Taylor Aiello

Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice, as well as with a minor in Law, Justice & Advocacy. Currently pursuing a Master's of Social Work (MSW) at Florida State University. Seeking full time employment in criminal investigation and mitigation. 

Interview Specialist: March 2021 - present                                                                 

Colleen Quinn Investigations, Tampa, FL

• Collaborate with the defense team to assist attorneys in presenting clients in the context of their life history in order to provide a basis for a less punitive sentence 
• Identify and develop relationships with mitigation witnesses; conduct and transcribe one on one interviews
• Conduct case-related research on client’s biological, psychological, and sociological history 

Social Work Intern: January 2023 – May 2023 

2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office, Tallahassee, FL 

• Assist attorneys in screening clients for rehabilitation programs to be used as a mitigating factor in their sentencing decision

Legal Intern: September – December 2017                                                                                                                         

DeManche McChristian LLC, Avon, CT

• Worked two days a week in a general practice law firm that practices in areas of Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Representation, Personal Injury, Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy and Landlord-Tenant matters 
• Filed & organized documents, answered client’s phone calls, attended client real estate purchases & closings, filled out clients' information on documents 

• Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL                                         
  • Master of Social Work, August 2022 – August 2024 
• The University of Tampa – Tampa, FL
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology, May 2022 
  • Minor: Law, Justice & Advocacy
  • GPA: 3.61 – Graduated Cum Laude