M.

Wade Jackson
Main 281-668-6034 P.O. Box 683187
Fax 713-583-7996 Houston, TX 77268, United States
mwjacksojd@gmail.com

Education MSc, Socio-Legal Studies 2009

University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
ESRC recognized course in Socio-Legal Methods utilizing both the faculty of Sociology and faculty of
Law. Qualitative Social Research, Quantitative Social Research, philosophy of social science,
advanced socio-legal research methods, Social & Legal Theory, Law, Society & Economy in a
Global World (option) and dissertation.

J.D., Law 2006

SMU Dedman School of Law, Dallas, TX. GPA: 3.08
B.S., Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Minor: Law & Society 2003
University of California, San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA. GPA: 3.12

Relevant Experience
Private Practice 2008 to Present
Michael Wade Jackson, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Houston, TX
Private practice involving general civil litigation and appellate work in Harris County, Texas.
Admitted to the Southern District of Texas.

Civil Clinic Student Supervisor 2006 to 2006

SMU Civil Clinic, Dallas, TX
I was involved in the supervision of students as a continuing civil clinic member during my 3L year
at SMU. I worked on a Federal Civil Rights action, landlord tenant, and the housing crisis center.

Legal Assistant 2005 to 2005

LSG Sky Chefs, Irving, TX
I worked in a team of 5 law students to review contracts and input into a timematters(R) database
to assist in the reorganization of LSG Sky Chefs Americas division.

Administrative Support 2004 to 2005

Dallas County Public Defender's Office, Dallas, TX
This position was specifically created for me following the completion of my community service in
which I worked on the administrative side of the main Public Defender Office. I was involved in the
development of the DCPD case management system. I also worked on legal research and tech
support.

Law Student Intern - Volunteer 2004 to 2004

Dallas County Public Defender's Office, Dallas, TX
To complete my required 30 hours or public service during law school I interned in the Dallas
County Public Defender. I worked alongside an assistant public defender in county criminal court
no. 3 for a total of over 300 hours of community service.

Student Program Assistant 2002 to 2003

Warren College Honors Program, La Jolla, CA
I was involved in the overall Warren College Honors Writing Program which was a scholar's
seminar course. I was previously a student in the Honors Program and worked alongside the
graduate teaching assistant in leading student small group discussion and assistance with paper
development.

Skills • Sociological Research: Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods, SPSS 14, Web-survey,
Academic Writing - MSc dissertation entitled "Is Partnership Equal?: Looking Beyond the Law"
• Licensed: Texas (May 2006), Southern District of Texas (November 2008)