Experience
The Honorable G. Ross Anderson, Jr., United States District Judge   November 2014 - June 2015
The Honorable J. Randal Hall, United States District Judge   August 2012 - September 2014
Mike Trotter of Taylor English Duma LLP   May 2010 - July 2012
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2011 - July 2011
The Honorable Kathlene Gosselin, Superior Court Judge   August 2010 - December 2010
The Honorable Kent Lawrence and Ethelyn Simpson, State Court Judges   June 2010 - July 2010
Washington College of Law: Clinical Program   June 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Westlaw, Research, Policy, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., Magna Cum Laude

American University   2003 — 2007
B.A., International Relations, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   October 2014 - Present
Emory University  August 2011 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP  August 2010 - August 2011
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2010 - August 2010
The Brookings Institution  June 2008 - August 2008
International Rescue Committee  May 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Editing

Education
Georgetown University   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Global, International & Comparative History

Mercer University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Experience
Magic Zone   September 2013 - May 2015
CitySide Healthcare   June 2012 - August 2013
Atlanta Public Schools  October 2010 - May 2012
International Center for Adolescents in Need (ICAN)   July 2009 - September 2010
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2006 - April 2009
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Event Planning, Analysis, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Temporary Placement, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Training, Screening, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Clark Atlanta University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations/Image Management

Argosy University
Masters of Arts Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychology

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   November 2014 - Present
Ogletree Deakins  February 2013 - November 2014

Skills
Active Directory, Civil Litigation, Document Management, Document Review, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, SharePoint, Westlaw

Education
Emory University School of Law   2015 — 2016
Master of Laws (LLM) - Candidate, General Law

National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kyiv   2006 — 2011
Specialist Degree (Law School Equivalent), Jurisprudence

Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University   2004 — 2009
Master's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2015 - Present
Bendin Sumrall & Ladner, LLC   June 2013 - May 2015
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia   April 2013 - June 2013
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia   October 2012 - March 2013
Turner Environmental Law Clinic  January 2011 - December 2012
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development   January 2012 - April 2012
Southern Environmental Law Center  August 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Public Policy, Business Litigation, Lexis, Administrative Law

Education
Emory University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with Honors

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with Honors, Environmental Studies

Experience
Hipes & Belle Isle, LLC   February 2013 - Present
Bach, Dewberry & Hipes, LLC   January 2004 - February 2013
Hipes & Norton, P.C.   April 1996 - January 2004
John D. Hipes, P.C.   January 1993 - March 1996
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP   October 1991 - January 1993
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 1988 - October 1991

Skills
Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Dispute, Litigation, Construction Law, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Trials, Torts, Insurance Coverage..., Insurance Law, Bad Faith, Fraud, Breach Of Contract, Shareholder Disputes, Employment Law, Non-compete Agreements, Trade Secrets, Real Estate Disputes, Appeals, Leadership Development, Piloting, Insurance

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   1985 — 1988
JD, Law, Magna Cum Laude

Wake Forest University   1977 — 1981
BA, History with Honors, Cum Laude

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2004 - Present

Skills
Litigation Support, Arbitration, Document Management, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Document Review, Litigation, Outlook, Westlaw, Legal Research, Microsoft Word

Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Experience
Wilson, Morton & Downs, LLC   November 2012 - Present
The Law Office of Michael R. Granims, PC   April 2009 - November 2012
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2008 - February 2009
US Army  May 1998 - July 2008

Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Wills, Trusts

Education
Boston College Law School   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

Westfield State College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2013 - Present
Fowler White Boggs  August 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Real Estate, Condos, Title Insurance, Real Estate Economics, Foreclosures, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Governance, REO, Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Construction Law

Education
Florida State University College of Law
JD

University of Florida
BA

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2011 - Present
University of Georgia School of Law  April 2014 - Present
Out Of Hand Theater  August 2008 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP  April 2011 - August 2011
Robbins Gellar Rudman & Dowd LLP   March 2010 - March 2011
Kilpatrick Stockton  September 2006 - May 2009

Skills
Litigation, Patents, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Appeals, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trial Practice, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio...

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

Georgia Institute of Technology   1998 — 2002
BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Heritage High School   1994 — 1998
High School

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2015 - Present
Adams and Reese LLP  March 2013 - February 2015
Volpe, Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson, and Wachs   March 2004 - February 2013
Holland & Knight LLP  1998 - 2004

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Class Actions, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Public Liability, Trials, Construction Law, Torts, Courts, Creditors' Rights, Trade Secrets

Education
Florida State University College of Law
J.D.

University of North Florida
B.A.

Loyola Blakefield

Experience
Applied Materials  2010 - 2013
Applied Materials, Solar Business Group   2007 - 2010
Covad Communications  2005 - 2006
Covad Communications  2003 - 2005
Covad Communications  1999 - 2002
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1995 - 1999
Office of Congressman Ben Jones   1989 - 1992

Skills
Start-ups, Product Management, Product Marketing, Mergers, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Planning, SaaS, Business Development, Communication Training, Strategy, Program Management, Wireless, CRM, Management, Product Development, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, VoIP, Cloud Computing

Education
Dickinson College
BA, Spanish, Public Policy

Emory University School of Law
JD, Law

Experience
Stites & Harbison PLLC  March 2013 - Present
Taylor English Duma LLP  March 2009 - February 2013
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1991 - February 2009

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy, Receiverships, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Courts, Appeals, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Commercial Lending, Foreclosures, Workout, Forbearance, Secured Transactions, Chapter 11

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   1984 — 1987
JD

Georgetown University   1974 — 1979
BSFS, Foreign Service

Immaculate Conception

Experience
Temkin Wielga & Hardt   October 2013 - Present
Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck   January 2003 - September 2013
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper  August 1998 - November 2002
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Environmental Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Land Use Law, Water Law, Legal Research, Mediation, Land Use, Natural Gas, Downstream Oil & Gas, Energy, Natural Resources, Regulations

Education
Emory University School of Law   1992 — 1995

University of Kentucky   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP  

Skills
Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Class Actions

Education
Emory University School of Law   1977 — 1980
J.D.

City University of New York   1973 — 1977
B.A.

Experience
Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP  May 2014 - Present
Bower Law P.C.   January 2013 - May 2014
Littler Mendelson  March 2012 - July 2012
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   April 2011 - March 2012
Kreindler & Kreindler LLP  March 2000 - January 2011
Ruskin Moscou Evans & Faltischek, P.C.   September 1998 - March 2000
Hollenberg Levin Solomon Ross Belsky & Daniels   May 1990 - May 1998

Skills
Word 2010, Word 2007, Wordperfect, Legal Writing, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Legal Documents, iManage, FileSite, Dictaphone, Outlook, Notary Public, Legal Research, Pleadings, Depositions, Medical Malpractice, Elite, Mac Pac, DTE Time Entry, Best Authority, Tabs3, LMS Time Entry, ECF Filing..., Microsoft Word

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1998 — 2002
AAS, Fashion Design

Nassau Community College   1990 — 1994
AAS, Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Suffolk County Community College
Certificate, Secretarial Science

Experience
Baker Donelson  September 2010 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2009 - July 2009
United States Bankruptcy Court - Northern District of Georgia   June 2008 - July 2008
Turner Broadcasting  January 2006 - July 2007
The Home Depot  September 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Courts, Westlaw, Trademarks

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor

Clark Atlanta University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Experience
Taylor English Duma LLP  June 2009 - Present
Fellows LaBriola LLP  February 1996 - June 2009
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 1988 - January 1996

Skills
Construction Law, RICO Cases, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patents, Intellectual Property, RICO, Trial Practice, Securities Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Litigation, Mediation, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Torts, Depositions, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Employment Law, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Non-compete Agreements, Civil Litigation, Trials, Courts, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Breach Of Contract, Business Transactions, Licensing, Litigation Management, Personal Injury..., Toxic Tort

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor, Law

Duke University   1981 — 1985
BSE, Mechanical Engineering with Second in History

Westminster Schools

Experience
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP   June 2003 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2002 - May 2003
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., (f/k/a Vincent, Berg, Stalzer & Menendez, P.C.   February 1990 - March 2002
Alston & Bird LLP  July 1987 - February 1990
Archer, McComas & Lageson   1986 - 1987

Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Guitarist, Sewing, Pianist, Gardening, Cooking, Windows 7, Filing, Microsoft Office, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Document Review, Wordperfect, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Courts, Licensing, Adobe Acrobat, Employment Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Real Estate, PowerPoint, Intellectual Property, Notary Public, Product Liability, Transcription, Software Documentation, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Personal Injury

Education
Fresno City College   1983 — 1985
Attorney Assistant Courses

Fresno County Vocational Education   1982 — 1983
Legal Assistant Program

Experience
Theatre Beyond Broadway   August 2012 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery  March 2011 - July 2014
Black Henna Productions   September 2003 - December 2013
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   April 2009 - March 2011
Kozupsky & Associates, LLP   May 2004 - April 2009

Skills
Type 65 wpm, Strong organizational..., Ability to handle..., Strong communication..., Efficient multi-tasker, Team leader and team..., Microsoft Office (Word,..., Notary Public, Microsoft Office, Theatrical Production, Blogging, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Stage, Editing, Creative Writing, Budgets, Legal Writing, Theatre, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Acting, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Courts, Film, Proofreading, Event Planning, Playwriting, Public Speaking, Depositions, Corporate Law, Legal Documents, Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Drama, Plays, Comedy, Improvisation, Directing, Community Outreach, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Festivals, Stage Management, Television

Education
New School University   2000 — 2003
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Directing and Theatrical Production

Baruch College   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Theater Arts

Experience
Global Payments  April 2014 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2003 - March 2014
Delta Air Lines  August 2002 - November 2002
Supreme Court of Georgia  January 2002 - April 2002
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP  May 2001 - August 2001
Kapoor Law Group   November 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Corporate Finance, Finance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Mergers, Contract Negotiation

Education
Emory University School of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D., Law

Georgia Institute of Technology   1997 — 1999
M.S., International Affairs

Fudan University   1993 — 1997
B.A., International Politics

Experience
Regency Centers  January 2008 - Present
YMCA of Florida's First Coast  February 2014 - Present
BodyJax Fitness   February 2012 - February 2014
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2004 - January 2008

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Event Planning, Budgets, Customer Service, Outlook, Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Fitness, Personal Training, Fitness Training

Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville   2014 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

University at Albany, SUNY   1997 — 1998

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2011 - Present
Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Greenberg, Formato & Einiger, LLP   October 2005 - February 2011
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, LLP   September 2001 - October 2005

Education
Brooklyn Law School   1993 — 1997
JD, Law

Hofstra University   1987 — 1990
BBA, Accounting

Experience
VisiQuate, Inc.   2014 - Present
Sony Electronics Inc.  2010 - 2014
Resources Global Professionals  2008 - 2010
Encore Capital Group  2005 - 2008
ChoicePoint Inc.  2004 - 2005
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1996 - 2003

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Mergers, Business Strategy, Corporate Governance, Business Development, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Litigation, Management, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Leadership, Integration, Securities, Legal Research, Finance, Trademarks, Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Business Communications, Contract Management, Cross-functional Team..., Risk Management, Privacy Law

Education
Emory University School of Law   1993 — 1996
J.D.

Union College   1989 — 1993
B.A.

Hackley

Experience
FedEx Corporation  June 2015 - Present
FedEx Corporation  February 2000 - May 2015
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 1987 - February 2000

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1984 — 1987

Duke University   1980 — 1984

Experience
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP   July 2014 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   January 2013 - June 2014
Phelps Dunbar, LLP  February 2010 - August 2012
K&L Gates, LLP   July 2008 - September 2009
Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP   January 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Promotions, Event Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media

Education
College of Charleston   2003 — 2007
BS in Business Administration; BA in Communication - Corporate and Organizational

Experience
Florida Senate: Committee on Fiscal Policy and Committee on Commerce and Tourism   January 2015 - April 2015
Florida State University College of Law, Business Law Clinic   August 2014 - April 2015
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2014 - July 2014
The Mills Firm, P.A.   January 2014 - April 2014
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott: Office of the General Counsel   May 2013 - August 2013

Education
Florida State University College of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), 87.556 GPA, Cum Laude

University of Florida   2008 — 2012
Political Science, 3.66/4.0 GPA, Cum Laude

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 2010 - Present

Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law   2009 — 2010
LLM, Taxation

University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Franklin & Marshall College   2002 — 2006
BA, Psychology

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   October 2001 - Present

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Duke University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law School

University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP  July 2015 - July 2015
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
Chief Justice Hugh Thompson, Supreme Court of Georgia   January 2015 - April 2015
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP  May 2014 - July 2014
Monster Energy  June 2013 - August 2013
College Move In Guys   July 2011 - June 2013
Office of U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss   June 2012 - July 2012
University of Maryland Senate   August 2010 - May 2012
Student Legal Aid Office   August 2011 - December 2011
Atlanta Trial Lawyers Group  May 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Teaching, Nonprofits, Critical Thinking, Advertising, Social Networking, Sales, Editing, Analysis, Fundraising

Education
Emory University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2011 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2010 - July 2010
Saint Joseph's Translational Research Institute (SJTRI)   May 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Appellate Practice, Legal Discovery, Legal Compliance, Contract Law, Commercial Litigation, Settlement Agreements, Zoning, Contract Negotiation, Lease Negotiations, Regulatory Analysis, Dispute Settlement, Drafting Agreements, Land Use Planning, Building Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Permit Applications, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution

Education
Duke University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Duke University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

The Westminster Schools

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 1972 - Present

Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers, Corporate Law, Finance, Litigation Support, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Litigation, Securities, Venture Capital, Commercial Litigation, Restructuring, Licensing, Securities Regulation, Bankruptcy, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Acquisitions, Trademarks, Trade Secrets

Education
Emory University School of Law   1969 — 1972
JD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1965 — 1969
AB, American History and American Political Science

Experience
Milberg LLP  2002 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   2000 - 2001
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation  1999 - 2000
G. Roger Land, Attorney-at-Law   1998 - 1999
Georgia Supreme Court  1998 - 1998
GÖRG Rechtsanwälte   1997 - 1997

Education
Emory University   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster   1999 — 2001
LL.M., Law

University of Florida   1991 — 1995
BA, Political Science, German

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn   1993 — 1994
None, German, Political Science, Economics

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   PartnerNelson MullinsApril 1993 - October 2006
Integrated Resources, Inc.   1983 - 1993
Lovejoy Wasson & Ashton   1981 - 1983
Burlingham Underwood   1975 - 1981

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1970 — 1973
J.D., Law

Dartmouth College   1966 — 1970
A.B., English

Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II)   1969 — 1969
French, Political Science

Phillips Exeter

Experience
Citrix  September 2012 - Present
NCR Corporation  August 2011 - September 2012
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2007 - August 2011
Emory University School of Law  August 2004 - May 2007
Northern District of Georgia  May 2005 - July 2005
Various I.T. Companies   1997 - 2004

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Open Source, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Software, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Licensing

Education
Emory University School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Georgia Institute of Technology   1992 — 1996
B.S., Computer Engineering

Milton High School   1988 — 1992
Diploma, College Preparatory

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1986 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1986 - 2015

Skills
Corporate Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation

Education
Emory University School of Law   1982 — 1985
jd, law

Denison University   1978 — 1982
BA, Economics

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   January 2001 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 1993 - December 2000
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia   September 1991 - August 1993
Court of Appeals of Georgia  January 1991 - April 1991

Skills
Trademarks, Research, Contract Negotiation, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Litigation, Legal Writing, Copyright Infringement, Legal Opinions, Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Courts, Appeals

Education
Emory University School of Law   1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Sciences - Computer Science Option

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 1979 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Class Actions

Education
University of Utah   1975 — 1978
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Brigham Young University   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, cum laude

Experience
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida  December 2013 - Present
the 14th Judicial Circuit Court   October 2012 - November 2013
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   December 2011 - May 2012
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida  August 2011 - November 2011
Florida First District Court of Appeal  May 2011 - July 2011
the 4th Judicial Circuit   January 2011 - May 2011
the Nassau County Court   January 2011 - May 2011
The Law Offices of Michael C. Crumpler, P.A.   October 2010 - January 2011
The Law Office of Kirsten Doolittle, P.A.   June 2010 - July 2010
East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, 19th Judicial District Court   May 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Trials, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Lexis, Sports Law, Legal Assistance

Education
Florida Coastal School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Sports Law Certificate, Top 5% of Class, Magna Cum Laude

Louisiana State University   2005 — 2009
B.S., Business Administration

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2008 - Present

Skills
Tax Law, Tax, Federal Tax, International Tax, State and Local Tax, Tax Credits, Corporate Tax, Partnership Taxation, Income Tax, State Tax

Education
New York University   2007 — 2008
L.L.M., Tax

University of Georgia School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Duke University   2000 — 2004
B.A., Public Policy Studies

Experience
Pastore & Dailey LLC   November 2012 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   July 2011 - October 2012
Fox Rothschild LLP  April 2009 - August 2011
Dreier LLP  October 2005 - December 2008
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP  April 2000 - October 2005
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP  September 1991 - April 2000

Skills
Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Securities, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Securities Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Private Equity, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Insurance Law

Education
Bucknell University
Economics and History

Pace University School of Law
Law

Experience
Raymond James Financial Inc.  April 2014 - Present
AmeriLife Group LLC  February 2012 - April 2014
Brown & Brown, Inc.   January 2008 - February 2012
Brown & Brown, Inc.   April 2000 - January 2008
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 1998 - March 2000

Skills
Securities, Mergers, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Insurance, Due Diligence, Arbitration, Legal Liability, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Employee Benefits, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business

Emory University School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., law

University of Florida   1988 — 1992
B.A., Political Science, Russian

Brandon High School   1985 — 1988

Experience
JFGA   June 2012 - February 2014
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   2008 - June 2012
Bowne & Co.   2006 - 2008
Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts  2005 - 2006

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, GAAP, General Ledger, Microsoft Word, Account Reconciliation, Outlook, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Financial Accounting, Access, PeopleSoft, Journal Entries

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management   2006 — 2008
Masters, Accounting and Financial Management

Georgia Southern University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2007 - Present

Skills
Pensions, ERISA, Defined Benefit, 401k, FMLA, Deferred Compensation, Mergers, Insurance, Compliance, Discrimination, Contract Negotiation, Tax, Due Diligence, Benefits, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, HIPAA, Health Care Reform, Health Care Compliance, Executive Pay

Education
Emory University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2005 - August 2014

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

Emory University   1997 — 2001
BA, Political Science

Experience
Coles Barton LLP   July 2009 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 2002 - July 2009

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Mediation, Insurance Law, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Corporate Law

Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Brigham Young University   1997 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Experience
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP  2000 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1997 - 2000
King & Spalding  1992 - 1997
The Honorable James C. Hill, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit   1990 - 1991

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy

Education
Emory University School of Law   1987 — 1990
J.D.

Harvard University   1983 — 1987
A.B., Government

Experience
Veal Intellectual Property, LLC   March 2013 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 2002 - March 2013
Burr & Forman LLP  May 2000 - August 2002
Veal & Associates   August 1984 - April 2000
Office of Naval Research  January 1981 - July 1984
Mcdavid, Edmonson, and Noblin   1980 - 1981
US Navy  1970 - 1977

Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Writing, Public Speaking, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Appeals, Mediation, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Compliance, Patent Litigation, Invention, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Patentability

Education
Auburn University   1972 — 1975
BS, Physics

University of Alabama   1977 — 1980
JD, law

Louisville Academy   1965 — 1969

Experience
TSYS  June 2015 - Present
Freeman Mathis & Gary  March 2015 - June 2015
Buchanan & Land, LLP   September 2009 - February 2015
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, Columbus Division   December 2008 - September 2009
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2007 - October 2008
Chick-fil-A  June 2002 - August 2004
Lockheed Martin  May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Legal Writing, Westlaw, PL/SQL, Programming, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Auburn University   1999 — 2002
B.S., Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Experience
Leadership Atlanta  May 2014 - Present
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center  April 2013 - Present
Songs For Kids Foundation   February 2012 - Present
Greenberg Traurig  February 2003 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1999 - 2002
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP   1997 - 1999

Skills
Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Licensing, Legal Research, Trademark Infringement, Joint Ventures, Trade Secrets, Cyberlaw, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance

Education
Emory University School of Law   1994 — 1997
J.D., Law with emphasis on taxation.

University of Florida
B.S.

Experience
McKesson  December 2013 - Present
McKesson  January 2012 - July 2014
McKesson Provider Technologies  August 2010 - January 2012
McKesson Provider Technologies  February 2008 - July 2010
Emory University  2002 - 2008
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1999 - 2002
Alston & Bird LLP  1996 - 1999

Skills
CIPP/US, Privacy Law, Leadership, Data Privacy, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Healthcare, Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Strategic Planning

Education
Tulane Law School   1993 — 1996
JD

Dartmouth College   1987 — 1991
BA, Sociology

Experience
Holley & Menker, P.A.   August 2007 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   March 2005 - August 2007
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman  August 2000 - March 2005
Pillsbury Winthrop  2000 - 2005
USPTO  October 1998 - August 2000
Dougherty and Associates   1997 - 1998

Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1994 — 1997
JD, Law

University of Miami   1989 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Newell Recycling, LLC  April 2010 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   October 1994 - December 2009
Fried Frank  1993 - 1994
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP   1990 - 1993
Citibank  1985 - 1987
Coopers & Lybrand  1980 - 1985

Skills
Commercial Lending, Asset Based Lending, Mergers, Joint Ventures, Corporate Finance, Small Business Lending, Cash Flow Lending, Turnarounds, Workout, Corporate Law, Loan Structuring, Financial Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Turn Around Management, Venture Capital, Securities, Finance, Investment Banking, Private Placements, Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Licensing, Bankruptcy, Due Diligence, Real Estate, Securities Regulation, Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Negotiation

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance and International Business

University at Albany, SUNY   1973 — 1975
BS, Accounting

Dutchess Community College   1971 — 1973
AA, Liberal Arts

Experience
The Pike Law Firm, P.C.   March 2009 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 2008 - February 2009
Fulton County Magistrate Court  2006 - 2007
Network Communications, Inc.   1998 - 2005
Network Communications, Inc.   1998 - 2005
Network Communications, Inc.   1998 - 2005

Skills
International Trade, Customs Law, Customs Regulations, Customs, Customs Clearance, Import Compliance, Import/Export, Export Controls

Education
Georgia State University   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

Texas A&M University   1993 — 1997
BA, English

Experience
Dennis, Corry, Porter & Smith   July 2013 - May 2014
Fields Howell  October 2008 - July 2013
Drew Eckl & Farnham  June 2001 - September 2008
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1998 - 2001
Young Parkerson & Co.   April 1992 - May 1998

Education
Georgia State University   2011 — 2012
MPA, Accounting

Shorter College   2001 — 2004
BA

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   December 2011 - Present
Duane Morris LLP  December 2008 - December 2011
Thelen, LLP  December 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Construction Law, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation

Education
Brooklyn Law School   1996 — 1999
J.D.

Saint John's University   1991 — 1995
B.S.

Monsignor Farrell

Experience
Hunton & Williams LLP  October 2003 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   August 1994 - October 2003

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

Clemson University   1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science

Experience
AGCO Corporation  August 2012 - Present
Lewinski Law Group   September 2004 - August 2012
Troutman Sanders LLP  2001 - 2004
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1998 - 2001
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics  1989 - 1995

Skills
Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Contractor Management, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

Georgia Institute of Technology   1984 — 1989
BIE, Engineering

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   April 2015 - Present
Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C.   April 2009 - April 2015
Tyler & Rollins, LLP   January 2006 - April 2009
Jackson & Tyler, LLP   August 1999 - December 2005

Skills
Tax, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Litigation, Corporate Law

Education
Emory University School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

Wake Forest University   1992 — 1996
BA, History & Political Science

Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP  April 2012 - Present
Hunton & Williams LLP  July 2007 - April 2012
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   2000 - 2007
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   1985 - 1993

Education
Georgia State University   1992 — 1994
BBA, Accounting

The University of Georgia   1981 — 1984
BA, Economics

Agnes Scott College   1980 — 1981

Experience
Emory University School of Law  August 2009 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   February 2015 - Present
Peter M. Crofton PC   June 2008 - January 2015
Toler & Hanrahan   March 2006 - June 2008
King & Spalding, LLP   April 2001 - March 2006
Smith & Fleming / Smith Currie and Hancock   July 1991 - March 2001
Capell Howard Knabe & Cobbs   June 1990 - June 1991

Skills
Construction Litigation, Complex Civil Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Energy Law, Renewable Energy Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Contract Management, Courts, Legal Writing

Education
Emory University School of Law   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (JD)

Auburn University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Computer Engineer, Computer Engineering

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   February 2010 - Present
The Honorable Timothy C. Batten, Sr.   January 2009 - May 2009
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP  2008 - 2008

Education
Emory University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

University of Florida   2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

Emory University

Emory University

Experience
Smith, Wallis & Scott, LLP   April 2002 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   January 1993 - January 2002

Skills
Social Security..., Workers' Compensation..., Personal Injury, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property

Education
National Center for Paralegal Training   1992 — 1992
Paralegal Certificate

Auburn University   1989 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General

University of West Georgia   1987 — 1989

Experience
Special Counsel  May 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase  December 2012 - January 2014
Caterpillar Financial  September 2003 - August 2007
Caterpillar Financial  September 1998 - September 2003
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   September 1994 - September 1998
Powell Goldstein LLP  September 1991 - September 1994

Skills
Corporate Law, Securities Law, Securities Offerings, International Law, Secured Transactions, 6 Sigma, Corporate Governance

Education
Duke University School of Law   1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor, Law, With Honors

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1979 — 1983
BS, Accounting, With Honors

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   December 2012 - Present
Tor Books  November 2011 - May 2012
Tor Books  June 2010 - January 2011

Education
Brandeis University   2007 — 2011

Experience
The Coca-Cola Company  May 2014 - July 2014
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia   2013 - 2013
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   2012 - 2012
United States Senate Committee on the Budget  May 2011 - August 2011
Office of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Politics, Public Policy, Political Science, Research, Editing, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Legislative Research

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

Auburn University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Magna Cum Laude

Milton High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
King and Spalding  April 2008 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Accounts Payable, Finance, General Ledger

Education
Bowling Green State University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   April 2008 - Present
King & Spalding, LLP   2001 - 2008

Skills
Litigation, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Internal Investigations, Appeals, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Trials

Education
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree/ B.S., Political Science and Government

Florida State University
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   January 2013 - Present
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP  July 2007 - January 2013

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Trademarks

Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College   1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Friend, Hudak & Harris, LLP   October 2004 - Present
Self-employed  January 2002 - October 2004
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   January 2001 - December 2001
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   October 1999 - December 2000
Chorey, Taylor & Feil, A Professional Corporation   June 1997 - September 1999
Chorey, Taylor & Feil, A Professional Corporation   May 1996 - May 1997
Troutman Sanders LLP  April 1992 - April 1996
Troutman Sanders Lockerman & Ashmore   October 1981 - April 1992

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   1977 — 1980
Doctor of Law (J.D.) (summa cum laude), Law

Emory University   1967 — 1971
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Experience
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP   February 2002 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   June 2000 - February 2002

Education
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts, History

National Center for Paralegal Training
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Arts, History