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Sean Harrington
Law Librarian with a history of working in both the legal field and academic settings. I have taught English as a foreign language in both Japan and China and studied abroad in Paris, France. I have a passion for integrating emerging software into the law library and want to share my love of law practice technology with others.
Education
M.S. Data Analytics and Program Evaluation
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
2022 - 2020
Masters in Library and Information Science
University of Arizona
Tuscon, AZ
2018 - 2017
- Emphasis in Digital Collections
Juris Doctorate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA
2012 - 2009
- Emphasis in Civil Litigation
B.A. English Literature
U.C.L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
2005 - 2000
- English literature with an emphasis in creative writing.
- Thesis: Shakespeare
Education Experience
Electronic Resources Librarian
Arizona State Univ. - Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Phoenix, AZ
Current - 2019
- Split work between Electronic Resources; Legal Research Instruction; and Faculty Publications.
- Software evaluation, including data analytics software, and providing recommendations for subscription for the law school.
- Meet with approximately 100 1L students per year to provide 1-on-1 instruction. Perform many class presentations.
Circulation Assistant II
Chapman University - Fowler School of Law
Orange, CA
2019 - 2018
- Split work between Circulation, Technical Services, and Faculty Publications.
- Managed approximately 20 student workers. Opened and closed the library.
MLIS Intern
Chapman University - Fowler School of Law
Orange, CA
2018 - 2017
- Performed my internship hours for my MLIS at the Univ. of Arizona.
- Was hired by the law library when I had finished my internship hours.
Industry Experience
I have worked in a variety of roles in both the private and public sector, including several competitive internships.
Law Clerk
Ramey Litigation Group, APC
San Diego, CA
2019 - 2016
- Work as the sole clerk for the founding partner at a firm that specialized in contract litigation.
- Extensive work in legal research and statutory analysis - advanced knowledge of all forms of civil discovery.
- Formation and dissolution of corporations and partnerships.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Farrah Mirabel
Santa Ana, CA
2016 - 2015
- Litigation Department: Worked on a variety of civil cases focusing largely on Employment Law.
Law Clerk
Ramey & Perry, APC
San Diego, CA
2015 - 2012
- Work as the sole clerk for the founding partner at a firm that specialized in contract litigation.
- Extensive work in legal research and statutory analysis - advanced knowledge of all forms of civil discovery.
- Formation and dissolution of corporations and partnerships.
Certified Law Clerk
San Diego Office of the Public Defender
San Diego, CA
2011
- Represented clients in court under the supervision of Deputy Public Defenders.
- Conducted research in various criminal areas and drafted motions: specifically, notable was the motion for a preliminary hearing on a capital murder case. Interviewed clients and accumulated discovery with Public Defender Investigators.
Selected Press
Video on Videos: Creative Approaches to Online Law Library Tours (ALL-SIS)
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AALL-SIS Webinar
2022
- Panel member for an educational webinar on creating professional videos for outreach.
Panel Discussion - So What About the Next Shutdown? Electronic Resources Questions, Answers, Challenges, and (Wild) Predictions
Sugar Land, TX
SWALL-Conference Panel
2022
- Panel member for an educational webinar on providing electronic resources to students during pandemic closures.
Member Profile Spotlight
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AALL Spectrum
2020
- Featured as an up-and-coming member of our profession in our national publication.
Professional Organizations
American Association of Law Librarians
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Current - 2019
- Mentor and member.
Southwest Association of Law Librarians
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Current - 2020
- Chair (2021-2022) - Committee on Publications and Public Relations
Recent Research Credits
Karen Bradshaw, Humans as Animals, 2021 Utah Law Rev 185 (2020)
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2021
- Research credit - Federal and government regulations surrounding national parks.
- Westlaw / Lexis
Betsy J. Grey, Sex-Based Brain Differences and Emotional Harm, 70 Duke Law Journal Online 29 (2021)
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2020
- Research credit - Empirical studies measuring victim impact.
- Interdisciplinary Research