Startup Law-Business Formation-Entity Choice -Contracts-Commercial Leases -Operating Agreements -Buy/Sell Agreements-Shareholder Agreements-Licensing Agreements-Franchise Agreements-Debt Instruments-Equity Investments-Trademarks

-Advised local entrepreneurs on business issues including business formation, securities regulations, licensing agreements and intellectual property matters-Drafted contracts, commercial leases, and non-compete agreements

-Assisted Business Law professors in researching, writing, and editing scholarly articles for publication-Developed consulting program curriculum for honor students in the undergraduate business school-Developed test questions, moderated discussion forums, and graded exams for undergraduate and executive education business professors

-Created a business plan template to supplement and standardize how the subsidiaries strategize and set goals for upcoming years-Conducted an in-depth analysis of relevant emerging energy opportunities to inform new business development how to potentially leverage existing products to create profitable growth-Designed and built a SharePoint site that facilitates market research efforts for all of the business segments and subsidiaries

-Interviewed witnesses to obtain case information and prepared witnesses for testimony-Researched case law and delivered legal memorandums and briefs to keep the assigned judge updated on relevant legal precedent-Drafted litigation documents including motions and discovery requests to ensure that children were receiving necessary services from the state