Attorney

Heather M. Axline, Esq.

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Bar Admission and Education

The Texas Bar

Texas Bar No. 24099789, Member in Good Standing, Admitted May 2016

The Florida Bar

Florida Bar No. 114039, Member in Good Standing, Admitted October 2014

University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas

LL.M in International Law- Anticipated May 2017

Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida

Juris Doctor- May 2014

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Communication- December 2008

Legal

Experience

Tobacco Grant Project, Houston, Texas

Research Assistant, September 2016- Present

•Providing research and assistance on the University of Houston Law Center research project that tracks Texas municipal smoking ordinances related to second-hand smoke,

The Law Offices of Kate Mesic, Jacksonville, Florida

Law Clerk, May 2014- January 2015

•Assisted attorney with research, drafting memos and motions, and any other work that needed to be completed at all stages of various cases, ranging from criminal defense to civil litigation.

7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office, St. Augustine, Florida

Intern, August 2013- November 2013

•Assisted attorneys throughout each stage of the criminal case with such tasks including, but not limited to conducting research, drafting motions, calculating sentencing guidelines, reviewing evidence, and assisting in court and depositions.

4th Circuit Public Defender’s Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Intern, June- August 2013

•Assisted attorneys throughout each stage of the criminal case with such tasks including, but not limited to conducting research, drafting motions, calculating sentencing guidelines, reviewing evidence given through discovery by the State, and speaking with clients both in court and through Polycom video conference regarding information on and other updates regarding their case.

Professional

Experience

BMW Group Financial Services, Columbus, Ohio

Collections Specialist, October 2009-January 2012

•Account Manager handling financial accounts.

Skills

•Experienced in Microsoft Office, Westlaw and LexisNexis.

•Experienced in litigation, legal research, and drafting motions.

Organizations

American Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division, Member, 2015-present

Houston Young Lawyer’s Association

Member, 2016-present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member, 2016-present

International Law Society

Member, University of Houston Law Center, 2016-present

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