Avi Aiken Fernandez
Creating a Brighter Future Through Law and Leadership
Driven by a commitment to creating a brighter future for our communities, I bring my experience in federal courts to address today's most critical challenges. My leadership journey, spanning both corporate and government sectors, has equipped me with the strategic vision and collaborative skills necessary to drive positive change. My legal experience in constitutional and international law provides a crucial lens for navigating complex issues such as the rise of generative AI and the evolving geopolitical landscape, ensuring our communities are well-positioned for the future.
My background in investigative prosecution and related law enforcement roles has forged a deep understanding of justice and a results-oriented approach to finding effective solutions. These experiences have honed my critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which I leverage to advocate for our communities' best interests effectively.
My international experiences and language proficiency enable me to connect with diverse perspectives, fostering understanding and bridging divides across communities. I am a strong advocate for accountability and actively engage with the community, ensuring that our shared values are not just upheld but championed to create a more vibrant and equitable future. I am dedicated to using my voice and legal knowledge to champion the values that will help our communities thrive. I am Creating a Brighter Future Through Law and Leadership and hope you will join me on this journey.
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Not Currently Accepting Clients
- New Mexico
- State Bar of New Mexico
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- 10th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
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- English
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Volunteer Attorney
- National Foster Youth Institute
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- Volunteer Attorney Bar Exam Coach
- The State Bar of New Mexico
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- Attorney
- Government
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- Attorney
- In-House
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- Graduate Legal Research Assistant
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
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- Clinical Intern (Criminal Division)
- United States Attorney's Office
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- Integrated Trial Advocacy Program Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
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- Court Certified Summer Law Clerk (Criminal & Fraud Divisions)
- State of Delaware Department of Justice
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- Court Certified Clinical Intern (Charging Unit)
- Office of the District Attorney: City of Philadelphia
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- Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Intern
- Chambers of the Honorable J. Quinones
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- Legal Intern
- Education Law Center
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- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- J.D.
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- Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society Fellow
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Faculty Selection Committee, Student Member
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Conwell Scholarship
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Association of Corporate Counsel
- Member
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- Activities: Compliance and Ethics Network, Member
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- Federal Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Federal Career Service Division, Member; Judiciary Division, Member; Younger Lawyers Division, Member
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- Federal Labor & Employment Law Primer Part I, Internal Presentation at Penda Aiken Inc., Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Penda Aiken Inc.
- Navigating Requests for Property Release, Internal Presentation at Bronx County District Attorney Office, Bronx, NY, USA
- Bronx County District Attorney Office
- Basic Mediation Training & Supplemental Training
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York, ADR Program
- Negotiation Professional Certificate
- American Negotiation Institute
- Procedural Fairness for Judicial Officers and Court Personnel
- Institute for Court Management
- Access to Counsel Trial Skills Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
- Federal Bar Council and American College of Trial Lawyers, N.Y. Downstate Chapter
- Leadership and Communication Professional Certificate
- Harvard University
- Certificate in Trial Advocacy and Litigation
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Website
- Cameo
