Litigated bad faith and extra-contractual matters as primary counsel in North Carolina state and federal courts, including disputes arising from personal and commercial insurance policies. Provided risk management and legal guidance to casualty insurers as to first and third party claims, including good claims handling presentations, pre-suit investigations, fraud/special investigation unit investigations, coverage analyses, and handling of declaratory judgment actions. Developed and maintained… Show more Litigated bad faith and extra-contractual matters as primary counsel in North Carolina state and federal courts, including disputes arising from personal and commercial insurance policies. Provided risk management and legal guidance to casualty insurers as to first and third party claims, including good claims handling presentations, pre-suit investigations, fraud/special investigation unit investigations, coverage analyses, and handling of declaratory judgment actions. Developed and maintained relationships with corporate stakeholders as a go-to risk management, contract, and insurance coverage professional. Experienced interacting and marketing at large conferences and events as a speaker as well as engaged attendee.Named a 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyer — Rising Star in the field of Insurance Coverage. Show less

Provided in-house legal counsel and risk management guidance to internal Geico stakeholders involved in catastrophic injury claims and complex coverage matters as a Claims Home Office Attorney. Trained regional claims examiners, managers, and executives on good faith claims handling. Served as on-call claims counsel for liability and coverage matters. Managed and monitored caseload of approximately 250-300 claims daily. Guided internal stakeholders and external fee counsel in developing and… Show more Provided in-house legal counsel and risk management guidance to internal Geico stakeholders involved in catastrophic injury claims and complex coverage matters as a Claims Home Office Attorney. Trained regional claims examiners, managers, and executives on good faith claims handling. Served as on-call claims counsel for liability and coverage matters. Managed and monitored caseload of approximately 250-300 claims daily. Guided internal stakeholders and external fee counsel in developing and pursuing affirmative fraud actions nationwide. Show less

Represented corporate policyholders in disputes against insurance companies over directors and officers liability, first-party property, professional liability, employment practices liability, and commercial liability claims. Drafted pleadings, briefs, discovery. Performed complex legal research. Conducted detailed document review.

Litigated personal injury, breach of contract, products liability, and construction defect matters at large south east regional firm. Experienced in depositions, mediations and primary case management. Second-chair trial experience. Advised and guided insurance carriers in first and third party coverage determinations, fraud investigations, and representation in bad faith and declaratory judgment actions. Served as general counsel for successful commercial and residential construction… Show more Litigated personal injury, breach of contract, products liability, and construction defect matters at large south east regional firm. Experienced in depositions, mediations and primary case management. Second-chair trial experience. Advised and guided insurance carriers in first and third party coverage determinations, fraud investigations, and representation in bad faith and declaratory judgment actions. Served as general counsel for successful commercial and residential construction companies, providing litigation and transactional services to accommodate their daily needs. Show less

Represented defendants in professional malpractice, labor and employment, and complex business and commercial litigation matters at boutique insurance defense firm. Advised insurance carriers in third party coverage matters arising from claims of legal malpractice, predatory third party debt collection, and executive officer and director fiduciary claims.

(Extended formal offer following program). Assisted in the preparation of transactional documents including, but not limited to storm water agreements, leases, stock option documents, commercial loan, and securities agreements. Prepared legal memoranda addressing issues in business, employment, real estate, and environmental law. Received formal offer following the summer program.

Represented Wisconsin state inmates in post-conviction appeals and conducted investigation of claims of innocence. Provided guidance on family, civil and tax matters.

• Led discussion, prepared powerpoint presentations and reviewed class materials for 1L students taking Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law.

• Assisted Athletic Department with NCAA compliance questions and issues.• Drafted various interdepartmental memoranda regarding NCAA compliance matters.• Researched, analyzed, and prepared waivers to send to the NCAA on behalf of the athletics department.

• Taught tennis clinics and camps for juniors, ages 4-18, as well as adults and seniors.• Coached a not-for-profit at-risk youth clinic.• Assisted in tournament operations.

• Roved courts during junior and adult tournaments.• Assisted players and parents with tournament procedures and on-court disputes.