[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Scott Jackson (Candidate)
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In 25 Words or Less
Posted: March 14, 2016
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THE BASICS
| Name: Scott Jackson | ||
| Age: 40s • Status: Married • Kids: Yes | ||
| Place of Birth: Chicago, IL • Raised: Chicago, IL | ||
| Professional Background: I am the Director of the Litigation Center at Golden Gate University. As Director, I oversee the school’s largest department, and oversee and direct annual programs that have drawn national attention for their innovative approach and unique application. I also teach Evidence, Professional Responsibility, and Civil Deposition Practice.. | ||
| What achievement or position are you most known for? The first African American assigned to handle writs and appeals in the ALCO District Attorney’s Office; the first African American male partner in my firm. | ||
| Contact/Follow: Website • Email • LinkedIn | ||
| Editor’s Note: Scott is currently a candidate for Judge – Alameda County Superior Court. | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: WORK
| Job(s) held that is most unlike what I currently do now: Sold ice cream in Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL | ||
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| Field: Law: Academic | ||
| Title: Law Professor; Director of the Litigation Center | ||
| Yrs of Experience: 18+ | ||
| Company: Golden Gate University – San Francisco, CA | ||
| What it does and what I do: GGU Law has trained savvy, creative, and socially responsible practitioners and offers our students unmatched access to courts, law firms, and key government agencies. | ||
| Current Big Project: Directing the Litigation Center and attending mock trial competitions with students and faculty and preparing to host our ABA sponsored mock trial competition. | ||
| Staffing/Resource Needs: None. | ||
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| Field: I am also a candidate for Alameda County Superior Court Seat 1. | ||
| Title: Candidate | ||
| Yrs of Experience: N/A | ||
| Company: Scott Jackson for Alameda County Superior Court 2016 – Alameda County, CA | ||
| Current Big Project: Running for Judge. | ||
| Staffing/Resource Needs: As many volunteers to assist in my campaign for judge as possible. | ||
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| Organizations: Charles Houston Bar Association, Elizabeth House | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Being a candidate for judge against a professional politician while working has been challenging. | ||
| Significant Mistake/Regret: Staying in the D.A.’s Office too long- but I kept getting offered better positions so it was hard to leave. | ||
| Significant Accomplishment: The first African American assigned to handle writs and appeals in the ALCO District Attorney’s Office; the first African American male partner in my firm. |
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| Biggest Strength(s): Intelligence, hard working, loyal, collaborative. | ||
| Biggest Weakness(es): Perfectionist | ||
| Career Advice: Put your head down and work hard when you begin your career- the first impressions your employer has of you will carry you far! | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Running a campaign while working full time and raising 3 kids! It’s extremely stressful!. | ||
| Significant Accomplishment: Playing college baseball and trying out for 3 Major League teams. Also, playing drums in a band without any musical training! |
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| Life Advice: Follow your own path, not someone else’s path. | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: OFF THE TOP
| Trait(s) most admired in others: Loyalty, respect, sense of humor, caring for others. |
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| Some causes/organizations I support: Charles Houston Bar Association, Elizabeth House, Volunteer Legal Services Corporation. | ||
| Hours of “personal” downtime/week: 14 | ||
| Favorite activity(s) in my personal downtime: Catching up on the news and sports. I still play soccer once a week. |
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| Some of my favorite local hangouts: Love the Oakland scene including, but not limited to: Boot and Shoe Service, District, Dona Tomas, Flora, Hopscotch, Pican, Plum Bar, Shakewell, Trappist, Wood Tavern. | ||
| Some of my favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones, 30 Rock, Colbert, Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, Full Frontal and many major sporting events (including soccer). |
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| What news outlets or media sources do you most rely on?: Huffington Post, MSNBC, CNN | ||
| Favorite Vacation Spot(s): Greece, Kauai, Tahoe. | ||
| Place(s) I would like to visit: South Africa, The Seychelles, Brazil. | ||
| Favorite Pastime/Hobby(s): Playing sports (soccer, basketball and baseball). | ||
| Favorite Book(s): Invisible Man, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, A People’s History of the United States, The Autobiography of Malcolm X. | ||
| Some of my most-admired people (excluding parents): Barack Obama, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson. | ||
| Something about me that may surprise you: That I was an All-Conference Athlete in 3 sports: soccer, basketball and baseball. |
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