Experience Summary
Legal Experience: Judicial Clerk for Honorable District Judge Walter H. Rice, United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, Dayton, Ohio-May 2010 – Jan. 2011
• Conducted legal research on wide range of both substantive and procedural questions pertaining to criminal and civil cases before the Court, including Seventh Amendment right to a jury and Fourth Amendment warrantless search and seizures
• Drafted legal memorandums describing succinctly and thoroughly the results of my research, applying findings to the facts presented, for possible inclusion in Judge’s Orders or Decisions.
• Observed court proceedings, including jury selection, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, opening and closing arguments, and hearings on motions; participated in in-camera discussions with judges, attorneys and other court personnel.;
Legal Volunteer, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, University of Dayton School of Law Christmas Break Pro Bono Project, Dayton, Ohio-December 2009
• Drafted an objective legal memorandum addressing public access to public property used for public accommodations.;
Student Clerk, United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio-May 2007 – May 2008
• Assisted staff in preparing trial workbooks and editing appellate brief citations, made court runs as needed, answered phones, and assisted walk-in visitors.
• Observed wide variety of court proceedings and participated in discussions/meetings with attorneys, federal and state agents, Office staff, and law students.
Teaching Style
Outgoing and open to adapt to the needs or desires of the student. Am a happy person who loves to smile and share moments of laughter.
My Hobbies
Art and crafts of all kinds, running, music, and prayer
Other Comments
Email: zimmermanbm@yahoo.com