted memoranda on various criminal litigation issues involving the District of Columbia. - Examined trial issues, observed oral arguments, and weighed the sufficiency of arguments and motions. - Assisted in drafting orders. - Observed criminal court proceedings. - Drafted court orders regarding various topics, including 4th Amendment and discovery issues. - Researched and drafted memoranda on various criminal litigation issues involving the District of Columbia. - Examined trial issues, observed oral arguments, and weighed the sufficiency of arguments and motions. - Assisted in drafting orders.
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United States Attorneys' Offices
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
In the criminal division:- Prepared pleadings and motions, organized documents, made filings with courts, and scheduled depositions.- Drafted discovery requests, interrogatories, admissions, and copies.- Maintained a calendar for filing deadlines, conference calls, and court hearings.- Communicated effectively with attorneys, court personnel, law clerks, and judges.
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Clerk
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Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
- Maintained strict confidentiality.- Assembled exhibit binders and produced discovery using independent critical thinking in preparation for trials, and met or exceeded deadlines and expectations.- Executed case closing projects using high-level organization where files were thoroughly indexed in accordance with sensitivity guidelines and in conjunction with up-to-date Excel spreadsheets to ensure accuracy.- Adjusted tasks and unplanned events with flexibility and strong mental agility to problem solve quickly and appropriately.- Achieved thorough proficiency in all administrative tasks, including general software and all office equipment. Show less
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International Criminal Court
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Netherlands
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Administration of Justice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Research Intern
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
- Briefed past appeals and Chamber responses from cases before the Court. - Conducted research on international criminal law and human rights issues, including analyzing relevant international treaties, case law, and academic literature. - Maintained strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches. - Reviewed the policies and key articles of the Rome Statute and the rules of procedure of the International Criminal Court. - Collaborated remotely using strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork to maintain a flexible schedule through email correspondence and Skype meetings. Show less
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Howard Payne University
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
-Delivered exemplary instructor support by assisting with scheduling, curriculum development, administering tests, and grading papers. - Organized, prepared, duplicated, and collated teaching materials and visual aids to help students better understand and reinforce learning concepts. - Performed diverse tasks for department heads, including clerical support and office coordination. -Delivered exemplary instructor support by assisting with scheduling, curriculum development, administering tests, and grading papers. - Organized, prepared, duplicated, and collated teaching materials and visual aids to help students better understand and reinforce learning concepts. - Performed diverse tasks for department heads, including clerical support and office coordination.
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Osgood Center for International Studies
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Associate
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Engaged in relevant and emerging activism through participation in various think tanks in order to produce concise and informative reports on current events, emerging movements, and expert opinions. Engaged in relevant and emerging activism through participation in various think tanks in order to produce concise and informative reports on current events, emerging movements, and expert opinions.
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Education
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American University Washington College of Law
Doctor of Law - JD -
Howard Payne University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Triple Major in Psychology, Jurisprudence, and Public Policy