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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Nashville, Tennessee

Senior counsel in a three-person, high-volume legal department with responsibility for all US and international legal matters for three wholly-owned subsidiaries and other affiliated companies of VF Corporation (VFC).

Nashville, Tn

During my nearly eight years with Baker Donelson, I worked in the firm's Birmingham and Nashville offices representing clients before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in a variety of business litigation matters, including contractual disputes, financial litigation, multi-party construction litigation, business torts, trade secrets, unfair competition, non-compete agreements as well as defending employers against employment discrimination claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal statutes. Representative matters:--First chair trial counsel representing community bank in favorable jury verdict enforcing loan agreement and deed of trust in state court case against unincorporated association over claims that its representatives lacked requisite authority to execute loan documents.--Drafted appellate briefs and presented oral argument before Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in successful reversal of summary judgment confirming an arbitration award on ground that arbitrability of claims was reserved to the court and not the arbitrator. --Obtained summary judgment on affirmative defenses in state court case on behalf of the lessee over claim seeking rescission of commercial lease agreement by lessor due to allegedly unconscionable terms.--Obtained summary judgment on breach of contract, conspiracy and tortious interference counterclaims for regional bank in state court litigation brought by commercial borrower arising from its default of residential subdivision development loan.--Counsel in successful summary judgment defense of national consulting and engineering firm in state court wrongful death case alleging negligent design of elevated highway. --Counsel in successful defense of employer over retaliation claim in federal court case filed by former employee.

Dominican Republic

Supported environmental awareness education in schools and promoted environmental conservation practices at the community level. Worked with teachers and students on specific environmental themes and non-governmental organizations working in the area to encourage civic participation and dialogue between private businesses and government officials about environmental issues of concern in the community.

Ba, Economics, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society of Economics

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: President, Student Bar Association Treasurer, Student Bar Association Associate Editor - Cumberland Law Review