Juris Doctor expected May 2028, Current GPA: 3.7 Irvine, CA
Activities UCI Law Mock Trial, Director of External Relations, National Competition Competitor
Anteater Mock Trial (Undergraduate), Coach ; 3rd at UCLA & San Diego, 1st at SLO
Pro Bono Street Law; City Council, Brown Act & Public Comments; Housing Law at PLC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Law, Summa cum laude, GPA: 3.95
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Applied Political Advocacy
Honors Class of 2025 Commencement Speaker, Political Science Department
Activities Mock Trial, Captain, Coach , All-Regional Attorney (2024 & 2025), 3x Other Awards
American Mock Trial Association, Student Advisory Board
SkillsUSA, Competitor ; Fourth place in extemporaneous speaking at national level
Swing Dancing Club, Teaching Committee ; Host of “SLOx” statewide event
ENGin, International Partner ; English language assistance for Ukrainian students
California Faculty Association, Student Lobbyist
Law Clerk Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined and simplified trial prep and exhibit work-up with senior partner; performed scientific medical research before preparing emerging torts report for managing partner; prepared various motions in jurisdictions across the U.S.; redesigned workflow and spreadsheets for mass tort cases.
Trial Assistant Arroyo Grande, CA
Provided integral support to the firm’s owner and lead attorney during a high-stakes catastrophic injury trial, Henderson v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , in Van Nuys, resulting in a Top-20 California Verdict of 2023. Authored and refined complaints, subpoenas, and complex motions; drafted direct and cross-examinations. Wrote and revised letters to clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel to facilitate resolution. Performed field investigations, interpreted and mapped digital forensics, aided with focus groups, and collaborated on trial themes and presentation strategies.
File
Received and properly sorted all documents into the correct clients’ file, prepared all files for use in court every day, handled phone calls with clients and performed deliveries to court and clients.
Building spreadsheets, troubleshooting errors, graphic design, Microsoft Suite, public speaking.
Interests include Lindy Hop dancing, big band jazz, Michelin cooking techniques, modern physics.
Jordan Schleifer · jordan.schleifer@gmail.com