leah calderon

Handle estate planning and business law matters under attorney supervision, drafting trusts, powers of attorney, and corporate formation documents while managing client communications via Zoom and cloud case-management tools.

Processed legal filings and assisted the public with family, civil, and criminal forms, created user-friendly family law manuals, and provided English-Spanish translation for court users.

Conducted client intake and facilitated in-person and virtual mediations for small claims, domestic violence, restraining orders, and animal control matters, drafting legally binding mediation agreements and providing English-Spanish translation.

Supported estate planning, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, and family law matters through bilingual interpretation, document translation, drafting assistance, and legal research for remote and in-person client meetings.

Shadowed attorneys in court and assisted with case preparation and legal research across multiple practice areas, supporting trial and client meeting readiness.

Mentored students in math, English, and writing, taught public speaking and debate workshops, and provided Spanish-English translation for students and families.

Activities and societies: Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent Certification course (in progress as of April 2025); Moot Court; Pre-Law Society; Phi Alpha Delta; study of Spanish legal terminology.

Completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence program focused on law coursework and practical legal skills from August 2020 to May 2024.

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Founded and led National Honor Society chapter; Vice President of Best Buddies; Pre-Law Society; Phi Alpha Delta; Marketing Club; served as Court Justice; participated in Moot Court; Spanish-English translation.

Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Psychology, completing studies from August 2016 to May 2020.