• Sat first chair in numerous felony jury trials on behalf of the State of Texas. • Argued dozens of motions and negotiated pleas with opposing counsel.• Communicated with police officers, investigators, victims, and expert witnesses in preparation for trial; discussed criminal complaints with police officers to properly reject or accept charges.• Supervised and mentored legal interns on trial practice and criminal procedure.• Conducted extensive legal research on various… Show more • Sat first chair in numerous felony jury trials on behalf of the State of Texas. • Argued dozens of motions and negotiated pleas with opposing counsel.• Communicated with police officers, investigators, victims, and expert witnesses in preparation for trial; discussed criminal complaints with police officers to properly reject or accept charges.• Supervised and mentored legal interns on trial practice and criminal procedure.• Conducted extensive legal research on various evidence, and punishment topics in preparation for trial. Show less

Responsible for accurately and timely evaluating, analyzing, and documenting hundreds of applications for non-profit corporations. Review contracts of professional fundraising corporations and verify contracts are current. Confirm auditing statements, financial reports, and IRS tax returns are complete, accurate, and current. Responsible for the safe handling of confidential documents

• Led a summer long project to evaluate risk of a uniformed railroad contingency fund in the event of a catastrophe; conducted legal research regarding complex environmental litigation; outlined the risks and benefits associated with the creation of the fund; presented these findings to senior partners. • Conducted legal research on Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad safety, and revenue generation.• Drafted internal memos for senior partners on the legal issues addressed… Show more • Led a summer long project to evaluate risk of a uniformed railroad contingency fund in the event of a catastrophe; conducted legal research regarding complex environmental litigation; outlined the risks and benefits associated with the creation of the fund; presented these findings to senior partners. • Conducted legal research on Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad safety, and revenue generation.• Drafted internal memos for senior partners on the legal issues addressed above, drafted Motions in Limine on FELA matters and analysis on grade requirements at crossing. Show less

• Lead Prosecutor in numerous misdemeanor trials.• Held various pre-trial and settlement conferences.• Conducted statute research.

• Managed multiple accounts• Was chosen by upper management to recruit potential clients.

• Research Intern. • Chosen by administrators to help balance budget and influence local municipalities in the State of Ohio. • Specific tasks included field surveillance and census data entry of the local municipalities in the state of Ohio.