Shawn Overstreet, SBLC Intern Spring 2010 & Spring 2011

The SBLC is an experience that is unparalleled by any other law school course. I first came to the SBLC in the Spring of 2010 as a Legal Intern. During that semester I worked with a client who wanted to create a legal entity for his modeling agency business and a client who wanted to create an environmental non-profit attempting to organize a nationwide march to highlight sustainable living practices. The challenges and successes I had with those clients inspired me to return to the SBLC as the Student Director in Spring 2011.

As Student Director I continued to work one-on-one with clients, but on more complex matters. One client was seeking a federal trademark for its business, a web-based provider of information on recycling and sustainable practices. It was my pleasure to obtain the trademark for the business—a first for the SBLC’s Intern Program. As Student Director I also assisted the Legal Interns with their client matters. I met with each student to discuss their clients’ needs and plan a good course of action. We would also role play client meetings and counseling sessions, the interns would be prepared for their client meetings.

The SBLC operates like a small law firm which gives the Legal Interns a glimpse into the “real” legal world. I really enjoyed working at the SBLC and I hope to stay connected with them when I am a practicing attorney.

Shawn Overstreet, Attorney, Multnomah County DA’s Office