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Longview, Tx, Us

Longview, Texas, United States

East Texas litigator focused on commercial, employment, and oil, gas, & mineral disputes. Litigated complex employment law and oil and gas matters to trial, managing all aspects of case, including drafting comprehensive pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing thorough dispositive motion briefing.Drafted comprehensive employee handbooks for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment law. Provided ongoing counseling to employers on… Show more East Texas litigator focused on commercial, employment, and oil, gas, & mineral disputes. Litigated complex employment law and oil and gas matters to trial, managing all aspects of case, including drafting comprehensive pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing thorough dispositive motion briefing.Drafted comprehensive employee handbooks for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment law. Provided ongoing counseling to employers on various employment-related issues, including: (1) wage and hour compliance; (2) leave policies and administration; (3) workplace discrimination and harassment prevention; (4) performance management and disciplinary procedures; and (5) hiring and termination best practices. Conducted internal audits to identify and address potential employment law violations.Conducted extensive research on legal and regulatory frameworks for bring mining operations and lithium extraction in Texas. Advised clients on regulatory compliance and business strategy in evolving field of brine mining law. Show less

Tyler, Texas, United States

Specialized in employment litigation, handling cases from initial pleadings through trial. Key responsibilities and achievements:• Drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for various employment law matters• Conducted and defended depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, and expert witnesses• Represented clients at hearings, mediations, and trials• Developed case strategies and prepared legal arguments for complex employment disputes• Collaborated with… Show more Specialized in employment litigation, handling cases from initial pleadings through trial. Key responsibilities and achievements:• Drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for various employment law matters• Conducted and defended depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, and expert witnesses• Represented clients at hearings, mediations, and trials• Developed case strategies and prepared legal arguments for complex employment disputes• Collaborated with senior attorneys on high-profile cases involving discrimination and statutory violations Show less

Dallas, Texas

• Draft reports for use in planning reduction in force for clients• Provide disparate impact analysis for individuals selected for reduction in force• Conduct analysis to determine whether WARN notices are needed for reductions in force• Draft WARN notices• Draft OWBPA notices for inclusion in reduction in force packets• Prepare severance agreements for clients to adopt• Create case management system for large docket of workers compensation and discrimination… Show more • Draft reports for use in planning reduction in force for clients• Provide disparate impact analysis for individuals selected for reduction in force• Conduct analysis to determine whether WARN notices are needed for reductions in force• Draft WARN notices• Draft OWBPA notices for inclusion in reduction in force packets• Prepare severance agreements for clients to adopt• Create case management system for large docket of workers compensation and discrimination cases• Assist with preparation of EEOC position statements• Draft responses to attorney demand letters• Analyze potential damages in wide range of wage and hour matters• Draft subpoena documents for deposition testimony and production of documents• Prepare requests for business, medical, and financial records• Prepare damages analysis for wage and hour matters Show less

Dallas, Texas

• Member of firm Paralegal Advisory Committee• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda, and reports on various labor and employment issues• Draft subpoena documents for deposition testimony and production of documents• Assist attorneys with prosecution and defense of temporary restraining orders• Assist with employment-related audits• Analyze potential damages in wide range of wage and hour matters, including tip credit, tip pooling, percent-of-work, and… Show more • Member of firm Paralegal Advisory Committee• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda, and reports on various labor and employment issues• Draft subpoena documents for deposition testimony and production of documents• Assist attorneys with prosecution and defense of temporary restraining orders• Assist with employment-related audits• Analyze potential damages in wide range of wage and hour matters, including tip credit, tip pooling, percent-of-work, and misclassification issues.• Provide assistance with litigation of OSHA citations.• Draft noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements. • Assist with labor arbitrations and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings.• Draft EEOC position statements.• Prepare requests for business, medical, and financial records• Perform cite checks of all motions and briefs to ensure all documents filed with court conform to Bluebook and Greenbook rules• Conduct research on legal questions presented by attorneys as needed • Review contracts and draft memoranda on labor & employment issues for clients in involved in transactional matters. Show less

Part of a team that counsels clients on employment matters, and advises and defends employers faced with claims involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, unfair competition, noncompetition, and trade secrets. • Draft discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various labor & employment matters• Create electronic platform of pleadings, discovery, client documents, and other case materials for collaborative efforts during… Show more Part of a team that counsels clients on employment matters, and advises and defends employers faced with claims involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, unfair competition, noncompetition, and trade secrets. • Draft discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various labor & employment matters• Create electronic platform of pleadings, discovery, client documents, and other case materials for collaborative efforts during litigation• Create damage models for various wage and hour cases• Coordinate forensic monitoring on behalf of clients• Assisted as sole paralegal in several large class-action matters involving intricate employee benefits matters• Assisted as sole paralegal in U.S. Department of Labor matters• Conduct cite-checks of all materials for section prior to filing• Participate in project for major financial institution client to create standardized system of citations for all regulatory materialCreate graphics and other demonstratives for trials and hearings Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Drafted discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various intellectual property and commercial litigation issues and assisted with document production, including managing outside vendorsIntellectual Property Litigation – Telecommunications Industryo Performed preliminary case analysis, including obtaining patent related documents from clients and inventors and reviewing patents, file wrappers, and licensing agreementso Drafted patent claim charts based on review of… Show more Drafted discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various intellectual property and commercial litigation issues and assisted with document production, including managing outside vendorsIntellectual Property Litigation – Telecommunications Industryo Performed preliminary case analysis, including obtaining patent related documents from clients and inventors and reviewing patents, file wrappers, and licensing agreementso Drafted patent claim charts based on review of patents and file wrapperso Drafted patent disclosure documents, including claims construction and extrinsic & intrinsic evidence chartso Assisted with Markman briefing and attended Markman hearingso Prepared trademark applications for filing with USPTOo Assisted with IPR matters in front of Patent Trial and Appeal BoardComplex Commercial Litigationo Conducted extensive background research on all potential clients and adverse parties, including researching the corporate structure, history, and finances of all entities involved in any potential litigationo Drafted expert reports and participated in hundreds of client and witness interviewso Drafted and filed entity formation documents with the Secretary of StateNotable Research Projects & Caseso Through investigation of foreign and domestic investments, financial records, witness interviews, and third-party subpoenas, recovered $20 million stolen from client by former business partnero Assisted as sole paralegal on case before Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and currently on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court (oral arguments held Jan. 14, 2015)o Represented candidate for Dallas City Council and, through research, identified false statements made by opponent which the Dallas Morning News subsequently published o Assisted Managing Partner in representation of local charter school in connection with compliance with NCAA High School Review and Eligibility Center, including appeal of NCAA’s decision to void athletes’ eligibility Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Supervised and managed team of legal assistants and paralegals in firm that served as national counsel for Fortune 500 companies involved in commercial litigation• Conducted legal research and drafted discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various product liability and general litigation issues• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and created quarterly trial calendar reports• Created and maintain expansive database system tracking client… Show more • Supervised and managed team of legal assistants and paralegals in firm that served as national counsel for Fortune 500 companies involved in commercial litigation• Conducted legal research and drafted discovery, motions, pleadings, memoranda and reports on various product liability and general litigation issues• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and created quarterly trial calendar reports• Created and maintain expansive database system tracking client information• Reviewed deposition transcripts and drafted page line summaries of depositions Show less

Texarkana, Texas

• Monitored and maintained legal files from case inception through trial for civil litigation firm• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation• Prepared materials for client meetings and speaking engagements• Coordinated case management and closing of files

Tyler, Texas, United States

Tyler, Texas, United States

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Dean's List

B.S., English, 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Presidet of English Club, member of Tex*Rep community theatre President of English Club President's Honor Roll

A.A., Philosophy, English

Activities and Societies: Co-founder of Stepping Stones Campus Ministries, Church Careers, Lambda Kappa Alpha fraternity