Draft numerous pleadings, including complaints, answers and affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment for midsize firm specializing in commercial and construction litigation Research pre-suit, procedural, discovery, trial and post-judgment issues Conduct both sides of deposition as well as examination under oath Argue hearings in circuit and federal court, negotiate with opposing counsel, and settle cases

Conducted initial client interviews; engaged in motion practice; handled daily court calendars and tried cases

Conducted extensive legal research and drafted memoranda, primarily in areas of commercial litigation Drafted motions, settlement agreements, and interrogatories Assisted with filing and prosecuting claims before NASD and CFTC arbitration panels

Worked on claims concerning the rights of foster children under the law Conducted legal research, interacted with clients, and wrote memorandums and federal motions

Performed extensive legal research on issues dealing with aviation, insurance, products liability, jurisdictional, as well as evidentiary and related matters Drafted pleadings and memoranda of law Participated with Senior Partners on case evaluation

Completed the Morgan Stanley Analyst Program; A firm wide global cross training program Worked with accounts opened by various business groups to ensure their compliance with the newly enacted Patriot Act. Analyzed and compared client accounts

Performed client statement analysis; Mutual fund contact calls Researched special projects; Posted client transactions and coordinated outside client holdings