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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Handling Neighborhood Preservation Act Cases in Environmental Court on behalf of the City of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Managed all real estate closings including document preparation, communication with all parties in the closing process, orders and reviewing title work to determine clarity of title, and managed post-closing fundsFacilitated the monthly Mayors’ Environmental Team meetings consisting of more than 30 government officials and nonprofit organizers to track and monitor severely blighted properties, both commercial and residential, in Memphis and develop collaborative solutions among the group to improve conditions.Directed collaborative effort with the University of Memphis Neighborhood Preservation Clinic and the Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation to identify properties appropriate for Neighborhood Preservation Act cases to preserve the Klondike NeighborhoodOversaw a minor home repair program funded by the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding by reviewing title on properties, coordinating with contractors, and assisting with resident communicationsHosted quarterly Estate Planning Clinic in key neighborhoods providing free access to wills, living wills, testamentary trusts, and financial and medical powers of attorney to residents. Supported the legal team in drafting, service of process, and other key functions in areas of Neighborhood Preservation Act Receivership efforts, and civil litigation on behalf of both the organization and clients

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Lead case handling responsibilities for 30 Tennessee Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA) cases filed on behalf of the City of MemphisResearching filing, and serving 5 new NPA cases with the Shelby County EnvironmentalMaking weekly appearances before the Shelby County Environmental Court, including presentation of motions, development plans, and case status updates on those NPA casesOngoing investigation and review of real estate records including comprehensive title searches, deeds, property taxes, heirship issues, and code enforcement reports prior to courtDrafting all civil warrants, orders of compliance, orders of continuance, motions establishing noncompliance, orders adopting development plans, and orders establishing noncompliance and appointment of receivership for every assigned case

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Supervised representation of 39 individual tenant-clients resulting in 16 negotiated settlements totaling $92,046.28 for the purpose of securing case dismissal and avoidance of eviction Drafted and executed 58 memoranda requesting payment of Eviction Settlement Funds directly to tenants who’s landlord refused to accept program funds totaling over $500,000 Assisted supervising attorneys with eight portfolio settlement agreements covering up to 40 tenants Attended two general sessions dockets per week to maintain a program presence in the court room

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Performed legal research on consumer law and education law issues, including negligence, implied duty of workmanship, the Universal Landlord Tenant Act, exculpatory clause enforceability, lease modifications, contract formation, and property damage statute of limitationsDrafted eight advice letters, twelve research memos, two contact letters, and one affidavitCommunicated with and counseled twelve clients over a seven week period including fact gathering, legal research and explanation of legal analysisDrafted updates to the Parents of Children with Disabilities Guidebook to include COVID-19 information

Manhattan, Ks

Oversee active events to ensure customer satisfactionPromote spaces for use to campus affiliates and publicDevelop inventory strategy and implement new system

Colorado Springs, Co-Remote

Assist in various tasks or projects throughout the agency Cultivate website copyConduct focus groupsAssist in planning and execution of strategic marketing plans

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Created social media posting schedules for various clientsDesigned promotional materials for various events and client

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Planning and execution of US Ignite Smart Cities Initiative eventDesign promotional materials for US IgniteLiaison between US Ignite and Catalyst Campus staff

Manhattan, Ks

Promote attendance to Track, Rowing, Football, Basketball, Baseball, and VolleyballDelegate jobs to interns in the department as well as other assistants

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: 1L - Street Law General Body Member; 2L - Street Law Executive Director; 3L - Street Law President;

Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial Club - 3 years, Team Capitan for 2; Campus-Wide Homecoming Committee 2017; Fall 2017 & 2018.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Semester Abroad

Spring 2018 Semester abroad