Feb. 2, 2010

ALVAN A. ARZU
242 Riverdale Court #822
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805)987-5463 (home)
(818) 472-9805 (cell)
aarzu26@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor (CA Bar Member) (United States District Court, 2005) President and Co-Founder, Sports Law Students Association, 2002-2003 CA Notary (2005) Loan Signing Certification (California Notary Seminar) Member of Black Law Students Association

Washington State University, Pullman, WA B.A., Business Administration, Law and Public Policy G.P.A. 3.36 Minor in Business Management Member WSU Business/Mentor Program, 1999-2000 Member, University All Academic Team, 1996-2000 Member, WSU Top 50 Student Athletes, 1999 Member, 1998 WSU Rose Bowl Team

Professional Profile
Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude.
Able to handle multiple assignments under high pressure.
Have excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication skills.
Thrive on working in a challenging environment

Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, WordPerfect, Windows 2000, XP

EXPERIENCE

Ventura District Attorney's Office, Ventura, CA 12/05- Present
Deputy District Attorney
Prepared criminal files for trial (subpoena witnesses and requesting evidence) Performed as lead attorney in over 18 criminal trials Conducted over 20 preliminary felony hearings.
Prepared and argued pretrial motions
Wrote and argued motions in opposition to suppression motions Met and interviewed witnesses and officers for trial preparation

Keith A. Fink and Associates 3/05-12/05
Paralegal
Assisted in the preparation of files for litigation Assisted in a filing motions for civil litigation (motion to vacate default judgment) Wrote motions in opposition to discovery motions Met with clients regarding subjects to be litigated Assisted in Depositions in Employment law litigation

Ventura District Attorney's Office, Ventura, CA 9/04-1/05
Paralegal
Assisted in the preparation of criminal files for trial Performed as lead in a trial for drunk driving case Wrote motions in opposition to suppression motions

A&A Sports Management 5/02-3/05 Co-Founder
Specialized in representing track and field athletes Booked athletes in high profile track meets and negotiated payments Marketing of athletes to sponsors Researched Markets to identify opportunities to sign more athletes Counseled Athletes in Being more marketable.

Inner City Law Center, Los Angeles, CA 1/02- 9/02
Law Clerk
Assisted with discovery including motions to compel documents
Assisted in preparation for trial and in filing motions to court
Accompanied attorneys to court for pretrial arguments
Created memorandum explaining laws pertinent to discovery motions.
Researched laws regarding stay of actions and motions in limine

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA 8/01-12/01
Staff Assistant, Career Services Office
Researched employment trends in Southern California law firms
Organized employment information about Los Angeles law firms
Assisted with preparation for on-campus interviews

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Van Nuys, CA 6/1999-8/1999
Paralegal
Assisted in the preparation of criminal files for trial
Performed as lead in a trial for drunk driving case
Wrote motions in opposition to suppression motions

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

Member, NCAA Pac-10 football team 1996-2000 Member, 1998 Rose Bowl Team