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Mobile, Al

Commercial litigation with an emphasis on creditors rights. Extensive experience representing local, regional, and national banks with collateral issues, loan modifications, forbearance agreements, workouts, residential/commercial foreclosures (judicial and non-judicial), deficiency litigation, post-foreclosure issues, title issues, lender liability claims, eviction, replevin, ejectment, and creditors rights. Current practice in the state and federal courts of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.… Show more Commercial litigation with an emphasis on creditors rights. Extensive experience representing local, regional, and national banks with collateral issues, loan modifications, forbearance agreements, workouts, residential/commercial foreclosures (judicial and non-judicial), deficiency litigation, post-foreclosure issues, title issues, lender liability claims, eviction, replevin, ejectment, and creditors rights. Current practice in the state and federal courts of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Represent clients in real estate matters, including M&A transactions. Chair of Immigration practice group representing employers and individuals with employment and family based immigration matters, including employer audits by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") and Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"). Litigation experience includes both jury and bench trials to include appeals, and oral argument before the Mississippi Supreme Court with successful client outcome. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Promoted and market the use of Westlaw as a research tool to students and faculty.Conducted individualized and group-training sessions on how to use Westlaw and perform advanced research.Advertised and encourage students and faculty to attend Westlaw training sessions.Provide Westlaw passwords, software and materials to students and faculty.

Greater Chicago Area

Conducted a wide variety of training classes for attorneys and legal staff on how to use Westlaw to research specific legal topical areas and use West Group's products.Traveled to Chicago law firms to provide Westlaw accounts with technical and research assistance on a weekly basis. Designed and presented large-scale presentations on Westlaw products at Chicago law firms. Trained law firm Summer Associates on how to use Westlaw to conduct cost-effective and efficient… Show more Conducted a wide variety of training classes for attorneys and legal staff on how to use Westlaw to research specific legal topical areas and use West Group's products.Traveled to Chicago law firms to provide Westlaw accounts with technical and research assistance on a weekly basis. Designed and presented large-scale presentations on Westlaw products at Chicago law firms. Trained law firm Summer Associates on how to use Westlaw to conduct cost-effective and efficient research.Assisted law firm account managers in the preparation of contract renewals, customer service, technical support, and billing dispute resolution. Show less

Mobile, Alabama Area

Managed a staff of five assistant managers and 70+ employees.Initiated inventory control procedures to maintain budget requirements and control shrinkage. Analyzed productivity needs and upcoming movie releases to schedule efficient staff levels.Oversaw cash control and accounting standards to maintain integrity of the accounting process.\Left position to attend law school.

Tempe, Arizona

Supervised the hiring, training, and scheduling of 70 front-end associates.Instituted procedures for handling customer complaints, inquiries, special requests, and refunds.Oversaw and verified all bookkeeping procedures.Ensured accuracy of all shelf-tag and banner-sign pricing within the store.

Florissant, Mo

Analyzed profit & loss statements of all perishable departments to ensure that departmental gross profits complied with budget requirements.Formulated cash control procedures for a supermarket with annual sales of $35 million dollars a year.Hired, trained and terminated store employees.Enforced security procedures to protect company assets. Collaborated with the company EEOC Coordinator to ensure compliance with all laws.Ensured that company policies were properly… Show more Analyzed profit & loss statements of all perishable departments to ensure that departmental gross profits complied with budget requirements.Formulated cash control procedures for a supermarket with annual sales of $35 million dollars a year.Hired, trained and terminated store employees.Enforced security procedures to protect company assets. Collaborated with the company EEOC Coordinator to ensure compliance with all laws.Ensured that company policies were properly administered and adhered to by all employees.CIVIC INVOLVEMENT Show less

Juris Doctor, With Honors, Law

Activities and Societies: Deans List: Spring 2000, Spring 2001 Member of the Journal of International and Comparative Law, Fall 2001.

Ba, Summa Cum Laude, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology. Phi Beta Kappa Vision 2000 Merit Scholarship Dean’s List: Fall.

Ba, Summa Cum Laude, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa As part of degree program participated in an internship in the Family Violence Sexual Assault.

Associate In Applied Science, Law Enforcement

Associate In Applied Science, Corrections