Lauren Rafter
Managing Attorney at Colorado Poverty Law Project- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Research Certification
LexisNexisMar, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Colorado Poverty Law Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Attorney
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Housing Attorney
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Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
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Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
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Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellow
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
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St. Joseph County Probate Court
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South Bend, Indiana Area
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Complex Motion Program Extern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Researched and drafted orders for complex motions as set out by Ind. Code § 33-38-15-6 • Researched and drafted orders for complex motions as set out by Ind. Code § 33-38-15-6
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University of Notre Dame
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Athlete Academic Mentor
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
• Helped student-athletes implement an effective time management program to stay on track with their coursework and develop efficient studying techniques • Helped student-athletes implement an effective time management program to stay on track with their coursework and develop efficient studying techniques
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Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.
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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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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Legal research on issues in corporate, employment, tax, estate planning, and food labeling law • Drafted Trust Agreement, Motions to Dismiss, Reply Briefs, and articles for clients • Legal research on issues in corporate, employment, tax, estate planning, and food labeling law • Drafted Trust Agreement, Motions to Dismiss, Reply Briefs, and articles for clients
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Journal of College and University Law
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University of Notre Dame
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Member
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Note: Higher education organizations capitalize on regulatory blindspot in applying for non-profit status to defraud and deceive students Note: Higher education organizations capitalize on regulatory blindspot in applying for non-profit status to defraud and deceive students
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Notre Dame Small Business Pro Bono Project
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South Bend, Indiana Area
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Legal Team Member
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
• Conducted legal research concerning issues identified by client • Drafted opinion letter to client analyzing legal issues • Consulted with client regarding legal analysis and recommendations • Conducted legal research concerning issues identified by client • Drafted opinion letter to client analyzing legal issues • Consulted with client regarding legal analysis and recommendations
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Denver District Court
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Judicial Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Researched and wrote for the Honorable Brian Whitney on issues involving criminal and constitutional law • Drafted Orders regarding criminal matters, including substantive and procedural criminal law • Researched and wrote for the Honorable Brian Whitney on issues involving criminal and constitutional law • Drafted Orders regarding criminal matters, including substantive and procedural criminal law
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The Office of the Child’s Representative
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Denver, Colorado
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Law Clerk
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Conducted structured court observations and attorney (guardian ad litem) evaluations • Researched applicable law and updated resources that support attorneys representing the best interest of children • Edited legislative materials and amicus briefs on issues involving juvenile rights and representation • Conducted structured court observations and attorney (guardian ad litem) evaluations • Researched applicable law and updated resources that support attorneys representing the best interest of children • Edited legislative materials and amicus briefs on issues involving juvenile rights and representation
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YWCA Greater Green Bay
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
▪ Prepared documentation for and worked with the Board of Directors ▪ Completed projects for the CEO including internal communication and newsletter ▪ Prepared documentation for and worked with the Board of Directors ▪ Completed projects for the CEO including internal communication and newsletter
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Prine & Corsello Law Firm
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Des Moines, Iowa Area
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
▪ Composed motions, petitions, and proposed orders on criminal and civil law matters ▪ Researched, organized and prepared case paperwork, and maintained office records ▪ Composed motions, petitions, and proposed orders on criminal and civil law matters ▪ Researched, organized and prepared case paperwork, and maintained office records
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Brown County Circuit Court
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Green Bay, Wisconsin Area
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Judicial Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
▪ Researched and briefed cases for the Honorable Judge Hinkfuss ▪ Drafted judicial decisions including John Doe letters, reviews on decisions of the State of Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission, and Municipal Court appeals ▪ Researched and briefed cases for the Honorable Judge Hinkfuss ▪ Drafted judicial decisions including John Doe letters, reviews on decisions of the State of Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission, and Municipal Court appeals
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Nature's Way
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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International Regulatory/Quality Assurance Intern
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
▪ Produced and revised purchasing legal specification documentation ▪ Communicated internationally with raw-material vendors ▪ Produced and revised purchasing legal specification documentation ▪ Communicated internationally with raw-material vendors
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Grant Researcher/ Writer
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
▪ Researched grant eligibility and compatible grants for the non-profit organization ▪ Authored and submitted grant requests to various foundations ▪ Researched grant eligibility and compatible grants for the non-profit organization ▪ Authored and submitted grant requests to various foundations
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Farmers Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing/ New Business Intern
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Dec 2009 - Jan 2013
▪ Contacted target market sales prospects, processed payments of customers and assisted them with their inquiries ▪ Updated social media and assisted in marketing campaigns ▪ Contacted target market sales prospects, processed payments of customers and assisted them with their inquiries ▪ Updated social media and assisted in marketing campaigns
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Education
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University of Notre Dame Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Drake University
BA in Rhetoric & Communications, Minor in Business, Cum Laude -
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Español, Estudios Internacionales, Comunicaciones -
Chicago Kent College of Law
Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program -
Notre Dame Academy