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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

United States

Northern Kentucky And Central Kentucky

• Established and manage private law practice, including all aspects of business growth and advertising, accountability for profit and loss, controlling cost, preparing invoices, and achieving revenue objectives.• Successfully defended one of the first cases under new Importing Heroin statute in Kentucky.• Negotiated dismissal of charges in three of the firm’s first cases, including charges of Possession of Heroin, Terroristic Threatening, and Disorderly Conduct.• Discovered statutory noncompliance by law enforcement in firm’s first Driving Under the Influence case, forcing prosecution to amend charges to Careless Driving, a charge carrying only a minimal fine.• Expanded practice from exclusively criminal defense to include civil, domestic, and personal injury law.I solve problems and seek solutions and resolution.I represent and guide clients through every step of the legal process, both inside the courtroom and out. While providing thorough and tireless representation in every case, I compose legal documents, research case law, analyze and interpret legislation and regulation, and explore every option to protect my clients' interests. I diligently communicate with clients to ensure they understand the legal process, and counsel them regarding decisions they must make, and the likely impact and outcomes of those decisions. Through tough negotiation and fierce litigation, I work to ensure the best possible outcome for every client in every case.

Cynthiana, Kentucky

• Handpicked to administer all phases of criminal representation for two years as Acting Directing Attorney of trial office in 18th Judicial Circuit, covering every court in five counties.• Supported and managed four attorneys and three support staff that handled over 1,600 cases annually.• Ensured office compliance with department and state policies, and maintained superior client representation.• Personally resolved more than 2,300 criminal cases, defending both adult and juvenile clients.• Established legal precedence in four cases on issues of constitutional process and legislative intent.

Scottsdale, Arizona

• Surpassed annual department goals by generating revenue well beyond expectation in consecutive years.• Strategized with corporate clients and conference planners designing, constructing and executing all technical aspects of corporate conferences and special events.• Managed in-house staff of 14 technicians, and more than 30 freelance technicians during of large events.I worked primarily with corporate clients, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, planning and implementing all technological aspects for conferences, meetings and special events. Designed sets, procured video, audio, and lighting equipment and technicians, and supervised set-up and operation of general sessions and breakout meetings. Managed in-house audio/visual department in daily resort operations.

Walla Walla, Washington

Taught media production to maximum security inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary. Employed by Walla Walla Community College, I worked inside the penitentiary in the education department, teaching technological skills to inmates enrolled in the education program. Instructed students on operation of all video and audio equipment, and developed advanced skills in video production, video editing, and audio production. Gave students specialized skills and knowledge to encourage them to become productive members of society upon their release from prison.

College Place, Washington

Designed and directed construction of set, lighting, and all other technical aspects of drama production of "Father of the Bride". Directed and supervised lightboard operators and production assistants for the production. Assisted in casting and creative direction of actors. Nominated for Irene Ryan Award for work as technical director for the production.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications