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D EREK A.

W OODMAN
39 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (586) 899-7379 dwoodman@law.gwu.edu Education The George Washington University Law School Washington, D.C. GPA: 3.970, George Washington Scholar (top 115% of class, as of Fall 2012); J.D. expected May 2014 Senior Production Editor, The George Washington Law Review Member, Moot Court Board Member, Mock Trial Board Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Board The University of Michigan B.A. Political Science, History President of Internal Affairs, Delta Kappa Epsilon (Fraternity) Vice President, Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) Chairperson, UM Relay for Life Fundraiser Experience Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP Summer Associate Selected to join the 2013 Summer Associate class Washington, D.C. Summer 2013 Ann Arbor, MI December 2009

United States Department of Justice, Civil Division Washington, D.C. Intern, Fraud Section January March 2013 Drafted motions in limine and other trial documents concerning False Claims Act litigation Wrote memorandum on the scienter requirements of the False Claims Act United States Court of Federal Claims Washington, D.C. Intern for Judge George W. Miller May August 2012 Prepared draft opinions ruling on motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions for reconsideration involving civil procedure, takings claims, military pay claims, and employment claims Conducted research and wrote memoranda analyzing dispositive motions as well as in preparation for oral arguments in bid protest actions challenging the award of government contracts Animal Welfare Project Washington, D.C. Researcher and Author August 2011 January 2012 Researched statutes and case law relating to animal abuse and other criminal animal violations Compiled detailed summary of the criminal statutes of Oregon relating to crimes toward animals, including relevant cases, geared towards assisting practitioners to prosecute criminal animal cases Published - http://www.apainc.org/files/DDF00000/Oregon%20Animal%20Cruelty%20Summary.pdf Clean Water Action Ann Arbor, MI Senior Field Manager June 2010 August 2011 Interviewed prospective employees, made hiring decisions, and oversaw the new staff members transition and acclimation into their positions at the office Taught and trained new staff to communicate relevant issues to constituents and to fundraise Language Skills & Interests Spanish (Working Knowledge); Guitar and Detroit Music; Football, Baseball, and Rugby; Fixed-Gear Bicycles

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