Michael Corsi

 

EDUCATION:

The John Marshall Law School Chicago, IL

Rank: 83/269 (3.35 GPA) Graduated: May 2006

Juris Doctor

John Carroll University University Heights, OH

BA – Political Science Graduated: May 2003

Minor – Criminology in Sociology

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

The Law Offices of Mark J. Horwitz Chicago, IL

Law Clerk September 2005 – May 2006

* Researched and drafted pleadings, motions, and responses
* Conducted discovery – assembled medical records, compiled specials summaries, and prepared answers to interrogatories
* Client correspondence – performed initial client interviews and informed existing clients of case status
* Other duties included: summarizing statutes, case law and depositions, and devising long-term case strategy

The Honorable Edward R. Burr (Ret.) Chicago, IL

Extern Summer 2005

* Researched and prepared draft opinions
* Observed and consulted on daily pre-trial settlement conferences
* Reviewed upcoming cases and prepared memoranda for rulings on pre and post trial motions
* Prepared summaries of cases and briefs

Cook County States Attorney’s Office Bridgeview, IL

Law Clerk – Chicago Felony Division Summer 2004

* Researched and prepared memoranda for evidentiary matters
* Researched and retrieved factual information for pending cases
* Participated in daily case strategizing, witness/victim preparation, and plea negotiations.
* Attended and observed court daily, including both bench and jury trials

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

John Marshall Moot Court Associate Justice Spring 2005 – Graduation

August A. Rendigs National Products Liability Spring, 2006

Moot Court Competition, Participant

August A. Rendigs National Products Liability Spring, 2005

Moot Court Competition, Participant