Kurt Bauer

J.D. Candidate at the American University Washington College of Law

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

I am a third-year law student at American University Washington College of Law, pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. I am exploring interests in criminal and intellectual property law. I am excited to learn, grow, and shape my understanding of the law while contributing to the ever-evolving legal landscape.

Experience

  • Student Attorney at WCL Glushko-Samuelson IP Clinic
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, and consulting with clients on intellectual property matters. • Interviewing clients, drafting scope of work provisions, evaluating intellectual property issues, assessing potential contract terms, and drafting template intellectual property and licensing agreements.

  • American University Law Review (Washington, District of Columbia, United States)
    • Note & Comment Editor, Vol. 75
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Junior Staffer
      Jul 2024 - Mar 2025 · 9 mos

  • American University Washington College of Law (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Research Assistant
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Research Assistant for Professors Heather Ridenour and David Spratt

    • Research Assistant
      Jun 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr

      Research Assistant for Professor Ira P. Robbins

  • Senior Staffer at American University Intellectual Property Brief
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Judicial Intern for The Honorable James A. Crowell IV at Superior Court of the District of Columbia
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    • Reviewed case records, conducted legal research, and drafted legal memoranda evaluating pre-trial motions. • Communicated regularly with judge and clerks regarding legal and factual analyses of ongoing cases. • Drafted factual background and analysis portions of opinions on motions for compassionate release. • Drafted findings of fact and conclusions of law for judicial orders on juvenile criminal cases. • Engaged in daily review of case records and drafted summaries of docket for use during hearings. • Prepared trial binders and observed court proceedings in criminal, juvenile delinquency, and adoption cases. • Performed cite and grammar check of draft opinions for judge sitting by designation on DC Court of Appeals.