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Clayton Zipperian
Evanston
Summary
Dynamic legal intern with proven expertise in legal research and critical thinking, honed at Miller Shah LLP. Excelled in class action and ERISA law, drafting key legal documents and collaborating on deposition strategies. Demonstrated exceptional logical reasoning and collaborative learning skills, contributing significantly to high-profile cases.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Miller Shah LLP
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Attended depositions and related hearings regarding Laliberte et al v. Quanta Services, Inc. ERISA litigation.
- Took notes regarding depositions and collaborated with attorneys on deposition strategy development.
- Reviewed deposition scripts and produced deposition summaries for attorneys.
- Drafted memorandum of law in support of motion for class certification in the matter of Laliberte et al v. Quanta Services, Inc.
- Collaborated with expert witness in drafting expert witness report.
- Organized and labeled discovery documents regarding insurance fraud litigation.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Resident Assistant
Northwestern University Residential Services
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
Assistant Debate Coach
American Heritage School
11.2024 - Current
- Judge high school public forum debate rounds at various in-person and virtual tournaments.
- Assist students in writing and developing cases for high school public forum debate topics.
- Provide students with detailed post-round feedback regarding both points of strength and needed improvement.
- Engage in practice rounds with students to assist in the development of debate skills outside of tournaments.
Head Delegate
Northwestern University Model United Nations
05.2024 - Current
- Organize team events throughout the year, including both weekly practices and social events.
- Compete on the national Model United Nations collegiate circuit throughout the academic year.
- Communicate with tournament staffers and organizers regarding logistics, payment, and team participation.
- Run weekly practices to help develop team members into better delegates through simulations and lectures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Political Science
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2027
High School Diploma -
American Heritage School
Plantation, FL05-2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Active Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Logical Reasoning
- Case Analysis
- Class Action Law
- ERISA Law
- Employment Law
Accomplishments
- NCSC LI Honorable Delegate
- ChoMUN XXVII Honorable Delegate
- NCSC LII Best Delegate
- 12 AP Certifications
- American Heritage Patriot Band Drum Major
- American Heritage Tri-M Honor Society Vice President
- 2023 Policy Debate District Champion
- 2023 Lincoln Douglas Debate District Runner-Up
- 2023 Barkley Forum for Schools Octafinalist
- 2022 Public Forum Debate District Champion
- Coached Public Forum Team to First Place at 2024 Digital Tournament of Champions
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Debate Coach
American Heritage School
11.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Northwestern University Residential Services
09.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Miller Shah LLP
06.2024 - 08.2024
Head Delegate
Northwestern University Model United Nations
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Political Science
Northwestern University
High School Diploma -
American Heritage School
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