Zain Walker

Research Associate - Program on Human Rights & the Global Economy at Northeastern University School of Law
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Lexis+ Practice-Ready Certified
    LexisNexis
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Lexis+ Proficiency Certified
    LexisNexis
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Research Associate - Program on Human Rights & the Global Economy
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Coordinate nationwide network of human rights advocates and academics. Assist in preparing materials for submission to the United Nations (UN). Interface with UN Special Rapporteurs on human rights issues. Conduct legal research into domestic and international human rights law. Advocate for water rights and legislation before the Massachusetts State Legislature and with grassroots organizations.

    • Law Student
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Student Attorney - Immigrant Justice Clinic
      • May 2023 - Sep 2023

      Represent noncitizens in immigration matters, including asylum/visa applications and bond hearings in Immigration Court. Engage in immigrant rights’ advocacy projects. Conduct intakes at immigration detention centers and interview clients. Conduct legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy.

    • Legal Research Assistant to Professor Ari Waldman
      • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

      Conduct research and analysis for Professor of Law and Computer Science Ari Waldman regarding misinformation in Amicus briefs.

    • Legal Research Assistant to Professor Martha Davis
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      Assisted University Distinguished Professor of Law Martha Davis with various legal projects, research, and drafted legal memos.

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Editor
      • May 2023 - Present

      Review, edit, fact-check, and cite-check submissions to the Northeastern University Law Review, the University's student-run publication that focuses on current legal issues and emphasizes the practical application of law. Review, edit, fact-check, and cite-check submissions to the Northeastern University Law Review, the University's student-run publication that focuses on current legal issues and emphasizes the practical application of law.

    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Fellow - Office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
      • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

      Supported senior legislative staff in developing legislative proposals. Worked with constituents, stakeholders, and other legislative offices. Tracked legislation and participated in investigations. Conducted fact and cite-checking, engaged in legal research and analysis, and developed talking points for telephone calls. Wrote floor speeches, researched and made recommendations for judicial nominations, and drafted oversight letters and reports. Supported senior legislative staff in developing legislative proposals. Worked with constituents, stakeholders, and other legislative offices. Tracked legislation and participated in investigations. Conducted fact and cite-checking, engaged in legal research and analysis, and developed talking points for telephone calls. Wrote floor speeches, researched and made recommendations for judicial nominations, and drafted oversight letters and reports.

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Intern
      • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

      Researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support; interviewing witnesses; assembling exhibits for trial; attending trials, hearings, attorney conferences, meetings, and other legal proceedings. Researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support; interviewing witnesses; assembling exhibits for trial; attending trials, hearings, attorney conferences, meetings, and other legal proceedings.

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Carry out the essence and intent of the teacher of record • Meet and instruct assigned classes • Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals • Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning • Cooperate with other staff and support personnel in helping students • Carry out the essence and intent of the teacher of record • Meet and instruct assigned classes • Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals • Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning • Cooperate with other staff and support personnel in helping students

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Organizer
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      -Garner support for environmentally-friendly policy through a coordinated ground game campaign - Retain an up-to-date knowledge of politics and legislation at both local and state levels - Maintain a high level of professionalism in the face of adversity - Meet weekly individual fundraising goals - Stay calm and collected in a high-pace and high-stress environment - Complete required paper work and deposits -Garner support for environmentally-friendly policy through a coordinated ground game campaign - Retain an up-to-date knowledge of politics and legislation at both local and state levels - Maintain a high level of professionalism in the face of adversity - Meet weekly individual fundraising goals - Stay calm and collected in a high-pace and high-stress environment - Complete required paper work and deposits

    • Spain
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant to Project Coordinator
      • Jan 2017 - May 2017

      - Ability to read, write, and communicate in Spanish within a professional business setting - Translate and summarize official legal documents in both English and Spanish - Present information to English speaking business associates - Data entry and analysis - Review and edit lead project coordinator's presentations and publications - Conduct in-depth research - Create and give presentations to business associates - Ability to read, write, and communicate in Spanish within a professional business setting - Translate and summarize official legal documents in both English and Spanish - Present information to English speaking business associates - Data entry and analysis - Review and edit lead project coordinator's presentations and publications - Conduct in-depth research - Create and give presentations to business associates

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

      - Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of research tools and methods - Conducting research upon request - Attending bi-monthly meetings - Locating and traveling to retrieve research materials - Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of Dr. Fried’s work, especially in regards to his pre-published articles. - Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of research tools and methods - Conducting research upon request - Attending bi-monthly meetings - Locating and traveling to retrieve research materials - Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of Dr. Fried’s work, especially in regards to his pre-published articles.

Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law
    Doctor of Law - JD
    2021 - 2024
  • Brandeis University
    Bachelor's Degree, Politics, Theater Arts
    2014 - 2018
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
    2017 - 2017

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