Aaron Holton
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a robust background in legal research and mentorship at Amherst College. Expert in case analysis and critical thinking, successfully facilitated workshops and improved pedagogical methods. Proven ability to communicate effectively and lead discussions, enhancing both academic and professional environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant Position
Amherst College
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed research concerning Academic Freedom
- Edited, organized, and critiqued a tenured professor's book on Academic Freedom
- Provided routine feedback on both the methodology and direction of the book
- Served as an up-to-date informer on Academic Freedom in American media
Meikeljohn Fellows Peer Ambassador
Amherst College Loeb Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided mentorship to younger fellows
- Independently facilitated and planned workshops centered around career development
- Hosted drop-in office hours for fellows to express any questions or concerns
- Disseminated print materials on campus and electronic advertising through social media to raise awareness of organization programs and events both on and off campus.
Law Clerk
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained and organized physical and electronic case files
- Aided in crafting prosecution theory and evidence analysis
- Met with various Assistant State's Attorneys to discuss their duties and responsibilities
- Witnessed various cases ranging from Gun Possession to First Degree Murder
- Reviewed Officer bodycam footage for cases
- Witnessed and aided in Officer interviews
Student Fellow
P3 Pedagogical Teaching Fellow
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted a tenured professor in improving their pedagogical methods through weekly meetings based on classroom observations
- Routinely met with students in the class to gauge their thoughts on classroom dynamics and ascertain levels of comfortability regarding workload and classroom participation
- Met meekly with a cohort of fellows to share our thoughts and provide counsel and aid to each other
- Structured, planned, and held feedback sessions to gather student's feedback, which was then synthesized for the professor
Investigative Intern
Georgetown University Law Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained and organized both physical and digital client files.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses and wrote memos.
- Canvassed neighborhoods for various cases.
- Assisted in crafting Defense Theories for various cases
- Transcribed body-worn camera footage, police/detective interviews, and client interviews
- Scheduled routine meetings with clients and possible defense witnesses
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Amherst College
Amherst, MA05.2025
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Case analysis
- Leading discussion groups
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Technical writing
Certification
- Electrocardiogram Class Certification (EKG), 08/20
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient, 05/21
Extracurricular Activities
Amherst College, Amherst, MA, Host of the podcast: Politics At Amherst, 08/22, 12/23, Podcast centered on fostering political discourse across the aisle The Amherst Student, Contributing Writer, 11/22, Present, Opinion writer on various political and philosophical subjects
Leadership Positions
- Student Representative, History Department
- Member, Political Science Steering Committee
Timeline
Research Assistant Position
Amherst College
01.2024 - 02.2025
Meikeljohn Fellows Peer Ambassador
Amherst College Loeb Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Law Clerk
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Fellow
P3 Pedagogical Teaching Fellow
08.2022 - 05.2023
Investigative Intern
Georgetown University Law Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Amherst College
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