JOSEPH A.

LAMONTE
joe.lamonte@gmail.com

EDUCATION The University of Michigan Law School

Juris Doctor, December 2005 Associate Editor, The University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts with distinction in all subjects, May 2003 Double Major: Economics, Chemistry

Ithaca, New York

Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Per Instituto de Idiomas

October 2009 November 2010 Spanish, Advanced Sequence

Lima, Per

WORK EXPERIENCE El Instituto del Per Researcher

January 2011 - Present

Economic and social policy research/analysis. Work with lead researcher to design programs and draft budget funding proposal for a pilot project to evaluate viability of revenue sharing between community-based organizations and companies operating in extractive industries (e.g. oil and mining) in Peru. Perform research and analysis for various aspects of microinsurance, governance, and rule of law research projects.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, Washington, D.C./Denver, Colorado Associate, Litigation Department Summer Associate

2006 to 2009 2005

Assisted with litigation of civil and administrative actions relating to price fixing, FOIA, challenges to federal agency rules, RICO extortion claims, lobbying violations, government contracts, and mortgage fraud. Drafted memoranda, briefs, and pleadings regarding Sherman Act, Clayton Act, APA, FOIA, RICO, class certification, and e-discovery issues. Advised clients with regard to a variety of administrative law matters. Managed intra-agency appeal of an adverse agency decision. Member of the climate change practice group and contributing writer to McKennas climate change blog, http://www.climatechangeinsights.com/. Head Green Committee associate charged with proposing and overseeing office conservation programs. Represented indigent defendants in criminal cases on a pro bono basis.

City Attorneys Office - Ann Arbor, Michigan Legal Intern

Summer 2004

Assisted Ann Arbor city attorney by researching and drafting legal briefs and memoranda regarding a variety of civil law matters ranging from Constitutional questions to breach of contract matters.

The San Diego Zoo San Diego, California

Summer 2001

Fellowship award winner. Assisted with development of economic based conservation strategies for monarch butterflies and giant pandas. Assisted in developing strategies and analysis to enhance the reproductive success of various endangered species in captivity, including giant pandas and owl monkeys.

Hamilton College Clinton, New York

Summer 2000

Fellowship award winner. Extracted, isolated, purified, and identified previously unknown compounds in the plant Glechoma hederaceae, or Creeping Charlie. Tested such compounds for medically relevant cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties. Presented findings at a joint science conference between Hamilton College and Colgate University.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Vice President (Logistics). National Society of Hispanic MBAs Denver Chapter. (2008-2009) Member. Howard County Striders Racing Team Washington, D.C. (2006-2008) Associate Editor. The University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform. (2004-2005) Member. Cornell University varsity cross country and track teams. (2000-2003) Volunteer. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ithaca, New York. (2001-2003) Winner. Bonner fellow at the San Diego Zoos Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species. (2001) Winner. New York Science Education Program fellowship in organic chemistry. (2000) Winner. Professors letter of merit for earning the highest grade in Organic Chemistry (2000)

BAR ADMISSIONS

Colorado

OTHER INFORMATION

Spanish, advanced level Television Commercial Actor: See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cm3JJlMZ6U Athletic Clothing Model