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Responsible for taking and defending depositions on behalf of plaintiffs in mesothelioma cases, as well as assisting with investigation, discovery, and all other aspects of the case. Admitted to the state bars of Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts.

Coached catchers and hitters for the University of Iowa Baseball Team. Helped with day to day activities that helped practice run smoothly. Assisted individuals on the team reach their potential both as players and as members of society. Helped coach the 2017 Big Ten Baseball Champions. Helped coach 4 All-Americans, 10 MLB draft picks, 1 B1G Player of the Year, and 9 All-B1G performers.

Successfully conducted preliminary hearings. Successfully prosecuted misdemeanor trials. Successfully argued imposition of suspended sentence motion. Researched and wrote prior bad acts motions, oppositions to own recognizance release motions, writ of habeas corpus responses, oppositions to withdrawal of plea motions, sentencing memos, and information by affidavits. Determined who to subpoena on both misdemeanor and felony trials, assisted in scheduling and pre-trialing witnesses, conducted… Show more Successfully conducted preliminary hearings. Successfully prosecuted misdemeanor trials. Successfully argued imposition of suspended sentence motion. Researched and wrote prior bad acts motions, oppositions to own recognizance release motions, writ of habeas corpus responses, oppositions to withdrawal of plea motions, sentencing memos, and information by affidavits. Determined who to subpoena on both misdemeanor and felony trials, assisted in scheduling and pre-trialing witnesses, conducted victim interviews, prepared trial binders, watched and reported on body camera video, and took notes during arraignments and felony trials as second chair. Show less

Research Assistant for Professor June Tai at The University of Iowa College of Law. Assist with editing and creating parts of the externship program in the College of Law.

Composed legal memoranda on topics including magistrate authority in discovery motions, in forma pauperis proceedings, motions to dismiss, and motions to reduce sentence. Work included both criminal and civil cases. Attended trials and other court calls, along with appellate proceedings in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Pro bono work. Assisted with research for Iowa Legal Aid, an organization that helps low-income Iowans with legal matters. Conducted research and prepared memos for projects on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments, the Fair Housing Act, and causes of action for wrongful arrest/imprisonment.

Responsible for giving tours to perspective students, showcasing the university on Showcase Tour days, organizing and arranging information being sent to perspective students, and doing office work for the Admissions Office.

Responsible for conducting legal research and compiling relevant information for medical malpractice, civil forfeiture, employment discrimination, Federal False Claims Act, and other qui tam cases. Put together questions for witnesses and sat in on depositions. Helped prepare a presentation on the usage of social media by both suspects of criminal activities and law enforcement which was presented at a conference in Texas. Learned about the intricacies and processes involved in the legal… Show more Responsible for conducting legal research and compiling relevant information for medical malpractice, civil forfeiture, employment discrimination, Federal False Claims Act, and other qui tam cases. Put together questions for witnesses and sat in on depositions. Helped prepare a presentation on the usage of social media by both suspects of criminal activities and law enforcement which was presented at a conference in Texas. Learned about the intricacies and processes involved in the legal system, such as brief writing, appeals, how to do legal research, and how trials work. Used programs and sites such as LexisNexis, WestLaw, and Relativity, among others, and used many of the Microsoft Office Programs. Received an Award for Public Service. Show less

Umpired youth baseball games (age 8-14), typically 4 games during a week and 10 games on a weekend. Kept games safe for players and spectators, resolved disputes between coaches and umpires. Seasonal work.