Jonathan P. Schopp

Education

Michigan State University College of Law

East Lansing, MI

Juris Doctor

May 2008

Concentration: The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute

Dean's List: Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007

Advocacy Competitions

o All School Champion-ADR Society's 2006 Intraschool Negotiation

Competition

o Competitor-2006 Michigan State University College of Law

National Trail Advocacy

o 1L Semi-Finalist-Moot Court & Advocacy's Spring 2006 All School

Appellate

o Quarter-Finalist-Moot Court & Advocacy's Spring 2006 All School

Trial Advocacy

o Semi-Finalist-2006 State Bar of Michigan 1L Oral Advocacy

Competition

o 1L Class Champion-Moot Court & Advocacy's Fall 2005 All School

Appellate

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts: Communication

May 2002

Member: Lambda Pi Eta-National Communication Association

Honor Society

Dean's List: Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002

Experience

Foy & Associates, P.C.

Atlanta, GA

Associate Attorney

September 2009-July '13

o Represented and advocated on behalf of injury and wrongful death

victims

o Collected more than $ 4,400,000 in Attorney's fees from over

1,450 cases resolved

o Built each case to ultimately recommend either settlement or to

pursue litigation, while also providing Clients with the

necessary information to make an informed legal decision

o Negotiated extensively with Insurance Adjusters, Doctors, Lien

Holders, and other businesses

o Organized and continued to refine an efficient Client

Communication System

American Bar Association

Chicago, IL

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Vice-Chair

July 2008-January '11

Trial Practice Committee-National Liaison

November 2006-July '08

Spartan Nation

East Lansing, MI

Senior Contributor

June 2009-Present

o Produce and manage content for the Internet, Magazine,

Television, and Radio outlets

o Participate in regular Big Ten Conference Press events with

Coaches and Athletes

The Law Offices of Norman S. Miller, M.D., J.D.

East Lansing, MI

Law Clerk

September 2007-April '08

o Drafted various litigation documents for specialized medical

malpractice and tort cases

o Conducted legal and medical research to support individual cases

Parliament of Canada-MP Hon. Mark Eyking

Ottawa, Ontario

Canadian Summer Externship Program

May 2007-June '07

Researched and consulted with Member about ongoing legal

relations with Africa

Low Country School of Wine

Hilton Head, SC

Assistant to the Director of Wines

July 2004-August '05

American Express Financial Advisors

Okemos, MI & Savannah, GA

Financial Planner & Consultant

January 2003-August '05

o Practiced comprehensive financial planning for individual and

business clientele

o Served as a fiduciary in advising on investment, protection, and

tax management strategies

o Acquired Series 7, 63, 65, and Life, Accident, & Health licenses

Erie Construction Mid-West Inc.

Lansing, MI

Design Consultant

June 2002-May '03

o Designed Sunroom and Basement finishing projects

o Closed more than $ 600,000 of business

WDIV Local 4-High School Sports Show

Detroit, MI

Photojournalist, Producer, & Reporter

October 2001-May '02

Oakland Hills Country Club

Bloomfield, MI

Professional Caddie

April 2001-May '02

WSYM Fox 47 News

Lansing, MI

Intern & Photojournalist

August 2000-May '02

o Filmed and edited sports highlight packages for newscast and

weekly Football special

WSAV News 3

Savannah, GA News Intern

May 2000-August '00

Secession Golf Club

Beaufort, SC

Professional Caddie

May 1999-August '01

WDBM Impact 89 FM

East Lansing, MI

Deejay & Talk Show Host

August 1998-September '01

Congressional Country Club

Bethesda, MD

Professional Caddie

June 1997-May '00

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