MICHAEL JAMES GRUBEN

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EDUCATION

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, Cambridge, MA

Juris Doctor, May 2014

Activities: Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, Co-President

Harvard Green Living Program, Student Representative

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude in Civil Engineering, May 2011

Honors: Chi Epsilon, President (civil engineering honors society)

Departmental Distinction in Civil Engineering

Activities: Interfraternity Council Hearing Board, Co-Chair

Engineers Without Borders, Vice President

EXPERIENCE

SIDLEY AUSTIN, Dallas, TX

Summer Associate, 2013

Researched and drafted memoranda on the eligibility, anticipation, and obviousness of patents involving

fiber optic communication networks, plasma screen televisions, and compass-enabled radar detectors.

Authored article outlining optimal plaintiff and defendant strategies during the pleading stage of a direct

or indirect infringement claim. Attended jury selection and opening statements in Ericsson v. D-Link

Wi-Fi patent controversy in the Eastern District of Texas.

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS, Dallas, TX

Summer Intern, 2012

Drafted motion to dismiss based on the reinterpretation of the Commerce Clause in National Federation

of Independent Businesses v. Sebilius. Developed case presentation strategy and attended oral argument

before the Fifth Circuit on lifetime internet ban question. Attended client consultation with the Assistant

Defender to discuss with client the possibility of a longer sentence if remanded.

SMU CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, Dallas, TX

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2008 - Spring 2010

Developed computational model for predicting the degradation of micro-pollutants in wastewater

treatment plants based on differences in plant operating characteristics. Interpreted and visually

displayed multi-dimensional micro-pollutant degradation predictions. Optimized a graduate student’s

research workflow by aggregating reagent measurement and storage. Reviewed and revised research

papers intended for publication on micro-pollutant degradation and on bio-sand filter optimization.

SKILLS

Westlaw, LexisNexis, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Calc, 80+

WPM typing speed, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Linux, Bash, Java, Python, C++, Google Apps

Script, Visual Basic, MySQL, HTML / CSS, Installation and Troubleshooting of Windows, Mac OS X,

and Linux, Strong organization and time management skills, Ability to work independently, Keen

attention to detail, Strong proofreading skills, Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a

team environment, Strong customer focus, Ability to work well under pressure.

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