Attorney

Education

Duquesne University School of Law Pittsburgh, PA

Juris Doctor, June 2011

G.P.A 3.26/4/0, cum laude

Selected Course Work: Criminal Process – prepared motion to suppress evidence, Wrongful Convictions – wrote paper on prosecutorial misconduct and recommended reforms Labor Law, Health Care Law concentrating on medical malpractice with Judge Donald Machen, , Estates and Trusts, Secured Transactions, International Trade Law, Conflict of Laws.

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in German, May 2000

G.P.A. 3.64/4.0

Activities and Honors: Graduated with Honors in History, Phi Alpha Theta, Breakthrough Scholar, Scholars Program Scholarship, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity.

Honors Thesis: Propaganda in East Germany from 1945 to 1961.

Study Abroad: Christian-Albrechts Universitaet zu Kiel, Kiel, Germany, spring 1999.

Legal Experience

Externship with Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Intern in the Office for Civil Legal Services, summer 2009

Resolved issues relating to bequests to the Diocese by contacting insurance companies, banks and attorneys and preparing necessary documents to expedite the release of funds. Researched tax exempt status of Diocesan property at multiple parishes. Updated current status of civil litigation files through conversations with outside law firms.

Externship at Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Pittsburgh, PA

Intern for Judge Terrence O’Brien, summer 2008

Wrote memos and observed cases involving various civil cases including an automobile/ pedestrian accident, harassment, pension issues and water runoff issues. Researched and discussed case issues with Judge O’Brien. Researched Pennsylvania Constitutional law regarding the implementation of the Allegheny County drink tax. Sat with plaintiff and defense counsel during voir dire for civil trial.

Additional Experience

Enterprise Rent-a-Car Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Branch Manager, Management Assistant, Management Trainee, 2000-2005

Operated two-hundred car office with an annual income of approximately 2.4 million dollars in Washington, D.C. Worked closely with insurance companies to meet customers’ vehicle needs. Managed and trained upwards of eight management trainees on company software and branch operations. Analyzed office performance, set cost and profit goals and handled account receivable list. Maintained relationships with long-term clients, including Bombardier Corporation, and the Russian, Kuwaiti and Australian embassies by managing their vehicle requirements. Grew corporate account business through sales calls and marketing visits to local businesses. Won individual and office awards for sales and profitability.

Mt. Vernon Archaeology Mt. Vernon, VA

Volunteer Archaeologist, summer 2004

Excavated George Washington’s 18th century distillery in preparation for its reconstruction on the site. Cleaned and categorized artifacts in the archaeology lab.

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