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SCOTT E. LEFKOWITZ, page 2
OAKLAND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Brooklyn NY 10/1996 – 8/1999
Assistant District Attorney
Investigated and researched factual basis of cases to prepare for trial. Presented cases to Grand Jury, conducted
hearings and tried cases. Interpreted and applied laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in
preparation of cases, opinions and briefs. Negotiated plea agreements with opposing council.
• Prepared pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Conducted extensive legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative.
• Interviewed and advised police officers, victims, and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal complaints.
• Advised law enforcement officers on criminal proceedings and procedure.
• Evaluated and analyzed homicides and other serious felonies to determine whether additional evidence was
required.
MAJORITY WHIP, New York NY 2/1995 – 10/1996
Legislative Counsel
Drafted mission critical legislation and correspondence for signature by the Majority Whip. Performed legal
research and assisted in advising legislative committees. Served as a liaison between Chairman of the Youth
Committee and other officials and interested parties.
• Organized various hearings and drafted statements for the Chairman of the Youth Committee.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to discuss hearing topics, summarized the sessions and determined
logistics for additional hearings.
• Consulted with various stakeholders, including both internal and external agencies and organizations on youth
issues to identify and remedy problems.
• Analyzed budget proposals to determine impact on the Majority Whip’s district and interests.
LAW SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE
ENERGETICS, Legal Intern - Washington DC 6/1993 – 3/1994
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Research Assistant - Washington DC 9/1992 – 5/1993
EDUCATION
J.D., George Washington University Law School
Washington DC, May 1994
Honors Oral Advocacy, Giles Rich Moot Court Competition
M.S. in Public Policy, University of Rochester
Rochester NY, May 1991
B.A. in Economics and Political Science, University of Rochester
Rochester NY, May 1990
Graduated Cum Laude
BAR ADMISSIONS
District of Columbia • 2001
New York • 1995
New Jersey • 1995
VOLUNTEER WORK
Manhattan Community Board No. 6 Manhattan, NY • 1995-1999
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