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Prepared motions in federal and state courts, both trial and appellate levels. Developed discovery plans by propounding and responding to discovery. Attended depositions and pre-trial court hearings.

Engaged in litigation including extensive motion practice, taking and defending depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, negotiation and general research. Managed and participated in cases at all stages from pre-litigation through appellate. Extensive substantive legal experience including civil RICO, fiduciary duty, contracts, copyright, and writs of possession.

Responsible for cases at all stages of litigation from litigation avoidance and pre-litigation assessment through appeal. Emphasis on written motion practice, discovery, and managing national litigation for corporate client. Wide variation from business and securities to product liability, employment and intellectual property cases.

Prepare memorandum on subjects including: trademark infringement, libel, subsidiary liability, discovery and employment law issues. Motion preparation on trademark issues.

J.D

Activities and Societies: Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review, Executive Editor Student Funded Fellowships, Chair Upper Round Ames.

A.B, Political Science

Graduated with highest honors.