Shannon Lucy Kyle

571-***-****( *** Virginia Ave NE Apt 7201 ( Atlanta, GA, 30306

(ab5q1p@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed Member of the Georgia Bar

Undefeated trial lawyer with two years of intense litigation experience,

top academic credentials and a broad exposure to criminal and civil

litigation in a variety of state and federal courts.

EXPERIENCE

Office of the Public Defender, Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit

Decatur, GA

Assistant Public Defender August 2011- Present

. Powerful Trial Lawyer: Won all five jury trials: four not-guilty verdicts

and one hung jury.

. Results Oriented: Strategically negotiated cases using new case law,

evidence rules and creative investigatory tactics to achieve the highest

dismissal rate in the office in 2012: 53.2% of my criminal cases were

simply dismissed.

. Client Focused: Provided clients with all possible options, forcing them

to take ownership of their legal strategy, resulting in an enormous

client following and numerous out-of-county representation inquiries.

. Self Sufficient: Managed 1,500 cases from preliminary negotiations and

motions to suppress through to probation revocation hearings and

appellate issues with minimal supervision and few requests for

continuances.

. Team Player: Trained two interns who were subsequently hired. Collected

and shared extensive community and legal resources with colleagues so as

to continue to achieve some of the best outcomes for any Public

Defenders' office in GA.

Office of the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Atlanta, GA

Legal Extern, Small Business/ Self-Employed (SBSE) Division

January-May 2011

. Fast Learner: Litigated numerous motions against small business owners

before the United States Tax Court and negotiated directly with pro se

petitioners to move cases during this semester long placement.

. Top Research Skills: Prepared extensive trial memoranda on complex cases

for superiors.

United States District Court Northern District of Georgia

Atlanta, GA

Legal Extern for the Honorable Timothy C. Batten, Sr. August-

December 2010

. Excellent Writing Skills: Drafted orders in civil cases that were

consistently signed by the Judge with minimal changes.

The Law Offices of Steven P. Berne Atlanta,

GA

Summer Associate May-August 2010

. Persuasive Litigator: Composed an appellate brief upon which the Eleventh

Circuit requested oral argument.

. Reliable Second Chair: Assisted with three-day child molestation trial by

performing intense mock cross-examinations with defense witnesses,

scrutinizing jurors and handling electronic exhibits throughout trial.

URAC (an NGO focusing on Healthcare Accreditation) Washington, D.C.

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President January 2007-August 2008

. Efficient: Brought four products to market in 18 months using

excellent project and time management skills.

. Technologically Proficient: Mastered database programs to input and edit

300+ health care accreditation standards.

EDUCATION

Emory University School of Law

Atlanta, GA

Juris Doctorate May 2011

. Graduated with Honors: Top 30%

. Law Journal: Articles Editor for the Emory International Law Review

. Moot Court: International Criminal Court Competition (Pace University,

NY)

. Academic Excellence: Four-Time Recipient of Outstanding Achievement Award

for Highest Grade in Course

. Volunteer Work: Medal Recipient for Extraordinary Commitment to Pro Bono

Work During Law School

. Community Awards: Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Fellow (Summer 2011) -

Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology & International Relations (Dual Major)

May 2004

. Honor Student: Echols Scholars Program

. Leader: Student Vice President of The College of Arts and Sciences

(elected by 8,000 fellow students)

DISTINCTIONS

Professional Membership: Georgia Association of Criminal Defense

Lawyers: American Bar Association

International Exposure: United States and New Zealand dual

citizen: Extensive travel experience

Global Mindset: Lived in Tanzania for 2 years: Proficient in

spoken Swahili and written French

Community Involvement: Refugee Family Mentor with the International Rescue

Committee of Atlanta

Personal Interest: Travel: Swimming: Camping: Baseball

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