Education

New York Law School, New York, NY

Juris Doctor, May 2013

GPA: 3.20

Honors: Merit Based Alumni Scholar Scholarship Award

Activities: Center for Financial Services Law, Center for International Law, Fellow

Advanced Communications Law and Policy Institute

Monroe Price International Moot Court Competition, Team Lead (Oxford, UK)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN

Bachelor’s of Arts, Applied Ethics, Minor in History, May 2010

GPA: 3.23

Activities: Kirby Leadership Institute (Graduate), Socratic Society

Queen Mary, University of London, London, England

International Law Students Program, August 2008

Experience

Blaise Woodworth, Esq. New York, NY

Estate & Business Attorney December 2014 – Present

Drafted and managed the execution of Wills, Trusts, Personal and Financial Powers of Attorney, Medical and Health Care Powers of Attorney, HIPPA Authorizations and other advanced Medical Directives, as well as oversaw the enactment of the same.

Oversaw the full Probate and Administration of a wide range of estates, including the post-death, pre-probate matters; representation and filing of Probate, Administration, Administration CTA, and Accounting Proceedings; and management of estate asset collection, debt payment, and devisee/legatee distributions.

Maintained a constant dialogue with clients, debtors, and beneficiaries, with routine updates provided by e-mail, phone and fax.

Drafted, negotiated and managed real estate transactions for real property, condominium units, cooperative apartments, and state run housing entities.

Analyzed complex legal structures for small and medium sized businesses.

Focused on LGBT and underserved communities.

Bloomberg Law New York, NY

Outreach Coordinator August 2012 - January 2013

Conducted outreach programs designed to engage legal professionals with legal research products.

Managerial duties included coordinating team hours, preparing team members on product information, and maintaining product engagement resources.

The Commodities Futures Trading Commission New York, NY

Legal Intern May 2012 – September 2012

Investigated, drafted, researched and reviewed complaints and potential criminal cases as presented to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission with regards to fraudulent trading, registration failure, as well as breaches of position limits and other malfeasance.

Drafted litigation, researched and drafted action and no-action letters, and rendered determinations on potential criminal activity.

Elixr New York, NY & Minneapolis, MN

CEO September 2011 – Present

Joint owner and operator of a non-for-profit organization bringing internet and computer access and training to elderly citizens within the state of Minnesota. Created and wrote online financial literacy programs, online safety programs, as well as computer literacy training manuals. Managerial duties included drafting bylaws, corporate charter, ran corporate meetings, established web presence and directed online operations.

The Advanced Communications Law and Policy Institute, New York, NY

Fellow September 2011 – May 2012

Research and compile weekly reports on programs related to Broadband Expanded (BBE) for persons outside the scope of high-speed internet access.

Present findings via weekly blogs spotlighting current legislation, efforts and programs in the area of expanding access.

Imbesi, Christiansen & Michael New York, NY

Legal Intern September 2011 - December 2011

Conducted extensive legal research on tort liability, affirmative defenses to recovers, securities presentation, corporate transactions, veil piercing, class actions, and immigration affairs.

Prepared and filed motions and memoranda for judicial review.

Participated in pretrial client counseling.

New York City Office of Legal Affairs - Investigation Revenue and Enforcement Administration New York, NY

Legal Intern March 2011 - September 2011

Investigated and reviewed accountings and legal filings in order to maintain government benefits for Incapacitated Persons whose finances are shielded by Supplemental Needs Trusts.

Performed investigation with trustees and representatives of the legal affairs of those incapacitated, and recommended potential cases for future litigation.

University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, Duluth, MN

Research Director January 2010 - May 2010

Researched legal reasoning theory based on Marxist analysis.

Designed a positivist-compatible reasoning structure, working closely with inter-disciplinary teaching staff and presenting findings to large groups for review.

3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (Shop3m.com), Minneapolis, MN

Intern April 2008 - September 2008

Built and designed social media outlets for to promote brand awareness and online product sales.

Surveyed potential clients, updated project management teams.

REFERENCES –

Sean Weissbart, Esq. – Morris & McVeigh LLP – ac2wsg@r.postjobfree.com - 212-***-****

Danielle Carter, Esq. – Meyers & Associates LLC – ac2wsg@r.postjobfree.com - 917-***-****

Cyrill Hester, Esq. – Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite – ac2wsg@r.postjobfree.com 303-***-****

Chrissie Long, Esq. – Bryan Cave, LLP – ac2wsg@r.postjobfree.com - 678-***-****

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