Edmund Nyarko is a Philadelphia-based litigator. He has experience conducting legal research, drafting memos, and participating in depositions and strategy-setting sessions.
Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Edmund interned with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He also worked in the civil litigation section of the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General and U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
Services
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Edmund maintains a robust pro bono practice and has experience with Section 1983 legislation. He has volunteered with Tutoring Chicago, Breakthrough Cincinnati, and Ceiba Philadelphia.
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Juan R. Sanchez, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2024-2026
Hon. Robert B. Kugler, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2022
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, Digital Innovation Forum, Temple Law, October 13, 2023
Credentials
Education
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2023)
Beasley Scholarship, Full Tuition
Law and Public Policy Scholar
National Trial Team
Institute for Law, Innovation, and Technology William J. Merritt Scholar
Vice President, Black Law Students Association
Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society
Xavier University (B.S. 2017)
Languages
Fluent in Twi
Elementary proficiency in Spanish