Brandon R.

Watts
161 Adams St. NW. | Washington, D.C. 20001
909.252.1516| brandonrwatts2015@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Howard University, School of Communications​ ​-​ C
​ umulative GPA: 3.25 ​Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Communications (Pre-Law) Expected Graduation: ​May 2019 (Senior)
EXPERIENCE
United States Attorney's Office Central Division of California Los Angeles, California
Criminal Division Extern May 2018 - Present
● Assist AUSA’s in criminal trials where my responsibilities include arranging trial evidence, preparing witnesses
statements for trial testimony, and draft any memorandum, motions or briefs that needs to be completed in
compliance with the trials.
● Worked with a Unit Chief and prepared over 80 criminal complaints that assisted to a large gang takedown and
the arrest of over 80 gang members of the Mexican Mafia.
Office of Senator Kamala Harris U.S Senate​, ​Washington, D.C.
Judicial Intern March 2017 – June 2017
● Attended weekly Judicial briefings in the Senate and produced multiple written summary briefs that enhanced the
staffs understanding of current legal matters.
● Authored a ten-page memorandum providing recommendations for a comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Bill
that was approved by Senator Harris and shared with other offices.
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Howard University NAACP Criminal Justice Committee Howard University​, ​Washington, D.C​.
Committee Chair October 2017 - April 2018
● Fundraised towards a cumulative savings that was sourced for posting bonds for incarcerated
African-American parents being accused of petty crimes in the District of Columbia.
● Host events with local high schools that include information about constitutional rights,
discussion panels with students and the Metropolitan Police Department, and end of the day ride
alongs with law enforcement officers.
Howard University Alternative Spring Break (Mass Incarceration Initiative) Houston, Texas
Volunteer Team Leader March 2018
● Partnered with the SHAPE Center in 5th Ward Houston, Texas to tutor elementary school students that struggle in
reading and writing
● Partnered with All Helping Hands and Hearts Foundation to assist in rebuilding an elementary performing arts
school for students of color that was destroyed in Hurricane Harvey
● Hosted an event to speak to at risk youth about the importance of a college education and assist them in creating a
future career path
OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer: ​Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Legal Research Proficiency: ​Justia, Westlaw, LexisNexis
Language:​ Spanish(beginner)