Experience
Yuriy L. Nemets Esq.   May 2013 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   August 2006 - January 2010
Yukos Group of Companies, Progress Insurance Company   May 2002 - January 2005
Lvova Gridnev & Partners   June 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Litigation, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Courts, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, International Law, International Investment, Transportation Law, Intellectual Property..., Maritime Law, International Criminal..., Extradition, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Expropriation, Mediation, International..., Start-ups, Asylum, Defamation, Banking Law, KYC, Copyright Law, Copyright Infringement, Libel, Reputation, Anti Money Laundering, Cross-border..., Legal Writing, Torts, Corporate Governance, Trademark Infringement, Joint Ventures, White Collar Criminal..., Trials, Criminal Law, Privacy Law, Interpol Red Notice..., Reputation Management, Angel Investing, Venture Capital

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2010 — 2012
Juris Doctor (JD), Law

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2005 — 2006
LLM/Kellogg - Graduate Program in Law and Business, Law and Business

Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2006
LLM/Kellogg - Graduate Program in Law and Business, Law and Business

Moscow State Law Academy (Moskovskaja Gosudarstvennaja Juridiceskaja Akademija)   2000 — 2004
Ph.D. in Law (Kandidat yuridicheskih nauk), Law

Moscow State Law Academy (Moskovskaja Gosudarstvennaja Juridiceskaja Akademija)   1995 — 2000
LLB, Law

Experience
US Securities and Exchange Commission  September 2012 - December 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2012 - July 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   July 2011 - July 2011
KIPP Foundation  May 2011 - July 2011
Teach For America  August 2008 - June 2010
Jumpstart  September 2006 - December 2007
New York University  September 2006 - December 2007

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

New York University   2006 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.)

University of North Texas   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Experience
General Electric  November 2005 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 1999 - November 2005
Office of the United States Trade Representative, US Mission to the WTO   1996 - September 1999
Jones Day  1994 - 1996
US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit  1993 - 1994

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Multilateral..., Health Policy, Licensing, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Patent Litigation, Public Policy, Patentability, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Biotechnology, International Law, Trade Secrets, European Union, Technology Transfer

Education
Oberlin College
Bachelor's degree

The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

Experience
Fluet Huber + Hoang PLLC  September 2012 - Present
The Lanier Law Firm  August 2009 - August 2012
Supreme Court of the U.S.   July 2008 - July 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   January 2006 - July 2008
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  May 2002 - 2006
US Courts  July 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Fluent Spanish, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Mediation, Arbitration, Product Liability, Leadership, Consulting, Public Speaking, United States Supreme..., Non-profits, Board Governance, White Collar Criminal..., Nonprofits, Constitutional Law, Appellate Practice, Government, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Business Litigation, Criminal Law, Securities Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Governance, Personal Injury, Defense, Depositions, Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Strategic Planning, Business Transactions, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Pepperdine School of Law   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

United States Military Academy at West Point   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering / Operations Research

Experience
Lippe & Associates   1985 - Present
Lippe & Lay   1984 - 1985
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   1976 - 1983
Carrington Coleman  1973 - 1976

Skills
Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Civil, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Insurance, Civil Litigation, Courts, Contract Negotiation, Class Actions, Employment Litigation, Complex Litigation, Fraud, Probate, Appellate Litigation, Healthcare, Breach Of Contract, Trials, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Trial Practice, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Employment Law, Business Litigation, Wrongful Death, Trademarks, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Probation, Insurance Law, Legal Writing, Dispute, Litigation Management, Securities Litigation, Personal Injury..., White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Defense, Family Law, Toxic Tort, Construction Law, Administrative Law, Appellate Practice

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

Northwestern University   1966 — 1970
B.A., Political Science, Economics, Philosophy

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2005 - Present

Skills
structuring and..., private tender offers..., negotiation of managed..., registration of..., structuring of economic..., secondary market...

Education
New York University School of Law   1996 — 1999

Experience
The Motley Fool  March 2014 - Present
Africa Finance Corporation   June 2014 - August 2014
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 2006 - April 2010
O'Melveny & Myers LLP   October 2002 - March 2006
UCLA Law School  May 2000 - May 2002
Fried Frank  May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Private Equity, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Accounting, Investments, Economics, Finance, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, LBO, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Hedge Funds, Fund Administration, Alternative Investments, Antitrust Law, Acquisitions, Securities, Incorporation, Entity Formations, Econometrics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Asset Management, Equities, Start-ups, IPO, Securities Regulation, Portfolio Management, Litigation

Education
June 2016 Level III Candidate in the CFA Program   2015 — 2016

The George Washington University - School of Business   2011 — 2013
MSF, Finance

Johns Hopkins University   2011 — 2012
MA, Applied Economics

Northern Virginia Community College   2010 — 2013
Certificate, Accounting

University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD

The George Washington University   1995 — 1999
BA, Psychology

Experience
Making Care Easier   June 2010 - Present
Fry Access LLC   June 2007 - March 2011
National Association for Home Care & Hospice  May 2004 - June 2006
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2002 - 2004
Persumma Financial   January 2001 - December 2001
Sepracor  1999 - 2000

Skills
Elder Care, Home Care, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   1995 — 1997
MAB, Business

Penn State University   1991 — 1995
BA, Integrative Arts

Experience
Hunton & Williams LLP  2008 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2005 - 2008
Moore Stephens  2002 - 2004
Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group  2000 - 2002

Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management   2000 — 2000
Certifcate--Financial Segmentation Marketing

Pacific Christian College/CSUF   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science Emphasis

Northwest College   1993 — 1994
Associate's degree, International and Religious Studies

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2014 - September 2015
Patton Boggs LLP  June 2012 - May 2014
United States Senate  March 2012 - June 2012
Jeremy VanMeter for State Representative   January 2012 - March 2012
Patton Boggs LLP  June 2011 - August 2011
Global Mamas  June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Policy, Editing, Research, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Grants, Public Relations, Analysis, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Press Releases, Political Communication, Building Relationships, Client Representation, Congressional..., Business Development, Congressional Affairs, Legislative Research, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Communications

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree

Ohio University   2008 — 2012
B.A.

Experience
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  June 2013 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2008 - May 2013

Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance

Education
New York University School of Law   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Pennsylvania   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   February 2015 - Present
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP   July 2013 - January 2015
VillageTech Solutions   June 2012 - August 2012
Timor-Leste Legal Education Project   August 2010 - September 2011
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP   June 2011 - August 2011
UNDP China   2010 - 2010

Skills
Project Finance, Infrastructure, Emerging Markets, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Strategy, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Marathon

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2009 — 2013
MBA

Stanford University Law School   2009 — 2013
JD

North Carolina State University - College of Management   2007 — 2009
BS, Business Administration, Operations and Supply Chain Management

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
U.S. Department of State   2010 - 2011
Match Charter Public Middle School  2009 - 2010
Match Charter Public Middle School  2008 - 2009

Education
NYU School of Law   2011 — 2014

Williams College   2004 — 2008

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
Washington and Lee University  May 2014 - August 2014
USPTO  May 2014 - August 2014
Impact Innovations Systems Inc.  May 2011 - August 2011
Korean Air  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Korean, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Java, Microsoft Office 2007, Patents, C, CSS, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, HTML, PowerPoint, Research, Editing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, C#, Fluent English, JavaScript, Web Design, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 2003, Excel, Word, Outlook, Python, Matlab, Technical Writing, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Statistics, Programming, C++, Databases, SQL, Team Leadership, Social Media, Analysis, Squarespace, Public Speaking

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2014 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Washington and Lee University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Completed First-Year Juris Doctor Curriculum, Intellectual Property Law

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2012 - July 2012
Ohio Justice & Policy Center  May 2011 - July 2011
Pottsville Republican-Herald   May 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Journalism, Westlaw, Editing, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Civil Litigation

Education
New York University School of Law   2010 — 2013

Penn State University   2004 — 2008

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2014 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2014 - August 2014
Latham & Watkins  January 2007 - June 2014
Jet Propulsion Laboratory  May 2003 - January 2007
CUDL  2002 - 2003
United Airlines  1998 - 2002
Akinet, Inc.   1996 - 2000

Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Technical Recruiting, Interviewing, New Hire Orientation, Full-cycle Recruiting, Orientation, Recruitment/Retention, Applicant Tracking..., Payroll, Talent Management, HR Policies, Job Descriptions, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Labor Relations, Internet Recruiting, FMLA, Benefits Administration, Direct Sourcing, Hiring, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employment Law, Interviews, Sourcing, Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Legal Compliance, Personnel Management, Benefits Negotiation, HR Consulting, Executive Search, Compensation & Benefit, Resume Writing, Employee Handbooks, Workers Compensation, Employee Training, ADP Payroll, Career Development, Organizational..., Organizational..., Conflict Resolution

Education
Purdue University

University of Redlands
B.S., Business and Management

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2011 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals  August 2010 - November 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2010 - July 2010
Office of the Ventura County District Attorney   August 2009 - October 2009

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D. cum laude, Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers

Patrick Henry College   2004 — 2008
B.A. summa cum laude, Public Policy

Experience
Fort Worth Municipal Court   December 2010 - Present
City of Fort Worth  February 2008 - December 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 1991 - January 1997

Skills
Government, Policy, Local Government, Private Investigations, Public Policy, Enforcement, Research, Legal Research, Emergency Management, Police, Criminal Justice, Litigation, Budgets, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Public Administration, Criminal Investigations, Labor Relations, Mediation, Community Outreach, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Administrative Law, Public Safety

Education
University of Houston   1988 — 1991
Juris doctorate, Law

University of Houston Law Center   1988 — 1991
J.D., Law

Rice University   1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science, Music

Experience
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP  November 2009 - Present
Synthes, Inc.   November 2007 - October 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   November 1999 - November 2007
Boeing  September 1996 - November 1999
United Technologies  August 1995 - September 1996

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Engineering, Patents, Technology Transfer

Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Penn State University   1989 — 1995
ms, engineering

Experience
Proskauer Rose LLP  May 2002 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   January 2001 - May 2002
Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger  November 1990 - December 2000
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP  September 1984 - November 1990

Skills
Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Discrimination, Employment..., Employment Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Non-compete Agreements, Labor Relations, Investigations, Privacy, White Collar Criminal..., Depositions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Breach Of Contract, Retaliation, Trials, Securities Litigation, Legal Writing, Employment Contracts, Courts, Appeals, Securities Regulation, Torts, Trial Practice, Wage & Hour, Unfair Competition, Legal Advice, Entertainment Law, Civil Rights, Hearings, Dispute, Alternative Dispute...

Education
University of Chicago Law School   1981 — 1984
JD, Law

Pomona College   1977 — 1981
BA, Economics and Government

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   October 2014 - Present
Ropes & Gray LLP  October 2013 - September 2014
Court of Chancery   August 2012 - August 2013
Ropes & Gray LLP  May 2011 - July 2011
Federal Reserve Bank of New York  June 2010 - August 2010
Federal Reserve Bank of New York  July 2007 - July 2009
The Brookings Institution  June 2006 - September 2006
The Brookings Institution  June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Policy Analysis

Education
New York University School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD

Wellesley College   2003 — 2007
BA, Economics

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2005 — 2006
General Course, Economics

Experience
Valero Energy Corporation  April 2014 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation  July 2007 - April 2014
United States Air Force  June 1993 - August 2013
Valero Energy Corporation  August 2005 - June 2007
Lindow & Treat Law Firm   August 2004 - August 2005
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   March 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Customer Service, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Contract Law, Family Law, Insurance Law, Military Operations, Military Justice, Logistics Management, Billing Process, Inventory Management, Rail Operations, Product Marketing, Organizational..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Dispute Resolution, Legal Discovery, Market Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Customer Retention, Product Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Management, Oil & Gas

Education
Our Lady of the Lake University   2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Wayland Baptist University- San Antonio   2010 — 2013
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

The University of Texas at San Antonio   1995 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

San Antonio College   1990 — 1993
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2014 - Present
Patton Boggs LLP  June 2008 - June 2014
U.S. Senator Richard Burr   January 2005 - April 2008
Meyers & Associates, Inc.   July 2003 - January 2005

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Politics, Research, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking

Education
North Carolina State University   2003 — 2003

Meredith College   1999 — 2003
B.A., Political Science

J.H. Rose High School   1996 — 1999

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2011 - Present

Education
New York University School of Law   2007 — 2008
L.L.M., Law

University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Experience
TI Automotive  June 2015 - Present
South Asian Bar Association of Michigan   June 2014 - Present
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)   June 2010 - June 2015
Broadlane  December 2008 - December 2009
Baker & McKenzie  January 2007 - December 2008
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Corporate Governance, Securities, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Licensing, Due Diligence, Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Litigation, Employment Law, Securities Regulation, Dispute Resolution, Privacy Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Bankruptcy, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Intellectual Property

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2002 — 2005
JD

VU University Amsterdam   2005 — 2005
International Law

University of Houston   1992 — 1999
BBA, Finance, Chemical Engineering, European Studies

Experience
Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP   July 2003 - Present
Conservation Colorado  2004 - Present
Trust for Public Land  May 2012 - Present
City of Denver - Denver Cultural Council   February 2014 - Present
Denver Botanic Gardens  December 2011 - Present
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver  April 2005 - May 2012
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado  2003 - December 2010
Oberlin College  2000 - 2006
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2000 - 2002
River Network  1993 - 2002

Skills
Aviation Law, Transportation Law, Zoning, Litigation, Non-profits, Aviation, Environmental Law, Transportation, Land Use Law, NEPA, Courts, Politics, Land Use, Nonprofits, Government, Legislative Relations, Transportation Planning, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Environmental Issues, Municipal Law, Fundraising, Administrative Law, Local Government, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Appeals, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Policy, Grant Writing, Public/private..., Community Development, Historic Preservation, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Policy, Non-profit Board..., Strategy, Federal Litigation, Grants, Construction Law, Coalitions

Education
University of Chicago Law School   1981 — 1984
J.D., Law

Oberlin College   1975 — 1979
B.A., English

Experience
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas  September 2012 - Present
Greenberg Traurig  August 2008 - August 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2007 - 2008
WellPoint  1996 - 2006
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 1994 - May 1996
Texas Department of Insurance  June 1992 - April 1994
Pan American Airlines  March 1988 - January 1989

Skills
Government Affairs, Managed Care, Health Care Reform, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Legal Research, Public Policy, Legislation, Legal Writing, Medicaid, Privacy Law, Policy Analysis, Corporate Governance, Health Law, Licensing, Policy, Employment Law, Health Policy, Legal Compliance, Government, State Government, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, Mediation, Appeals, Contract Negotiation, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Administrative Law, Politics, Governmental Affairs, Arbitration, Coalitions

Education
New York Law School   1989 — 1992
JD

Texas A&M University   1985 — 1988
BS, Journalism, Political Science

Experience
Hunton & Williams LLP  June 2015 - Present
Independent Legal Contractor   2010 - 2015
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2005 - 2008
Dell  1999 - 2002

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Mediation, Torts, Product Liability, Hearings

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Northwestern University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2015 - Present
Quinn Emanuel  July 2013 - Present
Quinn Emanuel  April 2011 - July 2013
Plaza College  May 2007 - August 2007

Education
State University of New York College at Purchase   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2015 - Present
ALM  2003 - Present
Dentons  2012 - 2015
ALM  2001 - 2015
Integrated Legal Technology, LLC   2010 - 2013
Georgetown Law Center   2007 - 2013
ALM  2000 - 2012
Shearman & Sterling LLP  2004 - 2011
ILTA  2004 - 2011
Thomson Reuters  2004 - 2011

Skills
International..., Litigation Readiness &..., US Discovery, Project Management, Litigation & Practice..., Integration of Legal..., Litigation Support, Legal Technology, Knowledge Management, Practice Management, Records Management, Information Management, IIS, Evidence, Legal Support, Legal Research, Compliance, Public Speaking, Writing, PowerPoint, Document Management, Problem Solving, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Document Review, Contract Negotiation, Consulting, Strategy, Communication Skills, Business Development, Ice Hockey, Management, Intellectual Property, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Copyright Law, Databases, Strategic Planning, Networking, Executive Management, Recruiting, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Professional Services, Team Building, Legal Compliance, SaaS

Education
New York University   1992 — 1994
B.A. in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude), Pre-Law, Computer Science, Political Science, Anthropology, History

Yeshiva University   1991 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science, Political Science

Lviv Polytechnic National University   1986 — 1991
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   January 2015 - Present
CenterPoint Energy  June 2010 - May 2014
Baker Botts L.L.P.   October 1996 - May 2010

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Offerings, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, IPO, Securities, Start-up Ventures, Legal Compliance

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), With Honors

Rice University   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Political Science and Managerial Studies

Experience
Dentons  March 2013 - Present
SNR Denton  September 2011 - March 2013
Dickstein Shapiro LLP  December 2009 - September 2011
White & Case  May 2004 - December 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   November 1995 - April 2004
Ober Kaler  September 1994 - September 1995
Gordon Thomas Honeywell  September 1992 - May 1994

Skills
Restructuring, Insolvency, Distress, Commercial Litigation, Work-outs, Business Litigation, Healthcare, Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Securities Litigation, Arbitration, Creditors' Rights, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Appeals, Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

NYU   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2008 - Present
Her Justice  August 2012 - December 2012
City of Austin, Law Department  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

New York University   2001 — 2005
B.A., History, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Politics

Clements High School

Experience
NYU School of Law  August 2013 - Present
Brooklyn Legal Services Corp. A  June 2014 - August 2014
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   August 2011 - August 2013
Public Defender Service  June 2010 - December 2010
D.C. Office of the Attorney General   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Research, Spanish, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Cite Checking, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Editing, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Word, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Criminal Law, Legal Research

Education
New York University School of Law   2013 — 2016

The George Washington University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice and International Affairs

Experience
Eisai Pharmaceuticals  February 2014 - Present
Eisai Pharmaceuticals  February 2013 - February 2014
Herrick, Feinstein LLP  April 2011 - April 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   February 2007 - April 2011
Pfizer  2005 - 2006

Skills
EDGAR, Notary Public, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Law, Microsoft Excel, Uniform Commercial Code, International M&A, IPO, SEC filings, Entity Formations, Corporate Governance, Blue Sky, Document Drafting, Form D, Form ID, UCC, Online datasites, Intralinks, Merrill DataSite, M&A support, 10K, 10Q, 8K, Closing preparation, Closing Sets, Corporate Minute Books, Share Certificates, Stock Ledger, LLC, LP, IP, USPTO filings, U.S. Copyright Office..., EDGARizer, Blackline, iManage, FileSite, Lotus Notes, PACER, UCC filings, Due Diligence, Paralegals, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Litigation

Education
New York University   2005 — 2007
Diploma, Paralegal Studies

Portland State University
BA, International Studies

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2012 - Present
Sidley Austin  September 2002 - August 2009
Dewey Ballantine LLP  1996 - 2002
Kaye Scholer LLP  September 1991 - August 1995
QVC  August 1987 - August 1988
Macy's  September 1983 - August 1987

Skills
Structured Finance, Tax, Securitization, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Project Finance, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Restructuring, Legal Research, Energy, Legal Services, Start-ups, International Tax, Equipment Leasing, Tax Deferred Exchanges, Legal Assistance, Leasing, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Financial Structuring, Cross-border..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Tax, Corporate Governance, Private Equity

Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law   1988 — 1991
J.D., Magna Cum Laude (Top 5%)

University of Pennsylvania   1979 — 1983
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, English, with minor in Economics

New York University School of Law
Taxation, LL.M. Program

Experience
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  July 2015 - August 2015
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP  May 2015 - July 2015
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  May 2014 - August 2014
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2013 - July 2013
Accenture  June 2012 - May 2013
Accenture  June 2011 - August 2011
DuSable Museum of African-American History  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Visio, Project Management Plan, Business Process Mapping, Gap Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office..., Financial Services, Management Consulting, Academic Writing, Research, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Leadership

Education
New York University School of Law   2013 — 2016
JD

University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
A.B., Law, Letters, and Society

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2001 - Present
Robinson Silverman   1998 - 2001
Sullivan & Cromwell  1996 - 1998

Skills
Litigation, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Law, Commercial Litigation, Policy, Legal Research, NEPA, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Appeals, Arbitration, Courts

Education
Pace University School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD, Environmental Law

University of Maryland College Park   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
Chancellor Neckwear   September 2015 - Present
United Stated Trade Representative   June 2015 - August 2015
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2014 - August 2014
AG International Law   May 2012 - August 2013
Bloomingdale's  June 2011 - August 2011
DC Superior Court  November 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Office Administration, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Leadership

Education
New York University School of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Washington University in St. Louis   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and International Business

Saint Anselm's Abbey School   2004 — 2010
Highschool Diploma

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 2007 - Present
Dewey Ballantine LLP  October 2002 - February 2007
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison   2001 - 2001

Skills
Licensing, Patent Litigation, Pharmaceuticals, Patents, Patent Analysis, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patentability, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Prosecution

Education
University of Houston Law Center   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

The Ohio State University   1996 — 1999
M.S., Biochemistry

North Carolina State University   1992 — 1996
B.S., Biochemistry

Experience
Houlihan Lokey  November 2014 - Present
DLA Piper  April 2014 - November 2014
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2009 - March 2014
Sabre Holdings  2005 - 2006
Deloitte & Touche  2002 - 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers  2001 - 2002

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Restructuring, Venture Capital, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Business Transactions

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law

Purdue University   1996 — 2000
B.A., Accounting/Finance

Nigerian Navy

Experience
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP  March 2003 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   January 2001 - April 2003
Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger, LLP   January 1996 - January 2001
Appel & Richardson   October 1992 - January 1996
Rudin & Appel   January 1990 - October 1992
Dern Mason & Floum   February 1989 - January 1990
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP  October 1985 - February 1989

Skills
Mergers, Estate Planning, Tax, LLC, Trusts, Tax Law, Estate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law

Education
New York University School of Law   1984 — 1985
LL.M., Taxation

University of California, Hastings College of the Law   1981 — 1984
J.D., cum laude

University of Washington   1970 — 1981
B.A., Drama

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   February 2010 - Present
Temple University Law School  January 2009 - Present
Woodcock Washburn LLP  January 2008 - January 2010
Woodcock Washburn LLP  1999 - 2007
U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Unfair Import Investigations   January 1998 - November 1998

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Courts, Client Counseling

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1996 — 1999
JD, with honors

Penn State University   1991 — 1995
BS, Biology

Experience
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.   September 2006 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2004 - August 2004
International Festival of Arts and Ideas New Haven CT   1996 - 2003

Skills
Taxation of M&A..., Partnership Taxation, New Markets Tax Credits, Renewable Energy Tax..., Accelerate Wisconsin..., Early Stage Companies, Taxation of Health Care..., Tax

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

Yale University   1995 — 1999
B.A., Sociology, Music

Stuyvesant HS   1991 — 1995

Experience
The Batsalkin Group at Keller Williams Beverly Hills   June 2012 - Present
Upward Bound House  November 2011 - Present
The Batsalkin Group, Rodeo Realty   March 2011 - June 2012
Boulevard Realty  November 2005 - February 2011
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   October 2002 - November 2005

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD, Law

University of California, Santa Barbara   1995 — 1999
BA, Economics and Accounting

Campbell Hall

Temple Israel

Experience
Los Angeles City Attorney  September 2005 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   March 2003 - September 2005
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison   September 2000 - February 2003

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   1997 — 2000

Pepperdine University   1993 — 1997
B.A., History

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   July 2013 - Present
K&L Gates  March 2012 - May 2013
K&L Gates  March 2011 - February 2012
K&L Gates  October 2001 - February 2011
K&L Gates  July 1998 - October 2001
K&L Gates  March 1997 - July 1998
Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman   July 1995 - February 1997
Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman   July 1994 - July 1995
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence   August 1990 - June 1994
General Business Services  1981 - 1990

Skills
Active Directory, Citrix, Disaster Recovery, Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Computer Hardware, Servers, Blackberry, Office 2010, Help Desk Support, Troubleshooting, XP, Virtualization, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, System Administration, Networking

Education
Purdue University   1986 — 1990
B.A., Political Science/American & European History

Experience
EEOC  July 2001 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   July 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Editing, Legal Writing, Employment..., Courts, Public Policy, Westlaw, Trial Practice, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Mediation

Education
Northwestern University

University of Michigan Law School

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 2008 - February 2011
McDermott Will & Emery LLP  August 1998 - April 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Legal Research, Management, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Litigation

Education
Randolph-Macon College   1991 — 1995

Experience
Citi Habitats  August 2014 - November 2014
Kobre & Kim LLP  April 2014 - June 2014
Loeb & Loeb LLP  August 2009 - March 2014
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP   June 2004 - August 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 2003 - May 2004

Education
New York Real Estate Institute   2014 — 2014
Successfully completed 75 hour Real Estate Salesperson Course

Pace University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor Science

Experience
Jackson Lewis P.C.   July 2002 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   October 1996 - July 2002

Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Employment..., Trade Secrets, Discrimination, Mediation, Non-compete Agreements, Legal Advice, Employment Contracts, Legal Compliance, Litigation Support

Education
University of Michigan   1993 — 1996
Juris Doctorate, Law

Northwestern University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Social Policy

Dwight Englewood

Merritt Memorial

Experience
Prospect Capital Management  July 2013 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 1999 - July 2013

Skills
Banking Law, Derivatives

Education
New York University School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD

Experience
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth  January 2011 - Present
Klehr Harrison  January 2010 - December 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2001 - 2009
baker  September 1999 - March 2001
IRS DISTRICT COUNSEL   1998 - 1998

Skills
Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Tax Law, Tax, Start-ups, Restructuring, Real Estate, Private Equity, Mergers, Mergers, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Investments, Commercial Litigation

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1996 — 1999
jd, law

Centennial High School

Experience
Law Offices of Stefan Dombrowski, LLC   April 2011 - Present
CUNA Mutual Insurance Society   August 2010 - August 2011
Adorno & Yoss  March 2009 - March 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2000 - 2009
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   1996 - 2000
Coudert Brothers  1989 - 1996

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   1986 — 1989
J.D., Law

Al-Jami'ah Al-Urdunia   1985 — 1986
Arabic

Princeton University   1981 — 1985
A.B., Woodrow Wilson School; Near East Studies

University of Exeter

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates   March 2015 - April 2015
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   January 2015 - February 2015
American Bar Association  February 2014 - November 2014
Regulatory Compliance Association   January 2012 - June 2013
American Bar Association  September 2011 - May 2012
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  June 2011 - August 2011
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP/Hudson Global Resources   August 2010 - February 2011
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP   April 2010 - July 2010
American Bar Association  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
AML, Compliance, Investment Banking, Securities, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Tax, Private Equity, Investments, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Document Review, Corporate Finance, Securities Litigation, Finance, Joint Ventures, Hedge Funds, Anti Money Laundering, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance

Education
New York University School of Law   2001 — 2003
LLM, Tax

Fordham Law School (Evening Division)   1996 — 2000
J.D, Law

Yale Law School   1983 — 1985
Law and Public Policy

Yale University   1975 — 1979
BA, Political Science, History

Horace Mann   1969 — 1975
High School, College Prep

Experience
Dallas Area Rapid Transit  October 2013 - Present
Weiss Serota Helfman   February 2007 - Present
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.   2007 - Present
Weiss Serota Helfman et al   2007 - 2013
City of San Antonio  1998 - 2007
jeffers, brook, kreager and gragg   1992 - 1995
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   1988 - 1991
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP   1985 - 1988
GP Plastics  1976 - 1980

Skills
Appeals, Municipal Law, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, FCPA, Land Use, Mediation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Administrative Law, Trials, Hearings, Corporate Law

Education
New York University School of Law   1983 — 1984
law

University of Oklahoma College of Law   1982 — 1984
JD

University of Miami   1970 — 1973
BA, English, Acctg

coral gables senior high school   1967 — 1970
High School

Experience
Norfolk Southern  2005 - Present
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP  1997 - 2005
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   1996 - 1997
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation  1992 - 1996

Skills
ERISA, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Employee Benefits, Executive Pay, Securities Regulation, Tax, Legal Research, Corporate Law, HIPAA, Contract Law, Qualified Retirement..., Non-Qualified Deferred..., Affordable Care Act, Benefits Administration, Equity Plans, Health and Welfare Plans, Pensions, Political Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Writing, Human Resources, Policy

Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School   1989 — 1992
J.D., Law

Northwestern University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), music, history

Experience
Residential Capital Inc a division of Ally (acquired by Ocwen)   March 2011 - July 2013
Pfizer  2009 - 2010
Wyeth  2001 - 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   2000 - 2001
Pepper Hamilton LLP  1998 - 2000
Harvey Pennington LTD   1984 - 1998
HUMEDCO INC.   June 1980 - June 1984

Skills
Litigation, Litigation Support, Management, Project Management, Legal Compliance, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Document Management, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Process Improvement, FCPA, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy, Training, Legal Research, Privacy Law, Software Documentation, Mergers, Insurance, Quality Assurance, Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulations, Document Review, Joint Ventures, Legal Assistance, Trials, Mediation, Product Liability, Budgets, Bankruptcy, Litigation Management, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Fraud, Patents, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, FDA, Patent Litigation, Sop, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution

Education
Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center
MBA (expected completion)

Widener University   1981 — 1982
Certification

Temple University   1976 — 1980
BA

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2009 - Present
Andrews Kurth LLP  October 2001 - February 2009
Mayor Day Caldwell & Keeton LLP   December 1996 - October 2001
Enron Capital and Trade Resources (Layoff)   July 1996 - September 1996
EOTT Energy Corp.   January 1994 - June 1996
Scott Specialty Gases, Inc   December 1988 - December 1993

Skills
Management, Recruiting, Training, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Hands-on Training, Employment Law, Applicant Tracking..., Legal Writing, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Administrative..., Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Access

Education
Our Lady of the Lake University
BA, Psychology

Our Lady of the Lake University
2 yrs towards MS degree, Psychology

Experience
iHeartMedia  September 2009 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2004 - September 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice

Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D.

Penn State University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Communications/Political Science

Experience
Wyndham Hotel Group  February 2015 - Present
Wyndham Hotel Group  February 2013 - February 2015
Wyndham Hotel Group  March 2011 - February 2013
McGuireWoods  June 2007 - March 2011
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 2005 - May 2007
United States District Court, District of New Jersey  August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Franchise Agreements, Standards Compliance

Education
New York University School of Law   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

University of Virginia   1997 — 2001
BA, English and American Studies

Experience
SunEdison  March 2015 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2013 - March 2015
GenOn Energy, Inc. formerly Mirant Corporation   October 2001 - March 2013
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP   July 1999 - October 2001
Miller Balis & O'Neil, PC   September 1995 - July 1999
United States Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division  June 1994 - August 1994
Massachusetts Superior Court, Hon. Margot Botsford   June 1993 - August 1993

Skills
Electric Power, FERC, Energy Markets, Power Generation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Energy Law, Litigation, Electricity Markets, Mergers, Commodity Markets, Legal Writing, Restructuring, Energy Policy, Negotiation

Education
Northeastern University School of Law   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Miami   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honors, Double Major, English and Chemistry

Experience
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc.   June 2008 - Present
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  May 2004 - June 2008
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   June 2001 - May 2004
McAfee & Taft  1984 - 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Document Review, Contract Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Foreign Language

Oklahoma State University

Experience
WilmerHale  February 2009 - June 2010
Torys LLP  April 2008 - February 2009
Torys LLP  May 2006 - April 2008
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   April 2005 - May 2006
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP   August 2003 - April 2005
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP   June 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Employment Law, Recruiting, Fundraising, Onboarding, Organizational..., Talent Management, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Human Resources

Education
New York University   2004 — 2005
Certificate in Human Resource Management

University of Rochester   1997 — 2001
BA

Experience
Banyan LLC   January 2009 - Present
BlackRock Alternative Advisors (f/k/a Quellos Group, LLC)   October 2007 - December 2008
Quellos Group, LLC  January 2001 - October 2007
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   September 1995 - December 2000
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  June 1994 - September 1995

Skills
Capital Markets, Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, Equities, Asset Management, Fixed Income, Private Equity, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Investments, Financial Analysis, Venture Capital

Education
New York University School of Law   1993 — 1994
LL.M. (Tax), Tax

Texas Tech University School of Law   1990 — 1993
J.D., Summa Cum Laude

The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration   1986 — 1990
BBA, Finance/Accounting

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   July 2008 - Present

Education
New York University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M., Taxation

Experience
Tenet Healthcare  November 2013 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   May 2005 - September 2013
Woltjen Law Firm   November 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Mergers, Securities Regulation, Private Placements, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Westlaw, Due Diligence, Business Transactions, Legal Writing, Securities

Education
Oklahoma State University   1990 — 1994
BS, Hotel Restaurant Administration/Business

Paralegal School

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   July 2012 - Present
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP  September 2005 - June 2012

Education
NYU School of Law   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Pennsylvania   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Highland Capital Management, LP & NexBank, SSB   June 2013 - February 2015
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP   August 2007 - May 2013
Emigrant Credit Corporation   1999 - 2004

Skills
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hedge Funds, Due Diligence, Securities Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Class Actions, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Private Equity, Mediation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, Decision Analysis, Litigation Management, Business Litigation, Transactional Law, Banking Law, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Purchase Contracts

Education
University of Miami School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., 3.68 (Magna Cum Laude) Rank 20 / 376 (Order of the Coif)

SUNY Purchase   1995 — 1998
B.A., Cum Laude