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Cleveland, Oh, Us

-Represent insureds on behalf of insurance companies in general insurance defense cases including intentional torts, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction defects, employment disputes, etc.-First-chair several depositions each month including depositions of parties, expert witnesses, and lay witnesses-Conduct extensive legal research in order to prepare pleadings, motions, and memoranda-Prepare case assessment reports and supplemental reports analyzing cases at each stage of litigation-Assist in trial preparation including preparing exhibit binders, deposition indices, and preparing witnesses for trial

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

-Drafted briefs and conducted research on a variety of topics including commercial law, torts, family law, property law, attorney misconduct, etc. -Assisted with coronavirus response policy analysis of both state and federal regulations-Draft motions for submission to the court-Assist in various stages of trial preparation-Observe court proceedings, client meetings, depositions, etc.

Columbus, Oh, Us

- Conducted complex research on Workers' Compensation, VSSR, Litigation Practice, etc.- Engaged in creative problem solving to respond to unique clients- Drafted motions and pleadings- Conducted discovery and responded to discovery requests from opposing counsel- Maintained and updated a complex in-house case management system

-Wrote policy briefs for new legislation and appointments that were distributed to all Senators and Senate staff-Researched issues affecting the state of Ohio including ECOT charter school, tax allocation, building codes, and health care-Handled constituent cases and solved in-district problems ranging from Medicaid to safety concerns-Worked with caucus staff on research and community outreach initiatives

-Facilitated communication between attorneys and clients -Organized and led document collection appointments with clients-Helped Organize Legal Aid events-Successfully processed and matched clients with attorneys

Juris Doctorate Candidate

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science