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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

-Drafted brief in response to motion to dismiss a declaratory judgment complaint declaring that the insurer had no duty to defend and no duty to indemnify its insured in the underlying action.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Prepared a complaint and injunction on breach of contract and tortious interference claims.-Reworked an employment agreement to include enforceable restrictive covenants.-Initiated a quiet title legal action to invalidate liens and adverse interests on client’s property.-Transacted an asset purchase/sale agreement for a hospitality and event decor business.-Granted special action petition for review of trial court order and reversing the court order precluding client’s expert witness’s testimony. -Researched various product liability issues for a gas line explosion in a wrongful death suit.-Litigated several claims involving breach of contract and fraudulent investment schemes. -Represent clients zealously in court, conduct depositions, resolve discovery disputes, engage in oral argument, and participate in court trials.-Handle all aspects of assorted civil litigation matters from inception through the resolution.

Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States

-Crafted a licensing agreement authorizing the production and distribution of merchandise displaying the client’s insignia and protected the client’s valid federal and state trademarks.-Produced memo on tort liability for trademark licensors per apparent manufacturer doctrine.-Reviewed complaints, drafted expert briefings, and discussed cases with managing consultant.-Conducted surveys to pursue client interests and presented data clearly and persuasively.-Assessed the effects of brand restrictions on public health, brand equity, and consumer trust.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Prepared summary judgment motions on a breach of contract claim in a class action suit.-Drafted response on motion to dismiss class action compensation claim for donning/doffing.-Filed stay of action on common law dramshop claim pending Arizona Supreme Court decision. -Produced documents, i.e., demands, motions, interrogatories, and arbitration statements.-Studied the complex legal issues involving public sector labor and employment law.-Collaborated with attorneys to develop litigation strategies and observed depositions.-Initiated declaratory action invalidating liens.

San Jose, California, United States

-Authored Court order on defendant’s motion to identify trade secrets in a misappropriation suit.-Drafted memo for motion to compel arbitration by non-signatory to contract on estoppel claim.-Conducted research on discovery issues for a motion to quash jurisdiction over non-resident.-Counseled on election of remedies issues for default judgment on an automobile purchase.-Compiled material for a motion to bifurcate in an eminent domain action on Klopping liability.-Prepared orders resolving discovery disputes, civil pre-trial motions, and dispositive motions. -Assisted Judge at trials and updated manuals.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

-Negotiated and drafted licensing agreements.-Examined contracts and resolved legal issues.-Created hybrid (WFH) employment policy.-Published law article, Inscriptions magazine.-Amended the Association’s bylaws.-Corresponded with Association members. -Managed legal questions.

Fair Oaks, California, United States

-Conducted due diligence research.-Managed legal case projects.-Redlined purchase and sale agreements.-Drafted corporate compliance policy.-Revised employment handbooks.-Prepared special interrogatories.-Attended depositions and hearings.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: (1) McCarthy Institute, Senior Fellow; (2) Jurimetrics, The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology, Staff.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: (1) Sage Mentorship Project, Student Director; (2) Berkeley Fellowship Program, Mentor