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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Researched case law, statutes, and other secondary legal sources on legal terms. Defined legal terminology in plain English for online publication.Initiated a catalog of securities-related definitions, e.g. initial public offering and Rule 10b–5, for publication.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Researched whether case law and federal criminal statutes applied to facts from criminal investigation and drafted internal memos for AUSAs on findings.Reviewed trial transcript and drafted statement of the case for appeals.Researched case law on legal issues such as circuit splits and drafted internal memos for AUSAs on findings.Represented U.S. government in district court at a change of plea hearing.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Updated documents such as post-closing checklist, board resolutions, certificates, reliance letters, and amendments to promissory notes to reflect changes in the transaction.Compiled spreadsheet on research on precedent spin-offs, for example board committee composition changes and anti-takeover history; reported findings to associates. Drafted Item 1.01 of a Form 8-K, document summary for a public bond, post-closing checklist, and an exhibit to a noncompete agreement designating pertinent geographic areas.Reviewed client dataroom to survey which employees lacked certain documentation, e.g. I-9s.

Utica, New York, United States

Reviewed and assessed litigants’ court filings, such as complaints, responses, and motions to intervene.Researched case law on RICO, the FLSA, the Federal Arbitration Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, FRCP Rule 24 permissive intervention, the FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) standard, and areas of NY substantive law. Drafted motions to dismiss, motions to intervene, and an order to set aside a magistrate’s order.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Provided administrative assistance by helping full-time staff complete projects and maintain filing system.Trained 3 new student assistants by teaching them how to use our online data systems and servers, the procedure for organizing inventory, and by giving tours and providing overviews of the units.Developed a new filing system for purchasing and employee records which significantly decreased misfiling.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Oversaw large venue concerts and various events for the School of Music, both independently and with other management staff.Met with musicians and other management staff before concerts to plan for equipment, lighting, and ushering.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Business Law Society, Co-President · Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, General Editor

Bba Exchange Program, Business Administration And Management, General

Undergraduate exchange program in Vallendar, Germany.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Management, International Business, History, 3.93/4.0

Activities and Societies: Wisconsin Law School Economic Justice Institute Spanish Interpretor · Ethical and Responsible Business Network

Certificate In Spanish For Business.

Semester abroad in Granada, Spain.