Josh Waterston's Law Resume

Joshua D. Waterston

E-mail:[email protected]

WWW: http://www.bigfoot.com/~jwater/welcome.htm

Education and Activities

Widener University School of Law
Wilmington, DE

J.D. expected May, 1999

Dean’s Honors List, Spring 1997
Taught three Student Bar Association "Practical Lawyering" seminars, 1997-1998: Taught students and faculty how to effectively use WordPerfect for legal writing, how to search for legal information on the Internet, and how to design a law firm home page on the World Wide Web
Vice Justice, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International. Responsible for informing students about Phi Alpha Delta, planning and publicizing activities, informing members of meetings and events.
Negotiations Client Counseling Honor Society: Member, 1997-99; Finalist - Negotiation Competition, 1997; Participant - Negotiation Competition, 1996

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Double Major: Political Science / Pre-Law

B.A. awarded May, 1996

Member, University Judicial Board, 1994-1996: Member of a 3-member board which heard cases involving infractions of University rules and imposed sanctions against responsible parties.
Off Campus College Programs Assistant, 1995-1996: Updated 20-year-old files on Binghamton University's Legal Clinic. placed students in Summer internships. Solicited and added 100 new internship partners.

Student Association Public Relations Director, 1994-1996: Coordinated local, regional, and national media coverage of student accomplishments, receiving front page coverage in the city newspaper twice, as well as national television and radio coverage. Founded, edited and published weekly newsletter of Student Association activities.

President, Residence Hall Council, 1992-1993: Planned activities for 250 residents. Worked with hall council to promote student spirit and involvement. Worked with residence hall staff to resolve disputes and problems.

Work Experience

Hon. Joseph Battle
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Media, PA

1996-Present

Law Clerk. Research civil cases, prepare draft court opinions. Attend hearings, trials and pre-trial conferences. Update library in chambers as needed.

Olsten Staffing Services / Western Temporary Services
Media, PA

1993-Present

Executive Secretary. Design and maintain forms, spreadsheets, and reports for corporate executives. Manage files and inter-office communications, handling up to 15 phone lines at once. Utilize major business applications for data management. Clients have included the Project Management Institute, Scott Paper, QVC Inc., Foamex and the Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel.

Widener University Alumni and Development Office
Wilmington, DE

1997-Present

Student Associate. Contact alumni to contribute to alumni fund. Contributed to increasing donations by 100% from 1996-1997.

Widener University Computing Services
Wilmington, DE

1997-Present

Technician (1998-99), Help Desk Support (1997). Upgrade computers to university hardware and software standards. Assisted students in use of computer software, including Lexis, Westlaw, and word-processing software. Proficient in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Web page design, Windows (95, 98, NT), Macintosh System 7 & 8, Cross-platform networking, and configuring intranet and internet applications.

Delaware County Department of Human Services
Media and Upper Darby, PA

June-August, 1996

Computer Specialist. Summer Intern for HS/MIS department, responsible for installing, networking and troubleshooting Novell workstations in the Upper Darby and Chester Children and Youth Services offices.