Management Manager
Resume:
Emily Smathers Ratliff
Address: ** * **** **** ******, Abbeville, MS 38601
Phone: 662-***-****
Email: ************@*********.***
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, School of Law
- Juris Doctor –December 2010
o GPA 3.13
o Outstanding Student Award – Criminal Law, Summer 2008
o Quarterfinalist, Copeland Cook Oral Argument Competition 2009
Union University
- Masters in Business Administration – May 2005; GPA 3.8
University of Mississippi
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - August 1998; GPA 3.5
BAR ADMISSION
Admitted to practice in Mississippi and Tennessee – April 2011
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
UM Civil Legal Clinic, Guardian Ad Litem Section Oxford, MS
January 2010-Current
Student Practitioner/Volunteer Law Clerk
- Admitted to limited practice for the state of Mississippi for representation of children as a guardian
ad litem in various matters.
- Prepared reports and recommendations on child custody cases for use by Chancellors in
determining custody and termination of parental rights, including application of Albright factors
based on investigative findings and identification of other relevant legal standards.
- Performed witness interviews and general investigation into criminal background, work history and
school records for all relevant parties.
National Labor Relations Board Memphis, TN
May 2010-August 2010
Student Extern (Legal)
- Responsible for investigating violations of National Labor Relations Act, including taking sworn
testimony, researching legal issues, and preparing recommendations for Regional Director on
assigned cases.
- Example research topics included: alter ego vs. successor liability; PCA in subcontractor context;
and level of inflammatory language required to lose protection of the Act.
U.S. District Court for Northern District of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Judge S. Allan Alexander
January 2010-May 2010
Legal Intern
- Observed at pretrial matters, including CMCs, Settlement Conferences, Initial Appearances,
Spears hearings, and other matters both criminal and civil.
- Observed various trials before both Magistrate and District Judges, including criminal
prosecutions, employment discrimination litigation, and social security appeals.
- Drafted proposed orders on pre-trial motions, including motions to compel, summary judgment
motions, social security appeals and other civil pleadings.
Emily Smathers Ratliff
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Memphis, TN
September – December 2009
Legal Intern
- Performed legal research related to federal employment litigation including race
discrimination, sex discrimination, ADA, and ADEA.
- Assisted in drafting of pleadings, including motions for summary judgment (direct and reply)
with support briefs, internal memoranda on legal issues, and deposition questions.
- Observed at expert depositions and witness preparation sessions.
Smith Whaley, PLLC Holly Springs, MS
Summer 2009
Law Clerk
- Performed legal research and drafted relevant legal pleadings including complaints, discovery
requests, and motions for summary judgment in civil matters.
- Worked directly with clients to prepare responses to discovery requests.
- Areas of practice included insurance defense, divorce, municipal government law and criminal
litigation matters.
University of Mississippi – Office of University Attorney University, MS
June-August 2009
Legal Intern
- Responsible for performing legal research and drafting relevant internal memoranda related
to higher education issues, including applicability of local zoning to higher education
institutions in Mississippi, first amendment issues in K-12 education, and impact of new
federal Red Flags Rules legislation.
- Drafted policy on Red Flags Rule protocol for University-wide implementation.
Markow, Walker & Reeves, P. A. Oxford, MS
June 1999 – December 1999
Legal Assistant
- Responsible for drafting legal motions and orders, docket management and performing interviews
related to workers’ compensation claims and creditor interests at bankruptcy proceedings.
- Responsible for clerical and administrative functions of a two attorney legal office, including
supervision of part-time employees.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Town of Abbeville Abbeville, MS
April 2006-December 2010
City Clerk (thru 5/09)/Grant Administrator (Thru 12/10)
- Responsible for clerical tasks and research on behalf of municipal government; and
grant management, including: grant writing, reporting, and general administration.
University of Mississippi, Division of Technology Management Oxford, MS
March 2004-May 2008
Manager of Project Resources
- Responsible for data management and research related to intellectual property portfolio, business
development activities, and fee payment tracking. -Worked extensively with outside counsel,
University Attorney, and IHL/Attorney General on departmental matters.
Emily Smathers Ratliff
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Helena Chemical Company Memphis, TN
February 2000 – December 2003
Product Registration Supervisor
- Responsible for federal pesticide registration and compliance management.
- Supervised departmental staff and kept detailed records of all transactions relating to registration,
labeling, and interdepartmental administrative issues.
REFERENCES
David L. Calder
Supervising Attorney – GAL Section
University of Mississippi School of Law
Civil Legal Clinic
1098 Robert C. Khayat Law Center
University, Mississippi 38677
*************@*****.***
William W. Berry, III
Associate Professor of Law
University of Mississippi
Lamar Law Center
University, Mississippi 38601
*******@*******.***
Rosalind E. Eddins-Hill
Deputy Assistant General Counsel in the Division of Operations-Management
Office of the General Counsel
National Labor Relations Board
National Labor Relations Board
1099 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20570
********.******-****@****.***
Deidre Smith
Trial Attorney
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1407 Union Ave., Suite 901
Memphis, TN 38104
******.*****@****.***
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