Joanna K. Conmy, Attorney

Ms. Conmy joined the firm as an associate in October 2009. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, where she was a recipient of the Drexel University Dean's Scholarship and a member of the Inaugural Class. At Drexel Law, Ms. Conmy was selected to be a member of the Trial Advocacy Team, and competed in the American Association of Justice National Trial Advocacy Competition. She was later named the Single Outstanding Student in Advanced Civil Trial Advocacy by Federal District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg.

Ms. Conmy gained litigation experience working as a certified legal intern for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, where she argued DA appeals and a range of motions in front of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. Upon her selection as a Drexel Law Public Interest Summer Fellow in 2008, she expanded on her courtroom experience with a legal internship at the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, where she conducted preliminary hearings throughout the county.

In May 2009, Ms. Conmy graduated from law school with Exceptional Pro Bono Honors, the highest honor for legal service to the community. Her work in the public sector includes volunteering with the Homeless Advocacy Project, working for the New Orleans Legal Aid Center and coaching high school students for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Law Literacy Project.

Ms. Conmy earned her B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University where she majored in Psychology and double minored in International Studies and Human Development & Family Studies. During college, Ms. Conmy was inducted into the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, interned at the Support Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia, and worked as a mediator for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Presently, Ms. Conmy coaches the Drexel Law Trial Team for their upcoming national competitions and serves as a child advocate for foster children at CASA Philadelphia.

Education:

Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
J.D.

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2006
B.A., Psychology.