Manager Vice President

JOEL T. GRIFFITH, ESQ.

**** *** ** **, ***. *** Washington, DC 20001

937-***-**** accuwm@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Chapman University School of Law, Orange, CA

Juris Doctor, May 2008

• Earned dual certificates in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Federal Income Taxation

• Active member of the CA State Bar, #263048

• Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and Mock Trial teams

• CALI Award (highest class grade)- Trial Advocacy

• Chapman Republican Lawyers Association, Vice President and Charter Member

• Chapman Law Investment Society, Treasurer and Charter Member

Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, May 2002

Minor: Marketing

• G.P.A: 3.82/4.0

• Zeta Sigma Delta, Treasurer

• Little Theatre Drama Team

LEGAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Heideman Nudelman & Kalik, P.C. Washington, DC

Legal Fellow January 2013 - present

• Assisted with litigation of claims filed on behalf of victims of international terrorism

• Gained extensive understanding of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA)

• Drafted motions for filing in civil court

• Prepared correspondence with opposing counsel

• Reviewed evidence obtained through discovery

• Researched case law and statutes

• Interviewed clients

Stephen Moore, senior editorialist at The Wall Street Journal Washington, DC

Research assistant January 2012 - present

• Conducted extensive research on tax policy, fiscal policy, immigration reform, and economic policy

• Selecting relevant data for use in editorials

• Co-authored piece with Stephen Moore for the Wall Street Journal Political Diary

• Contacted sources for quotes and official statements

• Assisted with the writing of two books

Office of Representative Scott Rigell VA-02 Washington, DC

Legislative Intern September 2011- December 2011

• Active with new media response team

• Drafted more than twenty constituent correspondence letters

• Researched and prepared issue summaries on proposed legislation, free trade agreements, international affairs, and Federal Reserve

transparency

• Interacted with constituents via telephone calls

Orange County District Attorney’s Office Westminster, CA

Certified Law Clerk January 2008 - April 2008

• Drafted ten motions for criminal prosecutions

• Researched case law and statutes

• Argued six preliminary trial proceedings

• Interviewed witnesses

California Republican Lawyers Association Irvine, CA

Intern, Vice President Chapman Law student chapter May 2006 - August 2007

• Analyzed data to determine efficient manner in which to reduce voter fraud

• Conducted opposition research on Governor Jerry Brown

• Selected geographic territories to be handled by election attorneys on election day

• Contributed writing to newsletter to raise awareness of issues of interest to organization members

• Planned location, aesthetics, and food for organization events within the legal community

JOEL T. GRIFFITH, ESQ.

Sessions & Kimball Mission Viejo, CA

Summer Law Clerk May 2006 - August 2006

• Drafted correspondence to opposing counsel, government agencies, and clients

• Conducted client interviews and attended client conferences/mediation sessions

• Drafted response to motion for summary judgment

• Developed practical knowledge of employment law and legal procedure

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avatar Securities/ LDR Irvine, CA/ Chicago, IL/Washington, DC

Equities Trader and Portfolio Manager October 2008 - present

• Expand understanding of the capital markets

• Managed sub-accounts funded by the firms

• Maintained profitability eight consecutive quarters

• Conduct constant economic and financial analysis

Generation Opportunity Ohio

Field Director June 2012- November 2012

• Represented GO at chamber of commerce meetings, community events, and college campuses

• Made contact on behalf of go with various community leaders

• Recruited volunteers to assist in GO’s mission to increase issue awareness within the 18-29 age demographic

• Ranked first out of all field directors nationwide in select performance metrics

• Developed local media contacts

Boucher Strategies and Strategic National MI, OH, WA

Consultant February 2012 – April 2012

• Directed field work in Michigan

• Directed operations in Ohio

• Enforced county convention and caucus rules as assistant parliamentarian in Washington

• Negotiated with opposition regarding delegate strategy

• Delivered speeches to state delegates on behalf of the campaign

• Acted as “whip” at county conventions in guiding delegates towards campaign goals

• Coordinated actions of county campaign chairs, legislative district leaders, and volunteers

People’s Choice Home Loans, Inc. and Accredited Orange County, CA

Account Executive January 2004 - March 2005

• Developed a book of business by building relationships with prospective clients

• Guided dozens of loans simultaneously through underwriting

• Managed mortgage loan funding for twenty brokers

• Produced in the top quintile of fifty account executives with my seniority

SKILLS AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research training

• Leadership Institute Training: Public Relations, Public Speaking, and Broadcast Journalism

• Public speaking experience with Birthright Next, Strategic National, and Bucktown Chabad

• Extensive team experience with Chicago Sport & Social and Crossfit

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