Amanda G. Gruber
41 Seabreeze Lane
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
Home: (401) 253-9530
Mobile: (914) 589-5646
Email: agruber994@rwu.edu

Legal Education:
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, Rhode Island
Candidate for Juris Doctor degree, May 2006
Honors: Recipient of Public Interest Stipend for Summer 2004

Accepted into Roger Williams School of Law Summer Abroad London, England Program on Comparative Advocacy
Lexis-Nexis Award for Advanced Statutory Research

Activities: Member, Women’s Law Association, Public Interest Society of America, Mentor Program Participant

Undergraduate Education:
Boston University
Boston, M.A.
Bachelor of Science, Communications, May 2002
Major: Public Relations and Marketing; Minor: Women’s Studies
Honors: Dean’s List (consecutive semesters)
Activities: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Tutor to hearing-impaired youth
Member, Women’s Studies Organization, Public Relations Student Society

Legal Experience:

Judicial Intern
May-Aug 2004
Judge Michael A. Corriero
Supreme Court of the State of New York/Criminal Youth Part

Conducted research on juvenile offender law for cases and Judge’s book. Assisted Judge and Court Attorney in writing of memorandum and opinions on issues including sexual assault, robbery, and drug-related offenses. Prepared and managed courtroom calendar.

American Mini-Pupilage
Jun-July 2004
Judge Phillpot of the Inner London Crown Court
Barrister Simon Clark of the Chambers of Martin Griffith
Roger Williams University School of Law Abroad Program on Comparative Advocacy
London, England

Consulted with Judge on various legal issues before him on trial, observed general English courtroom and trial procedure. Assisted Barrister in trial preparation, including research, daily courtroom activities, and client relations.

Professional Experience:

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Jan-Aug 2003
Shepardson, Stern and Kaminsky (SS+K)
New York, New York

Compiled media trade lists; wrote press releases; performed client-based research; community service project volunteer; edited memos and other documents to firm legal advisors and partners.

Junior Legal Marketing Coordinator
Jun-Dec 2002
Dewey Ballantine LLP
New York, New York

Organized CLE seminars for attorneys and firm clients; assisted in maintaining firm website; compiled daily press clip packet on firm news; performed research on top 100 law firms in various practice areas; acted as liaison between clients and firm.

Special Skills: Trained in Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
Personal: Interests include tennis, travel and running.