Vail Kohnert Yount
About Vail Kohnert Yount
Vail Kohnert Yount is a Staff Attorney and Skadden Fellow at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in Brownsville, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in legal and public service roles, including internships at the U.S. House of Representatives and The White House, as well as positions at various labor and justice organizations.
Work at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Vail Kohnert Yount has served as a Staff Attorney and Skadden Fellow at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid since 2020. In this role, Yount works in Brownsville, Texas, focusing on providing legal assistance to underserved communities. The position involves representing clients in various legal matters and advocating for their rights.
Previous Experience
Prior to the current role, Yount held several positions that contributed to their legal expertise. They worked as an Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 and 2009, gaining experience in legislative processes. Yount also served as a Program Manager at Georgetown University's Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor from 2013 to 2015, and as a Peggy Browning Fund Fellow at the Equal Justice Center in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Vail Kohnert Yount earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, where they studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, Yount completed a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (B.S.F.S.) at Georgetown University from 2009 to 2013. Their academic background includes a focus on Science, Technology, and International Affairs, as well as Justice and Peace Studies.
Internship Experience
Yount has gained valuable experience through various internships. They interned at The White House in 2013, working in the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs for four months. Additionally, Yount interned at the U.S. Department of Labor as a Special Assistant in the Bureau of International Labor Affairs from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Development
Throughout their career, Yount has participated in various internships that have enhanced their understanding of labor rights and public policy. Notable experiences include working as a Union Summer Intern at the AFL-CIO in 2012 and as a Law Clerk at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in 2019.