September 20, 2026Knoxville, TN
A PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOKnoxville, Tennessee
Naimad Delgado
J.D. CANDIDATE · EXPECTED MAY 2027
Trial advocacy. Clear communication. A commitment to community.
J.D. candidate at LMU Duncan School of Law, bringing bilingual experience and a personal perspective to legal research, writing, and advocacy.
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GROUNDED IN PURPOSE
With preparation.
With perspective.
With people in mind.
English & Spanish
01 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
A personal beginning. A purposeful path.
As the daughter of Cuban and Nicaraguan immigrants, I learned early that language can make a complicated system feel more human. Helping my family translate and navigate immigration paperwork shaped the way I listen, prepare, and connect with people.
Today, I am a J.D. candidate at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, with experience in courtroom advocacy, immigration, intellectual property, and legal research and writing. I bring that personal perspective to a professional commitment: thoughtful preparation and clear communication.
Outside of law, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my dog, Tobi.
SELECTED DISTINCTIONS
Preparation, recognized.
01
Legal Research
CALI Excellence for the Future Award®
02
Immigration
CALI Excellence for the Future Award®
03
Mock Trial
Lincoln Lawyer Intramural Competition
02 / LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Learning the law. Doing the work.
Experience across public service and private practice, grounded in research, writing, and the people behind each matter.
Summer 2026Knoxville, Tennessee
Legal Intern · Tennessee Rule 7 Limited Practice License
Knox County District Attorney’s Office
Courtroom advocacy and criminal-law research under a Tennessee Rule 7 limited practice license.
Explore experienceApril 2026Remote
Trademark & Intellectual Property Legal Intern
The Ospina Law Firm
Trademark search and strategy memoranda, a branding IP audit, and research presented to the supervising attorney.
Explore experienceSummer 2025New York, New York
Intellectual Property & Business Law Extern
LVLUP Legal
Federal trademark applications, corporate compliance documents, and legal memoranda across intellectual property, business, and employment law.
Explore experience2024Lakeland, Florida
Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant
Burnetti, P.A.
Pre-litigation case preparation, demand packages, medical-record summaries, and bilingual client communication.
Explore experience2023–2024Lakeland, Florida
Legal Assistant to Managing Attorney & Lead Paralegal
Foley Immigration Law
Immigration case preparation, evidentiary records, client intake, and certified English–Spanish translations.
Explore experience03 / MOCK TRIAL & ADVOCACY
The practice of advocacy.
From developing a case theory to delivering a closing argument, Mock Trial is where careful preparation meets the responsibility of being heard.
President & Travel Team Member · 2025–Present
2025 Lincoln Lawyer Intramural Mock Trial Competition and competed in the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition in 2026.
04 / EDUCATION
A foundation for what’s next.
Academic study, practical learning, and a continuing commitment to growth.
Expected May 2027
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor candidate. Study abroad in Cork, Ireland, with coursework examining corruption and comparative legal accountability.
May 2023
University of Florida
B.A., Political Science · Spanish minor
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. Study abroad in Seville, Spain, in 2022.
ACADEMIC & ADVOCACY HONORS
Honors & recognition.
CALI Excellence for the Future Award®
Legal Research · Fall 2024
Highest grade in Legal Research.
CALI Excellence for the Future Award®
Immigration · Spring 2026
Highest grade in Immigration.
Best Associate Attorney Client Interview Award
Successful Lawyer Course · 2025
Awarded in the Successful Lawyer course.
Lincoln Lawyer Intramural Competition
Mock Trial · 2025
Winner, intramural Mock Trial competition.
05 / LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
Leading through connection.
Building community within legal education and the profession.
President
Hispanic Latino Student Association
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law.
Social Media & Community Outreach Chair
Immigration Legal Association
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law.
Student Representative / Member
Knoxville Latino Bar Association
Professional connection and participation in the local legal community.
Class of 2026
Diversity Leadership Institute
Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
At the University of Florida, Naimad’s activities included Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, the Pre-Legal Honor Society, the Cuban American Student Association, the Central American Latin Organization, and the Hispanic Student Association.
06 / CLINICAL & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
The human side of legal work.
Working alongside legal professionals to help people understand and complete important legal processes.
Power of Attorney Clinic / 2025–Present
Administer Justice
Assisting individuals with Power of Attorney documents and serving as an official witness to executed documents.
Explore experienceImmigration Services / Spring 2025
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Supporting Special Immigrant Juvenile cases and gaining experience with court filings and client intake.
Explore experience07 / GLOBAL EXPERIENCES
Perspective has no borders.
Learning from different places, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Study Abroad / 2022
A wider perspective, in Seville.
Language, culture, and learning beyond the classroom during a University of Florida study abroad experience.
Read the storyCork, Ireland
Study Abroad / 2026
Comparative law in Cork.
Studying corruption and legal accountability through a comparative lens.
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LULAC National Legislative Conference
Community advocacy in Washington.
A formative LULAC experience centered on Latino communities, public policy, and the importance of civic participation.
Read the story08 / SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Words matter. In both languages.
Research with care. Write with clarity. Communicate across languages.
Research & analysis
Westlaw · LexisNexis · statutory interpretation · case law analysis · evidentiary research
Writing & preparation
Legal memoranda · contracts · demand packages · business transfer agreements · Power of Attorney documents
English & Spanish
Bilingual professional communication and experience providing certified translations.
CURRICULUM VITAE
The experience, on paper.
Education, experience, leadership, and honors in one place.
09 / CONTACT
Let’s start a conversation.
For professional opportunities, advocacy, and meaningful connections.
Knoxville, Tennessee English & Spanish