Sasha James Wiesen

sjw04@swiesen.com



ATTORNEY

Illinois BarNovember, 2002

Washington D.C. BarApplication in Process

California BarExam: July, 2004

EDUCATION

Harvard University Cambridge, MA

Masters in Information Technology, 2004

New England School of Law Boston, MA

Juris Doctor: IP & Litigation, 2002

Colgate University Hamilton, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science, 1999
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy, 1999

Francis W. Parker School Chicago, IL

Kindergarten - High School

Summer

College of Law of England & Wales London, UK English Criminal & Civil Procedure, 2000

DePaul University Chicago, IL

Philosophy: 1994, 1998
Calculus: 1996

Northwestern University Evanston, IL

Computer Science: 1997


SKILLS

  • Proficient in: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Me, Word, Excel, Access, Database Design, Visual InterDev, FrontPage, PhotoShop, Ghost, Mac OS, Unix, Emacs, BindView, Chip design, Networking, Telecommunications and Computer Theory.
  • Languages: HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, JScript, Java and Concurrent Java, Pascal, C, C++, VHDL, Assembly, Scheme (LISP), ASP and SQL.
  • Administrative Experience: Windows NT & 2000 Administration, NetWare (Novell), FRS and Mainframe, Unix, Citrix, Microsoft Mail Administrative Module, CompuServe Administration and Oracle.
  • Created and developed a 16-bit CPU with a proprietary assembly language and implemented sample programs with a proto-board at Harvard.
  • Spoken and Written Foreign Language: French.
  • Certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Lifeguarding, SCUBA and Skydiving.

WORK
EXPERIENCE

  • New England School of Law - Library / Web Development, Boston MA
    Web Developer / Systems Network Administrator - Updated the school web site as well as upgraded and maintained the school computer network. 2000 - Present
  • Greater Boston Legal Services - Health & Disability Department, Boston MA
    Unpaid Clinic - Gained hands on legal experience by communicating with clients as well as organizing, developing and presenting cases in front of hearing officers. Worked exclusively under a senior attorney. 2000
  • College of Law of England & Wales - Summer Program, London UK
    Unpaid Externship - Observed numerous English court sessions and had the opportunity to converse and interact with English Magistrates. Summer, 2000
  • Kirkland & Ellis - Chicago Illinois
    Intern - Conducted legal work from the ground up by organizing files and conducting legal database entry and document coding at Kirkland & Ellis through Co-Counsel. Summer, 1999
  • The Quaker Oats Company - I/S Department, Chicago Illinois
    Intern - Learned administering and communication skills as well as vital network maintenance as a Computer Network Security Administrator. Summer, 1998
  • Colgate University - Hamilton New York
    • Systems Analyzer - Information / Technology Services
      One of the founders of SOURCe, Colgate's student computer help line. Direct interaction over the phone and by house calls with students in need of tech support. 1998-1999
    • Software Instructor - Information / Technology Services
      Trained students in usage of Word, Excel, PhotoShop and Outlook through a program called "Empower Yourself". 1998
    • Lighting Designer - Theater Department
      Designed stage lights and supervised stage crew in the lighting field.
      Other positions: Master Electrician and Light Board Operator. 1995-1997
  • Hawthorne Apartments - Chicago Illinois
    Lifeguard
    - Maintained safety and control of the swimming pool and administered several daily tasks and responsibilities. Summers, 1993-1997

VOLUNTEER
WORK

  • Community Action Program for Madison County (CAPs).
    Set up an Intranet network as well as a relational database and homepage. 1998
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fundraising efforts and office support. 1984-1995
  • Clearbrook Foundation. Fundraising efforts to help disabled children. 1991-1992
  • Lincoln Park Senior Center. Assisted with shopping and cleaning. 1989-1990

ACTIVITIES

  • Ultimate Frisbee, Participated in league play, Chicago. 1998-present
  • Crew member on Pied Piper, a Santa-Cruz 70 yacht, Chicago. Former 13-year record holder for the Chicago-Mac Race. 1988-present
  • Phi Tau Fraternity - Social Chairman, Organized and supervised social events and rush efforts. Member since 1997. 1998-1999
  • Paintball Club, Colgate University. 1995-1996
  • Flight School, Completed 40 hours Private Pilot’s Training. 1993-1994
  • Aikido Club, Colgate University and Chicago. 1992-1995
  • Technical Theater, Designed and set lighting. 1991-1995
  • Varsity Sports, Track team and Cross-country team. 1991-1995
  • Sailing School, Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago Illinois. 1984-1988
Updated: 02/07/04