Brian Gerd Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Represent clients in state and federal court providing a full defense in civil litigation matters with a primary practice in the fields of premises liability, personal injury, and aviation law.• Independently manage upwards of 30 civil cases at a time, from their onset through resolution, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, representing clients in mediations, and acting as lead counsel in oral arguments or at trial. • Act as corporate counsel drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating transactions, advising as to questions of employment and business law, and assisting in regulatory compliance.• Represent clients in matters before federal and state administrative agencies such as the Alaska Commission for Human Rights and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Conducted legal analysis and research, drafting orders relating to pleadings in ongoing litigation such as motions in limine, motions for summary judgement, and motions for reconsideration. Litigation pertained to a wide array of legal fields including corporate law, felony criminal law, contract law, and administrative appeals. • Actively managed and monitored Judge Marston’s court docket with over 100 cases, frequently corresponding with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding expedited motions, hearings, and court rulings.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Legal Intern for the Criminal Division of the Municipality of Anchorage's Department of Law• Represented the Municipality of Anchorage in courtroom proceedings such as arraignments, bail hearings, changes of plea, and at trial.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Legal Intern for the Civil Division of the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law• Conducted legal research and analysis, drafting motions for matters in pending civil litigation as well as creating advisory opinions for non-litigation matters.• Drafted memoranda addressing legality of proposed policy changes by Municipal Departments and providing alternative recommendations for matters such as land use law, employment law, and constitutional rights and protections.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • Member of Human Rights Litigation and International Advocacy Clinic, 2016-2017 • Member of 2015-2016.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Davidson College Orchestra, Davidson College Pep Band, Intramural Sports

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