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Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol Area

• Led and handled all aspects of the firm’s business practice, including the merger and acquisition of a nationally accredited vocational school; the successful attainment of an injunction prohibiting City officials from closing a homeless shelter; the formation, and/or general representation, of multiple for-profit and non-profit entities, including the largest private bonding/surety in Tennessee and a transportation entity; service as legal advisor to executives and employees navigating profession-related issues, and all other business-related matters for the firm• Oversaw and litigated all of the firm’s state and federal criminal cases throughout more than seven (7) counties or jurisdictions, requiring the application of federal and state rules of evidence and criminal procedure and the presentation of documents and argument, on issues concerning jurisdiction; the suppression of evidence under the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments; modification of bond/bail pursuant to the Eighth Amendment; sentence modifications and hearings, probation/parole revocations; motions for expert(s) and/or investigator(s), etcetera • Served as Guardian ad Litem as well as represented juveniles and guardians/custodians in cases concerning truancy, delinquency allegations, and concerns of dependency and neglect• Created and ensured the viability of the firm’s brand and standing in the legal and general community as well as managed all marketing, intake procedures, hiring, and public relations for the firm

• Drafted and edited opinions, orders, bench memoranda, summaries, letters, and other documents and correspondence for U.S. Court of Appeals Judge, requiring the application of federal rules of evidence and rules of criminal, civil, and appellate procedure and concerning jurisdictional issues, including Article III Standing; post-conviction relief, including habeas corpus and requests to vacate, set aside, or correct a sentence; constitutional claims under the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments; the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines; federal civil and criminal statutory and regulatory law, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Rehabilitation Act; the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; the Social Security Act; the Communications Act; the Convention Against Torture Act, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act; gun offenses; drug offenses; wire fraud; mail fraud; asylum; and removal; en banc relief; motions to suppress; requests to stay; civil forfeiture; administrative law; issue preclusion; injunctive relief; as well as state law, including contract and tort claims• Assisted and collaborated with U.S. Court of Appeals Judge, court officers, and staff in crafting, employing, and reviewing effective, efficient, and otherwise strategic efforts to navigate, manage, and properly handle over 100 federal appeals, court business, and events

Memphis Metropolitan Area

• Drafted and edited opinions, orders, memoranda of law, and other documents and correspondence for U.S. District Court Judge, requiring the application of federal rules of evidence and rules of criminal and civil procedure and concerning jurisdictional issues, including Article III Standing, personal jurisdiction, subject-matter jurisdiction, and the Alien Tort Statute; post-conviction relief, including habeas corpus and requests to vacate, set aside, or correct a sentence; constitutional claims under the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh; Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments; the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines; federal civil and criminal statutory and regulatory law such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including Title II and VII; Title IX of the Education Amendments; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Rehabilitation Act; the Individuals with Disabilities Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Social Security Act; the RICO Act; gun offenses; drug offenses; security fraud; wire fraud; and mail fraud; international law; motions to suppress; motions to stay; class certification; transfer of venue; injunctive relief; foreclosure; as well as state law, including contract, tort, and property claims• Assisted and collaborated with U.S. District Court Judge, court officers, and staff in crafting, employing, and reviewing effective, efficient, and otherwise strategic efforts to navigate, manage, and properly handle over 350 federal court cases, a government-sponsored educational program, and other court business and events

Greater Memphis Area

• Led and oversaw the organization’s legislative efforts by monitoring and analyzing the activities and policies of local and state governments; assisting in the education and training of community activists and leaders in researching, strategic decision-making, and diplomacy; and coordinating communications with legislators, congressional staff, and related parties

Greater Memphis Area

• Drafted and edited memoranda of law and summaries concerning en banc relief, habeas corpus, asylum, removal, Fed. R. Civ. P. 11, Article III Standing, the RICO Act, diversity jurisdiction over a class action, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and conspiracy to commit fraud and bribery

Memphis Metropolitan Area

• Researched, analyzed, and compiled case law and data concerning antitrust law in zero-price markets as well as lawyering in rural America • Provided substantive and technical feedback on legal publications as well as lectures and presentations for economic and legal professionals, including a U.S. Senate Working Group

Nashville Metropolitan Area

• Researched and drafted appellate briefs, memoranda of law, and informal opinions, concerning civil forfeiture, post-conviction relief, evidentiary standards, and unsettled points of environmental protection law and the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Researched, drafted, and revised a bill amending Tennessee’s drug-free zone law

Greater Memphis Area, Tn

• Analyzed appellate briefs and prepared judicial opinions and legal memoranda of law for criminal cases dealing with Tenn. R. Crim. P. 36.1, jury instructions, and sentencing

Kingsport, Tn

• Drafted and reviewed motions and memoranda of law concerning due process, equal protection, homicide, drug crimes, impartial tribunals, and sufficiency of the evidence

Johnson City, Tennessee Area

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law, Graduate

Activities and Societies: • Staff Member, University of Memphis Law Review, 2015–Present; • Associate Chief Justice, Memphis Moot Court.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major, Political Science; Minor, Legal Studies, Undergraduate

Activities and Societies: • Elected Executive, Pre-Law Society, East Tennessee State University • Legal Intern, Tennessee Attorney.