Alston & Bird LLP
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionAlston & Bird LLP is an international global law firm with over 800 lawyers in 11 offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm provides a full range of legal services to domestic and international clients who conduct business worldwide. No. of attorneys: Approx. 800 Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, United States Major practice areas: corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, tax law Revenue: 780 million USD (2017) Number of attorneys: 800 Founded: 1893
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Alston & Bird LLP Employees
University of Georgia School of Law August 2012 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP May 2014 - July 2014
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP May 2013 - July 2013
Universal Tennis Academy November 2011 - August 2012
Professional Tennis Player May 2010 - January 2012
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2012 — 2015
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
BS, International Affairs
Alston & Bird LLP September 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP May 2013 - July 2013
Bryan Cave June 2012 - August 2012
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies 2010 - 2011
Bill Lane Center for the American West January 2010 - July 2010
American Bar Foundation June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Research, Editing, Spanish, Licensing, Data Privacy, Advertising Law, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis
Education
Harvard Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Stanford University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
Rossman School
Rossman School
Bikers Battling Breast Cancer, Inc. May 2008 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 1980 - Present
Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Program Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
Georgia State University
Dentons July 2015 - Present
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP January 1993 - Present
Lake Lanier Islands Resort 1992 - 1993
Magnum Police Equipment Company 1990 - 1992
Alston & Bird LLP 1988 - 1990
Georgia State University 1983 - 1988
Skills
Event Producing, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Event Management, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Public Relations, Program Management, Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, CRM, Hospitality, Hotels, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events
Education
Georgia State University 1982 — 1987
BS, Hospitality Administration
Alston & Bird LLP March 2011 - Present
GoSmallBiz.com 1997 - August 2010
Tarkenton Speakers Bureau 1988 - 1997
Tarkenton & Hughes Advertising 1987 - 1988
Westin Hotels 1986 - 1987
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC 1985 - 1986
Walt Disney World May 1980 - August 1980
Skills
Business Development, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Online Communications, Project Management, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Small Business, Marketing, Management, CRM, Strategy, SaaS, E-commerce, Leadership, Sales, Public Relations, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Blogging, Product Development, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Management, E-Learning, Social Networking, Client Services, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship
Education
Georgia State University
BS, Hotel, Restaurant & Travel Mgt
The Wannabe Scientist January 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP July 2015 - August 2015
WellStar Health System August 2014 - November 2014
Cbeyond June 2013 - July 2013
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2015 — 2019
Computer Science
Kennesaw Mountain High School 2011 — 2015
12
Georgia Governor's Honors Program
Communicative Arts Major, Visual Arts Minor
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC July 2014 - Present
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC May 2013 - Present
Paul Hastings October 2011 - May 2013
Alston & Bird LLP May 2010 - October 2011
King & Spalding LLP September 2005 - May 2010
King & Spalding LLP May 2004 - July 2004
Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley LLP May 2003 - July 2003
Georgia Tech Research Institute May 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Strategy, Patents, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Patent Drafting, Commercial Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Contract Negotiation, Patent preparation, Due Diligence, Semiconductors, Trademark Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property..., Patent Analysis, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Appeals
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Real Estate Investment Trust Company October 2014 - Present
BCG Networks, LLC August 2012 - Present
Legal Search Solutions, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Stites & Harbison May 2005 - June 2012
Alston & Bird LLP January 1998 - May 2005
Skills
Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Law, Contract Management, Business Acquisition, Westlaw, Lexis, Small Business, Project Management, Data Management, Legal Research Skills, Legal Writing, UCC filings, Courts, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Notary Public, Transcription, MS Project, Virtual Assistance, PCLaw, Worldox, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Interaction, Paralegals, Legal Documents
Education
Georgia Military College-Milledgeville Campus
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal Studies
National Center for Paralegal Training
ABA, Certificate, Legal Studies, General
Strayer University-Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Alston & Bird LLP 2010 - Present
Duane Morris LLP August 2005 - June 2010
Education
Georgia State University 1989 — 1994
Crowell & Moring LLP July 2013 - Present
Dickstein Shapiro LLP January 2007 - July 2013
Crowell & Moring LLP January 2003 - January 2007
TrialGraphix December 2001 - October 2002
Hollingsworth LLP November 1999 - August 2001
Alston & Bird LLP May 1998 - June 1999
Spherion (formerly Interim Legal Staffing) 1999 - 1999
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP October 1996 - May 1998
Holland & Knight LLP August 1992 - October 1996
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP September 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Litigation Management, Strategic Human..., Employee Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Research, Training, Department Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Utilization Management, Professional..., People Development, HR Policies, Expense Budget..., Payroll Analysis, Vendor Management, Paralegal Management, Interviews, Performance Management, Recruiting, Depositions, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Trials, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Assistance
Education
Georgia State University 1985 — 1990
National Center for Paralegal Training 1987 — 1987
Paralegal Certificate, Concentration in Civil Litigation
Consultant 2008 - Present
Non-Profit Organizations 2003 - Present
Caredata.com, Inc. 1996 - 2000
First Data Corporation 1995 - 1996
Randstad 1994 - 1995
Alston & Bird LLP 1991 - 1994
University of Georgia 1990 - 1991
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Program Development, Project Management, Training, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Website..., Outsourced Solutions, Employee Handbooks, Town Hall Meetings, Presentations, Policy Writing, Problem Solving, Consensus Building, Thinking Outside The Box, Visionary
Education
Georgia State University
M.S., Human Resources Development
University of South Carolina
B.A., Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration
The Law Office of Madelyn A. Pavon Suriel February 2015 - Present
Deming Parker Hoffman Campbell & Daly LLC June 2013 - January 2015
Ga Public Defender Standards Council September 2011 - June 2013
The Suriel Law Firm January 2011 - June 2013
Alston & Bird LLP March 2011 - September 2012
Georgia Bar June 2010 - August 2010
GA DHS, Office Financial Services April 2006 - June 2010
Louisiana Bar Prep June 2005 - August 2005
New Orleans Public Schools August 2004 - May 2005
New Orleans Indigent Defense Office May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Contract Disputes, Negotiating Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Drafting Contracts, Consumer Debt Repair, Business Correspondence, Juvenile Law, Traffic Court, Legal Research Skills, Legal Writing, Strategic Negotiations, Courts, Trials, Criminal Law, Hearings, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Legal Advice, Document Review, Immigration Issues, Felonies, Pleadings, Depositions, Westlaw, Attorneys, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Immigration Law, Administrative Law, Document Drafting, Adjustment Of Status, Motions, Powers of Attorney, Municipal Law, Legal Opinions, Breach Of Contract, Corporate Law, Securities Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Family Law, Mediation, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution
Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 2001 — 2004
Juris Doctor, Common and Civil law
Georgia Southern University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics and Art History
accesso September 2014 - Present
accesso October 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2006 - May 2012
Intelliteach March 2004 - August 2006
Intelliteach September 2003 - February 2004
Intelliteach February 2003 - August 2003
Intelliteach September 2002 - January 2003
Earthlink February 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Windows 7, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Laptops, Document Management, Printers, Citrix, Access, Windows XP, Servers, Quality Assurance
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2000 — 2003
BA, Computer Information Systems
Emory University School of Law March 2012 - Present
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP October 2010 - April 2011
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP November 2009 - September 2010
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia August 2007 - May 2009
Alston & Bird LLP 2006 - 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Career Development..., Career Education, Inspiring People, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Litigation, Public Policy, Lexis, Nonprofits, Research, International Law, Competency Based..., Onboarding, Workshop Facilitation, Criminal Law, Torts, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Employee Training, Applied Behavior..., Employee Engagement, Trials, Immigration Law, Human Rights, Behavioral Interviewing, Policy
Education
Harvard Law School 2005 — 2007
Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Arizona 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Spanish, summa cum laude
Alston & Bird LLP 2013 - Present
United States District Court of New Jersey 2012 - 2013
Alston + Bird May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Harvard Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Wellesley College 2003 — 2007
B.A., Latin American Studies
Law Offices of David E Oles, LLC April 2007 - Present
ProxyMed 2004 - 2006
Alston & Bird LLP April 1998 - April 2000
NDCHealth 1998 - 2000
Skills
Mediation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Research, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Immigration Law, Managed Care, Legal Assistance, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Patent Litigation, International Law, Software Licensing, Strategic Planning, Contract Law
Education
Harvard Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
University of Memphis 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance
University of Memphis 1986 — 1989
BBA, Management Information Systems/Decision Sciences
IBM August 2015 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2014 - Present
IBM May 2015 - August 2015
Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) May 2014 - August 2014
Heidelberg USA August 2013 - May 2014
Nissan Motor Company May 2013 - August 2013
Georgia Institute of Technology January 2011 - January 2013
SED International, Inc. August 2012 - December 2012
Alston & Bird LLP May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Python, Matlab, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Objective-C, PHP, Stata, Simio, Warehousing, Leadership, Supply Chain..., Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Minitab, Operations Research, Linear Programming, R, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial Engineering, specialized in Statistics
Georgia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
BS, Industrial Engineering, 3.85
Millennium Promise 2012 - Present
Millennium Promise 2009 - 2012
Alston & Bird LLP 1998 - 2009
The Millennium Cities Initiative 2007 - 2007
Teach For America 1993 - 1995
Skills
International Relations, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Policy Analysis, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Research, Fundraising, International..., Intellectual Property, Community Development, Community Outreach, Legal Writing, Litigation
Education
Harvard Law School 1995 — 1998
Harvard University 1990 — 1993
Alston & Bird LLP September 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP December 2012 - August 2014
Alston & Bird LLP August 2012 - December 2012
Alston & Bird LLP April 2012 - July 2012
DeKalb County District Attorneys Office October 2011 - July 2012
The Elite Group LLC June 2010 - August 2011
University of Florida September 2009 - April 2010
King & Spalding LLP April 2006 - December 2006
Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program April 2005 - December 2005
The Atlanta Police Foundation April 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Community Outreach, Promotions, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Management, Teamwork, Legal Writing, Leadership, Customer Service, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Editing, Social Networking
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Criminology
D.M. Therrell High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma, Law & Government Honors Magnet
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. January 2014 - Present
UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) 2011 - Present
Zep Inc. 2007 - 2009
Acuity Brands, Inc. December 2001 - May 2008
National Service Industries, Inc. (NSI) 1985 - 2001
Alston & Bird LLP 1982 - 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 1981 - 1982
Skills
Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Finance, Negotiation, Leadership, Due Diligence, Team Building, New Business Development, Nonprofits, Budgets, Start-ups, Strategy, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Marketing
Education
Harvard Law School 1978 — 1981
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Georgia 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Tift County High School
Tift County High School
SunTrust January 2015 - Present
GE Power Conversion February 2014 - December 2014
SunTrust Bank June 2012 - May 2013
SunTrust Bank June 2008 - July 2012
Alston & Bird LLP March 2004 - June 2008
Alston & Bird LLP August 2000 - March 2004
Alston & Bird LLP April 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Information Security, Information Security..., Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Secure SDLC, DDoS Mitigation, Application Security, Encryption, Risk Management, ATMs, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, Governance, CISSP, Vulnerability Assessment, PCI DSS
Education
Georgia State University 1994 — 2000
B.S., Criminal Justice
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2013 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2015 - May 2015
Naturelaw International Education LLC, Beijing May 2014 - June 2014
Skills
iOS Development, Swift Programming, Python Programming, Java Programming, xCode, PHP, MySQL, XML, HTML, Statistics, Accounting, Quality Control &..., Data Management, Stochastic Optimization
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Qianjiang High School Hubei Province, China 2010 — 2013
Ampslam, LLC January 2012 - Present
Maryland Music Lawyer.com 2008 - Present
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts 2008 - 2015
Northrop Grumman Corporation December 1999 - June 2008
Alston & Bird LLP December 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Music, Recording, Social Networking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing, Music Production, Marketing Strategy, Entertainment
Education
The George Washington University 2002 — 2002
Course as part of LLM study in Government Procurement
University of Baltimore School of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D., Law
Georgia State University 1984 — 1986
BA, Radio Television Film
The University of Georgia 1981 — 1984
Johnnycake 1968 — 1972
Riverwood
Riverwood
Stanford University
Hibbs Law, LLC May 2012 - Present
Deloitte October 2012 - December 2012
Seyfarth Shaw August 2012 - October 2012
Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP August 2012 - August 2012
Jones Day July 2012 - July 2012
Jenner & Block June 2012 - July 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2012 - June 2012
Huron Consulting Group October 2011 - November 2011
Alston & Bird LLP August 2011 - August 2011
University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, International..., Trademark Infringement, Lanham Act 43(a), Admiralty Law, Legal Writing, Persuasive Speaker, Courts, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Trademarks, Appeals, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Hearings
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law (focus in Intellectual Property Law, but not an offered emphasis)
University of Kansas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Genetics 2004
University of Kansas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, General Studies; English Literature 2004
AFGE July 2015 - Present
Greenburg Traurig May 2014 - December 2014
Beacon Hill Staffing Group December 2013 - January 2014
Beacon Hill Staffing Group February 2013 - June 2013
Dekalb County School System July 2011 - December 2012
Alston & Bird LLP April 2012 - June 2012
Solace Legal Services August 2011 - March 2012
Real Eyes Entertainment, LLC August 2010 - March 2011
B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C. July 2009 - August 2009
Eldridge & Blakney May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Product Management, Organizational..., Legal Research, Customer Relations, Research, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Administration, Advocacy, Editing, Event Planning, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Problem Solving, Trials, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, System Administration, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Management, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate, Law
Georgia Southern University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Public Relations
WEG Electric Corp. January 2012 - Present
WEG Electric Corp. April 2009 - January 2012
Various April 2008 - April 2009
Alston & Bird LLP November 2008 - January 2009
Merrill Legal Solutions September 2007 - April 2008
Mirant Corporation January 2005 - July 2007
Mirant Corporation September 2000 - January 2005
Southern Company June 1988 - September 2000
Exxon July 1980 - July 1987
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets, Leadership, Legal Compliance, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Patents, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Policy, Legal Assistance, Privacy Law, Management, International Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Litigation Management, Contract Management, Securities Regulation, Fraud, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Securities, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Employment Law, Governance, Corporate Law, FCPA, Finance, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Document Review, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Procurement, Trademark Infringement, Real Estate, Software Licensing, Data Privacy, Alternative Dispute..., Energy
Education
Atlanta Law School 1970 — 1974
JD, LLM, Law
Georgia Institute of Technology
Engineering
Georgia State University
Accounting
Swett & Crawford, A CGSC Company January 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2012 - December 2013
Alston & Bird LLP December 2004 - December 2011
Alston & Bird LLP September 1999 - November 2004
Alston & Bird LLP January 1999 - September 1999
Alston & Bird LLP January 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Employment Law, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, FMLA, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, ERISA, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Mediation, Human Resources, COBRA, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Payroll, Interviews, Performance Management, Onboarding
Education
Georgia State University 1995 — 1997
MS, Professional Counseling
University of Florida 1991 — 1995
BS, Psychology
Swett & Crawford, A CGSC Company March 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP February 2013 - February 2014
Alston & Bird LLP June 2010 - February 2013
Alston & Bird LLP February 2008 - June 2010
Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia January 2007 - February 2008
Center for Geographic Information Systems (GIS Center) May 2005 - January 2007
Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia January 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Document Review, Project Management, Social Media, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Editing, Community Outreach
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2003 — 2007
BS, History, Technology & Society
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP June 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2012 - June 2015
Wake Forest Law - Elder Law Clinic August 2011 - December 2011
Alston & Bird LLP May 2011 - July 2011
Peacock Myers PC June 2010 - August 2010
Peacock Myers PC June 2009 - August 2009
Washington University in St. Louis August 2006 - March 2009
Georgia Institute of Technology January 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Litigation, Biomedical Engineering, Patent Litigation, Chair Yoga, Lego, Microsoft Office, Trademarks, Research, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Washington University in St. Louis 2006 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Synergy HomeCare of North Georgia November 2009 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP 2000 - 2001
Gwinnett Special Needs PreSchool and Primary School 1998 - 2000
State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General 1997 - 1998
Skills
Dementia Care, Home Care, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Healthcare Management, Sales Management, Long-term Care, Leadership, Alzheimer's disease, Coaching, Medicare, Case Managment, Public Speaking, Seniors, Healthcare
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BS Biology, Environmental Biology and Industrial Psychology
Mohawk Industries July 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP August 1996 - July 2013
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Securities, Mergers, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research
Education
Harvard Law School 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1993
BSBA, Business-Finance
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1989 — 1993
BSBA, Finance
Alston & Bird LLP November 2013 - Present
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., cum laude
New York University 2002 — 2006
BA
KPMG November 2011 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP March 2002 - October 2011
Nelson Mullins January 1996 - March 2002
Skills
CFE - President of ACFE..., White Collar Criminal..., Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Risk Assessment, Litigation Support, Internal Audit, Investigation, Risk Management, Litigation, FCPA, Securities Litigation, Corporate Governance, Forensic Analysis, Private Investigations, Anti-bribery, Certified Fraud Examiner, Due Diligence, Auditing
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1989 — 1993
JD
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1989 — 1992
MBA
University of Florida 1985 — 1989
BA, Criminology and Law
Alston & Bird LLP July 2010 - Present
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP June 2007 - June 2010
Sughrue Mion PLLC 2005 - 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Biotechnology Industry, Client Counseling, Patentability, Patents, Due Diligence, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Registered Patent..., Drafting patent..., Patent Applications, Molecular Biology, Biotherapeutics, Biologics, Bioinformatics
Education
Golden Gate University 1994 — 1997
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1990
A.B., M.P.H., Biology
Georgia Regents Medical Center December 2014 - Present
Catherine Clary, P.C. February 2014 - November 2014
Alston & Bird LLP March 2012 - November 2013
Counsel on Call July 2010 - October 2013
DLA Piper January 2009 - April 2009
McLeod & Dowling June 2008 - August 2008
Chambers, Aholt & Rickard October 2007 - May 2008
Aspen Skiing Company November 2005 - April 2006
EyeSight Laser Center July 2003 - October 2005
BellSouth Business January 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Critical Thinking, Compliance, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Marketing Communications, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Legal Compliance, Legal Liability, Client Counseling, Employee Benefits, Contractual Agreements, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem..., Document Drafting, Legal Documents, Litigation, Criminal Law, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Estate Planning, Document Review, Class Actions, Depositions, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations
EY December 2010 - Present
EY May 2006 - December 2010
EY August 1999 - April 2006
International Facility Management Association 2004 - 2005
Alston & Bird LLP March 1984 - August 1999
Skills
Asset Managment, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Real Estate
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1983 — 1987
BBA, Marketing, Finance
State Bank & Trust Company February 2012 - Present
Kasim Reed for Mayor August 2009 - December 2009
Alston & Bird LLP June 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Budget Modeling, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Banking, Microsoft Excel, Scenario Analysis, Profitability Tracking, Cost Reduction Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Analysis, Forecasting, Axiom EPM, Jack Henry, Corporate Finance, Trend Analysis, SSRS, VBA, Finance
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Finance
University of Virginia 2001 — 2005
BA, English
University of Virginia 2004 — 2004
McIntire Summer Business Insitiute, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Business Management
The Westminster Schools 1989 — 2001
Diploma
Bloom Sugarman LLP January 2008 - Present
Caldwell and Watson 2005 - 2007
Alston & Bird LLP 1999 - 2005
Judge Frank Hull 1999 - 2000
Troutman Sanders LLP 1995 - 1995
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Employment Law, Courts, Breach Of Contract
Education
Georgia State University College of Law
J.D., summa cum laude, Law
Washington and Lee University 1987 — 1991
B.A., cum laude, Politics
Atlanta Freedom Bands January 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP December 1998 - Present
Atlanta Freedom Bands January 2009 - December 2013
DeKalb Choral Guild September 1995 - May 2011
Skills
Project Management, Database Administration, Databases, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Windows Server, Band, Programming, Music, SharePoint, Singing, Nonprofits, Visual Basic, Database Design
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1987 — 1993
Bachelor’s Degree, Physics
Georgia State University October 2009 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 1990 - September 1999
US Army May 1977 - October 1988
Education
Georgia State University 1997 — 1999
MS, Instructional Technology
CHUMA SPIRIT Books, LLC August 2006 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP August 2005 - Present
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP December 1994 - July 2005
Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Journalism
Piedmont Healthcare July 2015 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology November 2014 - Present
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention August 2014 - May 2015
Georgia Tech Athletic Association August 2014 - May 2015
Medicraft, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2012 - May 2014
Alston & Bird LLP May 2013 - August 2013
Georgia Institute of Technology May 2013 - August 2013
Camp Hope June 2010 - June 2012
Chick-fil-A May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Leadership, Fundraising, Social Skills, Highly personable, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Sales, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Organization, Social Media, Budgets, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Policy
Alston & Bird LLP October 2005 - Present
Skills
Communication, Skilled Multi-tasker, Customer Service, Management, Financial Services, Leadership, Independence, Proofreading, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, IT Hardware Support, Editing
Education
Gwinnett Technical College
Computer Science
McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. (www.mcgriff.com) May 2003 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP 2000 - 2003
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP 1998 - 2000
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers 1997 - 1998
Skills
Professional Liability, Securities Litigation, Litigation, D&O, Property & Casualty..., Insurance
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Magna Cum Laude
Maryville College 1989 — 1993
B.A., History, Political Science, Presidential Scholar, Cum Laude
Cox Automotive February 2015 - Present
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP August 2013 - February 2015
Dow Lohnes PLLC September 2008 - August 2013
Alston & Bird LLP September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Human Resources
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D.
Stanford University
BA, History
Noramco, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Champion Toxicity Lab August 2013 - December 2013
Alston & Bird LLP June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Minitab, TrackWise
Education
Georgia Tech 2012 — 2016
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Biotechnology
Chattahoochee High School 2008 — 2012
Rosalie Chamberlain Consulting & Coaching December 2009 - Present
Successful Leadership Coaching January 2010 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP October 1995 - December 2009
Skills
Diversity & Inclusion, Training, Coaching, Leadership, Career Development, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, MBTI, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational..., Executive Development, Culture Change, Public Speaking, Career Management, Diversity Training, Diversity, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Workshop Facilitation, Program Facilitation, 360 Feedback, Workforce Planning, Management Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development..., Program Development, Program Management, Career Counseling, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Business Coaching, Organizational Learning, Certified Professional..., Diversity & Inclusion..., Diversity & Inclusion..., Generational Diversity, Work/Life Initiatives, Women's Initiatives, Diversity & Inclusion..., Unconscious Bias, Program Assessment, Taylor Protocols Core..., iPEC Energy Leadership..., Recruitment, Retention..., NLP
Education
Cornell University ILR 2006 — 2008
CCDP, Cornell Certified Diversity Professional
iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching)
Certified Professional Coach
Georgia Southern University
Business
Troutman Sanders LLP February 2015 - Present
K&L Gates June 2010 - February 2015
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, LLC. December 2008 - June 2010
Dale Earnhardt Inc. April 2006 - June 2010
Alston & Bird LLP August 1999 - April 2006
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D., cum laude, Law
Harding University 1991 — 1995
Public Administration & Psychology
SportsCare Physical Therapy January 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP 2009 - 2011
Education
Georgia State University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2007
BBA Marketing
Alston & Bird LLP September 2007 - Present
U.S. Attorney's Office (N.D. Ga.) June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
FRAND Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Courts, Class Actions, Regulatory Compliance
Education
Harvard Law School 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
New York University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & American Literature / Politics, 3.85 GPA
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP August 2015 - Present
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP July 2014 - July 2015
Alston & Bird LLP June 2012 - June 2014
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta January 2008 - August 2010
American Pharmacists Association February 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Public Relations, Program Creation &..., Networking & Public...
Education
Georgia State University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), M.B.A. - Marketing concentration
University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Marketing
UPS January 2015 - Present
UPS April 2004 - Present
UPS 2004 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP 1999 - 2004
United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia 1997 - 1999
Skills
Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Transportation, Labor Relations, Negotiation, Courts
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
The Westminster Schools
Ecore™ August 2015 - Present
Triple Crown Sports May 2014 - July 2015
Alston & Bird LLP July 2013 - February 2014
Cleveland Road Elementary School January 2013 - May 2013
University of Georgia August 2010 - May 2013
Dollar General July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Event Planning, Time Management, Research, Sports, Leadership, Social Networking, Customer Service, Facebook, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Fundraising, Sales, Spanish, Community Outreach
Education
The University of Georgia 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 3.50
Georgia Perimeter College 2009 — 2010
Alston & Bird LLP July 2015 - Present
Chick-fil-A Corporate February 2014 - July 2015
Chick-fil-A Corporate August 2010 - July 2015
Teach For America May 2014 - July 2014
Chick-fil-A Corporate November 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Cash Register, Employee Training, Restaurants, Very organized, Customer Satisfaction, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurant Management, Mentoring, Manage complex..., Cashiering, Food Service, Get work done in a..., Great people person and..., ServSafe, Microsoft Office, Prioritize multiple..., Labor Control, Work well with others..., Microsoft Word, Cash Handling Experience, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Food Preparation, Serve Safe Certified, Event Planning, Work well under pressure, Organizational...
Education
Georgia State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Riverwood International Charter School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
GreenSky Credit November 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP March 2013 - November 2013
Global Payments February 2011 - March 2013
Troutman Sanders LLP September 2005 - February 2011
ChoicePoint January 1998 - August 2005
Office of U.S. Senator Paul D. Coverdell 1996 - 1998
Phil Gramm for President September 1995 - February 1996
National Republican Senatorial Committee February 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Compliance and Ethics, Privacy Law, Privacy Compliance, Corporate Governance, Policy, Licensing, Information Security, Government, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Leadership, Program Management, Administrative Law, Management, Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Research, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Legal Compliance, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Data Privacy
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2001 — 2005
J.D., cum laude
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1994
B.S.Ed., Social Science Education
The University of Georgia 1989 — 1992
B.A., History
McGuireWoods May 2005 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 1999 - May 2005
Hunton & Williams LLP 1998 - 1998
Burch, Porter & Johnson May 1997 - August 1997
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C. May 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Banking Law, Internal Investigations, Legal Discovery, Property Law, Litigation, Class Actions, Arbitration, Trials, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Mediation, Corporate Law, Courts, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Westlaw, Torts
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Hampden-Sydney College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Religion
Memphis Preparatory School 1983 — 1989
Diploma
The Wesley School 1976 — 1983
Alston & Bird LLP April 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia September 2010 - August 2011
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit August 2009 - August 2010
Georgia Tech - School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering August 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Trials
Education
University of Georgia 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2004
MS, Chemical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
BS, Chemical Engineering
Ms. JD June 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2008 - June 2014
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau September 2006 - May 2008
The Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Strategy, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Litigation, Restructuring, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Chapter 11, Document Review, Motions, Microsoft Office
Education
Harvard Law School 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Howard University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
University of Ghana 2003 — 2003
Study Abroad, African History
Mays High School
Mays High School
Avesta Communities October 2012 - Present
JBA August 2009 - January 2015
Alston & Bird LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) July 2007 - August 2007
U.S. Attorney's Office June 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Investments, Management, Legislation, Real Estate Economics, Due Diligence, Asset Management, Real Estate Development, Financial Modeling, Real Estate Transactions, Investment Properties, Financial Analysis, Leases, Property Management, Commercial Real Estate, Economics, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Negotiation
Education
Harvard Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2005
BA, Economics
Federal Communications Commission October 2012 - Present
Baker & Hostetler LLP August 2007 - October 2012
Alston & Bird LLP September 2005 - May 2007
Ohio University, College of Communication September 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Litigation, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Employment..., Legal Research, Internal Investigations, Courts
Education
Harvard Law School 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Ohio University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Cleveland Heights High School 1994 — 1998
Doosan Infracore International July 2013 - Present
Doosan Infracrore International August 2010 - July 2013
Alston & Bird LLP 2004 - 2010
ExxonMobil January 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Product Safety, Consumer Product Safety, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Employment Practices..., Patent Litigation, CPSC, Litigation Management, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Anti-corruption, Whistleblower, Due Diligence
Education
Harvard Law School 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
North Carolina State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering and Pulp and Paper Science
Georgia Institute of Technology IEEE Hardware Team May 2014 - Present
Georgia Tech Electronics and Micro-System Lab (GEDC) May 2014 - Present
Schlumberger May 2015 - August 2015
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2014 - April 2015
AT&T Foundry August 2014 - January 2015
Leaf Holdings June 2014 - August 2014
Alston & Bird LLP August 2013 - December 2013
KPMG June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
RF Engineering, Analog/Digital IC Design, Wireless Communications..., Matlab, C++, Signal Processing, Digital Signal..., Data Analysis, Java, Eclipse, Android, Bluetooth, PCB design, Microsoft Office, C, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, PCB Design
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2015 — 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
No.1 High School of Zhengzhou 2009 — 2012
High School Diploma
Sidley Austin LLP September 2015 - Present
Alston and Bird September 2013 - August 2015
Alston & Bird LLP May 2012 - July 2012
Arbitration Council Foundation June 2011 - August 2011
The Roth Law Firm PLLC 2011 - 2011
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law, cum laude.
Hamilton College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, World Politics with honors.
Alston & Bird LLP AttorneyKing and SpaldingMay 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mediation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance
Education
Southern University Law Center 2003 — 2006
J.D., General Law Studies
Grambling State University 1994 — 1998
BA, Psychology, Sociology
King and Spalding May 2005 - Present
King & Spalding May 2005 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP July 2003 - December 2004
e-Litigation Group November 2001 - January 2003
Seventh Wave Technology Inc. June 2001 - July 2001
Blue Mountain Software November 2000 - May 2001
Surgical Information Systems January 1997 - November 2000
Skills
Document Management, Document Review, Databases, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, IPRO, Programer, Perl, Relativity
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Physics
Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Physics
Alston & Bird LLP September 1998 - Present
Center for Civic Innovation, Inc. (a.k.a. Sustainable Atlanta, Inc.) September 2013 - Present
Georgia Government Finance Officers Association September 2014 - Present
Lifecycle Building Center June 2012 - February 2013
Henry County Board of Commissioners 1996 - August 1998
Henry County Police Department 1995 - 1996
Retail Sales 1994 - 1995
Flint Judicial Circuit District Attorney Office May 1993 - September 1993
Henry Co. Library System 1991 - 1993
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Public Policy, Public Finance, Municipal Law, Utility Regulation, Electricity, Water, Telecommunications, Sustainability, Project Finance, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Negotiation, Legislative Affairs, Energy Efficiency, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Corporate Law, Zoning, Corporate Governance, Nonprofits, General Corporate..., Project Management, Manage Complex Projects, Interest Rate Swaps, Hedging, Board Governance, Transmission, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Economic Development..., Energy Performance..., Local Government, Public Private..., Distributed Generation, State Government, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Municipal Services, Risk Management, Biomass, Energy Policy, Legislative Relations, Environmental Law, Strategy, Energy Law, Land Use, Cleantech, Business Litigation
Education
Georgia State University 1994 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Bachelor's Degree (Pre-Law)
Georgia State University
B.I.S., Interdisciplinary Studies (Law)
Gordon College (GA) 1993 — 1994
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Georgia Tech Research Corporation July 2013 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP April 2010 - June 2013
Atlanta Public Schools August 2003 - March 2008
Alston & Bird LLP 2008 - 2008
Jackson High School 2005 - 2006
UniPro Foodservice 1992 - 1996
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Policy, Licensing, Corporate Law, Courts, Lexis, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Securities, Mediation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Appeals, Family Law, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Class Actions, Bankruptcy, Research, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Product Liability, Hearings, Trial Practice, Westlaw
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Georgia State University
M.Ed., English Literature
Northside High School
Oral Roberts University
Alston & Bird LLP January 2010 - Present
Northern District of Georgia - Judge Marvin Shoob January 2009 - April 2009
Alston & Bird LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP May 2007 - August 2007
HomeBanc Mortgage September 2005 - September 2006
CareerBuilder.com September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patents, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
JD
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
The Boston Consulting Group January 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2012 - December 2014
Superior Court of Fulton County May 2010 - August 2010
Georgia Tech Research Institute 2004 - 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Legal Writing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Policy Analysis, Research, Courts, Public Speaking, Editing, Lexis, PowerPoint
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Alston & Bird LLP January 2014 - Present
Skills
Class Actions, Product Liability, Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Mediation, Property Law, Employment Law
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Gustavus Adolphus College 1997 — 2001
B.A., French, Political Science
Eagan High School 1993 — 1997
Alston & Bird LLP September 2008 - Present
Skills
Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Commercial Real Estate, Restructuring, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Loans, Receiverships, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Intellectual Property &..., Turnaround Experience, Workouts, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Securities Regulation, Class Actions
Education
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., magna cum laude
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2001 — 2005
BBA, magna cum laude
Alston & Bird LLP September 2011 - July 2014
YouTube 2013 - 2013
Georgia State University July 2010 - May 2011
Georgia State University July 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, PowerPoint, Research, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Data Analysis, Editing, Facebook, Public Relations, SPSS, Teaching, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Community Outreach, Program Management, Data Entry, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Access, Marketing
Education
Georgia State University 2007 — 2011
B.A. Sociology, Sociology
Georgia State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Greenberg Traurig, LLP August 2010 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Class Actions, Litigation, Legal Research
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 2001 — 2005
BS, Public Policy
SCANA June 2013 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit August 2012 - June 2013
Littler Mendelson July 2008 - August 2012
Alston & Bird LLP September 2004 - July 2008
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina September 2003 - September 2004
Education
Harvard Law School 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
Wofford College 1996 — 2000
B.A., History, French
Wofford College 1996 — 2000
B.A., history, french
Wofford College 1996 — 2000
B.A., history, french
Alston & Bird LLP February 2011 - Present
Irish Network USA February 2010 - April 2011
Paul Hastings LLP July 2007 - October 2010
Baker & McKenzie, LLP June 2004 - July 2007
Welsh & Katz, Ltd. June 2002 - June 2004
Simon & McClosky 1999 - 2001
Education
Harvard Business School
Intellectual Property Strategy
University of London 1999 — 2002
LL.B, Law
Trinity College, Dublin 2000 — 2001
M.A., Chemistry
Trinity College, Dublin 1994 — 1998
B.A., Chemistry, Math, Biology
Sisters Code January 2013 - Present
Google, Inc. August 2010 - Present
IMAGINE THAT LLC November 2006 - August 2012
Alston & Bird LLP May 2008 - August 2010
ARNOLD & PORTER LLP September 2005 - May 2008
Connecticut Supreme Court June 2004 - July 2005
Arnold & Porter May 2003 - July 2003
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 2000 - 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Advertising, Sponsorship, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Law, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Trademarks, Patents, Start-ups, Management, Westlaw, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Privacy Law, Business Strategy
Education
Harvard Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D, Law
Spelman College 1997 — 2001
BA, History and Economics
Central High School 1993 — 1997
Diploma, n/a
USAA May 2013 - Present
Alston + Bird LLP 2011 - 2013
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2010 - 2011
US Special Operations Command Central August 2007 - August 2009
US Navy September 1997 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Advice, Banking, Mortgage Banking, Litigation, National Security, Intelligence, International Law, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Internal Investigations, International Relations, Investigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Defense
Education
Harvard Law School
LLM, International Finance
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D., Cum Laude
Liberty University
B.A., Political Science
Alston & Bird LLP April 2010 - Present
Burr & Forman, LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Alston & Bird LLP May 2008 - July 2008
Athens-Clarke County Superior Court January 2008 - May 2008
Bovis, Kyle August 2001 - January 2007
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions August 2005 - August 2006
Georgia Tech School of Electrical Engineering January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Research
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
B.S
Alston & Bird LLP January 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2007 - January 2015
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Courts, Intellectual Property, Trial Practice, Competition Law, Joint Ventures, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Securities Regulation, Class Actions, Antitrust Law
Education
Georgia State University 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
Mercer University 2003 — 2004
Master of Business Administration, Accounting
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2000 — 2003
BBA, Finance
South Gwinnett
South Gwinnett
Alston & Bird LLP September 2015 - Present
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP August 2011 - September 2015
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP June 2010 - June 2011
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2007 - 2010
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Securities Regulation, Class Actions, Securities Litigation, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Arbitration, White Collar Criminal..., Trials, Courts, Corporate Governance, Mediation
Education
Harvard Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Oxford 2000 — 2004
M. Phil.
University of Florida 1996 — 2000
Polsinelli March 2015 - Present
Nelson Mullins May 2012 - March 2015
The Health Law Partners P.C. May 2011 - May 2012
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 2010 - June 2011
Center for Law, Health, & Society August 2010 - May 2011
Georgia State University September 2009 - May 2011
Georgia Court of Appeals August 2009 - December 2009
Atlanta Classic Weddings January 2005 - December 2009
Alston & Bird LLP October 2007 - August 2008
The Lindholm School, LLC January 2000 - August 2008
Skills
Health Law, Corporate Law, State Licensure, Medicare Enrollment, PECOS, Federal Fraud & Abuse..., State Fraud & Abuse..., Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Corporate Practice of..., Change of Ownership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Appeals, Licensure, Litigation, Mediation, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2011 — 2012
MSHA, Healthcare Administration
Georgia State University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Health Law
Georgia State University School of Music 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Music
Alston & Bird LLP September 1998 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, PACER, Legal Writing, Courts, Patent Prosecution, Personal Injury, Toxic Tort, Securities Litigation, Trials
Education
Georgia State University
Economics
HUB International 2014 - Present
IRI 2006 - 2014
Accenture 2001 - 2006
VeriSign, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP 1997 - 1999
Alston & Bird LLP 1995 - 1997
Skills
Mergers, Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Patents, Legal Generalist, Compliance, Public Company..., Securities, Employment Law, Litigation Management, Outsourcing, Divestitures, Company Acquisitions, Contract Negotiations, Contract Management
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1992 — 1995
JD
Georgia Institute of Technology 1985 — 1990
BME
Nease, Lagana, Eden & Culley November 2011 - Present
Carlock Copeland September 2009 - October 2011
Alston & Bird LLP September 2004 - June 2006
Eastwood Auto Management/Eagle Parking September 2003 - September 2005
Kinloch Lodge February 2003 - June 2003
Buddle Findlay August 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Portfolio Management, Appeals, Personal Injury, Courts, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Trusts, Estate Tax Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, Trials, Legal Research
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of Michigan 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Politcal Science
Pace Academy 1985 — 1998
University of California, Hastings College of the Law August 2014 - Present
Seattle University School of Law July 2013 - June 2014
University of Louisville July 2010 - June 2013
University of South Carolina School of Law July 2012 - December 2012
Climate Change Research Network of Vanderbilt University July 2009 - July 2010
Jacobs Chase January 2006 - July 2008
Atlanta Legal Aid Society October 2001 - June 2005
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP October 1999 - October 2001
Alston & Bird LLP September 1997 - September 1999
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP June 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Federal Income Taxation, Partnership Taxation, Affordable Housing, Non-profits, Tax Policy, Teaching, Research, Income Tax, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainability, Grants, Due Diligence, Government, Grant Writing, Land Use, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Real Estate, Environmental Awareness, Policy, Land Use Planning, Westlaw, Program Development, Community Development, Environmental Law, Legal Assistance, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Administrative Law, Economic Development, Fundraising, University Teaching, Training, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
New York University School of Law 2008 — 2009
LL.M., Taxation
Vanderbilt University Law School 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
University of Melbourne 1989 — 1990
Harvard University 1984 — 1988
A.B., cum laude, General Studies (Biology Concentration)
Kilpatrick Stockton May 2010 - Present
Russell P. Beets LLC May 2008 - May 2010
Greenberg Traurig LLP January 2007 - May 2008
Alston & Bird LLP January 2006 - January 2007
Powell Goldstein LLP September 2002 - January 2006
Cable News Network (CNN) April 1993 - May 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Document Review, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Legal Discovery, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Class Actions
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1998 — 2002
JD, Intellectual Property Law
JD, Georgia State University College of Law 2002 1998 — 2002
Journalism
The University of Georgia 1988 — 1992
BA, Journalism
Alston & Bird LLP January 2011 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2008 - December 2010
United States District Court September 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Antitrust Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 2003
B.S. INTA
Alston & Bird LLP 1985 - Present
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Alston & Bird LLP January 2008 - Present
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Appeals
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 2015 - Present
Naomi Beard & Associates 2014 - 2015
FordHarrison LLP 2012 - 2014
Monica Parker Consulting 2000 - 2012
Mazursky Constantine LLC 2001 - 2005
Alston & Bird LLP 1999 - 2000
Skills
Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Training, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Management, Management Consulting, Leadership, Personal Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Public Relations, Small Business, Motivational Speaking, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation
Education
Harvard Law School 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Harvard University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and American Literature, Cum laude
Alston & Bird LLP May 2006 - Present
Fulton County Government August 2001 - Present
King and Spalding December 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1999 — 2002
JD
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough March 2006 - Present
Stites & Harbison April 2005 - March 2006
Alston & Bird LLP May 2002 - March 2005
Education
Georgia State University College of Law
JD
Alston & Bird LLP November 2014 - Present
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP April 2014 - November 2014
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP September 2012 - March 2014
Georgia Tech Christian Campus Fellowship August 2011 - May 2012
The Georgia Institute of Technology Housing Department June 2010 - May 2011
MOMA Architecture, Inc January 2009 - February 2009
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Public Speaking, AtVantage Client..., Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Event Planning, Lexis, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, InterAction, Sketching, Hand Drafting, Social Media, Leadership, Proposal Writing, PowerPoint
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Marietta High School 2002 — 2006
Entaire Global Companies, Inc. May 2005 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2000 - March 2005
Nelson Mullins September 1998 - January 2000
Troutman Sanders LLP August 1991 - August 1998
Skills
Securities Regulation, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Corporate Law, Licensing, Securities, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets, Finance, Insurance, Litigation, Credit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Banking Law, Financial Structuring, Structured Finance, Management, Trademarks, Competition Law, Privacy Law, Mediation, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Leveraged Finance, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Securitization, Venture Capital, Employment Law, Legal Opinions, Joint Ventures, Product Liability, Securities Offerings, Cross-border..., Investment Advisers Act, Legal Writing
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Corporate Law
Hampden-Sydney College 1981 — 1985
BA, Political Science, English, Economics
Alston & Bird LLP May 2009 - September 2014
Gilbane Building Company May 2008 - April 2009
Golder Associates January 2007 - April 2008
Perkins + Will 2003 - 2006
Skills
Event Management, Research, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Customer Relations, Editing, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Press Releases, Publications, Marketing Materials, Coordination, Event Planning, Writing, Marketing
Education
Georgia State University
Alston & Bird LLP October 2012 - Present
Aptean April 2010 - October 2012
WellStar Health System October 2008 - April 2010
McKesson Provider Technologies January 2004 - October 2008
Concord Inc. February 2000 - January 2001
IBM December 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Enterprise Software, VMware, Software Documentation, Professional Services, Process Improvement, Cloud Computing, Troubleshooting, Solution Selling, SaaS, Active Directory, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, CRM, Disaster Recovery, Help Desk Support, Integration, Leadership, Management, Requirements Analysis, SharePoint, Software Installation, Vendor Management, Windows, Windows Server
Education
Georgia Southern University 2015 — 2018
Information Technology
Kennesaw State University 2011 — 2015
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Georgia Perimeter College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Seyfarth Shaw LLP October 2012 - Present
Frazier, Soloway, Poorak, & Kennedy, P.C. September 1986 - October 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association June 2004 - June 2006
Alston & Bird LLP September 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Visas, Citizenship, Family Law, Public Speaking, I-9 Compliance, Naturalization, Legal Assistance
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1982 — 1986
JD, Law
Georgia State University 1980 — 1982
BS, Criminal Justice
Shiver Hamilton February 2014 - Present
Freeman Mathis & Gary September 2012 - July 2013
Georgia State University June 2011 - May 2012
Court of Appeals of Georgia May 2011 - July 2011
Schreeder, Wheeler and Flint May 2010 - July 2010
Alston & Bird LLP June 2008 - July 2009
Coulter & Associates September 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
The University of Georgia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, English
Habitat for Humanity International August 2011 - Present
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church 2008 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2006 - August 2011
St. Louis University Law School August 2003 - December 2003
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1997 - 2000
Powell Goldstein LLP 1995 - 1995
Education
Harvard Law School 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
Harvard University
BA, Government
Solo practitioner August 2008 - Present
GroundWorks Coaching October 2008 - September 2009
Hartman, Simons, Spielman & Wood February 2004 - June 2009
Alston & Bird LLP October 1999 - February 2004
Atlanta Legal Aid Society March 2002 - August 2002
Alston & Bird LLP May 1997 - August 1997
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1997 — 1999
MBA, Business Administration
Georgia State University College of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctorate (JD), Law
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Social Science/Employment Relations
Juice Plus January 2015 - Present
SignatureFD May 2010 - December 2014
The Ayco Company August 2007 - May 2010
The Ayco Company, L.P. - A Goldman Sachs Company 2007 - May 2010
Vroon & Crongeyer June 2005 - August 2005
Alston & Bird LLP June 2003 - August 2004
Georgia Justice Project May 2002 - August 2002
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2007 — 2008
MBA, Law, Marketing, & Finance
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2007
JD, Business
Skidmore College 1999 — 2003
BA, Philosophy & French Double Major
R.S.V.P. Occasions, LLC January 1992 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP 2008 - June 2011
Omni Hotel at CNN Center 2003 - 2007
Omni Hotels 2003 - 2006
Skills
Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Wedding Planning, Marketing Communications, Catering, Trade Shows, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Corporate Events, Sales, Public Relations, Weddings, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Education
Hampton University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Kegel, Tobin & Truce November 2011 - Present
Levy, Stern & Ford October 2009 - November 2011
Alston & Bird LLP August 2007 - July 2009
Weston Benshoof June 2006 - August 2006
Nossaman LLP May 2005 - August 2005
City of San Gabriel February 2004 - July 2004
USC Center for Economic Development August 2002 - May 2004
Massachuetts Renewable Energy Trust May 2001 - July 2002
Education
USC Gould School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
University of Southern California 2002 — 2004
Master of Urban Planning
Harvard University 1994 — 1998
A.B.
Noble and Greenough School 1989 — 1993
SUNY June 2004 - Present
DeRoyal November 1995 - April 2004
Alston & Bird LLP April 1990 - November 1995
Skills
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Research, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Student Development, Academic Advising, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Program Development, Teaching, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Instructional Design, Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Career Development, E-Learning, Qualitative Research, Educational Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Nonprofits, Higher Education..., Organizational..., Resume Writing, Student Leadership, Volunteer Management, Student Counseling, Tutoring, Policy, Statistics, Distance Learning, Leadership, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Training, Editing, Diversity Training, Critical Thinking, Program Evaluation, College Teaching
Education
The George Washington University 1999 — 2002
M.A., Human Resource Development
Tusculum College 1996 — 1998
M.A., Organizational Management
University of Georgia School of Law 1972 — 1975
J.D., Law
Georgia State University
BA, Psychology
Wilson Brock & Irby, LLC May 2012 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2001 - May 2012
City of Atlanta Bureau of Planning November 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Land Use, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Zoning, Mediation, Community Economic..., Community Development, Code Enforcement, Litigation, Economic Development, Redevelopment, Environmental Awareness, Municipal Law, Policy, Due Diligence, Administrative Law, Entitlements, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Land Development, Local Government
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor, law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1993 — 1995
Master of City Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Tuskegee University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Architecture
Southwest Dekalb High School
ABBYY USA April 2014 - Present
ABBYY USA October 2013 - April 2014
Fish & Richardson P.C. October 2011 - October 2012
Alston & Bird LLP August 2008 - October 2011
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP May 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Patentability, Client Counseling, Appeals, Patent Applications, IP counseling, Document Review, Legal Advice, Prosecution, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1999 — 2002
JD
Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas 1986 — 1992
BSc, Applied Mathematics
Moscow High School No. 91 1983 — 1986
HS
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC April 2010 - Present
AIPPI - International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property February 2014 - Present
AIPPI - International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property November 2010 - December 2013
AIPPI - International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property October 2005 - October 2010
Fish & Richardson P.C. June 2007 - April 2010
Alston & Bird LLP August 1997 - June 2007
Bell Seltzer Park & Gibson September 1995 - August 1997
Bell Seltzer Park & Gibson June 1994 - April 1995
Hardaway Law Firm June 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Applications, Legal Opinions, Client Counseling, Litigation, Licensing, Medical Devices, Chemistry, Trademarks, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Technology Transfer, Invention, Prosecution, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property..., Lifesciences, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, Litigation Support
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D.
Georgia Institute of Technology 1987 — 1991
B. Ch. E., Chemical Engineering
Eastside High School 1983 — 1987
Alston & Bird LLP July 1986 - Present
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, International..., Appeals
Education
Gerogia State University , College of Law 1983 — 1986
Juris Doctorate, Law
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Accenture August 1999 - Present
Ford & Harrison LLP 1997 - July 1999
Deloitte 1997 - 1997
Alston & Bird LLP 1989 - 1997
Skills
Change Management, Program Management, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Strategy, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Process, Business Strategy, Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Georgia State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Druid Hill High School 1980 — 1984
High School
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 2009 - Present
Atlanta Girls' School 2008 - 2012
Alston & Bird LLP 1979 - 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Editing, Staff Development, Public Policy
Education
Harvard University 1976 — 1979
JD, Law
Harvard University 1972 — 1976
AB, Economics
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP November 2012 - Present
OneLegacy 2011 - 2012
Alston & Bird LLP 2008 - 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Microsoft Office, Intellectual Property, Patents
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2003 — 2008
BS, Mechancial Engineering
Moore Wealth, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Multiple 2001 - 2014
PwC 1997 - 2000
PwC January 1996 - October 1997
Alston & Bird LLP 1994 - 1996
Skills
Books, Copy Editing, Fiction, Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Content Writing, Public Speaking, Organization, Project Management, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Budgets, Management
Education
Georgia State University 1999 — 2001
Master of Arts, English LIterature
Georgia State University 1995 — 1996
Post baccalaureate study, Accounting
University of San Francisco 1990 — 1994
BA, English, Accounting
Diane B. Skinner, LLC March 1998 - Present
Arbys Franchise Association March 1990 - July 1995
General Motors February 1985 - May 1987
Alston & Bird LLP April 1983 - June 1985
Skills
Mediation, Human Resources, Legal Compliance, Family Mediation, Family Law, Legal Writing, Elder Care, Employment Law, Probate Law, Leadership, Litigation, Strategic Planning, Courts, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Training, Contract Negotiation, Appeals, EEOC
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree, Labor Relations
Harvard Law School December 2011 - May 2012
Children's Defense Fund July 2011 - August 2011
Mississippi NAACP January 2011 - January 2011
Alston & Bird LLP May 2010 - July 2010
U.S. Government Accountability Office May 2009 - August 2009
Harvard Kennedy School of Government February 2009 - May 2009
Teach For America August 2006 - August 2008
Fulton County School District July 2006 - July 2008
Rock Eagle 4-H Center June 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Writing, Advocacy, Client Development, Client Education, Organization, Problem Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Contract Law, Educational Research, Education Reform, Friendly Personality, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Strategic Planning, Mediation, Policy, Public Speaking, Teaching, Nonprofits, Management, Community Outreach, Government, Westlaw, Leadership
Education
Harvard Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 2008 — 2012
Master in Public Policy
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Hampton University 2002 — 2006
B.A.
University of Michigan 2005 — 2005
Summer Program in Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA)
University of Oxford 2004 — 2004
Advanced Studies in England (ASE) program
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2003
Summer 2003
Cedar Shoals High School 1998 — 2002
Diploma
KPMG US November 2014 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP December 2011 - November 2014
US Securities and Exchange Commission January 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D.
Kennesaw State University
B.B.A., Finance
Alston & Bird LLP February 1999 - Present
Paul Hastings July 1987 - February 1999
Skills
Lecturing, Land Use, Real Estate Development, Environmental Law, Land Development, Mixed-use, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Public Policy
Education
Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
USC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Alston & Bird LLP May 2015 - Present
Yen Jing Chinese Restaurant December 2000 - Present
LATN 2013 - Present
Culture Connect, Inc. 2005 - Present
Tzu Chi Foundation 2005 - Present
Chinese Cultural School 2009 - Present
Skills
Chinese, Restaurant Management, Shopping Centers, Language Teaching, Hospitality, Medical Terminology, Social Networking, Spanish, Teaching, Time Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish
Keibara World Spas LLC June 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP February 2008 - Present
Examiner.com May 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Newsletters, Copy Editing, Contemporary Dance, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Editing, Technical Writing, Blogging, Proofreading, Performing Arts, Litigation, Press Releases, Legal Research, Content Development, Journalism, Publications, Beauty Industry, Spa, Body Massage, Cosmetics, Wellness
Education
Clayton State University 2009 — 2011
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Georgia State University 1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP April 2012 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office February 2011 - March 2012
Alston & Bird LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Waddey & Patterson, P.C. May 2008 - June 2008
Medtronic January 2005 - July 2007
The Coca-Cola Company January 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Medical Devices
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1999 — 2004
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Alston & Bird LLP April 2015 - Present
Fish & Richardson P.C. January 2012 - Present
ITR Tech Inc August 2005 - November 2011
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2005 - May 2011
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2004 - August 2005
University of Nebraska August 2001 - August 2004
University of Nebraska January 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Simulations, Ellipsometry, Modeling, Optical Communications, Inverse Problems, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Biomedical Engineering, Research, Matlab, Labview, Characterization, Patents, Optics, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, LabVIEW, Patent Prosecution
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Ph.D, Electrical and Computer Engineering / Optics
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2001 — 2004
M.S., Electrical Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1997 — 2001
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP April 2014 - Present
Sterling Legal Services/Independent Contractor January 2012 - April 2014
Vernis and Bowling of Atlanta, LLC 2011 - 2012
Cobb County School District 2006 - 2010
Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC 2004 - 2005
Freeman Mathis & Gary 1997 - 2003
Alston & Bird LLP 1993 - 1995
Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Outlook, Arbitration, Wrongful Death, Motions, Trial Practice, insurance defense, Pleadings, Discovery, Depositions, Billing Systems, Document Management, Word Processing, Transcription, Product Liability, premises liability, Civil Rights Litigation, Biomarker Discovery, Public Liability, Liability, Notary Public
Education
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Criminal Justice
Alston & Bird LLP February 1998 - December 2014
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC June 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Editing, Notary Public, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, C++, Java, Estate Planning, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Courts, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., White Collar Civil..., Securities Litigation, Commercial Real Estate
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Computer Information Systems
Alston & Bird LLP May 1997 - Present
Education
Georgia State University
BS, Criminal Justice
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 2012 - 2015
Hamilton College September 2011 - May 2012
Citi August 2011 - August 2011
Alston & Bird LLP June 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, French, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, Writing, Research
Education
Hamilton College 2008 — 2012
BA, French
Institut catholique de Paris 2010 — 2011
Confidential June 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP January 2015 - June 2015
ODNSS May 2007 - June 2014
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP April 2004 - May 2007
Powell Goldstein Frazier & Murphy LLP January 1998 - April 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Trials, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Real Estate, PowerPoint, Negotiation, Litigation Support, Document Review, Personal Injury, Lexis, Legal Documents, Notary Public, Records Management, LexisNexis
Education
The University of Georgia 2012 — 2012
Certified Legal Secretary
ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1990 — 1993
DIPLOMA, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service 1989 — 1991
N/A, Mortician/Funeral Director
Druid Hills High Achool 1984 — 1989
Alston & Bird LLP May 2009 - Present
Barrett Woodyard & Associates June 2002 - August 2006
Mechanical Engineers of Hawaii June 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Patentability, Licensing, Litigation, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Invention, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Georgia Tech 1999 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Alston & Bird LLP 2010 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives November 2009 - February 2010
U.S. House of Representatives February 2009 - November 2009
The White House June 2008 - January 2009
Education
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Alston & Bird LLP June 2013 - Present
Dekalb County District Attorney's Office June 2012 - July 2012
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta June 2011 - July 2011
Education
Georgia State University 2013 — 2017
St. Pius X Catholic High School 2009 — 2013
Alston & Bird LLP July 2001 - Present
Drug Emporium June 1998 - June 2001
Skills
•Microsoft Office:..., Customer Service, Financial Statement..., Preparing Individual..., Cost-Volume-Profit..., Employee Relations, Employee Training, Employee Management, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Team Leadership
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Businees Economics, Graduated
Georgia Perimeter College 2011 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Graduated
Alston & Bird LLP September 2015 - Present
Valley Services, Inc. July 2011 - July 2013
A Divine Event August 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Hospitality, Catering, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Food, Hotels, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing
Education
Georgia Perimeter College 2011 — 2015