Medical Assistant

Bar Membership:

Admitted to the Tennessee State Bar, 2010

Education:

J.D., 2010: The University of Tennessee College of Law

- Tennessee Law Review, Articles Editor & Member

- Child Law Society, President

- Student Bar Association, At-Large Representative & Social Chairperson

- Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inns of Court, Student Member

B.S., 2007: The University of Tennessee

- Concentrations in Youth at Risk, Human Development, and Crisis

Intervention.

- National Society for Collegiate Scholars

Clerkship Experience:

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 2010

(Knoxville, TN)

- Acquired 20 hours of experience in federal court and a favorable

verdict at trial.

- Investigated and defended claims against federal judges, clerks and

officers.

- Drafted motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses.

- Analyzed 28 U.S.C. 2255, FERPA, Patriot Act, 4th and 5th Amendments.

Mudter, Morgan, Patterson & Akins, 2009 (Nashville, TN)

- Provided research and analysis for attorneys in workers' compensation,

insurance defense, general liability, contract drafting, mediation,

and depositions.

- Composed and responded to pleadings, motions and discovery requests.

- Investigated claimant medical and employment histories to establish

defense theories.

Knox County District Attorney, Child Abuse Unit, 2009 (Knoxville, TN)

- Represented the State in Knox County Criminal Court.

- Attended task force meetings, interviewed children regarding claims of

abuse.

- Analyzed medical, autopsy and welfare reports for indications of past

and present abuse.

- Prepared and responded to motions and discovery requests.

Additional Experience:

Research Assistant for Ben Barton, Professor of Law, 2009-2010 (Knoxville,

TN)

- Evaluated ineffective assistance of counsel claims decided nationwide

in 2005.

Clinic Attorney for the University of Tennessee Legal Clinic, 2009

(Knoxville, TN)

- Represented clients in housing, criminal and juvenile cases.

- Advocated on behalf of clients in court and in negotiations with

opposing counsel.

- Drafted and filed motions and pleadings.

- Conducted client intakes, interviewed witnesses and assessed their

credibility for trial.

- Facilitated an investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development.

Judicial Intern in Knox County Chancery Court, 2008 (Knoxville, TN)

- Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, observed court and in-

chambers meetings.

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