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Plano, Tx, Us

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Reviewed and analyzed discovery for privilege and other criteria on a project-by-project basis. Assisted discovery counsel by being a point person for other contract attorneys and by performing other projects and/or duties assigned by discovery counsel.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as in-house counsel to a technology start-up company dealing in the Internet of Things space that focused on using a mobile application and agnostic tags to provide authentication, anti-counterfeiting, and tracking solutions to business dealing in physical goods.Provided legal advice, counsel, and guidance on all matters related to the company, including advising the CEO and management team on intellectual property rights, technology issues, privacy issues and regulations, contractual rights, corporate governance, and general business matters. Drafted, helped negotiate, and/or reviewed numerous corporate agreements, including: a complex technology development agreement; vendor agreements; non-disclosure agreements; intellectual property agreements; employment and contractor agreements; amendments to the company's Membership Agreement; and other business contracts.Identified legal issues, spotted risks, and offered support and guidance concerning operational matters and business transactions, including financing, technology development, customer and user satisfaction, and sales and marketing.Managed the intellectual property portfolio, including the company's trademarks, technology patents, design patents, and other intellectual property.Collaborated with other members of the company on business and legal issues related to operational matters, business dealings, fundraising, growth strategies, profit-improvement initiatives, marketing, potential partnerships, and customer negotiations.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided legal services and advice to select clients across a wide spectrum of legal matters, with experience in contracts, corporate formation and governance, intellectual property, construction, and real estate.Assisted small businesses in prosecuting and defending contractual claims.

Addison, Texas

Served as in-house counsel to a small, technology start-up company focused on monetizing a patent portfolio owned by the company's founder.Provided legal advice and guidance on all matters related to the company, including advising the CEO and the management team on the company's patent portfolio, intellectual property rights, technology, contractual rights, and potential liabilities. Analyzed and interpreted company agreements, including joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and intellectual property licensing. Identified legal issues and risks, including potential infringement of a third-party's intellectual property rights and potential liability regarding a third-party's bankruptcy filing.Managed and coordinated legal matters handled by outside counsel, including a declaratory judgement over intellectual property rights and handling a bankruptcy trustee and attorney.Offered general advice and support regarding operational matters and business dealings, including the need for additional funding, the evaluation of potential partnerships, marketing, and the suggestion of potential customers.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided services and advice to select clients across a wide spectrum of legal matters, with particular experience in contracts, business organization formation and governance, intellectual property, real estate, wills, and family law. Researched, analyzed, and reviewed trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property, and advised clients on intellectual property protection and brand protection.Assisted small businesses in prosecuting and defending contractual claims.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: CommLaw Conspectus: Journal of Communication Law and Policy (Staff Member, 07'-08'; Managing Editor, 08'-09')

Bachelor’S Degree, Classical And Ancient Studies

Activities and Societies: Vanderbilt University Theatre (VUT)Double Majored in Classical Studies and Psychology

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Double Majored in Classical Studies and Psychology