Experienced trial lawyer in products liability and commercial disputes seeks in-house counsel position. Trademark and brand protection counsel experience. Highly skilled in litigation management and resolution as an associate in a top tier nationwide products liability defense practice. Proficient in motion and appellate practice, brief writing, research, discovery, and all levels of litigation from pleadings to trial. My specialty is early intervention to quickly resolve and manage disputes. My private practice is dedicated to counseling business clients and creative professionals on commercial law matters including trademark enforcement and prosecution.I represented the business community in my roles as Executive Committee member of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and as board Chair and member of the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. Prior to law school, I worked as an award-winning investigative newspaper reporter, a congressional campaign staffer, and a communications strategist on Capitol Hill. PRACTICE AREAS Business formation and brand name assessment Trademark search, clearance, filings and prosecution, due diligence, enforcement Copyright registration and enforcement Intellectual property assessments, portfolio monitoring and management Employment, work-for-hire and professional service agreements Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements Website agreements (Privacy/Terms of Use) Contract negotiation and drafting As-needed General Counsel services Commercial/Consumer litigation and early dispute resolution I am a Magna Cum Laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. I graduated in the top 8 percent of my class, ranking 18th in a class of 232.BAR ADMISSIONSMinnesota, 2002U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2002