Brent R. Semple

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EDUCATION

Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, Rhode Island Juris Doctor December 2016

Passed Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Examinations February 2017 Honors: Dean’s Scholar; CALI Award for the highest grade in Contract Drafting Activities: Trial Team

University of Rhode Island – College of Arts and Sciences Kingston, Rhode Island Bachelor of Arts in Political Science December 2013 Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society LEGAL EXPERIENCE

CVS Health Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Legal Extern, Strategic Procurement Department August 2016 – December 2016 Analyze, edit, draft and negotiate vendor and specialized service contracts. Collaborate with in-house legal counsel to ensure website compliance with HIPPA standard. Perform legal research and draft of tax ruling request’s to certify compliance with state sales and use taxes. RWU LAW Advanced Business Start-Up Clinic Providence, Rhode Island RI Legal Assistant, USPTO Student Practitioner Limited Recognition August 2016 – December 2016 Independently Interview and counsel a non-profit client. Draft engagement letter and research client’s legal issues including review of existing By-laws, making recommendations and revisions if needed, as well as researching certain requirements/best practices concerning the composition of a non-profit corporation's board of directors and making recommendations. Mentor other clinical students, sitting in on their client’s initial interviews and offering support and advice throughout the semester. RI Legal Assistant, USPTO Student Practitioner Limited Recognition January 2016 – May 2016 Counseled small business owners and non-profits on a variety of legal issues including trademark, trade secret, and entity formation. Interviewed potential clients, drafted engagement letters and overall goals for representation. Researched client’s legal issues, formulated legal analysis including building IP-protection strategies, counseled the client, drafted and filed a federal trademark application. Advised the client on the pros and cons of entity formation, created an operating agreement and filed articles of organization. Brown University Providence, Rhode Island

Teaching Assistant, Brown Pre-College Summer Program June 2016 – July 2016 Assisted RWU Law Professor Katie Ahern while teaching Introduction to U.S. Legal system and the way lawyers think. Facilitated discussions with students and helped them think through questions and issues. Reviewed assignments and gave feedback in the final assessment. Taught a class on Intellectual Property. DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. Providence, Rhode Island Law Clerk June 2016 – August 2016

For a plaintiff-side medical malpractice law firm, worked directly with associates and partners in many phases of civil litigation. Performed legal research, drafted motions and briefs in support, analyzed depositions and client interviews and drafted a variety of discovery documents and several motion arguments. Presented legal research to associates and partners, and participated in meetings regarding evolving issues. Providence City Solicitor Providence, RI

Intern, Nuisance Task Force June 2015 – August 2015 Collaborated with Providence Police Department to identify nuisance properties, which are the recipient of an unusual amount of police activity. Contacted the current residents of the property and property owner and facilitated meetings between the parties and Providence Police to try and reduce the amount of police activity at the property. Worked directly for Assistant Solicitors, in a wide range of litigation, including civil claims against city employees and the city itself, claims against Providence School Department, and interpreting city codes and regulations to ensure proper enforcement. Researched a variety of legal topics, reviewed motions, drafted complaints, answers, and stipulations. Assisted with trial preparation and with the process of e-filing. B. Semple, Page 2 of 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grey Matter Marketing Newport, RI

Event Manager June 2015 – Present

For a specialized marketing firm which creates and manages road races, assist with all aspects of the race. Set up the race course and work with local police to ensure runners’ safety. Manage craft brew festival, ensuring brewery vendors are stocked and satisfied, and attendees are safe and have a great experience. Teddy Bearskins North Kingstown, RI

Manager January 2006 – Present

Manage family-owned retail business. Responsible for receiving and taking inventory of merchandise, handling special orders, and any customer service-related issues. JFA Security Newport, Bristol, RI

Security guard June 2013 – July 2015

Performed comprehensive security for wide range of events along with security at nightclubs. Liaised with businesses, property managers and police. Drafted reports detailing disturbances to ensure proper documentation for liability purposes.

Spurwink Wakefield, RI

Caregiver August 2013 – August 2014

Provided 24-hour care within a group home setting for five women with a range of mental capabilities. Administered medication. Duties included drafting reports which detailed the client’s entire day. Responded to emergencies including emotional and physical outbursts. Liaised with doctors, nurses, client’s family, other staff and the general public to ensure the welfare of the client. Personal: Rugby, reading, golf, politics, history, North Kingstown Food Shelter, Habitat for Humanity.