Luke McKinnon

Represented immigrant clients in administrative proceedings. Petitioned for work authorization through Deferred Action applications. Maintained confidential client files using Clio case management software.

Student Attorney (Certified 3:03 Student Practitioner) at Suffolk University Clinical Programs – Immigrant Justice Clinic (2024-08 – 2025-05)

• Represented immigrant clients in administrative proceedings.
• Petitioned for work authorization through Deferred Action applications.
• Maintained confidential client files using Clio case management software.
• Drafted, correspondence and presentation materials using Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and AI.
• Developed and delivered "Know Your Rights" training for community members in preparation for search and seizure attempts by federal law enforcement.
• Worked with translators to serve multilingual clients in their first language.
• Researched Massachusetts' Work and Family Mobility Act and related administrative difficulties to noncitizen driver's license applications.

Leased Housing Legal Intern at Boston Housing Authority (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Advocated for BHA in administrative hearings involving Section 8 participants and alleged violation of the program's federal regulations.
• Reviewed police reports, financial records and worked with fraud investigators
• Researched reasonable accommodation case law to support litigation strategy.
• Drafted notices to tenants regarding Section 8 program participation.
• Balanced responsibility for multiple time sensitive projects while communicating effectively with supervisors, property managers, tenants, and their representatives.

Summer Legal Intern at Inspectional Services Department, City of Boston (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Drafted petitions, conducted legal research on city of Boston zoning.
• Observed housing court procedure including civil cases stemming from property damage and receivership actions.
• Observed sanitary code inspections to ensure compliance with housing standards.
• Provided direct support to the ISD attorneys for Boston's Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Researched public meeting law and 1st amendment issues on behalf of ISD.
• Completed clerical office work to support attorneys and paralegals.

Juris Doctor – Suffolk University Law School (2025-05)

Bachelor of Arts – Eckerd College (2015-05)