Ysabel Lonazco

3670 W 5100 S
Taylorsville, Utah 84129
(801) 830-6899
[email protected]

July 23, 2017

Office of Attorney General

Human Resources Office
10 West Broadway, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Re: Law Clerk

Dear Mr. Hart,

The education, background, experience and skills listed in my resume are only the beginning
of what I can add to the Office of Attorney General.
My resume is attached as proof that I meet the criteria your institution would be looking for in
a Law clerk. I have a Bachelors Degree in Law and Political Science obtained in Peru, and
also, I have Associates in Paralegal Studies and graduated with honors, which is also
recognized by the ABA. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

An interview would give me the chance to further prove my unique knowledge, skills and
abilities. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Ysabel Lonazco
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Guide to Help First-Generation Students Apply to College ..................................................... 1

At an age when most teenagers are dreaming about prom, some are dreaming about college
applications. Applying to college is a daunting experience for any person that takes the
decision to get higher education. Some college applicants come from generations of college
graduates, whereas others, come from families where higher education was a luxury they
couldnt afford. First-generation students face unique challenges such as transitioning to the
college lifestyle, housing, and family concerns. Family support, college advising, and setting
goals after graduation may make the ride easier so keeps your hopes up because you will not
be alone in this brave chosen journey. If you are one of those courageous young students who
wish to pursue a higher education, congratulations, you have taken an enormous step in your
life that will be the key to your success as an adult. ................................................................... 1
The ethical Dilemma of a Defense Attorney with a Victim of Domestic Violence .................. 6
Victims of domestic violence are usually afraid to press charges against the offender, and often
times they try to get the defense attorney withdraw the charges against the defendant.
Attorneys are usually confronted with a situation where he has to do what is the best interest of
the client vs. what he believes is legally correct. ........................................................................ 6
Instructions for E-filing a Motion for Joinder in a Federal case in Utah .............................. 10
In criminal federal cases, we usually have one than more defendants involved in a case,
attorneys and paralegals need to be aware of the correct way to E-file in federal court. One of
the most common mistakes is when attorneys file a motion for joinder, a motion to join a
defendants filing. In order to avoid this issue, Ive created this set of instructions to clarify
any doubts. ................................................................................................................................ 10
 Guide to Help First-Generation Students Apply to College

At an age when most teenagers are dreaming about prom, some are dreaming about
college applications. Applying to college is a daunting experience for any person that takes the
decision to get higher education. Some college applicants come from generations of college
graduates, whereas others, come from families where higher education was a luxury they
couldnt afford. First-generation students face unique challenges such as transitioning to the
college lifestyle, housing, and family concerns. Family support, college advising, and setting
goals after graduation may make the ride easier so keeps your hopes up because you will not be
alone in this brave chosen journey. If you are one of those courageous young students who wish
to pursue a higher education, congratulations, you have taken an enormous step in your life that
will be the key to your success as an adult.

The stress of choosing the best outfit for that unforgettable prom party is over, the
adventure of choosing the best college is about to start. Utah offers about 24 colleges and
universities so your options are vast. I would refer you to the Utah state website that has helpful
information about each college which may ease the difficulty of choosing the right place for you.

Once you have chosen the place where you may spend the next two or four years of your
life studying, then you will start a process that may seem tedious, but believe me, it will all be
worthy at the end. The steps of applying to college may seem challenging and at times
frustrating, but you are not a quitter otherwise you would have followed the family roots and go

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straight to work after High school. I found a great website called Step up Utah with the steps you
will follow to apply to college; in the website you will see the steps below developed on detail.

I know there is a lot of information to go through but remember your purpose and do not
let anything discourage you from the process. Let me tell you a little story, a true story, about my
experience of being a first-generation college student. At the age of 16, I received a letter of
acceptance to a University. Not only was I the first among my siblings to attend a university, I
was the first in my extended family-including generations of aunts, uncles, and dozens of
cousins-to do so. My father, a former servant in the Peruvian Navy, and someone who spent
decades swallowing his pride and humbly serving others, was the happiest man on earth. He was
incredibly proud of my accomplishment. Looking back, all I could remember is my fathers face
of happiness and the way he would speak about me to everyone he knew. Being a first-
generation student will bring you a lot of moments of pride with your family and many more to
follow. After I graduated from college, all of my cousins have followed and now they are all
professionals, and their kids will no longer be a first-generation student. You can be the one that
changes things in your familys history so embrace this opportunity you have in your hands and
use all the resources you can find to make it happen.

Leaving home to go to college is the second step, and the most difficult one for some.
Family is very important in this stage of this transition. It is very important that parents fully
support their kids during this initial stage because it may define the future of the student. Being
far from home can make you feel lonely, but remember that your parents will be a call away.

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Parents may become anxious to know how their freshmen are doing, but we should give them
some space to adapt to the new challenge. As a first-generation student, you may face some
financial challenges, but remember that you are one step ahead because there are a lot of
scholarships available for first-generation students. There is a helpful college grants database that
you can start your research on, just click on the link and see if you are eligible for a scholarship
or a grant. Let me tell you another anecdote that impacted my college life financially. After just
three semesters of law school, my parents hit rock-bottom financially. And I was forced to drop
out of school. We did not have enough money to put food on the table, let alone pay for the
luxury of my education. Destitute but undeterred, my father opened a convenience store, and my
mother sold food on the street every weekend. Instead of studying law, I spent my weekends
working with my parents selling food next to a liquor store. Our food stand consisted of selling
bread, salsa, and a pigs head that we sliced as customers stopped by to get their liquor in the
mornings. The pork sandwiches were our specialty and we sold them for thirty cents each. Next
to our food stand we had drug traffickers and alcoholics who were our most loyal customers.
Although I was selling roadside sandwiches, my desire to go back to school never wavered. I
promise will tell you my happy ending at the end of this guide that I hope is helpful for you to
understand that money may be a tool to get somewhere in life, but your dreams need to go
beyond that.

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 The college transition does not need to be stressful or depressing. Remember that
you are not alone; there is an estimated 50 percent of college population whose parents never
attended college according to a 2010 study by the Department of Education. First of all, try to
speak with an advisor to determine you academic goals. Second of all, you can start the transition
by joining some sports or college clubs to get acquainted with other fellow students who may be
first- generation college students as well. Additionally, you should keep in touch with your
friends from home because they will give you a taste of what you miss from home. The risk of
dropping out of college can increase if you isolate yourself because you are a first-generation
student; you need to know that this is more common than what you think. Keep in mind that
family will be there supporting you and a call away to give you those words of encouragement in
moments of despair.

Let me tell you a little bit about my journey on moments of despair: my father always
taught me that we are the only ones who can make our dreams happen. So I decided to go after
my dream and look for a real job. I had to start somewhere so I started working at McDonalds. I
exchanged the pork head sandwiches for hamburgers, drug addicts for tourists, and street-side
dining for a restaurant. One day, as I was preparing for my shift, I saw my former law professor
entering the restaurant. I cowered behind the counter when he came in, hidden by shame. He
told me that I was more needed in class than hawking hamburgers in a fast food chain. I realized
at that moment that I had gotten sidetracked from my purpose, and I needed money to go back to
school. But my university tuition was three times my monthly paycheck from McDonalds. I
again started looking for a new job. One day, after feeling hopeless and desperate to make more

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money, I got a call for a job at the international airport in Lima selling coffee and souvenirs. Not
only did this job pay five times more than McDonalds, but it re-opened the door to law school. I
went back to school in 2006. In addition to law school, I worked 48 hours a week and enrolled in
French classes. I only saw my parents on weekends. By telling you a little bit about my first-
generation student experience, I want you to see that you may face all types of challenges like I
did, but I never gave up on the idea of going to college, nothing deterred me from getting that
education that would open the doors to a brighter future full of opportunities.
Whenever you think on dropping out, remember your initial goal, graduation. Graduation will
open so many opportunities for your future that you could never imagine. Your life expectations
will increase and you will have a degree that nobody can take away from you. Your degree will
be your presentation letter that will speak for itself. Nowadays, the statistics for first- generation
students that graduate from college are not very encouraging, but you could change that. Lastly,
my happy ending for you is that I was able to finish law school back in Peru, I came to the U.S.
and graduated as a Paralegal, and now, I just got accepted to an LLM in comparative law at
BYU. I just want you to realize that I did not get to this point in life by dropping out of school;
the idea of dropping out never crossed my mind.

First-generation students are those brave students who decided to break the chain of the
family and to take a step further in life. Choosing the right school, deciding on housing options,
leaving home, and stay encouraged will be only some of the challenges you will face, but with
family support, friends support, and college advising, you will succeed in this dream of getting a
higher education.

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 The ethical Dilemma of a Defense Attorney with a Victim of Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence are usually afraid to press charges against the offender, and
often times they try to get the defense attorney withdraw the charges against the defendant.
Attorneys are usually confronted with a situation where he has to do what is the best interest of
the client vs. what he believes is legally correct.

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 Instructions for E-filing a Motion for Joinder in a Federal case in Utah

Background:

In criminal federal cases, we usually have one than more defendants involved in a case, attorneys
and paralegals need to be aware of the correct way to E-file in federal court. One of the most
common mistakes is when attorneys file a motion for joinder, a motion to join a defendants
filing. In order to avoid this issue, Ive created this set of instructions to clarify any doubts.

Step-by-Step Process:

To file a Motion for Joinder, you must first select only your client and the filer of the motion you
wish to join. Remember, as a defense attorney, you must never file as to the entire multi-
defendant case.

Defense counsel cannot file on behalf of parties s/he does not represent. Therefore, in multiple-
dft cases, defense counsel must never select the first box when selecting the case being filed
in (meaning you cannot check the box to the far left); they must only check the box(es) on the
line(s) containing the full name(s) of the actual client(s) represented, and, when filing to join
with another party's motion, that motion's filer - as shown below in the case of the instant
example.

MOTION for Joinder re [355] MOTION to Continue Trial by Anthony Rosa as to Wayne
Bravo, Samuel Covarrubias, Javier Lopez, Juan Saavedra. Motions referred to Evelyn J.
Fun.

To file a Motion for Joinder, you must first select only your client and the filer of the motion you
wish to join. Remember, as a defense attorney, you must never file as to the entire multi-
defendant case.

Defense counsel cannot file on behalf of parties s/he does not represent. Therefore, in multiple-
dft cases, defense counsel must never select the first box when selecting the case being filed
in (meaning you cannot check the box to the far left); they must only check the box(es) on the
line(s) containing the full name(s) of the actual client(s) represented, and, when filing to join
with another party's motion, that motion's filer - as shown below in the case of the instant
example.

As an example of how to file a Motion for Joinder, for Mr. Ambartsumyan to join with Mr.
Kostanyan's Motion to Supress, only the two of them should be selected from the "Criminal

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Case Number - Select a case:" screen, as shown here:

Then select only your party as the filer of this motion:

You must then link to the motion you wish to join. If you have selected the filer of that motion
correctly as show above, the motion will be available for you to select it:

The resulting entry text will reflect that it is only as to your party and the party as to who filed
the original motion ("as to Garen Ambartsumyan, Arthur Kostanyan") and not as to all or any
other parties in the case (don't bother adding any more text to the entry):

MOTION for Joinder re [39] First Motion to Suppress Evidence by Garen Ambartsumyan

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as to Garen Ambartsumyan, Arthur Kostanyan

Conclusion:

If we work in improving the way we e-file documents, the entry will allow the system to add
your party to the pending motion when the court grants the joinder.

Questions and Concerns:

Please contact our Help line if you have further questions at 801-364-5014.

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Ysabel Lonazco
3600 W 5150 S Taylorsville, Utah 84129 (801) 830-6899 [email protected]

Objective
As a law graduate and an experienced paralegal, I wish to further my career in the legal profession. I have always had a strong interest
in social justice and I love the challenging and intellectually-stimulating nature of the legal industry.

Education
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, Utah Graduated with honors
Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies, ABA approved program

University Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Lima, Per May 2010

Bachelor of Science Law and Politic Sciences

Skills and Abilities

Communicate persuasively Computer proficient Detail Oriented
Strong work ethic Microsoft Excel Team Player
Communication skills Microsoft Word Self-Motivated
Keen listening skills Microsoft Access Dependable
Ability to meet tight deadlines Outlook Energetic
Superior multi-tasking skills Customer Service Skills Fast Learner
Type 55wpm Multilingual in English, French & Spanish Hard worker

Employment History

Paralegal
Jeremy Delicino LLC Salt Lake City, Utah May 2013 to present
Report directly to four attorneys with a broad ranged responsibilities that encompass the timely and complex preparation for trial.
Prepare and file pleadings, subpoenas and other legal documents.
Manage attorneys calendars, setting up court dates and meetings with clients.
Perform legal research using Westlaw.
Prepare summaries on points of law and case histories.
Interpret for attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients.
Translate legal documents for Spanish-speaking clients.

Specialist I
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, Utah March 2013 to May 2013
Daily data entry and report generation, compile confidential student information in Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel.
Conducted telephone surveys to obtain graduate information utilized for the on-going funding for college CTE programs.
Recorded results and relayed information to staff.

Legal Advisor
LAN Airlines Lima, Per 2011 to 2012
Drafted contracts and other legal documents for review by attorneys.
Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, court filings, document production and records management.
Prepared deposition summaries.
Reviewed articles regarding Airline matters.
Assisted with document production.
Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes and legal articles, codes, and documents.

Legal Assistant (Intern 1 year)

People of Peru Project Lima, Per 2009 and 2011
Assisted Attorneys with discovery, pleadings, and filing family claims for underage abused girls in the Peruvian Jungle.
Reviewed, organized, and indexed all documents pertaining to adoption cases.
Upheld confidentiality of highly-sensitive client information.
Assisted with settlement of cases.
References available upon request