Allyson Valadez
Allyson Valadez, Section 6
3L, Evening Student JD Candidate
Email: Allyson.valadez@gmail.com
Texas A&M University
Class of 1999
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology & History
University of Oklahoma
Class of 2004
Master of Arts in International Relations
Courses at WCL:
Fall 2008
Contracts – N. Abramowitz
Torts – A. Popper
Legal Rhetoric – J. O’Sullivan
Spring 2009
Civil Procedure – A. Frost
Criminal Law – A. Davis
Legal Rhetoric – J. O’Sullivan
Summer 2009
Evidence – E. Correia
Legal Ethics – W. Shipp
Fall 2009
Constitutional Law – J. Raskin
Criminal Procedure I – Strenkowski
Criminal Trial Advocacy – N. Rupp, P. Stein
Spring 2010
Property - Bridgewater/Rosser
Criminal Procedure II - Bair, Barbera
Administrative Law - Popper
Summer 2010
Civil Trial Advocacy - E. Christian, E. Boals
Fall 2010
Advanced Trial Advocacy - Wennar, Acosta
Federal Courts - Frost
Antitrust - Kolasky
Activities:
Mock Trial Honor Society, Competition Problem Drafter
Criminal Law Society, Member
Integrated Curriculum Deans Fellow
Jobs:
May 2009 – Present: Paralegal, Chambers of Judge Charles E. “Chip” Erdmann, US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
September 2003 – May 2009: Investigative Operations Assistant, US Army Criminal Investigation Command
October 2001 - September 2003: Office Manager, University of Oklahoma
October 1999 – May 2001: Community Support Technician, Temple Police Department
Best Advice About Law School:
Whenever things seem overwhelming, don’t be afraid to step back, take a deep breath, and ask for help. It actually is possible to balance family, friends, a job and law school! Just remember to take some time to have fun.