SHEREE MCLELLAN

160 WOODBRIDGE CIRCLE

SAN MATEO, CA 94403
(650) 743-4596
sm7c10ac@westpost.net
EDUCATION
Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA, Juris Doctorate, 2006
Dean's List, Specialization Certificate in Litigation, Moot Court Board, Mock Tr
ial Competition
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, BA (English) 2000
EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of Denise Eaton-May, Contract Attorney
Oakland, CA; July 2010 - Present
Conduct projects researching and writing in all matters relating to employment l
aw and estate planning.
Law Offices of Darryl Stallworth, Contract Attorney
Oakland, CA; July 2010 - Present
Conduct projects researching and writing in all matters relating to criminal def
ense to help prepare Darryl Stallworth for oral arguments and writing motions fo
r trial in areas such as homicide and gang-related crimes.
Price And Associates, Contract Attorney and Associate Attorney
Oakland, CA; Jan 2010 - June 2010
Litigate state and federal cases practicing civil rights and employment law, dev
elop and implement litigation, discovery, settlement and trial strategies. Repr
esent clients in mediation and depositions, research complex litigation issues a
nd prepare memorandums and motions.
Taylor, Goins & Stallworth, Contract Attorney
Oakland, CA; Sept 2008 - March 2009, July 2009 - December 2009
Conduct research and writing in all matters relating to criminal defense to help
prepare the Partner Darryl Stallworth for oral arguments and writing motions fo
r trial in areas such as homicide and gang-related crimes.
San Francisco Public Defender's Office, Volunteer Attorney
San Francisco, CA; March 2009 - July 2009
Selected for the elite four-month volunteer attorney program where I handled my
own caseload of over 65 clients. Conducted oral arguments and hearings in Superi
or Court, and won my jury trial. Provided legal counsel, conducted client interv
iews, and prepared research memoranda and other legal documents.
Nutritional Services Inc., Attorney
San Carlos, CA; June 2007 - Aug 2008
Primary advisor to the Human Resources Director to review and revise the employm
ent disciplinary procedures. Collaborated with the Human Resources Director to
implement and improve the employee performance evaluation system and disciplinar
y action policies and procedures. Researched and analyzed policies for importin
g goods into foreign countries to ensure full compliance with the United States
Department of Agriculture.
San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, State Bar Certified Law Clerk
San Mateo, CA, Post-Bar Clerkship Aug 2006 - Nov 2006; Summer 2005
Prepared and argued over twenty preliminary hearings and motions in Municipal an
d Superior Courts. Researched and prepared motions and memorandums.
San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Legal Intern - Employment Law Division
San Francisco, CA; Summer 2004
Led investigations for Title VII race and age discrimination cases, conducted in
terviews with clients to form an initial assessment of the merits of the case.
Assisted clients in writing discrimination complaints, wrote findings, and resea
rched employment discrimination issues.
Gap Inc. - Employment Law Department, Administrative Assistant III
San Francisco, CA; July 2001 - Aug 2003
Supported five attorneys for the employment law department. Drafted demand lett
ers and correspondence. Edited releases, conducted investigative work, and prep
ared settlement checks. Effectively managed executive schedules, organized meet
ings, and filed cases. Selected by the General Counsel to improve and develop a
new legal website for the department. Proficient in MS Office, including Word,
Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Lotus Notes Legal.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
State Bar of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of Ca
lifornia, Black Women Lawyer's Association, Coach E-Soccer (special needs childr
en)