BRANDEE A. LEWIS
1711 Tioga Road•Fort Washington, Maryland 20744•Phone [Send email to request phone number] 03-0669 or
240-832-1442
Email: Brandeelk@gmail.com
B A R A D M I S S I O N S
Maryland District of Columbia
E D U C A T I O N
Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C.
Juris Doctor, May 2004
Activities: Howard Scroll: Social Justice Law Review (Managing Editor), Trial
Advocacy Moot Court, Employment Justice Program (Coordinator), Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance, American Bar Association, Black National Bar Association,
American Association of University Women, ACLU, Sports & Entertainment Law
Association, National Trial Lawyers Association, Phi Delta Phi
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Certificate in Afro-American Studies,
December 2000
Honors: University Honors Certificate, Dean’s List 1998-2000
Activities: DiamondBack , The Eclipse, NAACP, Black Student Association,
Student Government Association
E X P E R I E N C E
LAW OFFICE OF BRANDEE A. LEWIS, LLC 12/04-Present
Solo Practitioner
Provide general legal services to individuals and businesses. Draft and review
legal documents including, but not limited to, government contracts, bid
proposals, real estate documents, taxes, corporate documents, domestic law
documents, and other contracts. Advise business clients of appropriate
organizational entities and taxation statuses, as well as provide general counsel
on business matters including mergers and acquisitions and regulatory compliance.
Draft and review wills and estate plans. Advise and represent clients in
domestic matters. Provide legal advice and representation to civil plaintiffs
and defendants. Perform Real estate closings. Draft and file other legal
documents as requested and required by clients. Solicit and establish contracts
for business machines and information technology hardware and software for the
entire firm to include support staff and attorneys. Supervise attorneys and
support staff.
REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE 9/05-Present
Instructor
Provide instruction to students in classes ranging from approximately 10 to 75
students. Prepare curricula tailored to the class demographic. Courses taught
focus on the regulations surrounding real estate as well as the business
requirements for participating in the market as an agent, builder, contractor, or
broker. General business laws are also discussed as they apply to contracts,
real property, business formation, marketing and management.
OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL 8/05-Present
Maryland State Bar Association-Mock trial Instructor/Coach
Volunteer Provide instruction to students in grades 9 through 12 about civil and
criminal court processes and procedure. Prepare lesson plans and exercises to
demonstrate principles taught during course. Provide instruction regarding legal
matters that do not involve litigation such as business formation and
management.
ABOUT REAL ESTATE /ACCURATE ACCOUNTING & TAX 7/03-Present
Instructor; Of Counsel 1/98-9/02
Review corporate documents, financial documents and office procedure to assure
adherence to current law. Advise management as to legal ramifications for
various actions taken by employees and clients. Provide legal guidance and
supervision to employees. Assure proper regulatory compliance including closing
procedures and details are followed. Responsible for bookkeeping and ordering
major components and business machines, including hardware and software.
THOMSON WEST GROUP 3/02-5/04
Westlaw Student Representative, part-time
Provided research and technical support to students and faculty using the
Westlaw legal research engine. Hosted classes to teach specific law research
skills. Student liaison between Howard University and the West Group.
Maintained school printers and accounts through the information technology
personnel at West Group.
GORDON, FEINBLATT, ROTHMAN, HOFFBERGER, & HOLLANDER, LLC 5/03-8/03
Summer Associate
Completed research on various legal issues using online legal research engines
and the bound reporters. Prepared memoranda, briefs, motions, loan documents,
contracts, and other documents upon request. Worked closely with lead attorneys,
clients, opposing attorneys, and judges. Assisted in the preparation for arguing
motions, trial, and appellate arguments. Attended depositions, interrogatories,
client interviews/meetings, and appellate arguments.
CHEVY CHASE BANK 6/97- 6/03
Customer Service Representative, part-time
Provided a variety of customer service functions including opening and
processing new checking, savings, IRA, loans, and certificate accounts for retail
and commercial customers. Extensive marketing and cash handling
responsibilities. Supervised employees.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN 1/03-5/03
Legal Advocacy Fund-Legal Support Staff, externship
Completed legal research and wrote a law review article on behalf of the
Association. Submitted Freedom of Information Act requests. Headed the agenda
and planning for an informative anti-discrimination program for the Association’s
conference. Answered the discrimination hotline and researched the issues of the
callers to assist in the determination of merit. Assisted in the ranking of on
campus academic programs with the purpose of preventing gender discrimination.
Wrote press releases.
UNITED STATES INVESTIGATION SERVICES, Annandale, VA 2/01-9/01
Investigative Inquiry Assistant
Supervised employees and reviewed top-secret investigative reports. Created
reports to display employee’s progress and workload. Additionally, contacted the
customer frequently and created reports to show the company’s progress,
efficiency, and workload.
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES, Landover, MD 8/00-12/00
Assistant Probation Officer, internship
Managed a caseload of thirty or more juveniles. Counseled juveniles. Ordered
and administered urinalyses to probationers. Performed background criminal
checks and home check up visits. Presented violation and status reports to the
court regarding cases. Managed a caseload of thirty or more juveniles on
probation.
PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE, Washington DC 12/99-6/00
Case Investigator, internship
Performed investigative functions such as interviewing clients and witnesses,
subpoenaing witnesses and documents, finding and photographing crime scenes, and
running criminal and civil records background checks. Performed and organized
legal research for attorneys. Testified and performed other tasks necessary for
trial preparation.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
TUTOR ME (founder), Gabriel’s Way (Chairperson-Board Member), Lady Legacy
Foundation (Secretary-Board Member), Mount Ennon Baptist Church Education
Ministry (Lecturer & Tutor), Oxon Hill High School Mock Trial Coach, Maryland
State Bar Association, Greater Washington Area Chapter of National Bar
Association, Phi Delta Phi, J Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Prince George’s
County Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, American Bar
Association, Charles County Bar Association, Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal
Justice Association, District Court Settlement Facilitator, Maryland State Bar
Association Leadership Academy Fellow, Certified Mediator
References Available Upon Request
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