Curriculum Vitae
Mari Katherine Webb
Assistant Teaching Professor and Advising Coordinator
Attorney
mkwebb@memphis.edu

EDUCATION

University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Master of Social Work, Anticipated May 2023
GPA: N/A

Missouri State Public Defender, Missouri
Continuing Legal Education including:
•	New Defender Skills 2017
•	Trials Skills Training 2017
•	Spring Training (2017, 2018, 2019)
•	Youth in Court Training (2018 as participant; 2019 as a group facilitator)

Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
Juris Doctor, May 2016
GPA: 3.316, Class Rank: Top 25%
Honors/activities: Dean's Select Scholar, Criminal Law Society, SLU Outlaws, Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant, Moot Court Board

University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, December 2012
GPA: 4.0
Honors/activities: Graduate Student Assistantship (full tuition), Graduate Student Association (representative) 

University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice and Philosophy, May 2011
GPA: 3.9
Honors/activities: University and Criminal Justice Honors Programs, Most Outstanding Graduating Senior, Ed Scholar Scholarship 2008-2011 (full tuition), Golden Key Honor Society, Criminal Justice Student Association

EXPERIENCE

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN	June 2021 - Present
Assistant Teaching Professor and Advising Coordinator
▪	Served as an instructor for departmental classes including two new courses
▪	Developed curriculum for core courses in coordination with established members of the Department 
▪	Manage the departmental advising team and counseled approximately half of all undergraduate CJUS majors students on academic plans
▪	Coordinated efforts with the Shelby County District Attorney's office on special projects
▪	Serve as faculty coordinator for the Criminal Justice Student Association and Departmental Honors program

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN	August 2020 – June 2021
Adjunct Instructor
▪	Served as an instructor for three core departmental classes and an elective, namely CJUS 3130 Research Methods, CJUS 3540 Criminological Theory, CJUS 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice, and CJUS 3542 Crime and Criminal Behavior
▪	Developed curriculum for core courses in coordination with established members of the Department 
▪	Served on a panel with other criminal justice professionals debating current reform issues. 

Missouri State Public Defender, St. Louis, MO	September 2016 – December 2019
Assistant Public Defender for St. Louis City Trial Office 
•	Graduated to Assistant Public Defender 3 after self-evaluations and promotions
•	Represented over 300 clients during the course of term with the office including juveniles client in Family Court and conflict cases in other jurisdictions
•	Specialized in representation of those with mental illness or under the age of 18
•	Litigated cases through jury trial including misdemeanors, sexual offenses, and Class A and B felonies
•	Litigated cases through bench trial challenging legal issues including motions to suppress and dismiss
•	Taught sessions and facilitated group sessions on juvenile justice at state-wide training conferences

Saint Louis University Legal Clinic, St. Louis, MO	August 2015 - May 2016
Student Attorney for the Criminal Defense Clinic
•	Represented clients under Rule 13 on misdemeanors and felonies
•	Specialized in representation of those with mental illness or under the age of 18
•	Conducted legal research for supervising attorneys in death penalty litigation

Missouri State Public Defender's Office, St. Louis, MO	May 2015 - August 2015
Legal Intern for St. Louis City Office
•	Wrote motions and memorandums of law on pending cases
•	Second-chaired trials for supervising attorneys
•	Represented clients under Rule 13 for bond reductions and preliminary hearings

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO	August 2014 - May 2015
Teaching Assistant for Professor Karen Sanner
▪	Counsel first year law students on academic projects
▪	Supervise and grade completed assignments 
▪	Provide research support for professor

Missouri State Public Defender's Office, Clayton, MO	May 2014 -August 2014 
Legal Intern for St. Louis County Office
•	Corresponded with clients and their families through interviews, letters, and phone calls
•	Wrote motions and memorandums of law on pending cases
•	Provided legal research support

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN	January 2013 - August 2013
Project Coordinator/Instructor
▪	Managed the departmental advising team and counseled 500+ undergraduate students on academic plans
▪	Coordinated efforts with the Shelby County District Attorney's office on special projects
▪	Provided assistance on a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant sponsoring Crisis Intervention Team efforts
▪	Served as an instructor for an Introduction to Criminal Justice course

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN	August 2011 - December 2012
Graduate Assistant
▪	Organized departmental events and course materials for various courses
▪	Counseled undergraduate students on academic plans with limited supervision
▪	Assisted in several grant funded projects, such as the Crisis Intervention Team
▪	Gave guest lectures for professors on topics in the field of criminology and criminal justice

United States Marshal Service, Washington, D.C.	June 2010 - August 2010
Intern
▪	Wrote daily and weekly reports on USMS and Congressional events for Office of Congressional Affairs
▪	Assisted colleagues in the nominations process for the 96 judicial districts
▪	Attended and delivered reports covering Congressional hearings and speaking engagements

Honors, Awards, and Professional Involvement

Guest Lecturer, Various Locations	Ongoing
St. Louis Community College Introduction to Criminal Justice 
St. Louis University Legal Clinic
St. Louis University Criminal Law Society
University of Memphis Juvenile Delinquency
University of Memphis Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

Women’s Justice Awards, Leaders of Tomorrow, Saint Louis, MO	April 2016

American Inns of Court, Saint Louis, MO	September 2015 - April 2016

Academic Achievement Award: Highest Grade in Death Penalty Seminar, Saint Louis, MO	April 2015

Veronica F. Coleman Award for Outstanding Undergraduate, Memphis, TN	April 2011