Alexis Jeanne Arsenault
Experience
New York, NY
NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Student Attorney, New York Law School NYCLU Legislative Advocacy Clinic, Spring 2025
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Formulated campaign plan to pass proposed New York City Council bill to regulate police response to First Amendment events
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Established goals, target audience, and strategies for success, and created campaign materials
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Evaluated case law, legislation, settlements, and regulations on police misconduct and discipline processes
New York, NY
NATIONAL VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
Student Attorney, New York Law School Veterans' Justice Clinic, Fall 2024
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Identified statutory and case law regarding duty to assist veterans and summarized legal arguments
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Investigated clients’ records and briefed supervising attorney on legal issues
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Researched military sexual trauma history, case law and legislation
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Advocated for service-connected disability status for client injured during sexual assault while in military service
New York, NY
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY
Student Attorney, New York Law School Gun Violence Prevention Legislative Advocacy Clinic, Spring 2024
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Analyzed state and federal gun violence prevention legislation
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Examined case law interpreting statutes for emergency risk protection orders and constitutional issues
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Prepared memos and case summaries for use in proposed state legislation
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Drafted legislation about firearm permits, prohibitors, background checks, school safety, safe storage, and more
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Organized policy forums, nonprofit conferences, political receptions, awards, and networking opportunities
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Secured speaking positions for elected officials, policymakers, and industry influencers
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Oversaw all event marketing including emails, ad placements, website content, and social media
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Created media lists and designed public relations strategy
New York, NY
CITY & STATE, LLC
Events, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, January 2019-December 2024
Senior Events Coordinator, May 2016-January 2019
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Curated event agendas, webpages, and marketing campaigns
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Researched policy issues and monitored recent legislation to develop discussion topics
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Produced program journals, wrote editorial content, and managed ad collection and placement
Marketing & Research Associate, NYN Media, August 2015-May 2016
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Organized policy forums, nonprofit conferences, political receptions, awards, and networking opportunities
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Secured speaking positions for elected officials, policymakers, and industry influencers
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Oversaw all event marketing including emails, ad placements, website content, and social media
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Created media lists and designed public relations strategy
London, UK
EQUAL RIGHTS TRUST
Advocacy Research Intern, Spring 2013
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Researched international legislation and litigation regarding human rights violations, discrimination, and inequality
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Compiled fact sheets and country-specific watchdog reports
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Drafted and edited legislative reports, press releases, and website content
Washington, DC
EVERYBODY WINS! DC
Communications & Development Intern, Fall 2012
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Prepared press releases, media alerts, and newsletter articles
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Developed media list and pitched stories to local and national news outlets
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Fundraised and solicited businesses for charitable donations
Washington, DC
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES
Communications Intern, Spring 2012
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Created fact sheets, blog posts, website content, and press releases about current events, legislation, and organizational advocacy activity
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Coordinated public relations activity, generated media lists, and tracked coverage