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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Draft and negotiate domestic and international agreements, including vendor, consulting, network payment banking agreements, trademark license agreements, influencer and talent agreements, software and technology licenses, construction and facilities management agreements, franchise and partner agreements with domestic and international financial institutions and merchants, complex master service and technology agreements, strategic distribution agreements, and marketing and promotional arrangements Advise internal corporate clients in real time on a wide range of legal issues within the customer or counterparty relationship at issue in order to better effectuate the goals of the enterprise and limit legal and corporate risk Prepare compliant contract templates surrounding information security in both vendor and non-vendor arrangements, and strengthen current agreements dealing with applicable privacy matters to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Conduct due diligence investigations on vendors, customers and financial institution partners and analyze business risk in entering into business relationships with the various Discover entitiesAdvise clients on information systems security and corporate compliance with privacy regulations, including Gramm Leach Bliley Act, GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering matters, The Dodd-Frank Act, Regulations II, Y, the Durbin Amendment, and other regulatory matters facing the financial services industryImplement internal department processes and engage in consistent evaluation of agreement templates in order to enhance efficiency, fully comply with current and forthcoming regulations, and minimize enterprise risk in future negotiations with counterparties

Chicago, Illinois

Actively involved in all aspects of litigation, work closely with national clients in insurance, commercial, and personal injury litigation. Draft pleadings and motions, compile and organize due diligence items, and engage clients and opposing counsel to negotiate and settle cases. Propound and answer discovery requests on behalf of insurance company clientele in litigation and arbitration matters. Appear in court frequently advocating and defending clients in case management conferences, status and motion hearings

Riverwoods, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Drafted products liability and medical malpractice complaints surrounding prescription drug medication defects. Investigated prescription medication histories and approval processes within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and examined local case law and statutes regarding insurance coverage and manufacturer liability. Composed office memoranda on how to proceed with cases based on factual and legal research, and my review of medical records. Submitted Freedom of Information Act requests to the FDA and various government organizations for consumer adverse event reports concerning prescription drug reactions. Facilitated in firm practice area expansion through drafting local bar association articles, website content, client newsletters, and print and broadcast advertisements

Chicago, Illinois

Examined correspondence, financial records, and medical records for past, present, and future conditions in ongoing litigation. Composed summaries surrounding plaintiff depositions, relevant injuries, and financial information for the managing partner to better plan discovery and litigation strategies. Issued requests to produce and interrogatories for current lawsuits, and drafted motions to compel written discovery

Chicago, Illinois

Drafted dispositive motions, replies, and responses in federal trademark litigation, and assisted in witness interviews concerning client use of the respective trademarks and service marks in anticipation of trial. Filed current and intent to use trademark applications and drafted responses to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office actions for pending applications. Reviewed UDRP complaints and responses submitted to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and composed administrative panel decisions for the principal partner resolving domain name disputes surrounding federal trademark and anti-cybersquatting laws. Compiled relevant information from trademark clearance searches and prepared opinion letters regarding portfolio management to clientele, ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, advising them on whether its’ trademark use was appropriate. Researched and analyzed federal copyright, trademark, and internet laws for current and potential litigation, and drafted memoranda on how to proceed with the clients’ cases

Chicago, Illinois

Drafted motions to dismiss, motions to vacate default judgments and confirmations of sale, certificates of service, and answers to complaints to foreclose for the Circuit Courts of Cook, Kane, and Will counties. Composed interrogatories and requests for document production from the mortgage lenders and note holders on behalf of the defendant homeowners. Reviewed mortgage documents, including notes, assignments, and affidavits to prepare dispositive motions. Filed various pleadings, including motions and appearances for the defendants in foreclosure cases

Eagan, Minnesota

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law: Copyrights And Trademarks

Activities and Societies: Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Society Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminology And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Athlete on the Women's Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Teams