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