T'Keyah Nelms, J.D.

Director of Enforcement at Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish -

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Credentials

  • Professional Research Certification
    LexisNexis
    Mar, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • Legal Research Certification
    LexisNexis
    Nov, 2016
    - Sep, 2024
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    Kennesaw State University
    Dec, 2014
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Enforcement
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      • Responsible for handling inquires from the public regarding fair housing complaints. After the complaint is received, responsible for complaint intake, housing counseling, and complaint evaluation to determine suitability for testing and investigation. • File housing discrimination complaints on behalf of FHRC and assist consumers with filing housing discrimination complaints through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) when appropriate. • Ensure compliance with the HUD FHIP-PEI contract. • Engage the community with compliance training for housing providers and housing rights information sessions for consumers. • Recruit and supervise legal interns. • Coordinate fair housing activities with subcontractors to ensure project goals are met when subcontracting opportunities are available. Show less

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Legal Clerk
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

      • Represent clients in their preliminary arraignments by making argument and recommendations for their bail. • Represent clients with detainers in their Gagnon hearings by making arguments with mitigating information as to why the client should be released for direct or indirect violations of probation. • Request discovery from district attorney representatives. • Interview clients and character witnesses. • Conduct legal research. • Represent clients in their preliminary arraignments by making argument and recommendations for their bail. • Represent clients with detainers in their Gagnon hearings by making arguments with mitigating information as to why the client should be released for direct or indirect violations of probation. • Request discovery from district attorney representatives. • Interview clients and character witnesses. • Conduct legal research.

    • Lead Researcher
      • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Representative
      • Jul 2018 - May 2019
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Representative
      • Aug 2017 - May 2019

      • Assist law students in conducting research using LexisNexis. • Train students on utilizing LexisNexis products. • Meet one-on-one with law students, faculty, and staff to train and encourage use of LexisNexis products. • Assist law students in conducting research using LexisNexis. • Train students on utilizing LexisNexis products. • Meet one-on-one with law students, faculty, and staff to train and encourage use of LexisNexis products.

    • Certified Legal Intern
      • May 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Assist with and conduct preliminary hearings in City Court with the advice of attorneys and the consent of the client per Pa.B.A.R. 321 and 322 certification. • Review discovery materials and police reports. • Conduct research. • Prepare memos and draft motions. • Conduct client interviews. • Assist with and conduct preliminary hearings in City Court with the advice of attorneys and the consent of the client per Pa.B.A.R. 321 and 322 certification. • Review discovery materials and police reports. • Conduct research. • Prepare memos and draft motions. • Conduct client interviews.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Life Student Assistant
      • Jan 2017 - May 2018

      • Assist with the planning and execution of West Virginia University College of Law's Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony. • Assist with the planning and execution of West Virginia University College of Law's Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony.

    • United States
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Interest Advocates Summer Fellow
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      •Drafting motions, orders, guardian ad litem disposition reports, and other court documents •Case management •Legal research •Client interviews •Drafting motions, orders, guardian ad litem disposition reports, and other court documents •Case management •Legal research •Client interviews

    • United States
    • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Buyer
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

      • Effectively manage the purchase order replenishment process with a focus on matching inventory levels (supply) with the needs of our customers (demand).• Monitor inventory levels while adjusting reorder points and min/max levels to minimize inventory and maximize service levels.• Process purchase orders and act as a liaison between the employees of Caraustar and its suppliers.• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.• Identify areas of opportunity with regard to cost reduction and negotiation.• Analyzes vendor bid packages to ensure compliance to requirements and partners with requestor in determining total cost of ownership. Show less

    • Executive Legal Assistant
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

      • Work with executives to plan meetings, conferences, organize their schedules, etc. • Coding invoices for payment.• Event planning and execution.• Purchase card duties and responsibilities. • Expense reporting for executives- reimbursement and minor auditing. • Clerical duties such as filing contracts.

    • Poll Clerk
      • Nov 2012 - Feb 2016

      • Assist voters in checking in or finding their correct polling sites. • Registering and logging in voters through State provided machines. • Keeping order throughout the voting process. • Trained in assisting provisional voters. • Assist voters in checking in or finding their correct polling sites. • Registering and logging in voters through State provided machines. • Keeping order throughout the voting process. • Trained in assisting provisional voters.

    • Student Life Assistant and Cubicle Manager
      • Sep 2011 - May 2012

      • Policy making, expansion and enactment of programs and usage of cubicle area. • Keep logs on all of Kennesaw State University’s Student Organizations. • Correspond with student organizations and their advisors. • Started Kennesaw State University’s first Cubicle Monthly Newsletter. • Sort and distribute club mail. • Policy making, expansion and enactment of programs and usage of cubicle area. • Keep logs on all of Kennesaw State University’s Student Organizations. • Correspond with student organizations and their advisors. • Started Kennesaw State University’s first Cubicle Monthly Newsletter. • Sort and distribute club mail.

Education

  • West Virginia University College of Law
    Juris Doctor (J.D.), Public Interest Law Area of Emphasis
    2016 - 2019
  • Kennesaw State University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science
    2010 - 2014

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