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Los Angeles, CA

Dealer Franchise Law and Direct SalesAutomotive Safety and Compliance Warranty and Service ContractsMarketingGovernment ContractsGeneral Corporate Counsel

• Dealer Franchise Law and Dealer Relations
• Draft and review dealer agreements and communications, including buy/sells, dealership facility construction and improvements, changes in dealer operators, exclusivity, site control, rights of first refusal, increasing.
• Provide counsel to sales and field personnel under the Ford Sales & Service Agreement and 50-state dealer franchise laws on dealer proposals and Ford initiatives
• Provide guidance on dealer franchise law implications of parts and vehicle distribution and allocation methodology
• Research and advise on warranty reimbursement and labor rate requests under state law General Corporate Counsel
• Advise several wholly owned subsidiaries on general corporate legal matters

Ann Arbor, MI

• Counsel Ford business clients in marketing and sales, fleet operations, and global logistics
• Research and advise sales and field personnel on dealer franchise laws and network strategy
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements with suppliers providing services to the marketing and sales organization, as well as dealer agreements and communications
• Develop training and compliance programs on sanctions and export controls
• Provide legal research and analysis on issues in mobility and transportation under local and federal law
• Support development, launch, and administration of business pilots and initiatives

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Wrote comprehensive and neutral research reports presenting material facts with citation to the lower court record, a summary of the parties’ arguments, analysis of the law and facts on each issue, and a recommendation.
• Prepared draft opinions to accompany the reports for non-jurisprudentially significant issues which do not require a published opinion

Dearborn, MI

• Wrote memorandum on director conflicts of interest to provide guidance to the Office of the General Counsel and the Business Development department
• Updated social media discovery strategy for the litigation department to reflect the current landscape of mobile applications

Traverse City, MI

• Drafted appellate brief for case on appeal in tribal court regarding public housing eviction
• Wrote research memorandum and court motions on topics including child custody, adoption, the Major Crimes Act, and the Fair Housing Act

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Articles Editor, Michigan Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law Co-President, Native American Law.

Bachelor'S Degree, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: • Member of the Residential College with a major in Creative Writing and a minor in French. • Study abroad at.