LEO RUBINSON

5012 Greenleaf Rd. ♦ Baltimore, MD 21210 ♦ (443) 831-7404 ♦ lrubinso@terpmail.umd.edu

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-rubinson

EDUCATION
University of Maryland, GPA: 3.99 College Park, MD
College of Arts and Humanities Expected Graduation: May 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE); Minor: History
● Federal Fellows in Washington, DC - Political Engagement and Advocacy Concentration
● College Park Scholars - Justice and Legal Thought Program
Honors and Awards:
● Dean’s List (every semester)
● Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Maryland Chapter
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cornerstone Government Affairs Washington, DC
Public Affairs Intern September 2023 - Present
• Research organizational information to brief principals for client meetings
• Compile news clips in local and national markets to help associates execute public affairs campaigns
• Assist associates with updating media lists, recording meeting notes, and preparing social media posts
Maryland General Assembly, Office of Delegate Stephanie Smith Annapolis, MD
Legislative Intern January 2023 - April 2023
● Wrote and designed 10 e-newsletters highlighting important legislative, community, and political updates
● Drafted the end-of-session letter, which included legislative and budget highlights, major capital investments,
scholarship information, and other news
● Drafted testimony five times for the Delegate to present during legislative hearings
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, Administrative Office Baltimore City, MD
Content Writer Intern June 2022 - August 2022
● Wrote and published nine weekly blog posts highlighting children, staff members, and organizational programs
● Conducted interviews with children and staff members for marketing campaign
United States Senate, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen Rockville, MD
Senate Intern January 2022 - May 2022
● Drafted correspondence on behalf of the Senator regarding special occasions throughout Maryland
● Prepared a Congressional Record statement and remarks for the Senator at a state event
● Wrote inquiries to federal agencies regarding constituents’ issues
● Communicated with multiple constituents daily on the phone and in writing
Maryland Legal Aid, Baltimore City Office Baltimore City, MD
Law Clerk May 2021 - August 2021
● Resolved expungement cases for 29 clients
● Facilitated local and state tax credit applications, saving approximately $10,400 total per year for clients
● Prepared memos for state legislative committee hearings and meetings with government agencies
ACTIVITIES
Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity, University of Maryland Chapter February 2021 - Present
● Contribute to fundraising, professional development, and social events related to the legal field
PB & Justice, University of Maryland October 2020 - May 2023
Treasurer
● Obtained funding and facilitated all financial operations and documentation for the student organization
● Engaged in discussions of social justice and helped organize service activities
SKILLS
● Computer: RStudio, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides,
Forms, Calendar), Cision, TVEyes, LegalServer, Constant Contact, Canva, Intranet Quorum (IQ), LexisNexis,
Zoom