Vinson and Elkins
Industry: Law company
DescriptionVinson & Elkins LLP is an international law firm with approximately 700 lawyers worldwide headquartered in the First City Tower in Downtown Houston, Texas. Vault's 2018 and 2019 rankings placed V&E as the most prestigious firm in Texas and the #1 firm in the U.S. for Energy, Oil and Gas Law. Headquarters: Houston, Texas, United States Founded: 1917 Founders: James A. Elkins, William A. Vinson
Vinson and Elkins List of Employees There's an exhaustive list of past and present employees! Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Vinson and Elkins. You can filter them based on skills, years of employment, job, education, department, and prior employment.
Vinson and Elkins Salaries. You can even request information on how much does Vinson and Elkins pay if you want to. Learn about salaries, pros and cons of working for Vinson and Elkins directly from the past employees.
Find People by Employers You can rekindle an old relationship, reconnect with a long-lost friend, former boss, business acquaintance who might be useful in your new line of work. With our employee database, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is type in a couple of keywords and we'll bring you the exact information you wanted!
779 Vinson and Elkins employees in database. Find out everything there's to know about Vinson and Elkins employees. We offer you a great deal of unbiased information from the internal database, personal records, and many other details that might be of interest to you.
Vinson and Elkins Employees
U.S. Department of Justice March 2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas August 2014 - March 2015
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Project September 2012 - May 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - July 2013
United States Attorney's Office June 2012 - August 2012
Boston College September 2011 - May 2012
Johnny's Luncheonette May 2011 - March 2012
Boston College Neighborhood Center January 2010 - May 2011
Office of Residential Life August 2008 - May 2011
Hanrahan Investigations Group March 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Spanish, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Research, Fundraising, Westlaw, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Media, Government, Tutoring, Teaching, Policy, Civil Litigation, Trials, Policy Analysis, Courts, Mediation, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Leadership
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Boston College Law School 2011 — 2012
Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Linguistics
Pontifica Universidad Católica Argentina 2009 — 2009
Latin America Studies Program
Vinson and Elkins May 2005 - Present
Vinson & Elkins May 2005 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Litigation Support, Microsoft Office, Editing, Litigation, Legal Research, Outlook
Education
Art Institute of Houston 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Multi Media and Graphics
Blinn College
Kempner Highschool
Stephen F. Austin State University
NRG Energy January 2015 - Present
Invenergy LLC August 2013 - December 2014
Latham & Watkins 2012 - 2013
Elite Advisory Managers LLC 2009 - 2012
Vinson and Elkins 2008 - 2009
Skills
Bloomberg, Legal Research, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Securities, Negotiating Contracts, Credit, Loans
Education
American University - Kogod School of Business 2007 — 2008
MBA, Corporate Finance & International Business
American University, Washington College of Law 2005 — 2007
JD, Finance Law concentration in Energy Industry
Drew University 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics
TASIS England 1999 — 2000
The Bishop Strachan School 1995 — 1999
Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York May 2013 - July 2013
Paul Hastings June 2012 - July 2012
Vinson and Elkins May 2012 - May 2012
Beijing Chongwen District People's Court June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
PRC Bar Exam..., Corporate Law, Legal Research, Cross-border..., International Law, Legal Writing, Foreign Investment, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Arbitration
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
China University of Political Science and Law 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Oriel College, University Of Oxford 2009 — 2009
Law
WestComp - Consistent Change January 1995 - Present
Synergivity Software 2013 - Present
Rocket Software 2008 - October 2013
Sysco 2002 - 2007
SoftLanding Systems 1992 - 2007
HCC Insurance Holdings September 1995 - June 1997
Vinson and Elkins 1988 - 1992
Skills
RPG, IBM iSeries, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Business Analysis, SQL, Change Management, DB2, Enterprise Software, Disaster Recovery, Software Development, OS/400, Software Implementation, IT Management, Integration, Programming, Solution Selling, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, JD Edwards, ITIL Certified, SDLC, ALM, Numara Footprints, Aldon, Software Configuration..., Service Management, EDI, ITIL, Project Management, Security, Business Process, ERP, SharePoint, Systems Analysis, Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, IT Strategy, Database Design, COBOL, Information Technology, Consulting, Data Warehousing, Solution Architecture, Data Center, Visio, Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, SaaS
Education
Alvin Community College
Information Technology
Houston Baptist University
Business Management Certification
University of Houston
Information Technology
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP September 2015 - Present
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - August 2013
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz May 2012 - August 2012
Saatchi & Saatchi January 2011 - May 2012
Saatchi & Saatchi March 2010 - January 2011
Draftfcb September 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Digital Strategy, Brand Architecture, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Analytics, Customer Insight, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Qualitative Research, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development
Education
Columbia Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Harvard University 2005 — 2009
BA, African-American Studies, Economics, French Language & Literature
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP 1993 - Present
Bracewell & Patterson, LLP (now known as Bracewell & Giuliani LLP) 1993 - Present
Vinson and Elkins 1989 - 1993
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency September 1987 - August 1989
Skills
Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Litigation, Securities Regulation, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Banking Law, Banking, Joint Ventures, Finance, Financial Services, Arbitration, Appeals, Mediation, Courts, Product Liability, Torts, Legal Research, Business Transactions, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Privacy Law, Breach Of Contract, Employment Law, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Creditors' Rights, Securities Litigation, Trials, Competition Law, Consumer Law, Construction Law, Trial Practice, Litigation Support, Litigation Management, Dispute, Administrative Law, Patent Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Advice, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Issues, Wrongful Death, Trademarks
Education
Boston University 1986 — 1987
LL.M., Banking Law
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1979 — 1983
BSBA, Finance and Banking
Chadbourne & Parke LLP March 2004 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2002 - March 2004
Rosenman & Colin February 1985 - January 2002
Guggenheimer & Untermyer February 1977 - February 1985
Skills
General Commercial..., Securities Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Accountants Liability..., White Collar Criminal..., Regulatory Enforcement..., Appellate Practice, Case Evaluation, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, FCPA, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Dispute Resolution, Securities, Product Liability, Construction Law, Class Actions, Licensing, Mediation, Securities Regulation, Trials, Trademark Infringement, Trial Practice, Insurance Law, Joint Ventures, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Courts, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Banking Law, Competition Law
Education
Boston University School of Law 1972 — 1975
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, cum laude
New York University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Bayside High School 1964 — 1968
FXCM September 2015 - Present
Margaret Cullum, PLLC November 2012 - Present
MoneyGram International March 2015 - September 2015
Undisclosed Employers May 2012 - December 2014
Mills & Williams LLP June 2014 - November 2014
Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Department of Justice May 2009 - August 2009
Vinson and Elkins April 2007 - June 2008
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP July 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, French, German, Motions, Hearings, Depositions, Corporate Law, Editing, Legal Issues, Trials, Juvenile Law, Research, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Columbia University in the City of New York 2001 — 2005
B.A., Art history
Fried Frank January 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - January 2014
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD
Colgate University 2005 — 2009
BA, magna cum laude, History
Latham & Watkins March 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - March 2012
Weil Gotshal and Manges September 2007 - December 2009
Baker Botts LLP 2005 - 2005
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patents, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Non-infringement, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Courts, Trademarks, Legal Advice, Trials, Arbitration
Education
Columbia Law School 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
University of Michigan 2000 — 2002
MS, Information Science/Studies
Vinson & Elkins September 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - July 2013
United States District Court for the District of Arizona May 2012 - August 2012
Bank of America Merrill Lynch July 2010 - August 2011
Bank of America March 2009 - March 2011
Bank of America November 2008 - March 2009
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. May 2006 - November 2008
Merrill Lynch Bank, USA December 2004 - May 2006
Merrill Lynch Bank USA August 2003 - December 2004
Merrill Lynch Bank USA September 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Risk Management, Banking, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Credit Risk, Leadership, Product Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Six Sigma, Vendor Management, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Risk, Credit, Business Strategy, Loans, Program Management, Securities, Private Equity, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 2011 — 2014
JD
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2012 — 2014
Certificate in Management
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2001
BA
U.S. Court of Appeals May 2015 - Present
Yale Law School August 2014 - May 2015
Susman Godfrey LLP August 2014 - August 2014
Jenner & Block June 2014 - August 2014
Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel July 2013 - August 2013
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - June 2013
Haynes and Boone, LLP July 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Policy Analysis, Westlaw, Research, Legal Research, Litigation, Politics, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Legal Writing
Education
Yale Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Columbia University in the City of New York 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Dykema Cox Smith May 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins June 2012 - February 2014
Texas Star Document Services/Relevant Data Technologies August 2010 - June 2012
Litigation Technology Consulting, Inc. (LTCI) January 2004 - August 2010
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody 1986 - 2003
Skills
Document Review, Litigation Support, IPRO, Summation iBlaze, Sanction, Document Management, CT Summation, Management, Consulting, Relativity, Training, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Courts
Education
Austin Community College
Computer Science
Nabors Industries April 2013 - Present
Nabors Industries September 2011 - April 2013
Tesco Corporation December 2009 - September 2011
Nabors Industries June 2005 - December 2009
Baker & McKenzie December 2003 - June 2005
Vinson and Elkins August 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Energy, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Mergers, Petroleum, Energy Industry, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Onshore, International Business, Oil/Gas, Contract Management, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Risk Management, Negotiation, Occupational Health, Workplace Safety, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Oilfield, M&A experience, Drilling, Upstream, Litigation, Licensing, Oil & Gas Industry, Risk Assessment, Gas, International Law, Completion, Corporate Finance, Natural Gas, Legal Writing, Offshore Drilling, Offshore Operations, Energy Law, Supervisory Skills, FCPA, Pipelines, QHSE, Arbitration, Divestitures, Legal Compliance, Litigation Management, Oil & Gas, Securities Regulation
Education
Fordham University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, 2002
Columbia University in the City of New York 1998 — 1999
MA
Southern Methodist University 1993 — 1997
BA
KHS
Deloitte April 2015 - Present
DAI November 2014 - April 2015
Management Systems International June 2013 - November 2014
Millennium Challenge Corporation August 2012 - May 2013
Library of Congress January 2013 - April 2013
DC Cancer Consortium September 2012 - December 2012
Carnegie Mellon University May 2012 - August 2012
Staunton Farm Foundation August 2011 - June 2012
Vinson and Elkins August 2010 - June 2011
Higher Achievement July 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Training, Spanish, Writing, Stata, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Government, SPSS, SAS
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Public Policy and Management
University of Virginia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political and Social Thought
Centenary College Literacy Volunteers September 2013 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Education
Centenary College of Louisiana 2011 — 2015
English Language and Literature, General, 4.0
Payne Mitchell Law Group October 2011 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit September 2004 - June 2006
Hogan Lovells September 2002 - July 2004
Vinson and Elkins September 2000 - August 2002
State of Texas Legislature September 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Class Actions, Trials, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Mediation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Securities Litigation
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
Baylor University 1992 — 1996
BA, English
Vinson and Elkins October 2013 - Present
Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy May 2012 - May 2013
U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section January 2013 - April 2013
Institute of the Environment - Renewable Energy Network August 2012 - April 2013
Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court of Appeals September 2011 - December 2012
US EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance June 2012 - July 2012
Arizona Attorney General's Office Environmental Enforcement Section June 2011 - August 2011
Citigroup, Global Transaction Services July 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Environmental Issues, Environmental Law, Natural Resources, Water Law, Energy Law, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Twitter, Social Media, Editing, Public Policy, Lexis, Policy Analysis, Mediation
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D.
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
B.A.
ExxonMobil November 2011 - Present
El Paso Corporation October 2001 - November 2011
Vinson and Elkins 1995 - 2001
Skills
International..., Energy arbitration, Oil & Gas Law, Power Plants, Transmission Pipelines, Downstream Oil & Gas, LNG, Shale
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
Columbia University in the City of New York 1987 — 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Candidate, Political Science
Harvard College 1983 — 1987
A.B., History and Literature
Gurtin Fixed Income Management, LLC May 2013 - Present
Allianz Global Investors Capital (formerly Nicholas Applegate) January 2011 - October 2012
Allianz Global Investors Capital January 2007 - December 2010
Nicholas Applegate September 2005 - December 2006
Nicholas Applegate February 2005 - August 2005
Vinson and Elkins May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Commodity Markets, Statistics, Oil & Gas Industry, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Stock Picking, Economics, Accounting, Stock Market, Cloud Computing
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
Duke University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical and Ancient Studies
Ciber September 2014 - Present
CIBER, Inc. June 2011 - September 2014
Vinson and Elkins July 2005 - June 2011
Dell June 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Active Directory, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, VMware, Software Installation, Microsoft Exchange, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows, Networking, Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Laptops, Servers, Computer Hardware, Citrix, Blackberry Enterprise..., XP, Blackberry, Help Desk Support, VPN, Mac OS, Printers, Wireless Networking, Hardware, VMware ESX, CommVault, Solarwinds
Education
American InterContinental University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
NTT DATA Federal Corporation October 2014 - Present
AUSA Fairfax-Lee Chapter 2011 - Present
Acuity, Inc. July 2012 - October 2014
United States Army Reserve October 2005 - August 2012
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. June 2010 - June 2012
Celerity 2012 - 2012
Stradley Ronon May 2008 - May 2010
Vinson and Elkins October 2001 - January 2007
Arent Fox August 2000 - July 2002
MagView 1999 - 2001
Skills
Help Desk Support, Software Documentation, Information Technology, Technical Training, Training Delivery, Security Clearance, Captivate, Information Assurance, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Customer Satisfaction, E-Learning, Employee Training, Training Facilitation, Volunteering, BMC Remedy, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Camtasia, Windows Sharepoint..., Special Events..., Adobe eLearning Suite, Active DoD Secret..., Application Support, Delivering Technical..., Quick Reference Cards, End-user manuals, Help Desk Implementation, Help Desk Institute, Desktop Application..., Adobe Audition, Technical Trainers, Software System Analysis, Training Course..., Training, SharePoint, Project Management, Process Improvement, Hands-on Training, Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Government, Team Building
Education
Piedmont Massage School 2013 — 2014
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
AUSA Leadership Training 2013 — 2013
Capella University 2008 — 2012
Information Technology Project Management
EquityZen June 2013 - Present
500 Startups October 2013 - Present
Shearman & Sterling LLP January 2010 - June 2013
United Nations April 2011 - May 2011
Samuel and Ronnie Heyman Center on Corporate Governance September 2009 - January 2010
Shearman & Sterling LLP May 2008 - July 2008
Vinson and Elkins May 2007 - August 2007
G.X. Clarke & Co. June 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Securities Regulation, Venture Capital, Dodd-Frank, Securities, Investments, Financial Regulation, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Alternative Investments, Broker-Dealer, Financial Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Asset Management, Startups, Secondary Market, Private Placements, Start-ups, Finance, Private Equity
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Half Hollow Hills High School East 1994 — 1998
High School
PilieroMazza PLLP June 2012 - Present
Weil Gotshal and Manges April 2008 - June 2012
Vinson and Elkins September 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Contract Negotiation, Government, Dispute Resolution, Courts
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)
Georgetown University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP January 2007 - Present
Vinson and Elkins August 2000 - December 2006
Education
New York University School of Law 1995 — 1996
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1993 — 1995
j.d.
Withers Bergman LLP April 2014 - Present
Withers LLP July 2012 - Present
The Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board February 2012 - April 2012
Joint Committee on Revenue - Massachusetts State House September 2011 - January 2012
Withers Bergman LLP May 2011 - August 2011
Dacheng Law Offices June 2010 - August 2010
Vinson and Elkins July 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Tax Law, Legal Research, Native speaker in..., Fluent in English, Conversational in..., Reading knowledge of...
Education
Boston University School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Shanghai International Studies University 2005 — 2009
MA, Studies in Translation
Sun Yat-Sen University 1999 — 2003
BA, Chinese Literature
J. Reuben Clark Law School January 2013 - Present
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless September 2011 - Present
United States Tax Court September 2010 - September 2011
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless April 2010 - July 2010
Vinson and Elkins May 2009 - July 2009
Price Waterhouse Coopers June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Financial Planning, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Legal Research, Tax Law, Tax, Corporate Tax, Estate Planning, Litigation, Strategic Financial..., Westlaw, Corporate Law, International Tax, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Securities Regulation
Education
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2010
BS, Accounting
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
Coats Rose September 2012 - December 2012
Hays McConn March 2012 - May 2012
Coats Rose October 2011 - January 2012
Crain, Caton & James, P.C. May 2011 - August 2011
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP August 2005 - August 2010
Andrews Kurth LLP April 2005 - August 2005
Jones Day June 2002 - April 2005
Mayer Brown November 2000 - June 2002
Howrey LLP March 2000 - November 2000
Vinson and Elkins July 1989 - March 1997
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Pleadings, Depositions, Litigation Support, Administrative Support, Word, Real Estate, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Corporate Law, Excel, Outlook, Document Management, Adobe Acrobat, Fax, Commercial Litigation, Records, Calendars, Administration, Microsoft Word, Administrative...
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2008 — 2011
Associates degree in Photography, Photography
Houston Community College 1993 — 1995
Interior Design and Fashion Design
Temple College
Music Education
Margaret A. Wilson, Attorney at Law August 2013 - Present
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles December 2012 - July 2013
United States Department of Commerce April 2001 - October 2002
State of Texas, Office of the Governor February 1998 - December 2000
Vinson and Elkins 1984 - 1998
Skills
Administrative Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Government, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legislation, Courts, Estate Planning, Wills,..., Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts
Education
Baylor University
B.A., Journalism/Business
Baylor University School of Law
J.D., Law
Heptig Law Group, Ltd. August 2007 - Present
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP March 2005 - August 2007
Jenkens & Gilchrist 1997 - 2005
Vinson and Elkins 1995 - 1997
Skills
Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Patents, Litigation, Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privacy Law, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Licensing Negotiations, Due Diligence, International Law, Securities Regulation, Trials, Data Privacy, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Appeals, Cyberlaw, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Patent Prosecution, Employment Law, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute..., Unfair Competition, Prosecution, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law, Mediation, Registered Patent..., IT law, Legal Research, Joint Ventures, Courts, Software Licensing, Litigation Support, Invention, Cross-border...
Education
Columbia University School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1984
BSEE, Semiconductors, microprocessors, digital signal processing
Baker & McKenzie April 2015 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit October 2013 - March 2015
United States District Court October 2012 - September 2013
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates October 2011 - October 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces June 2010 - August 2011
Skadden Arps June 2009 - July 2009
Scott, Douglass & McConnico July 2008 - August 2008
Vinson and Elkins May 2008 - July 2008
McMaster-Carr March 2004 - July 2007
Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project, Australia August 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Spanish, International..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Formal Presentations, International Relations, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Excel, Business Strategy, Corporate Law, Litigation, Administrative Law, Microsoft Excel, Criminal Law, Public Policy, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Human Rights, Appeals, International Law, Westlaw, Licensing, Constitutional Law, Courts, Legislation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Trials
Education
Georgetown University 1999 — 2002
B.A., Government, International Relations, Business
The University of Texas School of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., with honors
Northwestern University 2007 — 2007
Public Policy and Administration, A
Universitat de Valencia, Espana 2002 — 2002
Economics, Law, and European and Latin American History
Universidad de Las Américas (EC) 2000 — 2000
Spanish
St. Ignatius College Prep 1995 — 1999
CRS March 2011 - Present
DLA Piper July 2007 - March 2011
Vinson and Elkins September 2002 - May 2007
Peace Corps June 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, International Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence
Education
Tulane Law School 1998 — 2002
JD, International Law and China
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 1997 — 2002
MIA, Economics and China
University of Hong Kong Law School 2000 — 2001
Chinese Commercial Law
Washington College 1989 — 1993
BA, Business Management and Economics
Friends School - Baltimore 1983 — 1989
Vinson & Elkins October 2014 - Present
U.S. District Court August 2013 - August 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2012 - July 2012
Legal Aid Board May 2011 - July 2011
Teach for America March 2009 - July 2010
Atlanta Public Schools August 2008 - May 2010
Wells Fargo June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Speaking, Lexis, Fundraising, Research, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Editing, Litigation
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Law 2010 — 2013
J.D. (Magna cum laude)
Duke University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Anthropology
J. R. Masterman High School 2000 — 2004
Schiffer Odom Hicks & Johnson PLLC January 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins July 2001 - December 2011
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP January 1996 - July 2001
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP September 1994 - December 1995
Hon. Milton Pollack, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York August 1993 - August 1994
Skills
Securities, Class Actions, Litigation, Arbitration, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation, Competition Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Shareholder, Pleadings, Securities Regulation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Trials
Education
Yale Law School 1990 — 1993
JD, Law
Cornell University 1986 — 1990
AB, English
Cambridge University 1988 — 1989
Junior Year Abroad, English
Dishinger Household 2003 - Present
Vinson and Elkins 2001 - 2003
CCG Venture Partners 1999 - 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing, Church Events, Teaching, Spanish
Education
Baylor University 1989 — 1993
B.A., Psychology
Cohen & Gresser LLP November 2014 - Present
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP February 2012 - August 2014
Vinson and Elkins August 2000 - June 2011
Graham & James LLP 1998 - 2000
St Mary's Hospital for Children July 1996 - May 1998
A&E Television Networks 1986 - 1996
Status Signature Corp May 1984 - May 1986
Meinhard Commercial Corporation December 1978 - May 1984
US Navy July 1974 - March 1976
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Tax, Administration, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Accounts Payable, Finance, System Administration, PeopleSoft, Cash Flow, Accounts Receivable, Mergers & Acquisitions, General Ledger, Auditing, Mergers, Variance Analysis, Due Diligence, Accruals, Outlook, Managerial Finance, Microsoft Excel, Management, Invoicing, Payroll, Analysis, Financial Statements, Foreign Languages, Team Leadership
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1978 — 1981
MBA, Public Accounting
State University of New York College at Old Westbury 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
United States Naval Academy 1974 — 1976
Archbishop Molloy HS 1970 — 1974
United Surgical Partners International, Inc August 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 1999 - August 2014
Skills
Creditors, Loans, Chapter 11, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Debtors, Business Litigation, Restructuring, Construction Law, Finance, Civil Litigation, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Chapter 7, Legal Research, Securities Litigation, Arbitration, Creditors' Rights, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution, Breach Of Contract, Appeals, Product Liability, Mediation, Securities Regulation, Torts, Corporate Law, Courts, Trial Practice, Trials, Strategy, Business Transactions, Litigation Support
Education
Baylor University School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
Texas Christian University 1991 — 1994
BBA, Accounting
Andrews Kurth LLP 2008 - Present
AJC 2002 - 2015
American Jewish Committee 2002 - 2015
AJC 2002 - 2015
Mayer Brown 2003 - 2008
Vinson and Elkins 1985 - 1994
Chief Judge John Singleton, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas August 1983 - July 1985
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, FCPA, Anti-corruption
Education
Boston University School of Law 1980 — 1983
Juris Doctorate, Law
Binghamton University - School of Management 1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Energy Future Holdings August 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins September 2003 - August 2012
The Honorable Pasco M. Bowman, U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals September 2002 - August 2003
The Honorable A. Joe Fish, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas September 2001 - August 2002
U.S. Attorney's Office, Controlled Substances Unit September 2000 - December 2000
U.S. Attorney's Office June 1999 - August 1999
U.S. Senator Kent Conrad 1995 - 1998
Skills
Courts, Class Actions, Appeals, Product Liability
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
Lawrence University 1989 — 1992
BA, Philosophy
Concordia College 1988 — 1989
Course work in liberal arts
In Transition July 2015 - Present
Shalom Austin September 2013 - Present
Jewish Community Association of Austin September 2012 - September 2013
Strategic Partnerships, Inc. May 2005 - September 2012
Jewish Community Association of Austin 2001 - 2005
Vinson and Elkins 2001 - 2001
National Office of U.S. Senator Phil Gramm 2000 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Business Development, Fundraising, Operating Budgets, Leadership, Management, Nonprofits, Strategy, Program Management, Community Outreach, Sales, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Government, International Relations, New Business Development, Negotiation, Politics, Training
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs 2003 — 2005
Master, Public Affairs
Austin College 1996 — 2000
B.A., International Studies
Tel Aviv University 1998 — 1999
Middle Eastern Studies
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP October 2014 - Present
National Consumer Law Center June 2012 - August 2012
Vinson and Elkins February 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Research, Bankruptcy, Social Media, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Courts, Westlaw
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Cornell University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Government
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
Vinson and Elkins October 2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas May 2011 - July 2011
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP July 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Energy Law, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Oil & Gas Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
Dartmouth College 2005 — 2009
BA, Economics, Philosophy
Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office July 2015 - August 2015
Vinson and Elkins April 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Customer Service, HTML, Research, Social Media, Windows, Event Planning, Legal Research, Nonprofits, Time Management, Outlook, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
South Texas College of Law 2014 — 2017
Charles University in Prague
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Wiley Rein LLP September 2007 - Present
George Mason University School of Law 2007 - Present
Vinson and Elkins July 2006 - August 2007
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP September 2001 - July 2005
U.S. International Trade Commission June 2000 - September 2000
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration September 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, International Trade, Trade Remedy, WTO, USITC, Dispute Settlement, Antidumping, Countervailing Duty, Import/Export Law, Appellate
Education
American University 1998 — 2001
J.D., cum laude
The University of Georgia 1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science
Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP December 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2012 - November 2014
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP January 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, White Collar Criminal..., Internal Investigations, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Product Liability
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Brown University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Emmaus High School
Emmaus High School
Vinson and Elkins October 2013 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2012 - July 2012
Idaho Attorney General May 2011 - July 2011
Mountain Bloom August 2008 - August 2010
Center for Strategic and International Studies January 2008 - April 2008
Brigham Young University May 2007 - December 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints December 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Arabic, Russian, Training, Public Speaking, Teaching, International Law, Legal Research, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Corporate Law
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2010 — 2013
JD, Law
Dhofar University
Arabic
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2008
B.A., Middle East Studies/Arabic; History
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2011 - July 2011
United States District Court for the District of Colorado May 2010 - July 2010
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Japan, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, with Honors, Law
Donghua University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with Honors, Finance, General
Vinson and Elkins November 2009 - Present
University of Texas School of Law January 2011 - Present
Texas Energy Law Association 2010 - Present
University of Texas School of Law January 2009 - October 2009
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP June 2008 - August 2008
Vinson and Elkins May 2008 - June 2008
Supreme Court of Texas January 2008 - March 2008
Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. August 2007 - November 2007
University of Texas System July 2007 - August 2007
Vinson & Elkins LLP May 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Environmental Awareness, Mergers, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Research, Administrative Law, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Power Generation, Electric Power, Wind Power, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Wind, Corporate Governance, Natural Gas, Project Finance, Joint Ventures
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law - corporate, transactional, and energy focus
Carleton College 1999 — 2004
BA, Computer Science, Political Economy, Latin American Studies
St. Stephen's Episcopal School 1993 — 1999
McDonogh School 1991 — 1993
Vinson and Elkins September 2005 - Present
The Honorable Nancy F. Atlas, Southern District of Texas February 2005 - August 2005
Capgemini September 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Class Actions, Legal Advice, Trial Practice, Trials, Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Competition Law, Breach Of Contract
Education
Columbia Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Rice University 1995 — 1999
B.A., Economics, English
Vinson & Elkins October 2010 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities Regulation, Securities, Investments, Corporate Law, Securities Offerings, Private Equity, Joint Ventures, Upstream, Acquisitions, Oil & Gas Law, Energy Law
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Law, With Honors
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2003 — 2007
BBA, Finance
Lemery Greisler LLC August 2015 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - July 2015
Education
Columbia Law School 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor
State University of New York - Stony Brook 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
SSHS
SSHS
LINN Energy, LLC January 2015 - Present
Vinson and Elkins February 2014 - December 2014
PwC February 2011 - February 2014
Executive Women International (EWI) 2011 - 2013
Michael Holthouse / Holthouse Foundation For Kids 2008 - 2011
Questia Media 2003 - 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Relations, Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Marketing, Team Building, Outlook
Education
Art Institute of Colorado
Fashion Merchandising
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Business Administration and Management, General
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - Present
Education
Columbia Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)
Simon Fraser University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Vinson and Elkins October 2011 - Present
Education
Columbia Law School
Andrews Kurth September 2014 - Present
Andrews Kurth LLP September 2013 - May 2014
Andrews Kurth LLP July 2013 - August 2013
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - June 2013
Andrews Kurth LLP June 2012 - August 2012
CEMEX June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Fluent in Spanish..., Public Speaking, Research, Negotiation, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Baylor University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Double Major
JONES DAY® February 2015 - Present
Vinson and Elkins October 2013 - January 2015
Vinson and Elkins February 2013 - May 2013
Jones Day July 2012 - August 2012
Vinson and Elkins May 2012 - July 2012
United States Army Reserve August 2010 - March 2012
U.S District Court for the District of Connecticut May 2011 - July 2011
United States Army July 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Army, Military Operations, Military, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Security Clearance, Command, Military Experience, Operational Planning, Force Protection, Counterterrorism, DoD, Weapons, Intelligence, Defense, Government, Military Training, Civil Affairs
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2011 — 2013
J.D. cum laude, Law
Cornell University 2000 — 2003
Government, International Relations
Paul Hastings April 2009 - Present
Weil, Gotshal & Manges 2003 - 2009
Vinson and Elkins 2000 - 2002
Skills
Business Reorganizations, Chapter 11, Bankruptcy, Appellate Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation, Business, Restructuring, Finance, Securities Regulation, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Cross-border..., Mediation, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
Dallas Theological Seminary 1988 — 1992
ThM, Theology
Wheaton College 1984 — 1988
B.A., English / Art
Trinity Valley School, Ft. Worth, TX 1980 — 1984
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP October 2010 - Present
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP June 2009 - August 2009
Vinson and Elkins May 2009 - June 2009
BP 2008 - 2008
Fluor May 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Upstream, Divestitures, Acquisitions, Midstream, Energy, Oilfield
Education
Baylor University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD), Business Transactions
St. Edward's University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Elkins High School
Elkins High School
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit September 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court of Arizona August 2014 - September 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit January 2014 - April 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - July 2013
International Center for Law and Religion Studies May 2012 - August 2012
Brigham Young University April 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, International Law
Education
J. Reuben Clark Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Russian
Eastern Arizona College
General Studies
J.P. Morgan January 2015 - Present
Yelp July 2014 - January 2015
Teach For America June 2012 - June 2014
Vinson and Elkins June 2010 - January 2011
CB&I June 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising
Education
Brown University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Vinson and Elkins October 2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas July 2011 - August 2011
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
Tulane University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, English and Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2005 — 2006
Junior Year Abroad, Spanish Immersion Program
American University 2005 — 2005
Washington Semester Program, Journalism
TETRA Technologies, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins March 2008 - February 2014
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP October 2005 - February 2008
United States District Court, Northern District of California, Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero May 2003 - August 2003
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Colby College 1998 — 2002
BA, English
Direct Energy January 2015 - Present
Direct Energy October 2012 - January 2015
Vinson and Elkins August 2011 - April 2012
Sterling Bank September 2010 - August 2011
Invesco Ltd. February 2010 - September 2010
Bank of New York Mellon July 2005 - August 2008
JPMorgan Chase November 2002 - July 2005
United States Naval Reserve 1983 - 2003
JPMorgan Chase July 2000 - November 2002
Chase Manhattan Bank 1997 - 2000
Skills
Cash Management, Treasury, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Forecasting, Capital Markets, Essbase, Management, Budgets, Structured Finance, Program Management, Treasury Management, Due Diligence, Investments, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Mergers, Analysis, Product Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Leadership, Banking, Finance, Financial Services, Project Management, Risk Management, Business Process, Internal Audit, CRM, Analytics, Credit, SAP, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Electives in Strategy and Finance
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1987 — 1991
BS, Finance, Real Estate and Law
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
Accounting
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit August 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Baylor University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Economics
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins July 2011 - August 2011
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas July 2011 - August 2011
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP May 2011 - July 2011
Education
Columbia Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Georgetown University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Sotheby's Financial Services January 2015 - Present
Medical Action Industries September 2014 - December 2014
Medical Action Industries April 2013 - September 2014
Vinson and Elkins November 2010 - April 2013
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates September 2006 - November 2010
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz May 2004 - April 2005
SparkNotes LLC June 2002 - August 2002
Cole Haan May 1996 - January 2001
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Fulbright Fellow 2002 — 2003
Harvard College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Studies
Paideia School 1993 — 1998
Clean Line Energy Partners October 2013 - Present
Vinson and Elkins October 2010 - October 2013
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom July 2009 - September 2009
Vinson and Elkins May 2009 - July 2009
Education
Columbia Law School 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Brown University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Vinson and Elkins 2007 - Present
Supreme Court of Texas August 2006 - August 2007
UCSF August 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Patents, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Licensing, Mergers, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation
Education
Baylor Law School 2004 — 2006
J.D., summa cum laude
Pepperdine University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Biology
Freescale Semiconductor July 2014 - Present
McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP July 2012 - June 2014
Vinson and Elkins October 2010 - May 2012
Freescale Semiconductor April 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Corporate Law
Education
Duke University 2007 — 2010
MA, East Asian Studies
Duke University School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law 2008 — 2008
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2006
BA, Japanese
GE July 2014 - July 2014
Norton Rose Fulbright (Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP) May 2014 - July 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - July 2013
Rice University March 2012 - May 2013
Rice University February 2010 - May 2013
Greater Houston Partnership February 2012 - September 2012
Q & A Tutoring November 2011 - May 2012
Children's Defense Fund September 2011 - May 2012
City of Houston April 2009 - August 2009
City of Houston April 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Management, Editing, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Time Management, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Leadership
Education
Columbia Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Rice University 2008 — 2013
B.A., Psychology
M.B. Lamar High School 2004 — 2008
I.B. Diploma
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Northwestern University School of Law August 2009 - May 2012
Vinson and Elkins May 2010 - July 2010
ApoCell, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Skills
Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Cell Biology, Intellectual Property, International Law, Microsoft Excel, Legal Advice, Technology Transfer, Mergers, Research, Patents, Westlaw, Molecular Biology, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Prosecution, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Corporate Governance
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
Baylor College of Medicine 2001 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Sciences/Molecular Virology
Peking University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biotechnology
Rouse Properties, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Gold's Gym Corporate March 2014 - May 2015
DynCorp International February 2013 - March 2014
DynCorp International November 2012 - February 2013
Vinson and Elkins September 2009 - June 2012
Everest Group August 2008 - June 2009
HKS May 2006 - March 2008
Patton Boggs LLP December 2000 - April 2006
Skills
Revenue Cycle, Month End Close, Accounts Receivable, Trust Management, Internal Audit, Client Billing, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Accruals, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, Auditing, Forecasting, Budgets, Revenue Recognition, Expenses, Balance Sheet, Great Plains Software, Financial Statements, Project Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Invoicing, Analysis, Accounting, Payroll, GAAP, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting
Education
Amberton University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
El Centro College
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting and Finance
Koch Industries August 2014 - Present
Hogan Lovells US LLP June 2013 - August 2014
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - June 2013
Baker Botts L.L.P. 2008 - 2009
Skills
Fluent Spanish (spoken..., Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, International Law, Joint Ventures, Spanish
Education
Harvard Law School 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2005
BA, Economics
Austin Prep
Blank Rome LLP September 2011 - Present
United States Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey May 2009 - August 2009
Vinson and Elkins November 2006 - May 2008
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP September 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., cum laude
Brown University 2001 — 2005
A.B., Political Science, International Relations
Vinson and Elkins January 2012 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers, Equity Compensation, Private Equity, Cross-border..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures
Education
Columbia Law School 2004 — 2007
JD
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
BA
La Canada High School
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University August 2011 - Present
Terrestrial Carbon Group April 2009 - May 2011
The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment April 2009 - May 2011
Vinson and Elkins July 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Climate Change, Research, International..., Environmental Policy, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Policy, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Editing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Project Management, Qualitative Research, Statistics
Education
Colorado State University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology
Colorado State University 2011 — 2012
Masters, Ecology / GIS / Climate Change
Austin College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, International Studies, Economics
Vinson and Elkins February 2012 - October 2013
FTI Consulting November 2011 - January 2012
Hewlett-Packard Company 2007 - 2009
Mercury Interactive 2002 - 2007
Tumbleweed Communications 2000 - 2001
Skills
Business Development, Project Management, Sales Enablement, Negotiation, Program Management, Management, Sales, Budgets, Go-to-market Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Process..., Enterprise Software
Education
The University of Hull 1992 — 1994
MBA
Dokkyo University
BA
Sylvan Hills High School
VAALCO January 2015 - Present
Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. November 2013 - January 2015
Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. September 2012 - November 2013
Transocean 2010 - 2012
Vinson and Elkins 2006 - 2010
Porter Hedges LLP 2005 - 2006
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Securities Regulation, Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Amherst College 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Computer Science
Columbia University in the City of New York 1997 — 1998
Vinson and Elkins September 2007 - Present
Skills
Corporate Law, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Nevada-Reno 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Dixie State University
Dixie State University
Orem High School
Orem High School
Orem High School
First City Financial Corporation March 2014 - Present
Texas Homestead LLC March 2013 - Present
Vinson and Elkins September 2011 - March 2013
Atlas Development Corp March 2008 - March 2009
Switzerand Zurich Mision July 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Real Esate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Real Estate, Management, Investments, Private Equity, Real Estate Development, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis
Education
Duke University School of Law 2007 — 2011
J.D., Law
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2009 — 2010
Master of Management Studies, Business Management
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
United States Naval Academy 2001 — 2002
N/A, History
Snell & Wilmer December 2009 - Present
Vinson and Elkins June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers, Acquistions, Tax, Drafting Agreements, Finance, Business Organizing, Business Restructures, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2009 — 2010
LL.M, Taxation Law
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2005
B.S., Construction Management
Octagon January 2011 - June 2011
AEGON (Diversified Investment Advisors) 2010 - 2010
Shell Oil Company 2009 - 2009
Motiva Enterprises LLC 2009 - 2009
Vinson and Elkins 2007 - 2007
IMG Academies 2006 - 2006
Education
Drexel University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Science
Manhattanville College 2009 — 2011
Masters of Science
Quinnipiac University School of Law 2008 — 2009
Duquesne University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
WilmerHale January 2014 - Present
WilmerHale January 2013 - January 2014
Covington & Burling September 2007 - January 2013
Covington & Burling June 2006 - August 2006
Vinson and Elkins June 2005 - August 2005
Campaign for America's Future 2003 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Legal Advice
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2004 — 2007
JD, Cum Laude
Baylor University 1999 — 2003
BA, Economics and Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude
Arnold & Placek, P.C. February 2003 - Present
Placek Consulting, LLC August 2012 - Present
Bickerstaff, Heath November 2001 - February 2003
Skelton Woody Arnold & Placek February 1999 - November 2001
University of the Ozarks July 1996 - February 1999
Vinson and Elkins August 1992 - June 1996
Federated Insurance February 1988 - August 1989
Skills
Litigation, Claim, Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Subrogation, Insurance Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation Management, Liability, Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, Mediation, Arbitration, Liability Analysis, Appeals
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D.
Auburn University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Managerial Economics
Office of the United States Trade Representative September 2011 - Present
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP 2008 - 2011
Vinson and Elkins 2006 - 2008
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 2004 - 2006
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 2000 - 2004
Skills
Customs, International Trade Law, International Trade, WTO, Customs Regulations, Foreign Investment, Competition Law, Foreign Affairs, Export Controls, International Law, Litigation, International Relations, Human Rights, Dispute Resolution, Foreign Policy, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Africa, Arbitration, Legal Research, Public Policy, Licensing, Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Legislation, Joint Ventures, Policy Analysis, Policy, Government
Education
American University Washington College of Law 1995 — 1999
J.D., International Trade law
Georgetown University 1990 — 1993
BSFS, International Affairs
Canisius 1985 — 1989
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Weil Gotshal and Manges July 2011 - August 2011
Vinson and Elkins May 2011 - July 2011
US Securities and Exchange Commission January 2011 - April 2011
University of Texas System July 2010 - August 2010
Vinson and Elkins May 2010 - July 2010
U.S. Department of State May 2008 - July 2008
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Yale University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Ethics, Politics and Economics
Denmark's International Study Program 2007 — 2007
European Law and Politics
Baker Botts November 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - October 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit October 2008 - September 2009
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas January 2007 - April 2007
DLA Piper 2006 - 2007
Intel Corporation 2000 - 2006
Walt Disney World 1996 - 1996
Echo Hill Ranch 1988 - 1995
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Appeals
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Cornell University 1999 — 2000
M.Eng., Electrical Engineering
Cornell University 1995 — 1999
B.S., Electrical Engineering
A.N. McCallum H.S. 1990 — 1995
Vinson and Elkins March 2012 - Present
Goldman Sachs & Co. August 2006 - March 2012
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP October 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Private Equity, Mergers, Fund Formation, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, Structuring, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Energy, Asset Managment, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Financial Structuring, Investments, Legal Advice, Mergers, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management, Securities Regulation
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
Cornell University 1995 — 1999
BA, Government, German Studies
Tenafly High School 1992 — 1995
Federal Election Commission August 2015 - Present
Federal Election Commission February 2012 - August 2015
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Public Integrity Section 2003 - February 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office, Washington D.C. 2004 - 2005
Vinson and Elkins 1999 - 2003
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 1998 - 1999
Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Law, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Internal Investigations, Courts, Enforcement, Fraud, Legal Issues, Arbitration
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 1998
J.D.
Texas A&M University 1993 — 1995
M.A., English
California State University-Fullerton 1987 — 1992
B.A., English
MLB Advanced Media July 2004 - Present
Vinson and Elkins September 2000 - July 2004
Andrews Kurth LLP September 1998 - September 2000
Education
Fordham University School of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D.
Cornell University 1991 — 1995
BS
Rhodes NY November 2013 - Present
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP October 2009 - May 2013
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Vinson and Elkins July 2007 - April 2008
UJA-Federation of New York June 2007 - August 2007
Rothschild June 2006 - August 2006
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Columbia University in the City of New York 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German literature and Cultural History
Gush Etzion 2002 — 2003
MTA 1998 — 2002
City of Houston March 2015 - Present
Harris County Housing Authority March 2012 - August 2015
Houston Parks Board July 2011 - March 2012
Utility Line Hike & Bike Trails Campaign January 2011 - July 2011
Bill White for Texas Campaign January 2010 - November 2010
Vinson and Elkins September 2006 - May 2010
Center for American Progress June 2005 - August 2005
The Princeton Review September 2001 - August 2003
Charles Schwab August 2000 - September 2001
Baylor University September 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Policy, Legal Research, Public Policy, Litigation, Research, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Government, Affordable Housing, Public Speaking, Bicycle Planning, Pedestrian Planning, Pedestrian Safety, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Fundraising
Education
Yale Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Baylor University 1996 — 1997
M.A., Philosophy
Hillsdale College 1995 — 1995
Philosophy
Hobe Sound Bible College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Sidley Austin LLP January 2013 - Present
Sidley Austin LLP September 2003 - January 2013
Utah Supreme Court, Justice Matthew B. Durrant December 2002 - April 2003
Vinson and Elkins July 2002 - August 2002
Sidley Austin May 2002 - July 2002
Caterpillar May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
FCPA, Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Civil Litigation, Internal Investigations, e-Discovery, Compliance Counseling
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude
Brigham Young University 1994 — 1999
BA, Political Science, cum laude
Davis High 1992 — 1994
Baker Botts LLP January 2002 - Present
ExxonMobil June 1995 - June 1998
Vinson and Elkins September 1992 - May 1995
Skills
ERISA, Executive Pay, Corporate Governance, Mergers, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Qualified Retirement..., 409A, Fiduciary, Tax Law, Employment Contracts, Legal Compliance, IPO, Private Equity, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (JD)
Louisiana Tech University 1983 — 1984
BS, Accounting
Louisiana Tech University 1981 — 1982
MBA, Finance
Louisiana Tech University 1980 — 1981
BS, Marketing
Baylor University 1976 — 1978
Haynes and Boone, LLP March 2015 - Present
Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law September 2014 - January 2015
United States Senate June 2014 - September 2014
United States Senate September 2013 - December 2013
Haynes and Boone, LLP June 2013 - August 2013
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - June 2013
Dallas County District Attorney's Office December 2012 - January 2013
U.S. Northern District of Texas July 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Southern District of Florida May 2012 - July 2012
Capital Defense Project of SE Louisiana August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Editing, Politics, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Fundraising, Trials, Strategy, Government, Social Media, Event Planning, Criminal Law, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Litigation, Proofreading, Policy
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
JD
Duke University
BA, Political Science
Greenhill School
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - Present
Vinson & Elkins LLP July 2007 - December 2008
Education
Columbia Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Stony Brook University 2003 — 2006
BA, summa cum laude
SSHS
ZeniMax Media 2007 - Present
Vinson and Elkins March 2004 - April 2007
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP October 2000 - February 2004
Federal Reserve Board June 1994 - July 1997
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1997 — 2000
JD
Dartmouth College 1990 — 1994
BA, Economics and Government
Seyfarth Shaw LLP July 2015 - Present
Vinson & Elkins October 2013 - July 2015
Vinson and Elkins June 2012 - August 2012
Baker Botts LLP May 2012 - June 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office - Southern District of Texas July 2011 - August 2011
Houston A+ Challenge June 2009 - May 2010
Duke Center for Child and Family Policy September 2008 - May 2009
Children's Environmental Health Initiative October 2006 - December 2007
Population Institute May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Conversational Spanish, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Policy Writing, PowerPoint, Analysis, Legal Issues, Public Policy, Research, Editing, Westlaw, Nonprofits, SPSS, Spanish, Policy
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D.
Duke University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Public Policy Studies
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 2012 — 2012
Law
Center for Global Education - Augsburg College 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad - Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Guararra & Zaitz LLP January 2003 - Present
Vinson and Elkins 1998 - 2003
Skills
Trade Secrets, Litigation, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Licensing Agreements, Business Torts, Contract Disputes, Unfair Competition, Non-compete Agreements, General Business..., Construction Law, Torts, Corporate Law, Licensing, Trial Practice, Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, Trials, Legal Advice
Education
Boston University School of Law 1985 — 1988
Binghamton University
Baker Botts LLP September 2015 - Present
Vinson and Elkins September 2000 - September 2015
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD)
Baylor College of Medicine 1992 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular and Human Genetics
The University of Texas at Austin 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
The University of Texas at Austin 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts
Vinson and Elkins November 2009 - Present
Diamond McCarthy LLP June 2008 - July 2008
Vinson and Elkins May 2008 - June 2008
U.S. District Court, S.D. Tex January 2008 - May 2008
U.S. District Court, S.D. Tex July 2007 - August 2007
Germer Gertz, L.L.P. May 2007 - June 2007
ConocoPhillips January 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Mergers, Energy, Securities, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Business Development, Joint Ventures, Mergers, IPO
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
Baylor University 1999 — 2003
BBA, Finance & Economics
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. November 2013 - Present
Vinson and Elkins July 2007 - October 2013
Cronin & Vris, LLP 2001 - 2007
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 1994 - 2001
Federal Reserve Bank of New York 1988 - 1990
Skills
Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Cross-border..., Arbitration, Legal Writing, Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, Private Equity, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy, Appeals, Litigation, Restructuring, Civil Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence
Education
Columbia Law School 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1990 — 1994
MBA, Finance
University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
OTI
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Freescale Semiconductor July 2014 - Present
Freescale Semiconductor July 2011 - July 2014
Freescale Semiconductor May 2008 - August 2011
Freescale Semiconductor November 2007 - May 2008
Freescale Semiconductor April 2005 - November 2007
Vinson and Elkins 2000 - 2005
Coopers & Lybrand 1995 - 1996
Skills
Securities Regulation, Cross-functional Team..., Nonprofits, Business Strategy, Securities, Finance, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Tax, Mergers, Product Marketing, Business Development, Litigation, Human Resources, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Executive Pay, Management, Appeals, Semiconductors, Policy, Employment Law, Licensing, Budgets, Intellectual Property, Process Improvement, Corporate Law, Start-ups, Patents
Education
Baylor University School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1995
BBA, International Business, Accounting, German
The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg 1993 — 1994
Economics, German
Blinn College 1990 — 1991
AA
Arbitrator Intelligence March 2014 - Present
Penn State Law School August 2013 - Present
Sustainability Institute (at Penn State University) December 2013 - December 2014
The American Law Institute January 2013 - September 2014
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law May 2011 - July 2013
US EPA January 2013 - April 2013
Johns Hopkins University SAIS January 2010 - May 2010
Vinson and Elkins January 2010 - February 2010
Chendgu Traditional Chinese Medicine University August 2006 - June 2007
IES Abroad 2005 - 2006
Skills
International Relations, Arbitration, International..., Policy Analysis, Politics, Research, Intercultural..., Spanish, French, Political Science, Economics, Editing, Mandarin, Chinese, Policy, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, International..., Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Translation, Environmental Law
Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
Johns Hopkins University - Nanjing University 2008 — 2010
M.A. (U.S.) and LL.M (China), International Studies
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006 — 2007
none, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pennsylvania State University - University Park 2000 — 2005
BA/BA, East Asian Studies/Philosophy
Carnegie Mellon University 1999 — 1999
none, pre-College
Geokinetics Inc., February 2015 - Present
Geokinetics August 2013 - January 2015
Atos August 2008 - July 2013
Atos January 2004 - August 2008
Schlumberger October 2001 - December 2003
Schlumberger June 2000 - September 2001
Schlumberger January 1999 - June 2000
Schlumberger 1993 - December 1998
Enron July 1996 - December 1996
Vinson and Elkins August 1993 - June 1996
Skills
Outsourcing, IT Outsourcing, Managed Services, Mergers, Business Process..., Change Management, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, Service Delivery, Project Management, Business Process, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Leadership
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
MBA
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Fat Larry Productions February 2015 - Present
Imagine Entertainment November 2012 - February 2015
Creative Artists Agency July 2008 - May 2012
Fox Broadcasting May 2007 - August 2007
U.S. Department of Justice May 2006 - August 2006
Vinson and Elkins May 2005 - August 2005
Education
American University 2004 — 2008
B.A., Law and Society, minor: marketing
Norton Rose Fulbright November 2013 - Present
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates July 2012 - December 2012
Baker Botts LLP June 2011 - August 2011
Vinson and Elkins June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
EDRMS, Litigation Support, Axcelerate, Ringtail, Relativity, Document Review, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Legal Writing
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
OHL October 2014 - Present
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP September 2007 - March 2013
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Vinson and Elkins May 2005 - August 2005
American Bar Association December 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Law, Litigation
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
Duke University 1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science
McDermott Will & Emery LLP September 2015 - Present
K&L Gates January 2015 - September 2015
AT&T April 2011 - January 2015
Blitman & King LLP August 2010 - March 2011
The Stockbridge Law Firm February 2010 - July 2010
Baker Botts LLP May 2007 - August 2009
Baker Botts LLP August 2006 - May 2007
Texas Attorney General July 2005 - August 2005
Vinson and Elkins May 2005 - July 2005
Brown McCarroll August 2003 - August 2004
Skills
ERISA, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Executive Pay, Mergers & Acquisitions, Defined Benefit, COBRA, Insurance, Pensions, Health Insurance, Health Care Reform, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Leadership, Corporate Governance, Labor Relations, Defined Contribution, Tax, Benefits Administration
Education
Cornell Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D.
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2003
B.A.
Caddo Magnet High School 1997 — 2000
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission May 2015 - Present
American University Washington College of Law August 2013 - Present
Commodity Futures Trading Commission May 2014 - May 2015
Vinson and Elkins September 2011 - August 2013
McDermott Will and Emery October 2007 - August 2011
McDermott Will and Emery October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Litigation Support, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Courts, LexisNexis, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Research
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2013 — 2016
JD
University of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2007
BA, Legal Studies, Administration of Justice
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox June 2014 - Present
Vinson and Elkins November 2009 - June 2014
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Trials, Patents
Education
Harvard Law School 2006 — 2009
JD
College of the Holy Cross 2002 — 2006
BA, Biology, French
Vinson and Elkins October 2011 - Present
Vinson & Elkins LLP September 2006 - September 2009
Honorable Maxine Chesney, U.S. District Court, N.D., California September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Appeals, Courts
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor
Barnard College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, French, Art History
Columbia University, Reid Hall, Paris France 1996 — 1997
French Immersion
DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust July 2008 - Present
Vinson and Elkins March 2003 - July 2008
Hon. W. Royal Furgeson August 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Trials, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Courts, Class Actions
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Amherst College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, English; Philosophy
NYC Board of Education February 2012 - Present
Cooper Crouse-Hinds January 2007 - December 2007
Vinson and Elkins April 2001 - December 2005
Education
Dominican College of Blauvelt 1987 — 1991
BS, Human Resources
McCarter & English, LLP November 2014 - Present
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities September 2012 - October 2014
Office of Governor Chris Christie March 2010 - August 2012
McCarter & English, LLP 1987 - 1992
Vinson and Elkins 1985 - 1987
Skills
Energy Policy, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Regulatory Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Legislation, Land Use, Climate Change, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Natural Resources, Environmental Awareness, Renewable Energy, Energy, Competition Law, Policy, Carbon Trading, Public Law, European Law, Politics, Government, Economic Development, Economic Regulation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1983 — 1985
JD, Law
Cornell University 1978 — 1982
BS, Communication Arts
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2011 - July 2011
New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division June 2010 - August 2010
Fensterstock & Partners LLP June 2009 - August 2009
Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office June 2008 - January 2009
UVM Student Legal Services August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Motions, Lexis, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Breach Of Contract, Business Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Securities Litigation, Mediation, Patent Litigation, Research, LexisNexis
Education
Columbia University School of Law
J.D., Law
University of Vermont 2005 — 2009
B.A., Psychology, Philosophy, and Spanish
Weston High School
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. January 1998 - March 2011
Roberts & Holland LLP January 1996 - January 1998
Vinson and Elkins September 1993 - January 1996
Education
Berkeley College 2006 — 2007
Accounting/CPA requirements
New York University School of Law 1992 — 1993
LL.M. Tax
Vanderbilt University Law School 1989 — 1992
J.D
Bellarmine University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Economics, Philosopy
DC Bar September 2015 - Present
Vinson and Elkins November 2009 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia August 2008 - November 2009
Vinson and Elkins May 2007 - August 2007
Williams & Connolly LLP March 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 2005 — 2008
JD
New York University 2002 — 2003
M.A., Hispanic Language and Culture
Davidson College 1998 — 2002
B.A.
Pittsford Mendon High School
Vinson and Elkins February 2010 - Present
Gray Plant Mooty August 2009 - January 2010
Heller Ehrman LLP February 2006 - November 2008
Swidler Berlin October 1993 - February 2006
Law Office of Deborah Raichelson October 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Trials, Corporate Law, Depositions, Bankruptcy, Hearings, Motions, Training, Analysis, Editing, Human Resources, Research, Interviews
Education
University of Maryland University College
BS
American University, Washington College of Law 1982 — 1985
JD
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1978 — 1982
BA
Georgetown University Law Center
Non-degree
Special Counsel, Inc. October 2012 - February 2013
Ernst & Young 2011 - October 2012
Cataphora, Inc. April 2006 - May 2011
Baach Robinson & Lewis PLLC September 2004 - April 2006
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP June 2002 - August 2004
Vinson and Elkins January 1991 - May 2002
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Data Analytics, Litigation Support, Paralegal Management, eDiscovery and Review, Data Analysis, Strategy, Consulting, Business Development, Analytics, Analysis
Education
Austin College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Art History
Columbia University February 2014 - Present
Yale Law School Information Society Project September 2013 - Present
The Foreign Policy Initiative February 2014 - December 2014
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Bronfman Youth Fellowships 2009 - 2014
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - July 2013
Council on Foreign Relations July 2011 - July 2012
Council on Foreign Relations August 2010 - July 2011
The Wall Street Journal June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Yale Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2010
B.A., History (Modern European, Middle Eastern)
Century 21 Judge Fite September 2014 - Present
Discovery Childrens Academy February 2006 - Present
Personal December 2004 - Present
Trailblazer Health Enterprises, LLC April 2001 - November 2004
Vinson and Elkins July 1997 - December 2000
Vinson and Elkins February 1992 - June 1997
Skills
Process Improvement
Education
Criswell College
B.A. Counseling/Biblical Studies
Vinson and Elkins October 2012 - Present
Vinson and Elkins May 2011 - July 2011
Victor M. Glasberg & Associates May 2010 - July 2010
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance
Evolent Health February 2015 - June 2015
Evolent Health September 2014 - February 2015
Evolent Health February 2013 - September 2014
Evolent Health September 2012 - February 2013
Deloitte Consulting August 2012 - September 2012
Deloitte Consulting July 2010 - August 2012
Office of US Senator Al Franken June 2010 - July 2010
Davidson College July 2009 - September 2009
Atlantic Services Group June 2009 - August 2009
Vinson and Elkins May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Financial Modeling, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Leadership, Research, Business Strategy, Analysis, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Financial Analysis, Excel, Economics, Due Diligence, Organizational..., Healthcare Consulting, Business Analysis, Start-ups, Healthcare
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Davidson College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, History
Yorktown High School 2002 — 2006
Fresno State August 2013 - Present
Clovis Community College Center August 2013 - Present
Jones Day September 2012 - August 2013
Vinson and Elkins September 2010 - August 2012
woodard,emhardt, moriarty, mcnett and henry January 2008 - October 2010
Eli Lilly and Company October 2006 - December 2007
Argonaut Technologies October 2001 - September 2006
Biotage 2005 - 2006
Eastman Chemical Company July 1991 - September 2001
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
University of Washington 1982 — 1988
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
California State University, Fresno 1978 — 1982
BS, Chemistry/Physics
University of California, Berkeley
Vinson and Elkins February 2002 - Present
Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Sheinfeld 1994 - 2002
Shea & Gould 1981 - 1994
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Class Actions, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing
Education
Columbia Law School
University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Vinson and Elkins May 2013 - Present
Swift Worldwide Resources August 2009 - May 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2002 - July 2009
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Finance
Education
Abilene Christian University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Unnamed Law Firm October 2015 - Present
Chadbourne & Parke LLP November 2011 - June 2015
CACI International Inc July 2009 - March 2012
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC May 2007 - March 2009
Jenner & Block November 2005 - May 2007
Vinson and Elkins May 2004 - November 2005
Steptoe & Johnson LLP October 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Litigation, Litigation Support, Trials, Document Review, PACER, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Corporate Law
Education
Kaplan University 2011 — 2013
Masters, Legal Studies
Samford University 1998 — 2000
BA, Humanities
Bay Path University 1984 — 1988
AS, Paralegal
Braun, LLP August 2008 - Present
Vinson and Elkins September 2006 - August 2008
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2003 — 2006
JD
Elevate Services September 2014 - September 2015
Weil Gotshal and Manges February 2008 - June 2013
Panasonic July 2010 - March 2011
Vinson and Elkins March 2007 - February 2008
Weil Gotshal and Manges September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., Restructuring, M&A experience, Capital Markets, Acquisitions, Securities Offerings, Strategy, Divestitures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Securities
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School 2003 — 2006
JD, cum laude
Cornell University 1998 — 2002
BS, Food Science
Mary Kay Inc. 2015 - Present
MKJ Strategies 2012 - Present
LoudCloud Systems Inc. 2014 - 2015
National Math and Science Initiative, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Atlantic Council of the United States 2012 - 2013
Westar Trade Resources 2011 - 2013
German Marshall Fund of the United States November 2010 - April 2011
US Trade Representative January 2010 - April 2010
Vinson and Elkins 2004 - 2009
Skills
Public Policy, International Relations, Research, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Project Management, International Trade, Government, Nonprofits, Politics, International Business, Policy Analysis, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development, Awesomeness, Blogging, Risk Assessment, Grants, Issue Management, Strategy, Proposal Writing, RFP, Requests for Proposals, Technical Writing, Feasibility Studies
Education
DePaul University
BA, History
Georgetown University
MA, School of Foreign Service
North County Transit District February 2013 - Present
North County Transit District October 2011 - Present
U.S. Agency for International Development July 2005 - September 2011
U.S. Department of State January 2005 - April 2005
WilmerHale June 2004 - January 2005
American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam January 2003 - August 2003
Vinson and Elkins June 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Writing, Editing, Management, Government, Human Rights, International Relations, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Administration, Policy, Spanish, Proposal Writing, Grants, Legal Research, Politics, Strategic Planning, International..., Grant Writing, Teaching, Project Management
Education
The George Washington University 2003 — 2005
MA, International Affairs
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2001
BA, Humanities
Eni Petroleum January 2011 - Present
Vinson and Elkins January 2006 - January 2011
Hull & Associates, P.C. September 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Law, Petroleum, Oil, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Center for Advanced Legal Studies