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Orem, Ut

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Child Protection Unit: Provide legal advice to the Division of Child and Family Services. Represent the Division in child welfare proceedings and trials.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Juvenile Unit (May 2018-October 2021): Screened and prosecuted juvenile offender cases including homicide, gang, and special victim cases.Major Crimes Unit (February 2017-May 2018): Prosecuted general felonies. Four felony cases went to trial. Secured guilty verdicts from all four juries. None of those verdicts have been overturned on appeal.Received a commendation and award from the District Attorney, February 2020Received a commendation and award from the District Attorney, December 2020 Taught continuing legal education (CLE) Juvenile Law for Adult Prosecutors, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, April 7, 2021Taught Salt Lake City Cadets LAW 1150: Juvenile Law, Fall 2020, Spring 2021Taught LAW 1150: Juvenile Law, Salt Lake County Cadets, Winter 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2020Taught class regarding Juveniles & Sexual Offenses Involving Cell Phones, Sandy Police Department School Resource Officers, January 2019 Taught LAW 1150: Juvenile Law, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Winter 2018Taught Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) course LAW 1120: Crimes Against Public Order and Decency, Summer 2018

West Jordan, Utah

West Jordan Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Extensive jury trial, motion, and bench trial experienceProsecuted Justice Court appeals in the District Court Screened and prosecuted domestic violence, driving under the influence, drug possession/drug paraphernalia possession, theft offenses, vandalism, traffic citations, sexual solicitation, and other miscellaneous misdemeanor and infraction level offenses at the highest volume prosecutor's office in UtahTaught the units on Property Crimes I, Property Crimes II, and the Laws of Evidence to Salt Lake City Police Department cadets

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Litigator specializing in premise liability, products liability, transportation law, and insurance coverageSupervised summer associate, conducted legal and factual research, drafted pleadings and motions, submitted and responded to written discovery requests, interviewed clients, took and defended depositions, attended and presented oral arguments, executed judgments, negotiated settlements, participated in early case conferences, participated in arbitration and mediation, analyzed and evaluated materials, prepared litigation budgets, procured and coordinated with expert witnesses, prepared litigation plans and case evaluations

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Analyzed, researched and drafted memoranda regarding NFL concussion litigation defense, insurance law, and the professional misconduct of certified public accountants

Researched and wrote an advisory memo on "The Ethical Ramifications of Judges Using Social Media" for the Standing Committee on Ethics which was used to draft an ABA judicial ethics opinionWrote an article on the Center for Professional Responsibility featured in the December 2011 issue of ABA's Student Lawyer MagazineDeveloped strategies to increase student involvement in the organization by harnessing social media and better leveraging traditional communication methodsAttended the 2011 ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada and the 2012 ABA Mid-Year Meeting in New Orleans, LA

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Analyzed, researched, and drafted memoranda regarding: mitigation of damages, client conflicts, punitive damages, comparative negligence, negligent hiring/training/supervision,admissibility of day-in-the life videos, standards for videotaped depositions, and the recovery of billed v. paid amounts for medical damages. Attended hearings, depositions, and mediations

Provo, Utah Area

Researched the pre-constitutional evolution of administrative law, reviewability of administrative adjudication in Article III Courts, and separation of powers issues in administrative adjudication

Provided outstanding service for various charter and military clientsReceived extensive annual training in emergency procedures, first aid, and securityFlight Attendant Service Team (FAST), Service and Marketing Committee- Elected by peers to work constructively with management to formulate solutions to problems experienced by the flight attendant work group Designed the training module for the charter client ambassador program

Provo, Utah Area

Legal research Provided legal analysis of motions before the courtPrepared ruling drafts and bench memoranda

Taught children from kindergarten through 12th grade Followed lesson plans Prepared teacher reportsStrategized to engage students

Completed a “Duck-torate” project on interpersonal communication Completed coursework in theme park managementWorked as a restaurant hostess and cashierProvided legendary Disney service

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Dean's list, Fall 2011 Semi-finalist, ADR Negotiation Competition Woody Deem Trial Advocacy Competition BYU 1L Moot Court Competition.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3.3/4.0

Top 25% Dean's list, Spring 2011 Pro Bono Tax Preparer, Ladder Up Volunteer Educator, Spring Break Juvenile Detention Center Service Project

Certificate, Lser Labor Studies & Employment Relations, 4.0/4.0

Co-chair, mock labor negotiation team Leader, arbitration simulation

Bachelor'S Degree, Aviation, 4.0/4.0

Graduated Summa Cum Laude Dean’s list 2007-2008 Senior thesis, "Trapped on the Tarmac: Commercial Aviation Delays Causes and Solutions".

Various Courses In Film Studies, Psychology, And General Education

Kappa Kappa Gamma, Philanthropy & Standards Committees Pan-Hellenic Council, Recruitment Counselor K-UTE, Radio DJ Project Youth.