Primary functions include project management and collaboration with department leadership and key stakeholders to create strategic content and frameworks for Association events. Responsible for oversight of development of comprehensive content execution plans by direct reports. I also serve as the primary strategic liaison for conference planning committees which includes development and management of speaker and content related budget and partnering with primary event stakeholders to produce and promote exceptional experiences.

Responsible for overseeing all Continuing Education initiatives which includes developing and overseeing department budget, negotiating vendor contracts, streamlining processes to maximize efficiency, organization-wide strategic planning, developing an annual curriculum, providing exemplary member/customer service, and utilizing the most up-to-date learning management and training technologies.

Responsible for planning logistics for over 30 live Continuing Legal Education programs a year with attendance of up to 325 attorneys. Planning includes logistics with speakers for programs, negotiating contracts with off-site locations, and preparing and tracking individual budgets for every program. Responsibilities also include planning content and recruiting speakers for studio webcasts across all sections of the Bar Association.

Argued a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution in United States Tax Court and assisted with trial preparation including drafting pre-trial memoranda, preparing subpoena packets, and preparing pleadings including answers and motions.

Prepared memoranda on complex business issues for use in developing court opinions. Observed hearings, trials, and telephone conferences.

Intern under supervising attorney Alicia Edwards. Working primarily on mortgage foreclosure and consumer issues as well as unemployment insurance benefit appeals.

Research Assistant for Professor Enrique Armijo on First Amendment speech issues.

Prepared correspondence on behalf of the Assistant Director regarding upcoming program deadlines and necessary preparations for speakers and planners of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs. Initiated NC State Bar Forms, along with other program-related correspondence to include copyright agreements. Interacted daily with member attorneys and paralegals.

Managed a team of three Event Coordinators in market. Reported weekly to Account Manager for market updates. Served as point of contact for in-market sales team and kept them informed of upcoming events. Customized interactive event demonstrations based on event location and demographic. Completed Certificate of Insurance requests for events. Submitted contract review requests and made changes according to redlines and comments from Legal. Initially reviewed and compiled weekly and market recaps from Event Coordinators. Worked hands on with various technologies and staying current on Sprint 4G products and information. Managed on site event operations, production, and execution.