Real Estate Management

Maureen L. Ventura

**** ****** ***** **. *., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 ~ 612-***-**** ~ ***************@*****.***

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Minnesota

• Illinois, anticipated (applying for Admission on Motion May 2014)

• U.S. District Court, Minnesota

• U.S. District Court, Western Wisconsin

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Ventura Law Office, LLC, Attorney & Owner, Cottage Grove, MN 2009-Present

• Primary practice areas include: estate planning, probate, business/corporate law, contracts, trademark, copyright,

and consumer bankruptcy.

• Represent clients and businesses including direct client intake, negotiations, transactions, compliance, legal research

and representation in related hearings and meetings.

• Transactional practice includes contract formation, strategic business decisions, mergers & acquisitions, alternative

business solutions and business management.

• Manage all billing, financials and business management of the firm.

• Familiarity with both state and federal Court systems.

Beacon Hill Staffing, Document Review Attorney, Minneapolis, MN 2009-2012

• Reviewed documents in response to discovery requests for various multi-million dollar cases.

• Experience includes complex litigation, mergers & acquisitions, and various complex business related matters.

Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judicial Externship with the Honorable David Minge, St. Paul, MN 2008

• Reviewed records and transcripts from the district court as well as appellate briefs.

• Conducted legal research to assist judges in synthesizing the facts and the law.

• Prepared bench memos in both criminal and civil law for appellate panel review.

• Drafted, edited, and cite checked unpublished opinions in conjunction with appellate panel’s ruling.

Ecolab Inc., Trademark Legal Intern, St. Paul, MN 2008

• Filed trademark applications and renewals with the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).

• Reviewed and drafted due diligence opinion letters and responses to PTO trademark rejections.

• Conducted legal research in trademark, copyright, and licensing.

• Discussed trademark prosecution and enforcement matters with corporate personnel to ensure compliance.

Legal Assistance for Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP), Volunteer Student Attorney, St. Paul, MN 2008

• Drafted, filed, and argued legal motions on client’s behalf in various county courts.

• Provided legal assistance to prisoners in civil matters, including divorce/parenting issues and constitutional issues.

• Interviewed clients, conducted research, provided legal counseling, and maintained individual client files.

Olson & Price, Ltd., Law Clerk, West St. Paul, MN 2008

• Reviewed and revised contracts and form documents for prime contractors and subcontractors in construction law.

• Drafted claim letters to address project changes; evaluated changes in contract terms; and resolved issues with

documentation during projects.

• Prepared and answered discovery in MN, ND, and SD state courts.

Iverson Reuvers, Law Clerk, Bloomington, MN 2007-2008

• Clerked in municipal law, civil rights, land use, property, contracts, employment, general business law, estate

planning, and real estate; Prepared wills, living wills, and powers of attorney.

• Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings and memoranda of law.

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• Prepared appellate briefs for appeals in both the Minnesota state courts and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

• Assisted attorneys in depositions, discovery preparation, and trial preparation.

TEACHING & CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE

William Mitchell College of Law, Assistant Adjunct Professor-Estates & Trusts, St. Paul, MN 2013-Present

• Facilitate class learning and course materials via in-person lecture and electronic/web resources (Blackboard).

• Develop assessment strategies and implement various methodologies. Assess student learning through various methods and

mediums.

The Saint Agnes Schools, Director of Curriculum, St. Paul, MN 2002-2007

• Directed, supervised and evaluated curricular change in all areas of the curriculum and accreditation.

• Supervised, counseled, and trained staff of 35+ teachers on curriculum changes, academic policies, and compliance.

• Designed and implemented needs based assessments and curriculum to close instructional gaps.

• Directed all federal education programs and managed budgets.

• Oversaw academic programs from inception to conclusion while maintaining strict deadlines.

Various K-12 School Districts, Minnesota

• Taught in several school districts in Minnesota as a licensed 1-6 teacher. 1998-2002

EDUCATION

William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, MN

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Jan. 2009

GPA: 3.27; Class Rank: 5/53 (Top 9%)

Honors: Dean’s List; Horace R. and Ruth L. Hansen Scholarship; Hanley Criminal Justice Scholarship

Competitions: Rosalie Wahl Moot Court

Activities: Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA); Student Bar Association (elected); Faculty Curriculum

Committee; and Student Ambassador for Admissions.

Volunteer Experience: Minnesota Justice Foundation recognition for volunteering 150+ hours, including experience in the Anoka

County Public Defender’s Office, HOME Line, and the LAMP Clinic

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, 2002

GPA: 4.00

University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, English, and Elementary Education, 1998

GPA: 3.40; Completed three majors in four years

Honors: Dean’s List; Academic All-Conference (Softball); Dean’s Scholarship

Activities: NCAA athlete in volleyball and softball; French Club; Intramural athletics

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Minnesota Council for Nonprofits, Legal Handbook, Intellectual Property Chapter, Co-authored with Paul Godfread, Godfread

Law Firm, 2009

• “Student-Faculty Collaboration to Create an IP Law Clinic,” Midwest Clinical Law Conference, 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ramsey County Bar Association,

Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Business International Network (BNI)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission, Commissioner, 2011-present; Volunteer Lawyers Network, Pro Bono Attorney, 2009-

present; City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission, Commissioner, 2009-2011.

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INTERESTS

Digital photography, softball, downhill skiing, international travel, and interior design

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