Samantha Gaiss
Judicial Law Clerk in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix District at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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Administration of Justice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Judicial Law Clerk in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix District
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2019 - Present
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SMU Dedman School of Law
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic, Student Attorney
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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.
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Law Clerk at the Juvenile Division of the District Attorney’s Office
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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.
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Texas General Land Office
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Law Clerk
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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.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk at the Southwest Region
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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.
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SMU Mustangs
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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SMU Athletics Compliance Office Student Extern
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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.
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Rob Cook Attorney at Law P.A.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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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.
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PGA TOUR
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Broadcast Media Business Affairs Summer Intern
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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.
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Education
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Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
University of Oxford
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The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts Communication and Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Telecommunication & Film and Political Science