Resume2018 .pdf

BRETT STEELE

4209 N Rio Canción, Apt 65 · Tucson, AZ 85718 · (480) 603-6635 · brsteele@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2018
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Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, Articles Editor (‘17/’18)
A Comparison of Drug Prosecution in the United States, Portugal, and Indonesia (note)

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Honors:
Activities:

Distinguished Scholar (full-tuition scholarship)
J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Vice Chair 2016-2017
38d Prosecutor Clinic, Tucson City January 2017-May 2017
Pima County August 2017-May 2018

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Emphasis in Public Relations, December 2014
Top 5 Undergraduate Public Relations Program 2014 (PR News)

EXPERIENCE
Pima County Attorney’s Office, Tucson, AZ
Law Clerk, May 2017-Present
Work alongside county prosecutors to conduct research, write affirmative motions, and respond to defense
motions. Also participate in meetings and panels as invited.

Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) Student Legal Services, Tucson, AZ
Extern, August 2016-December 2016
Consulted with University of Arizona undergraduate and graduate students on landlord/tenant issues, alcoholrelated citations, wills, powers of attorney, and advised on criminal proceedings. Prepared legal documents such
as wills, powers of attorney, and research memoranda.

Jardine, Baker, Hickman & Houston, P.L.L.C., Phoenix, AZ
Law Clerk May-August 2016
Conducted legal research on insurance defense issues at 12-attorney firm. Drafted related memoranda and
motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment and Motions to Compel. Researched and prepared written
materials for CLE presentations. Obtained documents from courthouses; conducted site visits to locations
connected to ongoing cases.

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Editorial Assistant, April-August 2014
Wrote two news stories per week on student activities and accomplishments. Maintained
social media accounts, increasing Facebook likes by more than 10% in three months and strengthening
Twitter and Instagram presences. Led and scripted project to create instructional videos for law students.
Shot and edited photos and videos for promotional purposes.

BYU Universe Newspaper, News Reporter, April-June 2013
Wrote two-three stories per week covering cuisine and technology.

Bradley PR Agency, Account Coordinator, January-April 2013
Carried out initiatives for Utah County Habitat For Humanity; “I am your neighbor” campaign.

Missionary Training Center, Media Department, Student Manager, January 2012-December 2014.
Trained employees on and lead audio/visual production including set up, installation, and live
production.
LDS Church Jakarta, Indonesia
Voluntary Representative, April 2009-April 2011
Served in leadership positions in all areas of duty, including holding weekly training meetings and advising other
volunteers. Taught English at Dr. Soetomo University.

SKILLS
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LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Google Scholar
Certified Operator of Microsoft Word

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Spanish- Conversational
Indonesian- Fluent

BRETT STEELE

4209 N Rio Canción, Apt 65 · Tucson, AZ 85718 · (480) 603-6635 · brsteele@email.arizona.edu