MATTHEW BAXTER
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Summary: Highly motivated and detail oriented legal professional with experience across diverse aspects of varied businesses. Exceptionally skilled at collaboration and communication with colleagues and cultivating positive relationships with clients. Proven record of rapid acquisition of skill sets necessary for new industries and responsibilities and a drive to prove value as an employee.
EDUCATION
2010 William Mitchell College of Law
5/23/2010 Juris Doctor
Recognized on the Dean’s List.
CALI award for Professional Responsibility.
Studied in Tokyo through Santa Clara University.
Strong coursework focus on intellectual property, licensing, and international copyright and trademark.
2005 University of Wisconsin – Madison
8/15/2005 Bachelor of Arts
East Asian Studies, focused on Japanese culture, language, and literature.
Many courses relating to cultural, historical, and literary traditions of East Asia.
Licensed to Practice Law in Minnesota and Wisconsin
EXPERIENCE
United States Postal Service Madison, WI
Rural Carrier Associate June 2014 – October 2015
Sort and deliver mail and parcels along rural routes in Madison and outlying suburbs. Customer service and interaction with the general public as a representative of the postal service.
Special Counsel Minneapolis, MN
Consultant Attorney September 2011 – December 2013
Primary review, QC and team lead positions in document review projects for discovery litigation: privilege review, redaction, and data mining. Worked on litigation projects for a variety of subjects, including products liability and a 14 month project concerning investment banking.
US Census Bureau Rochester, MN
Crew Leader April 2010 – July 2010
Train and supervise 18 census employees. Direct and oversee workflow for all employees. Edit and review completed product for submission to central census office.
City of Rosemount Rosemount, MN
Public Works May 2008 – August 2008
Maintain, clean and repair public buildings and property. Respond to public calls regarding deteriorating conditions of public roads/property.
Wittayalai High School Lopburi, Thailand
English Teacher September 2005 – February, 2006
Design and implement lesson plans for English classes in a public high school in Thailand. Evaluate knowledge of students and link lessons with other teachers in the department.
VOLUNTEER
Member of Madison Japan Association from 2005 to present.
Participated in conversation partner programs at University of Wisconsin and WESLI school in Madison. These programs partner native English speakers with foreign students to allow time for English practice.
Working with high school debaters through the Urban Debate League.
Legal research regarding municipal land use ordinances for the Sierra Club since the beginning of 2016.