Ariel Neumann
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works to produce engaging, factually-sound, and authoritative work product. Autonomous yet communicative with over 10 years' history in the writing sector.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Virtuoso Content
02.2023 - Current
- Develop specialized content for law firms across multiple practice areas and translate legal processes, legislation, and court cases into client-friendly language that reflects firm branding and compliance needs.
- Create B2B and B2C blog posts, service pages, and SEO-driven content for clients across various industries, including healthcare, finance, professional services, education, and others, while adapting tone and messaging to cater to diverse readerships.
- Conduct in-depth technical research into client industries and distill complex information into clear, engaging marketing content tailored to potential customers and target audiences.
Associate Attorney
Verdant Law PLLC
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Draft and publish blog posts to the Verdant Law Green Chemistry Law Report on highly technical matters related to the chemical industry and relevant regulatory developments.
- Author feature articles for the American Bar Association Pesticide, Chemical Regulation and Right-to-Know Committee.
- Research and prepare memoranda, including a memorandum on the adequacy of Federal Register notices, the allowability of agency post hoc rationalizations in permitting processes, and the EPA's implementation of its audit policy.
Law & Policy Analyst
University of Maryland Center for Health & Homeland Security
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Drafted and published web content and newsletters for Montgomery County, Maryland’s 4Business Advancement Center, providing small businesses COVID-19-related and general business guidance.
- Co-drafted and edited an approximately 400-page report commissioned by the Frederick County, Maryland Department of Fire and Rescue Services, detailing the investigation into the on-duty death of a firefighter.
Law Clerk
United States Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Researched and authored a memorandum recommending criminal litigation of a Lacey Act trafficking violation.
- Drafted a response to a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion to vacate a sentence in a litigated Clean Air Act case in which the judge ruled in my favor.
Law Clerk
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Researched and authored a document, “101 Environmental Liens,” which provided background, definitions, state authorities, and case studies on how environmental liens work in different states, targeted to the general public.
- Authored documents for senior attorneys assessing the legal interpretations of environmental laws, including the “notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter” in § 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Paralegal Specialist
United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared a white paper response and product service line recommendation memorandum, both of which attorneys used in the official case recommendation memoranda to DOJ front office officials.
- Drafted and edited interview memos summarizing and analyzing industry member interviews regarding active investigations.
- Prepared weekly industry-relevant update email newsletters containing summaries of relevant news articles distributed to a 60-member internal case team.
Education
J.D. -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Baltimore, Maryland01-2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Environmental Science and Political Science (double major)
The American University
Washington, D.C.01-2014
Skills
- Web copy
- Multimedia writing
- B2B/B2C content development
- SEO strategies
- Researched-based writing
- Fact-checking
- Document editing
- Social media content creation
Affiliations
- Admission to the Maryland State Bar
- Admission to the District of Columbia Bar
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Virtuoso Content
02.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
Verdant Law PLLC
05.2022 - 03.2024
Law & Policy Analyst
University of Maryland Center for Health & Homeland Security
09.2020 - 05.2022
Law Clerk
United States Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
01.2018 - 07.2018
Law Clerk
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
08.2017 - 12.2017
Paralegal Specialist
United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
12.2014 - 07.2016
J.D. -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Environmental Science and Political Science (double major)
The American University
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