Ashley Nicole Reynolds

							                                             Ashley Nicole Reynolds, J.D.
                                      anr1221@vt.edu-- ashleynicolereynolds@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D Public Administration and Policy – Center for Public Administration and Policy, (beginning August 2012)
M.P.A. with Local Government Management Graduate Certificate, in progress (expected December 2012)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
         Honors and Experience: Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program Graduate Scholar, Founding Member and Vice
         President of Virginia Tech Roosevelt Institute Campus Network Chapter, Education and Outreach Chair- Public
         Administrators of Virginia Tech
J.D., May 2007
William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia
         Honors and Experience: Articles Editor, William and Mary Journal of Women and the Law; Roanoke Bar Association
         Scholarship; Honor Council Appellate Justice
B.A. Psychology, May 2004
Hollins University, Roanoke, Virginia
         Honors and Experience: Dean’s List (four out of eight semesters), Whitehead Scholarship, Faculty Recognition Award;
         Master Plan Steering Committee; Presidential Taskforce for Building an Inclusive Community; Vice President and
         Events Chair, Student Government Association

PUBLICATIONS
Ashley Nicole Reynolds, So You Think A Woman Can’t Carry Out a Suicide Bombing? Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Gender
Profiling: Legal Discrimination For National Security, 13 WM. & MARY J. WOMEN & L. 667 (2007).

Tuel, J, & Reynolds, A.N. "Gridlock and Key: Exploring Redistricting and its Reform in Virginia." Virginia Issues and Answers, Feb
15, 2012.

EXPERIENCE
City of Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia                                                                       May 2012-August 2012
Intern. Intern with the City Managers office of the City of Roanoke. Complete duties assigned including work on the Homicide
Review Commissions Program, Lean Six Sigma Knowledge work, and City Communications work.

National College; Roanoke Valley Campus, Salem, Virginia                                                  January 2012-Present
Adjunct Faculty. Housed in the paralegal department. Instructs classes in the Paralegal Studies, Business, and Government
departments, which include practical law, general paralegal studies, and legal research and writing.

Center for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia                           August 2011-Present
Graduate Assistant. Complete duties in the CPAP student services office pertaining to prospective students and current
students. Tasks include working on NASPA accreditation components, responding to prospective student inquiries, and
assisting current students with course recommendations and internship assistance.

Supreme Court of Virginia - Magistrate Division, Roanoke, Virginia                                        May 2009 - August 2011
Magistrate, Region 2-District 23. Responsibilities included conducting criminal and civil judicial hearings related to searches,
arrest, temporary detentions and bail. Conducted legal research and analysis.

Bath and Body Works, Roanoke, Virginia                                         December 2001 – July 2005, May 2008 – May 2009
Sales Lead. Responsible for leading sales floor coverage, maintaining a selling focus and supporting Store Management in all
aspects of store operations, including opening and closing routines, and visual presentation.

Virginia Victory 2008 Coordinated Campaign/Campaign for Change, Roanoke, VA                          July 2008 -- November 2008
Office Manger/Intern. Assisted staff with VAN voter database tasks including: data entry, “cutting” walking turf packets, and
updating voter information. Assisted with volunteer coordination, GOTV calls, and work on Election Day.

Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, Virginia                                                March 2008 – July 2008
Law Clerk. Conducted legal research and writing for a variety of civil matters including housing and child support issues.

United States Attorney’s Office – Western District of Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia                                 Summer 2006
Law Clerk. Conducted legal research and writing for criminal and civil matters. Participated in witness interviews, trial
preparation, and litigation. Composed briefs to the Fourth and Second Circuits.

Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Roanoke, Virginia                                                     Summer 2005
Intern. Assisted with prosecution by conducting legal research and writing. Helped with case management.

INTERESTS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, The Square Society, Urban Professional League, Zumba Fitness Instructor