Rosina C.
Stambaugh
1303 Dartmouth Road, York, PA 17404 Telephone: 717-818-1941 Email: rosinastambaugh7@[Link]
Education
Widener University School of Law Extended Division Certificate of AchievementLaw & Government Intensive Trial AdvocacyITAP York College of Pennsylvania Bachelors of Arts: Political Science, 2008 Summa Cum Laude Alpha Chi College Honor Society Political Science Honor Society Expected Graduation May 2013
GPA 3.97
Experience
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center
Legal Assistant & BIA Accredited Representativefull accreditation Administrative Duties: Phones, Scheduling, and daily office management Legal Duties: Speak to detainees and family members seeking immigration assistance Arrange meetings and point of contact with York Immigration Court, York County Prison, DHS, and other Correctional Facilities throughout PA Send legal resources to individuals and families Assist Attorneys in Legal Research, Writing, and Court Submission/Filings Train new staff members Translate/Interpretation: Spanish, French, and Italian Legal Orientation Program (LOP): Through the LOP, PIRC provides immigration resources to detained immigrants in removal proceedings. LOP is comprised of three main services: 1. Group Presentations: detainees learn about the immigration court process along with other basic information 2. Individual Orientations: non-represented individuals can briefly discuss their cases with PIRC staff 3. Pro Bono Referrals Duties: In charge of making sure the program is running efficiently. Preparing group and workshop lists weekly, data entry, assigning intakes, and presenting English and Spanish Legal Orientation Presentations
York, PA
2009-Sept. 2012
Pro Bono Immigration Removal Cases that I have completed (under supervision of PIRC Attorney)
A. Request for Release from Detention with DHS 1. 20104 Haitian in wake of Earthquake (non-clients)Granted & released 2. 2010Malian client of PIRCs who was granted Asylum & DHS appealedGranted & released B. Bond Hearing in front of Immigration Judge 1. July 2010Trinidad client for Bond onlySubmitted a bond motion and brief, and then client requested continuance and family hired private immigration/criminal attorney 2. April 2011Jamaican client for Bond & Voluntary Departure HearingClient received a $4,000 bond & was granted voluntary departure 3. March 2012Honduran clientreceived a $7,500 bond & bonded out (continued representation for U-Visa) C. Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents (EOIR 42A) in front of Immigration Judge 1. August 2011Haitian Client with HIVGranted (Submitted a brief & convinced the Judge that his controlled substance conviction was not an aggravated felony) 2. August 2012United Kingdom clientGranted D. Refugee/Asylee Adjustment of Status in front of Immigration Judge 1. November 2011Liberian Refugee clientGranted 209c waiver/adjustment 2. February 2012Liberian Refugee clientGranted 209c waiver/adjustment 3. March 2012Moroccan AsyleeGranted 209c waiver/adjustment E. Other Types of Cases 1. April 2012Represented client for suppression of evidence and termination in front of Immigration Judge 75 year old client says he was born in St. Thomas, but DHS claims he was born in Antigua with another name Issues with governments evidence and failure to meet burden July 2012Appealed the Immigration Judges decision to BIA 2. May 2012-Filed a U-Visa application with USCIS for Honduran client 1
Internship for PA House of RepresentativesBeverly Mackereth Administrative Duties Constituentstook calls and wrote letters to constituents Attended SessionsHouse and Judicial Committee Assisted in Bill reading and decision-making Law Firm of Holt & Ogden Part-Time Legal Assistant Administrative Duties Legal Research and writing Filing at Courthouse Observed Court Hearing and Trials Internship at the York County Public Defenders Office Legal Research Observed Court Hearings and Trials Assisted Attorneys in court preparation Spanish Translating/Interpreting Interviewing clients Assisted in evidence gathering Buona Fortuna Ristorante Server/Bartender Managed all serversscheduling
York, PA
2004
York, PA
2005-2006
York, PA
2008
Hanover, PA
1999-2010
Trainings
Mennonite Central Committee & PIRC Basic Immigration TrainingAkron, PA 5 day Immigration Training for people seeking BIA Accreditation held every September Duties: Organize Trainers, Assist MCC in preparation, Prepare PowerPoints and additional materials Other: Presenter/Trainer2012 (Unit on Immigration Overview) Reference: o Saulo Padilla Coordinator, Immigration Education Mennonite Central Committee U.S. 21 S. 12th Street, PO Box 500 | Akron, PA 17501 Ph: 717.859.1152 | Fax: 717.859.3875 o Jared Hankee, jh@[Link] (717) 859-1151 ext. 368 2009-2012
Skills
Languages: Proficient in Spanish and Italian (read, write, speak, and translate) Frenchconversational speaking (read, write and translate) Technical: Knowledge of all Microsoft Programs Accessdatabase creation, reports, and tables Professional Presentations Website Creating and Designing: [Link] [Link] [Link] Communication/Miscellaneous: Public Speaking Legal Knowledge Office/Management: General Office Skills Schedulingmake sure things get done on time Organization Time management Management of others (Work well with others) Work well under pressure
Interests
Enjoy teaching bible studies, outreach to the community and gathering for prayer Recreation: playing basketball (played in high school and college), hiking, walking my dogs, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends and family
References
Lindsay Jenkins, Assistant Protection Officer at UNHCR (202) 243-7616 (colleague at PIRC from 2009-2010) Megan Bremer, Staff Attorney at LIRS 410-230-2744 (managing attorney at PIRC from 2009-2010) Brooke Del Greco, Esq. 202-427-7057 (managing attorney at PIRC from 2010-2011) Tina Barrow, York Immigration Court Administrator 717-755-7555
Additional References and Letters of Recommendation available upon request
