Sara N. Ogden
3959 Eckhardt Road
Hamburg, N.Y. 14075
716-310-2899
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo
Juris Doctor, June 2005; Activities:
o National Trial Competition, Syracuse, Spring 2005
o Buffalo National Mock Trial Tournament, Fall 2004
o Finalist: St. John’s National Civil Rights Mock Trial Tournament, Spring 2004
o Lonestar Classic National Mock Trial Tournament, Fall 2003
o Jessup Moot Court Board Member, 2003-2005
Master’s in Social Work, June 2005; G.P.A. 3.95
Bachelors of Arts, June 2001; Major: Health and Human Services
Activities:
New York State Bar Member - April 2006 to present
Erie County Bar Member - May 2007 to present
Erie County Bar Association Lawyers Helping Lawyers Member since 2008
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Erie County Volunteer 2009 to present
Legal Experience:
Assistant District Attorney 5/06 to present
Erie County District Attorney’s Office Buffalo, NY
· Evaluate and prosecute criminal cases, including misdemeanors, violent felonies, and homicide
· Interview police, civilian, and expert witnesses to prepare for trial
· Investigate and present criminal cases to the Erie County Grand Jury
· Prepare cases for trial - including research, interviews, legal memorandum, motions, and hearings
· Conduct jury and non-jury trials in County and Supreme courts
Assistant District Attorney 8/05 to 4/06
Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Hempstead, NY
o Conducted arraignments for both felony and misdemeanors.
o Prosecuted caseload of 160 misdemeanors.
Intern 5/03 to 5/04
Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Sexual Assault Bureau Buffalo, NY
o Researched and wrote memoranda of law for trial preparation.
o Observed court proceedings, including pre-trial conferences, hearings, trials and sentencing.
Legal Assistant 10/03 to 5/04
Neighborhood Legal Services Buffalo, NY
o Assessed tenants involved in eviction proceedings and negotiated stipulations to resolve disputes.
Legal Clerk 12/04 to 5/05
Katz and Baehre Buffalo, NY
o Researched and wrote memoranda of law in preparation for legal proceedings
Additional Work Experience (Social Work):
Behavior Specialist/Case Manager 1999-2002
Heritage Centers Buffalo, NY
o Developed behavior plans for families and children with developmental disabilities
o Assisted families/individuals with disabilities gain access to services needed
Intensive Family Therapist 5/04 to 9/04
Joan A. Male Family Support Center Buffalo, NY
o Assessed families involved in child abuse/neglect proceedings and implemented interventions.
Graduate Assistant 5/02 to 1/03
University at Buffalo, School of Social Work Buffalo, NY
o Researched materials for School Grant Project.
Intern 12/01 to 5/01
PINS Diversion Program, Juvenile Probation, Family Court Buffalo, NY
o Assessed children under age 16 and their guardians in Probation Department.
Intern 5/00 to 9/00
Child Protection Services, Department of Social Services Buffalo, NY
o Interviewed and assessed children and their families under investigation for child abuse.
References available upon request