• Developed and drafted comprehensive judicial opinions at varying stages of litigation on assorted legal matters, including business organizations, employment discrimination, jurisdictional disputes, procedural requirements, and insurance• Engaged in high-level discussions analyzing merits of various aspects of cases with the Judge and colleagues• Scrutinized appellate briefings, drafted bench memoranda, and accompanied Judge to oral argument during his designation to sit on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

• Successfully appealed cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and Board of Immigration Appeals, including preparation and compilation of pertinent legal briefing and supporting documentation• Analyzed legal, procedural, policy, and societal concerns involved in a variety of immigration issues to complete petitions

• Focused on WVU’s trademark and licensing handling, including final research and presentation detailing trademarking fundamentals, WVU’s specific trademarks, and licensing procedures and compliance• Researched and composed legal memoranda on various matters, including copyrighting and Title IX compliance• Participated in routine copyright/trademark regulation conference calls and attended Title IX compliance meetings

• Drafted judicial opinions regarding employment discrimination, energy matters, personal injury, habeas corpus relief• Attended various pretrial, trial, and posttrial proceedings for preparation of notes in support of court orders