Legal Writing

Example Objective Memo

An objective legal memorandum analyzing the merits of a fictitious case.

Example Memo in Opposition

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment drafted for a fictitious case.

A portion of an argument submitted before the sixth circuit in a federal sentencing appeal. The final submission was a collaborative effort of the members of the Sixth Circuit Clinic (see Experience). This portion was authored by me and has been redacted to protect the client.

Client Letter

A letter written to an Ohio Innocence Project applicant informing them that we had exhausted all available avenues and would be ceasing all work on their case. This letter was authored by me and has been redacted to protect the inmate.

Academic Essays

"West of Memphis Review"

An academic review of the documentary film West of Memphis written for the Freedom Center Journal.

"Prenatal Genetic Testing and the Future of Eugenics: The Rights as Risk before the European Court of Human Rights in Anita Kruzmane v. Latvia"

An essay examining the case history, legal merits, and potential outcomes of Kruzmane v. Latvia, a case before the European Court of Human Rights.

"Obama's Rhetoric on Libya: A Generic Analysis and Measure of Efficacy"

A generic rhetorical analysis of a speech delivered by President Obama. Written as my senior thesis.

Other Professional Writing

Congressional Constituent Letter

A practice letter written to a fictitious constituent as an exercise during my internship with a US Senator.