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Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Working in the Humanities department as a reference librarian, promoted to Librarian - Customer Service as of June 2017. Provide research, reference and technical assistance to library customers. Produce weekly and daily staff scheduling. Curate themed displays in lobby and on library floor. Oversee “A Wider Angle” Film Series of foreign and independent films. Developed new “page-to-screen” book club. Planned programming in conjunction with Memphis Reads program. Participated in Corporate Knowledge Bowl question preparation committee. Member of the Adult Services Group and Bookstock committee.

Greater Memphis Area

Accomplished attorney with significant experience in intellectual property matters involving trademarks, copyright, and the Internet. Knowledgeable in business/commercial aspects of marketing and advertising.

Greater Memphis Area

Publish articles on the Memphis Redbirds, AAA Minor League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, in the nature of game stories, player profiles, promotional announcements and statistical analysis.

Greater Memphis Area

Taught one year of 6th Grade Math and Science and one year of 7th Grade Social Studies (World Geography) in public school system.Successfully prepared students in Title 1 schools for Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) achievement tests in Math, Science and Social StudiesEffectively implemented Facing History and Ourselves Holocaust unit (Decision-Making in Times of Injustice) for students with little to no background knowledge of Holocaust history.Proficient in use of technology in classroom for enhancement of educational environment and execution of administrative functions such as grading and parent-teacher communication.

Greater Atlanta Area, Memphis

Worked on several assignments as a contract attorney for prominent companies through contract placement agency. Assignments included:Worked with legal department of Turner Broadcasting System in marketing/promotions and new media areas. Negotiated and drafted agreements with software developers for production of video games, as well as promotional agreements with outside companies. Managed sweepstakes and contests. Reviewed and approved advertising materials for online and on-air promotions.Provided consultation on trademark management/intellectual property at ALSAC (fundraising arm of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital). Developed guidelines, processes, and policies for dealing with patient images, names, and stories. Assisted on a litigation document review assignment at FedEx Corporation.

Greater Memphis Area

Handled all aspects of litigation practice, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals. Participated in numerous trials and took and defended several depositions. Provided litigation counsel with primary focus on medical malpractice litigation for plaintiffs. Successfully appealed adverse decisions on behalf of clients.

Greater New York City Area

Performed contract assignments in the trademark/intellectual property field with prominent NY firms such as O’Melveny & Myers; Kaye Scholer; and Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty. Clients included Guess Jeans, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Rolex USA, and LVMH. Matters included trademark prosecution, trademark litigation and anti-counterfeit enforcement assignments.

Client counseling with respect to trademark selection, clearance and adoption; trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; draft and respond to cease and desist letters concerning trademark and related issues

Client counseling with respect to trademark, trade name, company name selection and adoption; domestic and foreign trademark prosecution

J.D., Law

Ba, History