724.972.6940 [email protected] madiescott.com Madeline J. Scott Linkedin.com/in/MadieScott EDUCATION UIC John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2020 Juris Doctor Candidate, Evening Student Distinctions: Dean’s List Class Rank: Top 32% Inducted into Phi Delta Phi Honors Society Activities: President of The Federalist Society Member of The Entertainment Law Society Student Member of The Recording Academy (Grammy U) Veteran’s Clinic – Fall 2019 Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2016 Bachelor of Arts: Journalism Major, Philosophy Minor Assistant News Editor, Loyola Phoenix Study Abroad: Loyola University Andalusia – Córdoba, Spain Summer 2016 John Felice Rome Center – Rome, Italy Spring 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Weigel Productions, Chicago, IL, Associate Producer (Full-Time) June 2017 – Present Write and produce content for national television networks, including MeTV, Decades, and Start TV. Currently writing and producing television shows such as Collector’s Call and Through the Decades. Promoted after just one year from Production Assistant to both Associate Producer and Intern Supervisor. Veteran’s Legal Clinic, Chicago, IL, Student Attorney (200+ hours) Aug. – Dec. 2019 Assisted military veterans with legal issues involving discharge upgrades and VA benefits. Submitted requests for records, examined thousands of pages of military and medical records, communicated regularly with veterans via phone and email, and wrote a 30-page brief for appeal to the Navy Discharge Review Board. Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington Law Firm, Chicago, IL, Law Clerk (Part-Time) May – Sept. 2019 Researched and drafted an Appeal to the 7th Circuit and a Motion for Entry of Judgment regarding a wrongful death action. Issue involved determining a set-off amount, examining interest accrual, and calculating damages. ABC News, Chicago, IL, Investigative-Unit Intern Jan. – June 2017 Worked on a joint project with the renowned Chicago Sun-Times and spearheaded an investigation into red light camera tickets in the Chicagoland area. Filed FOIA requests, created and maintained spreadsheets, analyzed data, and built an interactive online map to supplement the final piece. Pitched stories, managed and followed up with consumer hotline tips, assisted out in the field, and researched and pursued investigative story leads. Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago, IL, Writer and Research Assistant Jan. – June 2017 Responsible for writing and producing Crain’s annual “Fast 50” list and contributing to the “Best Places to Work” list. Interviewed CEO’s and key decision-makers at both rapidly-growing and established companies, managed databases, analyzed company financial statements, and researched and wrote articles and profiles. Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago, IL, Editorial Intern Jan. – June 2016 Wrote articles for the lifestyle publication arm of the Chicago Sun-Times—covering culture, dining, style, and weddings. Personally interviewed top-notch celebrities such as MLB player Kris Bryant, actress Sophia Bush, and fashion mogul Betsey Johnson. .