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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, GA

Athens, Georgia Area

• Worked with student-athletes in one-on-one or small group settings to improve information retention of course material by employing a variety of learning strategies based on the student-athlete's learning profile
• Communicated with student-athlete tutors, mentors, and counselors regarding student-athlete progress and potential conflicts
• Completed detailed reports after each session indicating progress, problems, and upcoming assignments

Greater Atlanta Area

• Drafted, reviewed, and provided counsel on a variety of agreements and amendments, including license, location, appearance, lease, and sponsorship agreements, contest and sweepstakes terms and conditions, and telecast.
• Managed and assisted with certain Braves litigation matters, including collections litigation and breach of contract actions
• Analyzed and prepared summaries of Braves contracts to counsel managers and directors in decision making, including in depth analysis of joint venture and loan agreements for hotel, retail, residential, office and.
• Conducted legal research on various legal issues impacting the company, drafted summary memoranda, and provided counsel on same

Watkinsville, Georgia

• Assisted in the preparation of data and documents for due diligence and other inquiries
• Compiled materials to help with review and analysis of compliance reports
• Drafted and reviewed agreements, including independent contractor agreements and shareholder agreements

Athens, Georgia Area

• Conduct research on legal issues to assist attorneys in giving advice to relevant departments
• Draft documents, including memos, case summaries, and contracts to assist attorneys in providing legal advice and services to the University
• Shadow attorneys in their day-to-day activities, including during conferences and client meetings, to better understand the practice of law

Athens, Georgia Area

• Provided assistance in understanding course material and general study skills to 1L students outside regular class hours
• Reviewed student practice exams and provided feedback and sample answers to improve student performance

Atlanta, GA

• Conducted research on legal issues presented in appeals cases and review case records in preparation of document drafting
• Drafted documents, including briefs and opinions, to assist Justice Blackwell in his preparation of drafting published opinions
• Observed oral arguments before the Supreme Court

Boynton Beach, FL

• Provided Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) for 14 struggling elementary school students at a Title 1 school to improve reading skills and strategies to grade level expectations, improving 86% of students by 3 or more.
• Afforded classroom teachers with literacy related education and training in the LLI Program
• Led a team of 8 AmeriCorps members in planning, organizing and facilitating weekly professional development workshops for the group as a whole
• Enhanced the Palm Beach County community through a number of service related endeavors, such as community clean up, first aid services at the Palm Beach Marathon, literacy related events, and Special Olympics Events

New York, NY

• Improved the CityServ community service program from a binder of pamphlets to an online database of over 200 registered participants and 50 local community service organizations, accompanied by bi-annual community.
• Organized and executed the most successful Lavender Fever Week events in school history, selling out the school’s talent show with over 250 students in attendance
• Directed a team of 3 in accommodating the event and school space needs of all of the over 200 student clubs and organizations
• Acted as the primary liaison between college offices and student clubs when planning students events, implementing a number of strategies to improve event planning efficiency, including a new coordination system of.

New York, NY

• Facilitated the academic session of Freshman Orientation, introducing recent high-school graduates to a collegiate classroom environment by providing a discussion on college level, academic texts.
• Advised and supported a group of approximately 50 new freshman with their academic, social, and extracurricular transition from High School to College
• Taught the New Student Seminar to 200 freshman, covering topics that ease the transition from high school to college.

Flushing, Queens

• Provided game attendees with special assistance at their initial entrance to the stadium grounds
• Supported special event staff with coordination of a variety theme days and special events at the stadium
• Assisted Ticket Sales representatives by collecting over 40 crowd surveys in order to improve attendance and ticket sales packages and initiatives

Glen Head, NY

• Planned and executed member activities for major holidays throughout the summer and fall seasons, ranging from organizing children’s’ activities to design and printing of menus.
• Built relationships with vendors to reduce event costs

Master Of Science (M.S.), Sport Management And Policy, 4.00

Doctor Of Law (J.D.) Candidate, 3.49

Activities and Societies: Journal of Intellectual Property Law; Law Students for Reproductive Justice, President; Sports & Entertainment.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English- Creative Writing; Minor In Italian

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English-Creative Writing , Minor: Italian

Activities and Societies: Honors Students Activities Council(Secretary 2010-2011, President 2011-2012), Mock Trial, Salsa Mambo Club.

Education record

Study Abroad at the Tuscania Campus