Samantha Gaiss

Judicial Law Clerk in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix District at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States, US

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Experience

    • Virgin Islands, U.S.
    • Administration of Justice
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Judicial Law Clerk in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix District
      • 2019 - Present

    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic, Student Attorney
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      • Advocated for the best interests of eight child clients by conducting investigations to determine all relevant facts; monitored each case; collaborated with other professionals of the case; facilitated placements; filed all necessary pleadings and written reports to the Court; and provided recommendation in court hearings. • Advocated for the best interests of eight child clients by conducting investigations to determine all relevant facts; monitored each case; collaborated with other professionals of the case; facilitated placements; filed all necessary pleadings and written reports to the Court; and provided recommendation in court hearings.

    • Law Clerk at the Juvenile Division of the District Attorney’s Office
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Assisted prosecutors with witness interviews; arguing/negotiating cases in preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions; negotiating plea agreements with attorneys; and drafting requests/responses for discovery. • Assisted prosecutors with witness interviews; arguing/negotiating cases in preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions; negotiating plea agreements with attorneys; and drafting requests/responses for discovery.

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Law Clerk
      • May 2018 - Jun 2018

      • Worked with attorneys in the management of state lands and mineral-rights properties by: conducting legal research; drafting memos; evaluating and negotiating oil and gas leases, real estate sales, leases, and trades, commercial transactions involving the Permanent School Fund and Texas Veterans’ Land Board. • Worked with attorneys in the management of state lands and mineral-rights properties by: conducting legal research; drafting memos; evaluating and negotiating oil and gas leases, real estate sales, leases, and trades, commercial transactions involving the Permanent School Fund and Texas Veterans’ Land Board.

    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Law Clerk at the Southwest Region
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      • Worked with FTC and Bureau of Competition and Consumer Protection in investigations and litigation; researched competitive implications of proposed actions; and organized local consumer outreach services. • Worked with FTC and Bureau of Competition and Consumer Protection in investigations and litigation; researched competitive implications of proposed actions; and organized local consumer outreach services.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SMU Athletics Compliance Office Student Extern
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Ensured institution compliance with NCAA legislation by providing advice to coaches, athletes, agents, and staff; monitored and interpreted new NCAA legislation; and implemented policies and procedures to maintain institution compliance. • Ensured institution compliance with NCAA legislation by providing advice to coaches, athletes, agents, and staff; monitored and interpreted new NCAA legislation; and implemented policies and procedures to maintain institution compliance.

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Law Clerk
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Conducted legal research on issues relating to personal injury, intellectual property, and real estate; drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and affidavits; and assisted in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. • Conducted legal research on issues relating to personal injury, intellectual property, and real estate; drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and affidavits; and assisted in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Broadcast Media Business Affairs Summer Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Worked with the Department assessing and negotiating contracts for the television and digital media units; helped monitor and document telecasts in accordance with contracts; worked with licensing, marketing, communications, and business affairs units to meet contract objectives. • Worked with the Department assessing and negotiating contracts for the television and digital media units; helped monitor and document telecasts in accordance with contracts; worked with licensing, marketing, communications, and business affairs units to meet contract objectives.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
    Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
    2016 - 2019
  • University of Oxford
    Law
    2017 - 2017
  • The University of Alabama
    Bachelor of Arts Communication and Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Telecommunication & Film and Political Science
    2011 - 2015

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