J. BRIAN BAILEY
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EDUCATION
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia May 2012 Juris Doctor
Honors: Best Brief & 4th Place Overall, 2010 Regent Cup Moot Court Competition;
Activities: Vice-Chair and Legal Research and Writing Director, Moot Court Board; Brief Writer, 2010-2011 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia December 2004 B.A. in Government, Minor in History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Obando Logistics, Inc.: October 2024 – Present Assistant Shipping Agent & Logistician
Verify package contents, condition, and accuracy. Prepare packages for forwarding based on destination and carrier guidelines. Investigate damaged or lost shipments. Collaborate with carriers and insurance providers to file and track claims. Communicate freight claim statuses to stakeholders and customers. Respond promptly to customer inquiries. Address complaints courteously and professionally. Maintain customer interaction records. Monitor shipment status using tracking systems. Provide real-time tracking updates upon request. Proactively address delays and coordinate with carriers for resolution.
Chesterfield County Public Schools: January 2023 – October 2024 Substitute Teacher
Successfully managed classroom dynamics and deliver lessons based on provided curriculum. Established a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere that encouraged student participation and promoted academic growth. Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom. Maintained accurate records and communicated regularly with guardians to keep them informed about their child's academic development.
Keller Williams Realty International, Austin, Texas: December 2021 – December 2022 Business Growth Adviser
Conducted one-on-one interviews with Keller Williams agents interested in hiring a professional real estate coach. Guided agents through structured conversation to ascertain their goals, challenges and specific market needs. Used information gathered in interviews to pair agents and coaches based on agents’ needs and coaches’ relevant experience. Assisted in the drafting of internal employee manual. Acted as live virtual support for team members and agents attending national KW conferences.
Bowen Ten Cardani, PC, Richmond, Virginia: February 2019 – May 2020 Associate Attorney
Represented clients in custody, child support, spousal support, divorce, and criminal cases in General District, Circuit and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts. Handle all aspects of legal practice related to cases.
Cravens & Noll, PC, Richmond, Virginia: April 2018 – February 2019 Associate Attorney
Represented clients in custody, child support, spousal support, divorce, and criminal cases in General District, Circuit and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts. Handled all aspects of legal practice related to cases.
Law Office of J. Brian Bailey, PLC, Richmond, Virginia: January 2017 – April 2018 Owner, Attorney at Law
Advised clients on criminal, traffic, landlord-tenant and personal injury law. Represented criminal and traffic defendants in general district and circuit courts. Prepared HIPAA authorizations, health record requests, statements of damages, demand letters and complaints for personal injury cases. Managed all aspects of law firm business and practice.
Weiland Upton, PLC: Richmond, Virginia: June 2016 – December 2016 Associate Attorney
Advised clients on criminal and traffic law. Tried criminal and traffic cases in general district court and circuit court. Drafted HIPAA authorizations, health record requests, statements of damages, and demand letters for personal injury cases.
Virginia Commonwealth University: Richmond, Virginia: September 2015 – June 2016
Law Fellow for the Office of University Counsel
Researched, reviewed and drafted university policy. Researched and drafted legal memoranda advising University Counsel and Associate University Counsel on issues of law, policy, conflict of interest and compliance with state and federal regulations. Drafted and reviewed trial and appellate pleadings and memoranda. Reviewed responses to subpoenas for privileged and protected information and compliance with the demand. Analyzed FOIA demands and disclosures. Participated in VCU’s Threat Assessment Team meetings.
Supreme Court of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia: August 2012 – August 2015
Law Clerk for the Office of the Chief Staff Attorney
Reviewed petitions for discretionary appeals. Analyzed issue preservation. Ensured compliance with procedural rules. Evaluated the strength of arguments. Provided recommendation to grant cases in order to correct lower court error or to advance the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth. Listened to hundreds of appellate arguments at the writ stage and identify derivations from the record or petition. Presented procedurally barred cases to a panel of Justices for dismissal. Drafted orders for original jurisdiction cases. Presented all above information to Justices in written or oral form.
Court of Appeals of Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia: August 2010 – May 2012
Judicial Intern for Judge Robert J. Humphreys
Read appellants' and appellees' briefs. Researched applicable law. Wrote memoranda summarizing facts, analyzing issues and providing recommendations for dispositions. Discussed issues with Judge Humphreys. Observed the Virginia Court of Appeals in merit and writ panels.
Supreme Court of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia: May 2011 – June 2011
Legal Intern for the Office of the Chief Staff Attorney
Reviewed trial court records, petitions for appeal and briefs in opposition. Prepared written memoranda analyzing procedural history, factual summaries and legal issues. Performed procedure checks. Observed writ, merit and Chief Staff Attorney oral arguments. Researched state habeas corpus issue.
Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, Virginia September 2005 – October 2008
Account Executive
Acted as personalized client liaison for over 400 customer accounts responsible for over $1.4 million in yearly revenue. Point of initiation, negotiation, and calculation for pricing change requests. Organized and led national trade shows and 2 - 4 promotional trips a year. Assisted in the planning, design and editing of a yearly, 2000+ page catalog, 3-5 year business strategy, and product placement/release/analysis. Attended national trade shows, meetings, and various casual-professional events with clients.
Customer Service Representative September 2005 – September 2006
Communicated with clients and suppliers via telephone, email, and fax. Processed customer orders, returns, and freight claims.