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EDUCATION
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law |
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Dean's Scholarship
Juris Doctor, May 2004
Oxford University, Hertford College, Oxford, England
Associate Student, Spring 2004
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY
Dean's List
Bachelor of Science in Human Development, May 2000
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| WORK EXPERIENCE |
Attorney Dec. 2005-present |
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Law Offices of Bryan W. Pease, San Diego, CA
Adjunct Professor Jan. 2010-present
California Western School of Law
Teaching a course on the cutting edge field of Animal Law.
Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Aug. 2004 - Dec. 2006
Seasilver USA, Inc.
Reviewed promotional materials for compliance with advertising laws, filed and defended lawsuits, drafted contracts, communicated with FTC and FDA staff.
Co-founder and Pro Bono Attorney May 2002 - present
Animal Protection & Rescue League, NY and CA
Filed two lawsuits resulting in two new California animal protection laws, garnered national media attention for campaigns, passed several city council resolutions.
Human Rights Legal Analyist May 2001-Aug. 2001
Tompkins County Human Rights Commission, Ithaca, NY
Investigated cases, conducted depositions, wrote final determinations.
Legislative Staffer Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2000
Assemblyman Peter Rivera, Albany, NY
Met with public officials, drafted and tracked legislation, wrote press releases, organized annual Puerto Rican / Hispanic Task Force conference.
Outreach Director May 1999-Aug. 1999
New York Public Interest Research Group
Hired and trained 20 outreach staff, helped pass a NY state law requiring pesticide companies to notify neighbors before spraying lawns.
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| ACTIVITIES |
Board Member May 2008 - present |
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Ocean Beach People's Co-op, San Diego, CA
Board Member Nov. 2007 - present
Idaho Villas HOA, San Diego, CA
Student Defender Sept. 2000 - May 2001
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Advised students charged with violating campus code of conduct.
Trombone Player Jan. 2001 - May 2001
Class Action, SUNY Buffalo Law School Jazz Band
President Jan. 1998 - Aug. 1999
Cornell Coalition for Animal Defense, Ithaca, NY
Passed Student Assembly resolutions recommending dissection alternatives in all classes and requiring vegan options in dining halls at all meals.
Weekly Columnist Jan. 1997 - Jan. 2000
Cornell Daily Sun, Ithaca, NY
Varsity Pentathlete Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1999
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
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