· Managed various cases from inception to resolution, including drafting and filing of complaints and answers, issuing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending oral depositions, and negotiating and drafting of settlement agreements. · Operated as the main client contact for multiple cases by communicating with the client regarding answers to discovery, preparing clients for depositions, and prepping clients to serve as witnesses at trial. · Conducted oral depositions of… Show more · Managed various cases from inception to resolution, including drafting and filing of complaints and answers, issuing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending oral depositions, and negotiating and drafting of settlement agreements. · Operated as the main client contact for multiple cases by communicating with the client regarding answers to discovery, preparing clients for depositions, and prepping clients to serve as witnesses at trial. · Conducted oral depositions of party representatives and independent expert witnesses for cases involving construction litigation, personal injury, and trust and estate litigation. · Drafted and filed motions including Motions for Default Judgment, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Motions to Dismiss. · Served as primary litigator and second chair on trials involving breach of contract and construction litigation. Show less

- Created highly researched and detailed settlement demand letters involving issues like negligence and willful and wanton conduct - Assisted in drafting discovery plans and responding to written discovery requests for cases dealing with motor-vehicle accidents, nursing homes, and medical malpractice - Reviewed and summarized client's medical records from hospitals, emergency rooms, nursing homes, and correctional centers - Drafted and filed Motions and Orders including Motions to… Show more - Created highly researched and detailed settlement demand letters involving issues like negligence and willful and wanton conduct - Assisted in drafting discovery plans and responding to written discovery requests for cases dealing with motor-vehicle accidents, nursing homes, and medical malpractice - Reviewed and summarized client's medical records from hospitals, emergency rooms, nursing homes, and correctional centers - Drafted and filed Motions and Orders including Motions to Compel Discovery, Motions for Default Judgement, and Motions to Transfer from Small Claims Court Show less

· Participated in national mock trial competitions for the prestigious Corboy Mock Trial team · Wrote and performed opening and closing statements, direct examinations, and cross examinations based on given fact patterns· Honed legal skills while training with practicing attorneys and Corboy alumni · Worked with team-members to craft and present a unified theory of the case in competition

· Researched and wrote multiple bench reports read by the appellate judges to prepare for oral arguments· Drafted judicial opinions dealing with various legal issues including constructive possession and the admissibility of evidence· Proofread dozens of opinions and briefs to check for grammar and proper citation form

· Drafted legal memoranda analyzing the federal National Trails System Act Amendment and its impact on citizens’ property rights· Performed document review for grammar and content on trial briefs for senior associates · Engaged with clients while entering and maintaining plaintiff data in Excel for an environmental class action lawsuit