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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Managed a diverse range of civil litigation cases encompassing shareholder disputes, insurance coverage, breach of contract, employment law, trusts and estates, real estate, tax assessments, and landlord/tenant matters. Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, dispositive and non-dispositive motions, appellate documents, and settlement agreements in state and federal courts and before government agencies. Actively participated in hearings and argued non-dispositive and dispositive motions… Show more Managed a diverse range of civil litigation cases encompassing shareholder disputes, insurance coverage, breach of contract, employment law, trusts and estates, real estate, tax assessments, and landlord/tenant matters. Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, dispositive and non-dispositive motions, appellate documents, and settlement agreements in state and federal courts and before government agencies. Actively participated in hearings and argued non-dispositive and dispositive motions. Conducted and defended depositions of witnesses in medical device case involving non-compete and trade secret claims.Focused on counseling clients on proactive risk mitigation and resolution of internal and external challenges without resorting to litigation. Collaborated with transactional attorneys to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, due diligence, and compliance reviews. Utilized legal research to identify potential issues and ensured regulatory compliance. Drafted and reviewed various legal documents, including employment contracts, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, employee handbooks, partnership agreements, liability releases, demand letters, and best practices/policies. Show less

St. Paul, Minnesota

Researched and analyzed complex legal issues involving criminal, family, employment, civil commitment, and civil law matters. Collaborated with authoring judges to prepare draft opinions for court-wide circulation. Drafted bench memoranda under one-week deadlines and worked closely with court staff to meet statutorily imposed deadlines. Organized, maintained, and reviewed voluminous court records and transcripts.

St. Paul, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Prepared state and federal summary judgment motions and corresponding affidavits and exhibits. Composed legal memoranda such as responses, answers, and informational statements for state and federal lawsuits. Researched a variety of state and federal issues, wrote corresponding informational memorandums for office attorneys under short-term and long-term deadlines, analyzed novel legal issues, drafted ordinance language. Presented research results and brainstormed potential defenses with staff… Show more Prepared state and federal summary judgment motions and corresponding affidavits and exhibits. Composed legal memoranda such as responses, answers, and informational statements for state and federal lawsuits. Researched a variety of state and federal issues, wrote corresponding informational memorandums for office attorneys under short-term and long-term deadlines, analyzed novel legal issues, drafted ordinance language. Presented research results and brainstormed potential defenses with staff attorneys in small group settings. Attended civil hearings and provided organizational support for sensitive and confidential government matters. Trained new law clerks in office policies, research, and writing, oversaw seven law clerks’ project assignments and time submissions. Show less

Sacramento, California

Selected to serve and live with a team of eleven young adults in a federal, full-time, service program that strengthens communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Demonstrated flexibility by working with four dynamic organizations to meet the underserved needs of urban and rural communities. Worked with diverse racial, religious, sexual orientation, physical/mental abilities, and socio-economic populations. Supervised groups of ten to twelve… Show more Selected to serve and live with a team of eleven young adults in a federal, full-time, service program that strengthens communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Demonstrated flexibility by working with four dynamic organizations to meet the underserved needs of urban and rural communities. Worked with diverse racial, religious, sexual orientation, physical/mental abilities, and socio-economic populations. Supervised groups of ten to twelve volunteers with Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and the Bay Area YMCA. Completed training in disaster relief and cultural competence to develop diversity sensitivity and cross-cultural skills. Show less

J.D., Law, Cum Laude

Managing Editor, University of St. Thomas Law Journal Certified Student Attorney, UST School of Law Interprofessional Center for Legal.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Cycling Club, Kappa Delta Sorority & Emerging Leaders