Shervon Small

Lecturer in Law @Columbia Law School

New York, NY, US

Co-developed course on economic equities and empowerment where students helped individuals with consumer debt, federal and state income tax disputes, and small business needs. • Fostered a positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targets and engages all students in their academic experience and in managing legal cases including client interviewing, intake, legal assessment for case success and viability, case management, representing clients in court appearances, negotiations with opposing counsel and administrative agencies, etc. • Facilitated class instruction and taught class material in accordance with learning objectives. • Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instructions, support, mentorship, and case supervision that empower and provide financial stability to clients. • During field placements, supervised students receiving a hands-on lawyering experience helping taxpayers, consumers, and microentrepreneur obtain critical legal assistance in State courts, U.S. Tax Court, in administrative forums, and through transactional practice.

State University of New York College at Potsdam

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Psychology

Albany Law School

Doctor of Law (JD), Law