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Dallas, Tx, Us

United States, Us

Real Estate, Healthcare Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Leasing and Development

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Corporate, Finance & Real Estate Department.Real Estate Investment and Development Team.

Houston, Tx, Us

Real Estate Section, Community Associations Team

Austin, Texas, Us

Criminal Appeals Division.Defended state felony convictions and sentences against constitutional challenges in federal courts.This included all manner of motions, pleadings, etc. in all four federal district courts in Texas as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, primarily in the form of Answers and Motions for Summary Judgment.Member of the Division's Hearing Team.Served on moot panels and assisted with preparing attorneys for oral arguments in front of the Fifth Circuit and Texas appellate courts.

• Helped research and draft judicial opinions in Texas’ highest criminal Court. This judicial clerkship was heavily legal research and writing intensive. It required applying law to facts with the help of cases of this Court, all of Texas’ appellate courts, Texas statutes/regulations, and on occasion, federal jurisprudence and statutes/regulations. This required research and discussion on many cutting edge issues including statutory and constitutional issues in Texas.• Completed research projects on direct request from the Judge on a wide array of issues in Texas criminal appellate jurisprudence.• Prepared intensive bench memos for the Judge to help her prepare for oral arguments. This included an analysis of both parties’ arguments as well as a personal analysis of the case.• Worked as a team in chambers proofreading, making suggestions/edits, and collaborating to ensure the best possible work product.• Assisted as needed in chamber's administrative matters.

Austin, Tx, Us

• Drafted various litigation documents such as memos and motions dealing primarily with state and federal regulatory compliance.• Assisted attorneys with contract drafting and due diligence.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Drafted and/or assisted with various litigation documents such as memos, motions, discovery responses, complaints, and trial briefs dealing with an array of legal issues.• Worked on regulatory and transactional matters including state compliance regulations and drafted contractual provisions.• Conducted legal research in federal and state jurisdictions for personal assignments and to assist firm associates and shareholders.

• Drafted Magistrate Judge Report and Recommendations for numerouslegal issues including Summary Judgment, Social Security, and Title VIIdiscrimination claims.• Conducted legal research for personal assignments and to assist Clerkswith their cases.• Observed numerous pretrial hearings and trials in federal court, frompatent litigation to criminal cases.

• Assisted supervising attorney with trial preparation, managing clients,preparing docket sheets, drafting motions, and reviewing case evidence.• Conducted legal research on relevant cases, statutes, and codes thatpertained to our specific client’s problem.• Interacted daily with clients both in and outside of jail. Responsibilitiesincluded obtaining client information, receiving recommendations fromthe district attorneys, and preparing plea paperwork.

• Informed patrons on correct workout form and technique.• Advised patrons on workouts that meet their personal needs.• Ensured a safe, clean, and well-kept facility.• Supervised other attendants to assure their completion of work.• Conducted employment interviews.

• Managed and led teams of up to 40 employees in a high-stress, dynamic environment.• Assisted managers in all aspects of the theatre from operations, food and beverage management, stock rotation and inventory, maintenance, vendor relations, and the projection booth.• Implemented and learned human resource skills.• Coordinated building cash control.• Level 1 certified projectionist. Ran as many as 17 35mm projectors at once for hours at a time. Built up and tore down film reels, inserted and removed trailer packs, and had the ability to spot fix issues with the film such as brain wraps. Also experienced in digital projector build ups and tear downs. Performed minor maintenance on 35mm projectors and equipment.

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science