Kyle Donohue

J.D. candidate at The George Washington University Law School

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Currently an J.D. candidate at The George Washington University Law School. Former executive assistant with the Indiana House Democratic Caucus to Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta and State Representative Ryan Hatfield Former policy analyst intern with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Philosophy and Political Science majors; History minor.

Experience

  • Law Student at The George Washington University Law School

  • Executive Assistant at Indiana House Democratic Caucus

     Analyzed, summarized, and tracked legislation in the House Utilities, Telecommunications, and Energy; Financial Institutions, and Insurance committees and the 21st Century Energy Taskforce  Researched and wrote informative and persuasive talking points for state representatives to be used in House floor presentations, committee hearings, stakeholder meetings, and public speaking engagements  Wrote official and constituent correspondence on behalf of state representatives  Organized and managed the schedules for multiple state representatives, including the Caucus Leader  Engaged with constituents to hear their concerns, identify issues, and resolve problems

  • Legal Research Assistant at The George Washington University Law School

     Researched civil lawsuits between healthcare providers, third-party debt collectors, and patients in four states  Analyzed the effects of private equity investment on healthcare providers using courts to pursue unpaid bills  Provided pro bono legal assistance to patients being sued for unpaid medical debts

  • Legal Intern at National Labor Relations Board

     Drafted memoranda analyzing unfair labor practices and the derivative liability of other corporate entities  Researched various legal issues related to on-going litigation in federal District Court and Court of Appeals  Assisted in the preparation for depositions by summarizing evidence and preparing exhibits

  • Legal Intern at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

     Wrote summaries of petitioners’ briefs and administrative hearings at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission  Researched legal questions arising from Executive Orders affecting the development of nuclear power plants  Tracked legislation impacting the development of nuclear power plants and the storage of radioactive materials

  • Legislative Intern at Indiana House Democratic Caucus

    • Assisted three state representatives and a legislative assistant in their daily duties and with the legislative process. • Facilitated correspondence between state agencies, constituents and representatives to resolve issues. • Authored research used by state representatives in the legislative process. • Drafted letters to constituents and agencies. • Assisted in covering committees and preparing reports.