Sierra M. Falter

Sierra graduated magna cum laude from the University of Kansas 
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Art History.

Now as a third-year law student at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago
she is pursuing her primary interests of intellectual property and cultural heritage law. 

Specialties include

  • Intellectual property: copyrights, music piracy, the DMCA, privacy issues, fair use, moral rights
  • Museum law: deaccessioning, fiduciary duty, management, tax implications
  • Worker's compensation
  • Social media, blogging, branding & identity, grant-writing, ethics consulting, conflicts analysis, Bluebook, client interaction and management, crisis counseling.

Email: sierrafalter (at) gmail (dot) com.

The Chicago Bar Association

My LinkedIn

Law Clerk at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
Law Practice | Greater Chicago Area, US
I am currently enrolled in DePaul University College of Law's Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology (CIPLIT) working towards an IP/IT Certificate Program in Arts & Museum law.
  • 2010 - Present
    Law Clerk / Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
    • Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs for review, approval, and filing with the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Court of Cook County, and the Illinois Appellate Court.
    • Prepare case summaries and office memoranda for attorneys.
  • Sept 2011 - Jan 2012
    Ethics & Policy Intern / Chicago Public Schools
  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
    Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Story Chapter / Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
  • May 2009 - Aug 2009
    Intern / Douglas County District Attorney's Office
  • 2007 - Jul 2009
    Special Collections Processor / Spencer Research Library
  • May 2008 - Oct 2008
    Claims Intern / Foremost Insurance
  • May 2005 - Aug 2006
    Design Intern / Duncan Aviation
  • 2009 - 2012
    DePaul University College of Law
    J.D. in Intellectual Property Law
    Activities: Staff Writer for the Journal of Art, Technology, and Intellectual Property Law, Phi Alpha Delta Story Chapter, CBA Choir, CBA Liaison to the Cultural Arts Committee, Law Students for Reproductive Justice
  • 2005 - 2009
    University of Kansas
    B.A. in Psychology, Art History, Pre-Law
    Activities: Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Psi Chi: National Honor Society in Psychology, Phi Alpha Delta, Service Learning Ambassadors, Spencer Museum of Art Student Advisory Board, 90.7 KJHK DJ

Travel plans

  • I'll Be Home For Christmas
    Dec 23, 11 - Dec 28, 11
  • Nebraska Adventure
    Oct 28, 11 - Oct 30, 11
  • Lincoln, NE, October 2011
    Oct 06, 11 - Oct 09, 11
  • Huskers v. Badgers
    Oct 01, 11 - Oct 02, 11
  • Colorado Trip
    Aug 26, 11 - Aug 30, 11
  • Tour of China
    Jun 19, 11 - Jul 05, 11
  • Tour de Nebraska
    Jun 03, 11 - Jun 05, 11
  • ALI-ABA Legal Issues in Museum Administration
    Mar 22, 11 - Mar 24, 11
  • Spring Break Vacation
    Mar 18, 11 - Mar 21, 11
  • Mock Trial Competition
    Mar 03, 11 - Mar 06, 11
  • Home Sweet Home
    Jan 21, 11 - Jan 23, 11
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