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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

As a Senior Associate, I am responsible for:• Independently managing and overseeing the defense of a large volume of personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage lawsuits;• Reviewing active lawsuits, compiling comprehensive case evaluation reports, and developing an overall litigation strategy;• Training and on-boarding for new associates;• Evaluating and presenting litigation strategy, budget, and timeline;• Identifying, researching, and arguing relevant motion issues;• Engaging in settlement negotiations;• Identifying, interviewing, and preparing witnesses;• Travelling to and documenting accident scenes;• Participating in all phases of trial preparation, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing for and attending hearings, and representing clients in mediation and settlement conferences; and• Serving as lead counsel for clients at trial in Magistrate, State, Superior, and Federal Court.

As an Assistant Solicitor General I:● Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases with charges including DUI, drug possession, domestic violence, and property crimes.● Reviewed incident/accident reports, reviewed and evaluated incident videos, interviewed law enforcement officers, lay witnesses, experts, and victims.● Researched case law, drafted proposed orders & jury charges, and complied with discovery and production orders.● Evaluated and developed strategies for successful motion hearings, plea negotiations, and jury trials.● Researched and compiled "quick case law" guides on frequently argued issues for use at both motions and trial on topics including search and seizure, Implied Consent, Williams & Birchfield, the history and validation studies of field sobriety tests, and the standard for admissibility of those evaluations.● Wrote comprehensive evaluation of common defense expert witnesses including their theories, practical defenses and counters arguments, and cross examination opportunities.● Served as lead counsel for 15 jury trials in 2016.

Working under the Graduate Practice Act I was responsible for:● Drafting accusations, responses to motions, case summaries, and plea recommendations.● Handling plea negotiations, arraignments, calendar call, and conducting victim/witness interviews.● Researching and arguing motion arguments, including motions to suppress, motions for new trial, and motions to modify sentencing.

Working under the Third-year practice act I was responsible for:● Drafting accusations, indictments, and responses to defense motions.● Presenting cases to Grand Jury, participating in pre-trial conferences, first-appearance and arraignment, negotiating and accepting pleas, extraditions, and conducting voir dire.● Weekly preparation and presentation of bond arguments for all major felony cases.● Managing incoming requests for record restrictions and ensuring all requests were investigated and processed within statutory time requirements.● Developing a new process flow for all incoming asset forfeiture cases including tracking existing cases, keeping law enforcement appraised, and responding to all dispute/contested claims on seized assets.While sitting second chair during a murder trial I was responsible for:Presenting the opening statement and conducting direct examination of the lead case agent, GBI firearm forensic analyst, and two other witnesses.

● Conduct case screens and arrest report reviews, request and follow up with law enforcement officers for supplemental reports, lab results, and audio/video evidence.● Research, document, and collect certified copies of all prior offenses for defendants, identify viable candidates for Drug Court (pre-trial diversion) program, attend and assist bi-weekly drug court.● Conducted asset forfeitures on behalf of Bibb County Sheriff's Office and Macon Police Department.● Conduct and approve search warrant/drug raid research prior to law enforcement activity.● Researched issues focusing on implied consent, validity of traffic stops, search and seizure, and second and third tier police/citizen encounters.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

● Research issues included whistleblower law, jury verdicts, personal injury causation and liability.● Drafted legal memorandum, complaints, motions, interrogatories, and responses.● Attended depositions, hearings, and oral arguments.● Evaluated potential whistleblower claims and handled client intake counseling for all accepted whistleblower cases.● Interviewed witnesses, collected statements, traveled to incident location and gathered evidence.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for renewing and generating revenue within a book of business. Work alongside a national sales team and their clients to promote and strengthen customer relationships as well as aide the execution of strategic planning for territory.Develop custom talent solutions for clients in industries ranging from recruiting & staffing to franchise development.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing