Natalie Dawoodi

Driven and detail-oriented pre-law professional with experience supporting brain injury and workers' compensation litigation, managing sensitive client data, and leading institutional reform as an elected student trustee. Proven ability to handle complex caseloads, draft legal documents, and collaborate with attorneys, judges, and administrators. Committed to equitable justice and institutional impact.

• Student Trustee, Board of Trustees, Glendale Community College District, 06/01/22, 06/01/23, Elected to represent 20,000+ students on district governance and state legislative affairs., Influenced campus policy and budget decisions through monthly board meetings and statewide advocacy., Presented before California councilmembers and senators on issues related to student equity and access.
• AmeriCorps Fellow Ambassador, California Volunteers, 10/01/22, 06/01/23, Led food security initiatives through GCC's student pantry and coordinated service campaigns with local nonprofits., Selected to represent Glendale cohort at regional AmeriCorps events and training sessions.

• Law Clerk, Tina Odjaghian Law Group, Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills, CA, 09/01/23, 10/01/24, Drafted contracts, subpoenas, and correspondence for brain injury and workers' compensation litigation using Clio., Filed 50+ legal documents weekly-including medical records requests, proof of service, and DWC forms-ensuring timely service to insurance carriers, doctors, and opposing counsel across Southern California., Managed complex case calendars, hearings, and discovery timelines under tight deadlines., Reviewed client files and coordinated information exchange between attorneys, experts, and physicians while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Office Assistant, Glendale Community College, Office of the President, Glendale, Glendale, CA, 01/01/22, 06/01/23, Supported daily operations at the front desk and managed scheduling for 4 executives., Organized financial records, tracked budgets, and maintained office inventory using Microsoft Excel., Provided customer-facing support and processed internal documentation for administrative and student services.