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Tatum Pate
Legal intern Internship, Hardmon Legal Group
Location: Lombard , IL United States
Joined: Jul 15th, 2025

About (request update)

I am a rising junior at Texas Southern University majoring in Administration of Justice, with a strong academic gpa of 3.68 and induction into the TSU Thomas F. Freeman Honors College. I have leadership experience as a Spring 25’ Collegiate 100 inductee, elected Miss Collegiate 100 for the 2025-2026 academic school year, Social Media Coordinator for the TSU Chicago Club, and Press and Publicity Head Director for HERTSU. I mentor high school students, volunteer regularly, and own a Airbnb business. I am passionate about criminal defense and contract law, Im very committed to advocacy and community service. My skills include leadership, communication, event planning, and research.

Current Whereabouts:

Right now, I’m focused on studying criminal defense and contract law because I want to stand up for people who have been wrongly accused and help others make clear and fair agreements. I also spend time volunteering by mentoring young women and helping at places like the Ronald McDonald House and Houston Food Bank. I’m currently doing a summer internship where I help draft settlement demands, communicate with insurance companies, and assist with personal injury cases. This experience is teaching me how to handle real legal work and prepare for a career in law.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I want to become a criminal defense and contract lawyer and be part of the 2% of Black Women lawyers in the U.S. I plan to work with the Innocence Project to help free innocent people and fight wrongful convictions.

Education (request update)

Texas Southern University class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Law

Claim To Fame:

My claim to fame in college is being inducted into the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College because it’s something I’ve wanted since my freshman year. I was nervous to apply going into my junior year since they don’t accept many upperclassmen, but I took a chance,and it paid off. Not only was I accepted, but it also awarded me a scholarship.

Most Memorable Moment:

One of my most memorable college moments was running for Miss Junior. Even though I didn’t win, it was something I put my whole heart into. I created a full campaign, connected with so many people, and proved to myself that I could step out of my comfort zone and still make an impact.