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Washington, D.C., US

Dallas, Texas, US

Worked in corporate governance and capital markets group within legal and compliance department. Drafted meeting minutes for the publicly traded parent company, its publicly traded MLP and its international subsidiaries. Assisted with the preparation of periodic reports, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange.

Houston, Texas, US

Drafted and negotiated vendor contracts required for company operations. Prepared legal memoranda, transactional agreements and other materials for matters related tocorporate governance. Met with plant managers to resolve legal issues related to company operations in various states.

Washington, D.C., US

Worked in Financial Markets practice representing private and publicly traded companies in a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets. Managed international attorney deal teams in cross-border transactions and regularly worked with clients to address federal securities reporting needs.

Worldwide, OO

**Moved to Jones Day with partner just prior to first full year.** Worked in Global Corporate Group representing private and publicly traded companies in mergers and acquisitions and securities. Advised clients on asset and stock purchases, Regulation D and Regulation S offerings, periodic reporting and general corporate matters.

Chicago, IL, US

Worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities practices representing private and publicly traded companies operating in a variety of industries. Advised on stock and asset purchases, periodic and general federal securities reporting, Rule 144A transactions and general contract preparation. Regularly assisted clients with establishing entities to.

Washington, DC, US

Represented clients filing cases with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on matters concerning fraud and other issues related to federal securities laws. Conducted client interviews and negotiated settlement offers, strengthening legal knowledge and developing additional professional skills.

Boston, MA, US

Researched issues related to federal preemption and generic distributor’s state law obligations in light of the Hatch-Waxman Act. Assisted partner in advising client on telephone recording disclosure obligations in New York and California. Drafted consent agreement to enable client to dispose of assets without violating an existing credit facility.

Washington, DC, US

Researched affirmative duties of a certified public accountant in a managerial position with an entity regulated by the National Association of Securities Dealers. Analyzed a publicly traded company's duty to disclose assumptions underlying forward-looking statements. Conducted legislative history research on security-based swaps.

Drafted bench memorandum regarding complex mortgage transaction and title issues. Analyzed litigants' arguments in favor and against temporary restraining order and motion to compel. Researched issues related to fraudulent joinder and diversity jurisdiction.

Washington, D.C., US

Attended policy briefings and prepared memoranda for legislative assistants concerning issues relevant to Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Worked with staff on media campaign to promote the value of affordable higher education.

Worked with Habitat For Humanity to improve building conditions on three strategic worksites in St. Thomas. Engaged local government officials on matters of public policy.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science