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Lansing, Mi, Us

Okemos, Michigan, United States

Practicing as general counsel for municipalities throughout the State of Michigan. Municipal law focus, with touchstones in a variety of legal issues and areas, including but not limited to administrative law,constitutional law, and litigation. Strong focus on researching, writing, and presenting legal opinions and analysis and draft ordinances for use and consideration by public officials or bodies, such as township boards or city councils, as well as developing practical or creative solutions to complex issues. All while handling a high volume of work, but maintaining timeliness and accuracy through collaborative efforts with experienced colleagues. Scope of work similarly includes presiding as lead council for municipalities at open meetings to examine legal issues or assist in public hearing or meeting procedures. Additionally, regularly presenting to public officials or bodies on topics concerning their functioning or operation, including recent presentations on ethics, zoning and planning, and the Freedom of Information Act.

Okemos, Michigan

Supporting attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents; researching law; assembling case materials; and writing reports and memoranda. Researching law by studying statutes, constitutions, regulations, and court opinions to prepare legal opinions to advise supporting attorneys on a variety of legal issues. Equipped with the skills relating to client confidentiality, client contact skills, legal administration skills, legal compliance, verbal communication, and client relationships.

Ionia, Michigan

Conducting pre-trial conferences and preliminary examinations under the supervision of an assistant prosecuting attorney. Assigned legal research assignments spanning from motions to the court to materials for trial preparation. Assigned legal writing assignments pertaining to any matter set forth by an assistant prosecuting attorney.

East Lansing, Michigan

Aid in the security of the thousands of residents who live in on-campus housing. Responsible for responding to both emergency and non-emergency situations, or any situation in which a resident is in need of help. Work alongside upper management, with whom I aided in the supervision and management of lower level employees. Help manage the interviewing process for potential new employees, and the training of all newly employed.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Collaborated with experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorney's on domestic violence cases. Worked one-on-one with victims of domestic violence cases, providing information regarding victim compensation, victim's rights, and court support for preliminary exams, pretrials, trials, and sentencing.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Pre-Law Studies

Graduated with Honors. Dean’s List for 8 consecutive terms. Twice recipient of the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Scholarship. Recipient.