Elliot M. Weber
EDUCATION
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Juris Doctor Candidate
May 2027
- Chair, Law Student Congress, National LGBTQ Bar Association, 2025
- Vice President, OUTlaw, 2025
- Social Media Chair, Public Interest Law Student Association (PILSA), 2025
- 1L Representative, Law Student Congress, National LGBTQ Bar Association, 2024-2025
- Section C Representative, OUTlaw, 2024-2025
- Volunteer Researcher, Prison Mail Program, Transgender Law Center
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
B.A., English; Editing, Writing, & Media
Law & Philosophy Minor
May 2023
- Magna Cum Laude, Dual Honors Graduate
- Dean’s List: Fall 2020-Spring 2022 & Spring 2023
- President’s List: Fall 2022
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Honors College & Legal Scholars Program, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, John and Susan Ausley Scholarship (for Honors in the Major), Mart P. Hill Award for Outstanding English Honors Thesis
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Eye of the Beholder: Beauty, Body Horror, and Women’s Empowerment in Shōjo Manga
Awards: John and Susan Ausley Scholarship, Mart P. Hill Award for Outstanding English Honors Thesis
Honors thesis project focused on examining the visual functions of body horror as expressions of woman’s discomfort with the societal role of womanhood in two shōjo manga: Tomie by Junji Ito and Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki. Examines how the actions undertaken by their protagonists inspire self-determination and liberation for young women.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FSU Public Interest Law Clinic
Tallahassee, FL
Fall 2025
Certified Legal Intern, Children’s Advocacy Clinic
Operating as a legal advocate on a variety of cases concerning special education law, power of attorney, and other legal issues.
U.S. District Court, Southern District, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Summer 2025
Judicial Intern, Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart
Conducted legal research, drafted documents in chambers, and attended court proceedings.
Zadig & Voltaire
Boca Raton, FL
March 2024-August 2024
Keyholder/Salesperson
Opened and closed the store, managed cashflow, and accepted shipment. As a salesperson, guided customers in our store by providing targeted advice to help them find the items that best serve their needs.
Coach Leatherware
Boca Raton, FL
Lead Supervisor
November 2023-February 2024
Managed the operations of both the sales floor and stockroom. Managed register and safe funds, monitored employee time & attendance, accepted shipment, and opened and closed the store. Developed strategies to maximize our business.
Sales Associate
August 2023-November 2023
Managed client relationships, customized items, and guided customers in our store by providing targeted advice to help them find the items that best serve their needs.
Stock Associate
May 2023-August 2023
Unpacked shipment, organized inventory, packed orders, and prepared floor models.
Store Influencer
May 2023-January 2024
Managed an Instagram account aimed at attracting clients and advertising new product.
Seasonal Associate
November 2022-January 2023
Assisted employees with sales, stock management, and online orders.
Museum of Everyday Writing
Tallahassee, FL
August 2022-December 2022
Social Media Intern
Developed social media strategies and curated posts for the museum’s Instagram account using a custom-made style guide for maximum engagement.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Legal Intern, Florida Supreme Court
- Notary Public, State of Florida
- WordPress & Wix website builders
- Social media management (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin)
INTERESTS
Film, archival fashion & fashion subcultures, music, creating art, reading