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Lansing, Mi, Us

Lansing, Mi, Us

Lansing, Mi, Us

Lansing, Mi, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Researched and analyzed all organizational structures and certifications, including Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (“L3C’s”), and B-Corps, to achieve the client’s objectives.• Advised the director of a workforce-training corporation for the creation of a subsidiary to manage private and public green infrastructure projects.• Interviewed perspective clients and met with existing for-profit and nonprofit business owners to discuss traditional business issues, including entity selection and formation.• Drafted legal documents including independent contractor, non-competition, and operating agreements.

- Strategized with partners and associates on a multi-million dollar case involving complex investments, contracts, and fraudulent activity. - Presented factual and legal research findings on a weekly basis and participated in discussions with partners and associates regarding case strategy. - Researched exceptions to affirmative defenses, such as statute of limitations exceptions, as well as standards of review pertaining to a client’s motion to deny summary judgment. - Proofread, as well as edited, a brief for a Response to a Motion for Summary Judgment and Statement of Undisputed Facts in a federal case.

- Researched conflict of law cases and interpreted how federal district courts decide to apply or disregard state choice of law authority.- Drafted case summaries from conflict of law cases and analyzed patterns of verdicts within the federal district courts.

- Assisted students with the preparation of case briefs, persuasive opening statements, and powerful closing arguments. - Mentored several students on oral advocacy along with presentation skills. - Met with judges and other legal professionals to discuss litigation strategies.

- Researched client background data to assist in upcoming cases. - Collaborated with associates on possible sentencing options for clients.- Organized case evidence to support attorneys in creating arguments.

- Gathered and analyzed daily sales data and assisted the department with future buys. - Negotiated with vendors on issues of costing, allocation, and replenishment of supply to warehouses and stores. - Proposed a final project to team members, executives, and HR based on analysis of cross-functional information.

J.D., Law

B.A, Business Pre-Law