Education

Michigan State University College of Law East Lansing, MI

Juris Doctorate May 2010

Coordinated Full Military Trial

Spartan Law Student Society

Advanced Westlaw Certification in: Secondary Sources,

Case Law, Statutory Sources

Moot Court All-School Competition (top 15 out of 70)

Moot Court Mock Workshop

University of Nevada at Reno Reno, NV

Bachelor of International Relations Aug 2002 - May 2006

Specialization in law and diplomacy

GPA: 3.2

Experience

Guild, Russell, Gallagher & Fuller LTD Reno, NV

Temporary Administrative Assistant to Gary M. Fuller July 2011 – Sept 2011

• Draft multiple documents in a fast paced law firm encompassing a wide range of topics including corporation, estate law, bankruptcy, litigation, administrative, intellectual property and appellate law for the entire state of Nevada

• Communicate with clients to help to for a long-lasting relationship, consistently demonstrate an organized case load and ethically handling of all issues

• Conduct legal research into bankruptcy including issues of first impression in the 9th Circuit and formulate sharp and concise motions from the research thereof.

Hager and Hearne Reno, NV

Legal Clerk Aug 2010 – Oct 2010

• Worked extended hours on complex mortgage litigation dealing with, but not limited to review and correction of mortgage documents, historical research of deeds of trust and chains of title, in-depth analysis of recorded documents and filings, scrutinizing the documents for accuracy and authentication

• Completed and drafted Nevada Supreme Court briefs, replies to motions to dismiss, meet and confer letters, complaints, replies to motions for summary judgments, lis pendis, and temporary and permanent restraining orders

• Exhaustive research of all current rulings in mortgage litigation in Nevada, Arizona, and California, and the Federal 9th Circuit

Youngstown Air Reserve Base Youngstown, OH

Extern Jan 2010 – May 2010

• Assisted in drafting a successful motion to dismiss, an Equal Employment Opportunity Claim (EEOC), and Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) claim for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted

• Drafted multiple Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding between the United States Air Force and nearby organizations to be used for future years

• Drafted multiple legal review documents based on current military law that were widely implemented as well as participated in settlement negotiations

Michigan Army National Guard JAG Lansing, MI

Intern Aug 2009 – Dec 2009

• Extensive legal research and writing on issues that ranged from reading and analyzing Congress’ Appropriation Bills to implementing and informing servicemen and women of their SCRA rights under federal law

• Drafted multiple wills and Powers of Attorney for servicemen and women prior to their deployment, explained the terms of the wills and convinced many of the soldiers to set up living trusts for their children rather than the alternative

• Preparation and drafting of necessary court documents ranging from requests discovery to motions for dismissal as well as assisted in preparation for litigation under contract, tort, domestic, and criminal law.

Small Business Nonprofit Clinic (SBNP) East Lansing, MI

Clinician May 2009 – Aug 2009

• Held initial and ongoing consultation with current as well as retained clients, explained complex legal terms and handled and organized my client caseload effectively

• Created multiple Limited Liability Companies as well as drafted the Operating Agreements and multiple contracts for separate clients for a multitude of services that all adhere to Michigan Law

• Created and dissolved nonprofit corporations, properly applied and received a Charitable Solicitation License from the State of Michigan as well as federal tax exempt status under the proper laws

Attorney General Community Health Division Lansing, MI

Extern May 2007 - Aug 2007

• Conducted extensive legal research and analysis in multiple areas of law, spanning from administrative, contract, civil, criminal and property law

• Interviewed clients and witnesses as well as prepared witnesses for trial and performed basic discovery of multiple cases

• Asked to return to participate in a trial where I conducted the direct examination of a key witness in a trial for the Attorney General and successfully objected to opposing counsel’s extensive cross-examination of my witness

Publications and Lecture

• Fall 2009 – The Dissolution of a Company that Does Not Plan for Divorce, Lansing State Journal (Publication)

• June 2009 –The Basics for a For-Profit Company with Contracting and Intellectual Property,

Michigan Works! Outreach Presentation (Lecture)

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