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Cincinnati,Ohio

· Counsels agency in all manner of business and compliance matters. Includes risk management, contract negotiations, employment issues and litigation management. · Counsels leadership and staff to minimize risk to business practices.· Provides practical legal advice regarding varied legal issues, including: general contract review and negotiation, leasing and real estate arrangements, corporate structure, employment and litigation risk. · Advise/consult re: best practices for administrative policy and operational procedures.

Cincinnati, Ohio

· Represent a variety of business clients, including commercial and residential real estate developers, physician groups and large privately held local/regional businesses.· Counsels clients in pre-litigation matters to minimize liability, avoid risk of protracted litigation expenses and minimize necessity to resolve disputes through lawsuits. Includes reviewing and negotiating contracts to minimize risk of future litigation and/or provide protection if such litigation becomes necessary, reviewing clients’ internal processes to minimize risk, and counseling clients on handling various employee issues. · Civil litigation trial attorney with an emphasis on commercial litigation, including all manner of breach of contract claims, anti-competition agreements, construction, real estate, eminent domain and landlord/tenant issues. Also handle litigation of disputed matters related to trust and estate administration in the Hamilton County Probate Court.· Extensive experience with discovery and motion practice, alternative dispute resolution and trial work for matters that end up in litigation.

· Gained experience in varied litigation skills, including taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for trial, arguing motions in court, negotiating settlements, drafting dispositive and other motions, drafting and responding to discovery requests, and conducting legal research.· Also acquired specific knowledge in several litigation practice areas, including construction, products liability, and commercial.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Honor Council, Honor Code Revision Committee; Women Law Students Association; Vanderbilt Bar Association, Class.

Ba, Summa Cum Laude, Psychology, French

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Beta Phi, Psi Chi and Pi Delta Phi honor societies; Women's Soccer Club, founder.