LEEJA MILLER

EDUCATION
Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, MA
Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2020
Activities: Publications Editor, Northeastern University Law Review (2019-20);
Chair, Women’s Law Caucus (2019-20);
Torts Teaching Assistant (Fall ‘18); Property Teaching Assistant (Fall ‘19).

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Political Science and Latin American and Latino/a Studies, May 2014
Honors Thesis: From Mamá to Presidenta: Chilean Women’s Struggles for Political Representation

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis, MN May. 2019 – Aug. 2019
Summer Associate
● Conducted research and composed memos for various practice groups throughout the firm, especially in areas
of litigation and intellectual property.
● Observed depositions and mediations and attended client meetings.
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Judge Susan Richard Nelson, St. Paul, MN Feb. 2019 – May 2019
Judicial Intern
● Performed research, wrote memos, and drafted orders on various legal topics ranging from habeas petitions
to state false advertisement claims.
● Observed court proceedings at all stages of the litigation process.
The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Aug. 2018 – Nov. 2018
Intern, Criminal Division
● Performed research, writing, and document review for Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Securities & Financial
Fraud and Major Crimes units to prepare for litigation in U.S. District Court.
● Observed court proceedings at all stages of the litigation process.
Law Offices of Donald F. Noack, Minneapolis, MN July 2014 – July 2015
Legal Assistant
● Coordinated client intake in English and Spanish and maintained regular client contact, prepared clients for
trial and depositions, translated between lawyers and clients, observed depositions.
● Managed the St. Paul office branch for the firm. Duties included general office administration.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TADS Inc., Minneapolis, MN July 2015 – July 2017
Program Manager & Implementation Specialist
● TADS is an education technology company specializing in private K-12 school administration.
● Trained school administrators to use financial aid product and evaluate applications for assistance. Included
reviewing personal and business taxes, debt documentation, and other financial statements.
● Provided ongoing client support and education via webinars and regular phone/email contact.
Leeja Miller Photography, Minneapolis, MN May 2015 – Aug. 2017
Freelance Photographer
● Coordinated, photographed, edited, and presented final product to clients. Specialized in portraits and events.
● Grew and maintained client relations through benchmarking, referrals, networking, and strategic marketing
campaigns via website development and social media (www.leejamiller.com).
Sojourner Project, Minneapolis, MN Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2017
On-Call Intervention Advocate and Help Line Support
● Answered the shelter’s crisis helpline and advised callers in situations of domestic abuse; attended regular
trainings on domestic violence survivor support and intervention.

LANGUAGE SKILLS & OTHER INTERESTS

Fluent in spoken and written Spanish. Classically trained opera singer.