One of the most rewarding periods of my career was the time I spent at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. My team defended auto manufacturers and dealers against claims of breach of warranty and fraud. The team started with one partner, me, two paralegals, and support staff. As the practice grew, I was trusted to train new associates and paralegals.I was the primary attorney on more than 200 open matters, with 15-20 active cases at any given time. From discovery to arbitration or trial, I was responsible for every aspect of these cases. I spent 3-4 days per week in court arguing motions, conducting arbitration hearings and bench trials, and negotiating settlements. Outside of my court appearances, I prepared witnesses, took and defended depositions of lay witnesses and experts, and researched and drafted motions, memoranda, and appellate briefs.I highlight this experience because it showcases what I love about practicing law: collaboration, excellence, and intellectual challenge.In law school I discovered a love for intellectual property. After I left Neal Gerber, I obtained an LL.M in Intellectual Property Law. I wanted to sit for the Patent Bar Exam but was not eligible to take the exam due to my lack of a technical background. Not one to be deterred, I began taking computer and electrical engineering courses. By 2009, I had finished the technical course work and passed the Patent Bar, and I am now a Registered Patent Attorney.In my career, I have represented a wide array of clients from individuals and small family-owned businesses to some of the largest companies in the world. I have been fortunate to work with incredibly bright attorneys and sophisticated clients. My next step is to find a firm where I can practice law and build my book of business. I look forward to rekindling relationships with past clients as well as developing new clients, mainly in the areas of litigation, estate planning, business planning, and intellectual property.
Listed skills include Licensing, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Litigation, and 17 others.
