EDUCATION
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Juris Doctor, cum laude
May 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.478/4.3
Course tutor, Enterprise Organization
Creator, University of Michigan law professor evaluation website
Washington University School of Law
St. Louis, Missouri
Completed First Year Curriculum
2007 - 2008
Class Ranking in Top 1/3
Legal Practice Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy, Dean's List
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
May 2007
Dean's List
Phi Alpha Delta honorary fraternity
EXPERIENCE
GreenShell Energy, Corp.
Denver, Colorado
Independent Landman
August 2010 - Present
Conducted title research to determine ownership of surface and mineral
interests for prospective lands in Weld County, Colorado
Prepared Mineral Ownership Reports to communicate title research in a
functional manner for leasing landmen
University of Michigan Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Student Attorney
Winter 2010
Researched and explained the United States Internal Revenue Code and tax
regulations to provide low income clients facing IRS collection action with
accurate advice
Represented clients through communications with IRS agents in order to
obtain "currently not collectible" status and prepare an Offer in
Compromise
The Legal Aid Society: Brooklyn Office for the Aging
Brooklyn, New York
Legal Intern
Summer 2009
Conducted research in areas of state and federal law affecting elderly low
income individuals such as Section 8, Social Security, and New York's
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program
Represented a client through communications with the New York City Housing
Authority and client's landlord in order to prepare a Section 8 voucher re-
certification
Drafted pleadings and motions on issues regarding landlord-tenant law and
government benefits
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
Chicago, Illinois
Legal Intern
Summer 2008
Represented low income tenants of private housing stock through the
drafting and editing of pleadings and motions in forcible entry and
detainer suits
Worked with teams of attorneys to develop effective defenses and
counterclaims, as well as a successful response to a motion for summary
judgment
Campus Property Management
Champaign, Illinois
Leasing Agent, Assistant Off-Campus Property Manager
2006 -
2007
Assisted and advised prospective tenants in viewing apartment units (top
three out of thirty in sales)
Mediated between tenants and management of various issues
Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Supply & Gold Nugget Coin Shop
Champaign, Illinois
Warehouse Manager, Delivery Driver
2005 - 2006
Delivered and installed restaurant equipment and high-end household
appliances throughout Illinois
Delivered several ounces of gold bullion to University of Illinois
laboratories