My Resume

Hey y'all- here's a copy of my resume if you want to find out more about my background. The formatting doesn't quite translate to blogspot . . . but it'll still give you an idea of what I've been involved with:

Chas Short

ChasShort@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL

Juris Doctor Anticipated, May 2009.

Honors: Florida Law Review, 2007-Current.

Vice President of Student Services, John Marshall Bar Association, 2007-Current.

Irving Cypen Freshman Scholastic Achievement Award, 2007.

Book Award: Section 1 Property (Professor Wright), Spring 2007.
Brecht Scholarship, Spring 2007.

Section 1 Representative, John Marshall Bar Association, 2006-7.

Law School Dean’s List, Fall 2006.

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude May 2006.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, summa cum laude May 2006.

Honors: Top Honors Graduate, College of Arts & Sciences, 2006.

Graduated with University Honors and Honors in the Major, 2006.

Wrote an Honors Thesis, The Effects of Perceptions of Crowding on Juror Attitudes and

Decision-Making, 2006.

University of Central Florida Founder’s Scholars Award, 2004-6.

President’s Honor Roll, 2003-2006.

President’s Leadership Council, 2005-2006.

Founding Vice President, UCF Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, 2005.

Homecoming Court, 2005.

Social Director, Honors Congress, 2004-2005.

Co-Director, LIFT Summit, 2003-2004.

REEL Retreat Counselor, 2003.

LEAD Scholars Program, 2002-2004.

PUBLICATIONS

Short, C. P., Pryor, B., Butler, J., & Hastings, S. O. (2006). The Effects of a
Crowded Deliberation Environment on Mock Jurors' Attitudes and Decision-Making,
6 Comm. L. Rev., 58-69 (available at http://www.commlawreview.org/volume6(2)/ CLR_2006_The_Effects_of_a_Crowded_Deliberation_Environment_on_Mock_Jurors.pdf).

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Intern, The Law Office of Robin C. Lemonidis May 2006-August 2006

Melbourne, Florida May 2007-August 2007

Performed legal and factual research at a criminal defense law office. Drafted a variety of motions, including

suppression motions, motions in limine, and motions to allow travel. Wrote client correspondence. Formulated

deposition questions and attended depositions. Interviewed clients and witnesses.

Intern, Majority Office of the Florida House of Representatives January 2006-May 2006

Tallahassee, Florida

Worked forty hours a week on tasks assigned by Representative Andy Gardiner and the House Majority Staff. Wrote constituent correspondence, attended legislative committee meetings, and maintained a database for bill tracking. Prepared a daily overview of all bills and amendments being heard in the Chamber and distributed copies of it to the House Republicans.

Stage Manager, Cybis Communications January 2003-July 2006

Orlando, Florida

Assisted in planning multimedia conferences for national organizations. Wrote scripts and served as a vocal and stage presence coach for conference speakers and performers. Directed presenters, speakers, and performers during productions.