Brian Pedigo, J.D.
Contact: bpedigo@gmail.com | (949) 394-9023
Education
Juris Doctorate, 2007
Emphasis on intellectual property
Whittier Law School
Costa Mesa, California
Bachelor of Science, 2002
Computer Science, Information Systems
Biola University
La Mirada, California
Legal Employment Experience
Orange County District Attorney's Office (North Court, Fullerton, CA)
Certified Law Clerk
August 2006-May 2007
Job Description:
- Prepared motions and made appearances for felony preliminary hearings
- Prepared motions and made appearances for motions to suppress evidence (CPC 1538.5)
- Reviewed defendants' files for motions to expunge record (CPC 1023.4) and filed oppose or do not oppose motions with the court
- Observed misdemeanor and felony trials and preliminary hearings
Law Offices of Robert B. Reeves
Law Clerk
Summer 2006
Santa Ana, CA
Job Description:
- Filed legal documents with courts involving auto accident cases
- Provided legal research and documents for attorneys
- Helped create web site to increase law firm's market reach
- Assisted in planning better search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising
Westlaw
Student Representative
2005-2006
Costa Mesa, CA
Job Description:
- Assisted and trained law students in conducting legal research using Westlaw
- Developed marketing ideas and prototypes of products to promote Westlaw
- Maintained and installed laboratory computer equipment
Computer Science Employment Experience
Mariners Church
Database Specialist, Computer and Network Support
2002-2004
Irvine, CA
Job Description:
- Combined data from many small databases into a single enterprise-wide database
- Supported end-users with database training
- Generated database reports for upper management
- Created software to automate a check-in process with a touch-screen kiosk system
- Created software to decrypt data on CA drivers license magnetic stripes
Law School Courses
Civil Trial Advocacy
Summer 2006
Description: A combination of lecture and clinical work based on an actual courtroom trial. Emphasized legal rules and principles applicable to trials, as enunciated in statutory and case law, including chamber conferences, jury selection, opening statements, trial motions, witness examination, jury instructions, and closing arguments. Discussed practical strategies for lawyers. Ended class with a three hour mock trial composed of a jury pool from the community.
Other Completed Courses
- Evidence
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Torts
- Property
- Legal Skills & Writing
- Contracts
- Civil Procedure
- Patent Law
- Copyright Law
- Trademarks & Unfair Competition
- Professional Responsibility
- Constitutional Law
- Remedies
- Corporations
- Community Property
- Wills & Trusts
- Antitrust
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Advanced Torts
- White Collar Crime
Other Activities
Christian Legal Society
President 2005-2006
Whittier Law School
Whittier Law Journal of Child and Family Advocacy
Junior Member 2005
Conducted research and wrote paper arguing for minors' Constitutional right to use the bathroom while in school.
Certifications
Computer Certifications
CCNA 2001
Cisco Certified Network Associate
MCP 2004
Microsoft Certified Professional
Other Certifications
CBEST 2002
California Basic Educational Skills Test
Pending Certifications
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Awaiting results for July 2007 California Bar Exam (results released Nov. 16, 2007 at 6:00pm)
