LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATIONLegal practice includes drafting substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and various other legal documents. Researching and preparing memorandums regarding a myriad of legal topics. Preparing for and attending depositions. Developing and implementing case strategy in a variety of complex commercial litigation and legal malpractice matters. Discovery management. Assisting in negotiating settlements in legal disputes.

Managed domestic and international intellectual property portfolios, represented corporate clients in a wide variety of United States and global trademark matters, collaborated with international counsel in complex intellectual property litigation and negotiation, and provided analysis and detailed reports to corporate clients regarding conflicting marks and designs. Conducted and facilitated negotiations for licensing and intellectual property ownership transfer agreements, developed global and domestic intellectual property gap filing and general protection strategies, advised on and developed intellectual property infringement policies and procedures, and enforced the intellectual property rights of corporate clients across a variety of internet infringement matters including Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violations, cybersquatting, and unauthorized use of intellectual property assets. Advised on, drafted, and revised corporate Terms and Conditions, internet Cookie, Do Not Sell or Share Personal Information, and Privacy policies, and provided strategic analysis and advising to clients on the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Assisted corporate clients in amending existing privacy policies for compliance with implementation of the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and upcoming Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). Developed global and international strategies for the protection of digital assets in Web3 spaces, and provided strategic analysis and detailed presentations for corporate clients on the advantages and disadvantages of expanding into NFT and cryptocurrency ventures. Developed and curated marketing materials across a variety of burgeoning legal topics including NCAA NIL rules and intellectual property protections in cryptocurrency and NFT markets.

Legal practice included representing corporate clients and state government entities with a focus on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, corporate asset recovery, and commercial litigation.

Represented corporate clients, startups, and individual innovators both domestically and abroad by managing diverse intellectual property portfolios and providing a myriad of general counsel services. Conducted trademark searches and filed applications, responses to Office Actions, petitions to the director, and notices of opposition to achieve or preserve trademark registrations. Engaged in a variety of trademark litigation matters (including opposition proceedings). Participated in copyright registration, licensing, and litigation matters. Prepared and assisted in prosecution of design patents. Negotiated a variety of business deals between companies and individuals. Drafted and reviewed a large assortment of legal documents including operating agreements, shareholders agreements, founders' agreements, subscription agreements, independent contractor agreements, licensing agreements, terms and conditions, and privacy policies. Negotiated and drafted a variety of influencer and endorsement deals between clients and a variety of artists and athletes.

Performed research and provided summary reports on a variety of topics related to arbitration, intellectual property, and partnership law. Proposed potential arguments and counterarguments for pleadings, motions and case strategy. Aided in drafting memoranda for clients related to trademark filings and potential trademark infringement. Actively monitored registered trademarks to ensure proper maintenance.

Performed research on potential programming collaborators, funding prospects, and important stakeholders in the Miami innovation and startup community. Assisted with developing outreach strategies tied to the formal launch of Venture Café Miami operations. Supported team members to develop project plans and timelines. Assisted in grant writing and associated fundraising operations.

The Honorable Donald L. GrahamAssisted in drafting judicial opinions related to civil matters before the Court. Drafted legal memoranda. Reviewed and analyzed state and federal statutes. Attended hearings, trials, and oral arguments. Researched laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.

Coordinated large, on-campus, minority recruitment events for prospective students and families. Researched, planned travel and accommodations for guests, communicated admissions decisions, and maintained relationships to meet diversity enrollment goals. Organized informational events for high school counselors focusing on minority recruitment.