Experience
Retail Properties of America, Inc.   July 2010 - Present
Jones Day  January 2007 - July 2010
Jones Day  June 2000 - December 2006
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   October 1998 - May 2000
Laser, Pokorny, Schwartz, Friedman & Economos PC   September 1996 - October 1998
Investors Bank & Trust  July 1991 - July 1993

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Securities, Mergers, Due Diligence, Corporate Law

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1993 — 1996
JD

Boston College   1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science and Economics

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Experience
.   Corporate ParalegalNextGear Capital, Inc.January 2007 - June 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   February 2006 - December 2006
Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP   October 2002 - February 2006

Skills
Commercial collection..., Database management, Legal Writing, Litigation support, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Electronic filing, Corporate filings, Docketing, Calendaring, Notary public, Westlaw

Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics

Indiana University - Indianapolis
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2013 - Present

Education
Tulane University Law School   1989 — 1993
Juris Doctorate, Law

Chicago Legal Assistance Foundation   1992 — 1992
Legal Internship, Internship

Universidad de Belgrano   1989 — 1990
Masters in International Relations (attended), International Relations

Agnes Scott College   1982 — 1986
Bachelors of Arts, Economics & Spanish

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2015 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2014 - August 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2013 - April 2014
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC  September 2013 - December 2013
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC  May 2013 - July 2013
Idaho Technology  March 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Molecular Biology

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brigham Young University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Biophysics

Experience
Hansen Reynolds Dickinson Crueger LLC  February 2011 - Present
Anatu, LLC   September 2010 - November 2011
Michael Best & Friedrich  2000 - February 2011
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   1997 - 2000

Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Licensing, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Prosecution, Appeals, Arbitration

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1995 — 1997
J.D., intellectual property

University of Denver - Sturm College of Law   1994 — 1995
1L

Brown University   1989 — 1993
Sc.B., mechanical engineering

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   October 2014 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2013 - August 2013
Monroe Circuit Court   May 2012 - May 2013
Watts Guerra Craft LLP  August 2010 - August 2011
Texas Office of the Secretary of State  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Editing, Lexis, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Courts, Corporate Law, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Oral Arguments, Public Speaking, LexisNexis

Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Baylor University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 2010 - Present
Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter  February 2004 - March 2010
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP  April 1990 - February 2004
Ohio Attorney General's Office  May 1986 - April 1990

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Creditors' Rights, Trade Secrets

Education
Capital University   1983 — 1986
JD, Law

Ohio University   1977 — 1981
BS, Political Science

Experience
Elite Daily, The East Villager   May 2015 - Present
Robbing Johnny   March 2014 - Present
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP   March 2013 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   November 2011 - February 2013
Williams Randall Marketing  June 2011 - September 2011
Publicis  January 2011 - May 2011
Butler University  August 2007 - May 2011
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra   August 2010 - December 2010
Conrad Indianapolis  May 2010 - August 2010
Emmis Communications  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Corporate Communications, Spanish, Journalism, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Website Development, Web Content, Editing, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Newsletters, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Marketing, Publicity

Education
Butler University   2007 — 2011
BA, Journalism and Spanish

Universidad de Alcalá   2009 — 2009
Spanish

Harlaxton College   2008 — 2008

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   November 2012 - Present
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP  February 2007 - November 2012
Klehr Harrison  2007 - 2007
Schwartz Cooper Chartered  July 2000 - December 2006
Winston & Strawn  1997 - 1999
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered   1995 - 1997

Skills
Bankruptcy, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
Davenport University   2003 — 2009
Bachelor, Applied Business

Griffith High

Experience
National Collegiate Athletic Association  August 2013 - Present
National Collegiate Athletic Association  October 2007 - August 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   January 2007 - May 2007
Criminal Defense Clinic  August 2006 - December 2006
Pool Abbott and Frye, LLP   June 2006 - September 2006
NCAA  January 2006 - May 2006
Foley and Pool LLP   June 2005 - November 2005
Ivy Tech Community College  September 2003 - August 2005
Family and Social Services Administration  July 2002 - August 2003
Office of the Governor  July 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Networking, Sports Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Corporate Law, Policy, Criminal Law, Event Management, Research, Public Speaking, Marketing, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Event Planning, Sports, Sports Marketing, Sports Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Community Outreach, Basketball, Government, Leadership, Non-profits, Social Media, Speech Writing, Student Affairs, Student Development

Education
Canisius College   2009 — 2012
Masters, Sports Administration

Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

University of Indianapolis   1997 — 2001
BS, Double Major in Psychology and Political Science

Experience
Rehmann  July 2011 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2010 - July 2011
NuVescor Group  November 2008 - May 2010
Siebers Mohney PLC (merged with Foster Swift Collins & Swift PC)   September 1996 - November 2008

Skills
Mergers, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Estate Planning, Strategic Financial..., Securities, Investments, Corporate Law, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Negotiation

Education
Davenport University
Legal Studies/Business

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   June 2014 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   April 2013 - June 2014
Charles Adams Ritchie & Duckworth   March 2005 - March 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 2003 - March 2005
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  1989 - 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Windows, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Investments, SharePoint, Data Analysis, Administrative..., Visio, Leadership, Training, Social Networking, Management, Strategic Planning, Government, Contract Negotiation, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Professional Paralegal Institute   1990 — 1991
Paralegal Certificate, Corporate, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions

Cornerstone University
Business Administration

Experience
Snappening   April 2009 - Present
Women's Startup Lab  September 2014 - December 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2006 - March 2011
Music for All  2003 - 2006
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis  October 2001 - September 2004
The Indianapolis Star  November 2000 - July 2001
The Indianapolis Star  February 2000 - November 2000

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Sales, Proposal Writing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Copywriting, Fundraising, Budgets, Management, Business Development, Facebook, Sponsorship, Strategy, CRM, Event Management, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Project Management, Social Networking, Lead Generation, Analytics, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Trade Shows, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, Start-ups

Education
Butler University - College of Business Administration   2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance

University of Indianapolis - School of Business   1995 — 1999
BS, Marketing

Warren Central High School   1993 — 1995
Honors, Honors Diploma

Experience
Ice Miller  2003 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   2002 - Present
Massage Werks   April 2000 - Present
FedEx  2010 - September 2011
Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America  April 1985 - July 2002

Skills
deep tissue massage, Myofascial Release, intuitive body work

Education
Ball State University   1975 — 1979
B.S., Business and Marketing Education

Warren Central High School   1972 — 1975
diploma

Experience
Trivedi & Khan, LLP   April 2010 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2006 - April 2010
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2005 - August 2005
Hon. Morton Denlow, Federal Magistrate Judge, Northern District of Illinois   May 2004 - August 2004
American Hotel Register  January 2000 - August 2003
DB Schenker  October 1996 - January 2000
Henri Studio, Inc.   1995 - 1997

Skills
Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Fraud Claims, Debtor/creditor Law, Creditor Representation, Mechanics Liens, Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Arbitration, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Construction Law, Appeals, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Courts, Legal Issues

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

Roosevelt University   1997 — 2000
BS, Finance, Marketing

Experience
Haworth, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.   February 2012 - December 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2003 - February 2012
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  July 1991 - July 2003
University of Notre Dame Law School  September 1999 - May 2000
Mabon Nugent Securities Company   September 1987 - September 1988

Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Business Planning, Legal Advice, Licensing, Competition Law, Corporate Law, Securities, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Securities Regulation, Trade Secrets, Employment Law, Trademarks, Litigation Management, Arbitration

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1989 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Magna Cum Laude

Dartmouth College   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Cum Laude

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   2014 - Present
OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc  January 2009 - April 2014
Indianapolis AMA Chapter   2010 - 2011
First Advantage Recruiting Solutions  2007 - 2008

Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Public Relations, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Insurance, ExactTarget, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Internal Communications, Direct Mail, Publicity, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Web Marketing, Copy Editing

Education
Ball State University   2004 — 2009
Master's, Public Relations

Messiah College   2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Journalism

Temple University

Experience
Caterpillar Inc.  May 2011 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2004 - April 2011
Commonwealth Edison  1991 - 2001

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Mediation, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1987 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2014 - Present
Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York  August 2013 - April 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2013 - August 2013
Burberry  January 2013 - May 2013
United States Attorney's Office  August 2012 - February 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
Twin Cities Diversity in Practice   July 2009 - August 2011
Office of Governor Jim Doyle, State of Wisconsin   May 2008 - June 2009
Office of Wisconsin State Treasurer   September 2007 - December 2007
Best Buy  December 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Trials, Legal Issues, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Patents

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, Spanish

Experience
Encore Consulting  November 2013 - January 2014
Sam's Club  March 2013 - November 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   October 2008 - July 2011

Skills
Networking, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Microsoft Deployment..., Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Windows Server, Windows XP, Software Documentation, XP, Computer Hardware, Servers, Network Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, Hardware, Team Building, Telecommunications, TCP/IP, Laptops, DHCP, DNS, Printers, VoIP, Group Policy, Supervisory Skills, Service Desk, Firewalls, Outlook, Blackberry Enterprise..., Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Exchange 2007, Administration, Problem Solving

Education
College of DuPage   2013 — 2016
Computer and Internetworking Technologies

Microtrain Technologies
Industry Certifications, Information Technology

Kansas State University   1975 — 1976

St. Gregory Choir School - Chicago, IL

Experience
Self Employed  September 2010 - Present
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP  2011 - 2011
Cintas Document Management  2008 - 2010
IKON Document Services  August 2000 - June 2008
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   1986 - 2002
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   1986 - 2000

Skills
Litigation Support, EDRMS, Document Management, Records Management, IPRO, ESI, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Project Management, Corporate Law

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2003 — 2005
Paralegal Studies Certificate, Law

Concordia University-Wisconsin   1999 — 2003
B.A.in Business & Communication; Criminal Justice Minor, Business & Criminal Justice

Experience
Eli Lilly and Company  September 2015 - Present
Mayer Brown LLP  October 2007 - August 2015
Mayer Brown LLP  May 2006 - August 2006
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Litigation, Class Actions, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Securities Regulation, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Breach Of Contract, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Courts, Westlaw, Securities Litigation, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Mediation, Competition Law

Education
Cornell Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Macalester College   2000 — 2004
B.A., Economics

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP  

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Trials, Arbitration, Legal Research, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Leadership, Courts, Mediation, Criminal Law, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Family Law

Education
Brown University
A.B., Economics

Valparaiso University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   January 2012 - Present
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  1989 - 2011

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation, Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Legal Research, Real Estate, Litigation, Due Diligence, Appeals, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation

Education
Harvard Law School
J.D., Law

Calvin College
B.A., Business

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   February 2010 - Present
Marshall & Lueder, LLC   May 2009 - February 2010
Kilpatrick Stockton  May 2000 - January 2009
Georgia-Pacific LLC  2005 - 2005

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1997 — 1999
J.D.

Brown University   1989 — 1993
B.A., Semiotics

Watauga High School   1985 — 1989

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   November 2010 - Present

Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing

Education
Cornell Law School   1998 — 2001
J.D., LL.M.

University of Paris I, Sorbonne Pantheon   1996 — 1998
Maitrise en droit

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris   1997 — 1998
Certificat International

University of Cologne   1994 — 1996
LL.M.

Experience
The Tolliver Law Firm   September 2013 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2012 - April 2013
ATK  October 2011 - September 2012
Civil Practice Clinic, University of Minnesota Law School   September 2011 - May 2012
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A.   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Trials, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Bankruptcy, Litigation, Courts, Family Law, Motions, Corporate Law

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

Baylor University   2003 — 2007
BA, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Experience
Indiana Supreme Court  August 2014 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
Teach For America  May 2011 - August 2011
Glendale Elementary School District  August 2009 - May 2011
DePauw University  August 2008 - May 2009
Indiana Department of Child Services  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Lexis, Legal Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Litigation, Teaching, Spanish, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Fundraising

Education
Indiana University - Maurer School of Law   2011 — 2014

Arizona State University   2009 — 2011
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

DePauw University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Spanish

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 2010 - Present
Lawrence Law Office   June 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Litigation, Document Review, Legal Assistance

Education
Delaware Area Career Center   1999 — 2001
Certificate, Computer Business Software

Rutherford B. Hayes High School

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   February 2011 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  April 2008 - February 2011
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.   March 2004 - April 2008
Proskauer Rose LLP  1988 - 2004
Cornell University  1984 - 1985

Skills
Labor Relations, Employment Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Negotiation, Collective Bargaining, Entertainment, Employment Litigation, Class Actions, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Employment..., Non-compete Agreements, Alternative Dispute..., Corporate Law, Union Avoidance, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Discrimination, Intellectual Property, Trials, Trademarks, Employment Contracts, Litigation Management, Licensing, Privacy Law, Copyright Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Writing, Securities Litigation

Education
Stanford University Law School   1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (JD)

Cornell University   1981 — 1985
BS, ILR

Cornell University   1981 — 1985
BS, Industrial & Labor Relations

W.C. Mepham HS   1978 — 1981

Experience
AIT Laboratories  December 2013 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2007 - November 2013
Covance  2004 - 2005
Sallie Mae  2001 - 2004
Thomson Multimedia, Inc.   1998 - 2001
Alverno Information Services  1996 - 1998
Walker Information  1992 - 1996

Skills
Superior Client Service, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability..., Personal Injury..., E-Discovery Consulting, Project Management, Data Privacy, Privacy Law, Privacy Policies, Privacy Compliance, Online Privacy, Technology Management, Healthcare Information..., Information Security..., Information Technology..., Information Technology..., Disaster Recovery, Outsourcing Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Department Budgeting, Managing Project Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Licensing Negotiations, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Staff Supervision, Advising Clients, Business Development, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Market Analysis, Legal Writing, Written & Oral..., Public Speaking, Persuasive Presentations, Training Delivery, Microsoft Office, Web Design, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Creative Solutions

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude

Butler University
Master of Business Administration, Finance concentration

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, with Distinction

Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Science, Computer Information Systems

Experience
Wilford Conrad LLP   December 2013 - April 2015
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 2010 - November 2013
FINRA  2009 - 2009
Illinois Supreme Court  May 2007 - August 2007
Argent Mortgage Company  December 2003 - September 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Personal Injury..., Pleadings, Hearings, Depositions, White Collar Criminal..., Toxic Tort, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Trials

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2006 — 2009
J.D.

Experience
Easterseals Crossroads   October 2012 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   1989 - Present
State of Indiana  1985 - 1989
Peace Corps  1969 - 1970

Education
The Ohio State University   1971 — 1972
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Finance

Denison University   1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
United States Attorney's Office  October 2012 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   April 2011 - October 2012
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP  October 2008 - February 2011
U.S. District Court   September 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Securities, Immigration Law, Criminal Investigations, White Collar Criminal..., Prosecution, Criminal Law, Trial Practice

Education
Harvard Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Cornell University   2000 — 2004
B.S., Human Development

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 2011 - Present
Hall Law   August 2010 - February 2011
Fredrikson & Byron  September 2008 - November 2009

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Litigation, Mortgage Fraud..., Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Courts, Mediation, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Class Actions, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Westlaw

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2005 — 2008
JD

California State University-Sacramento   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   2000 - Present
Advocate Medical Group S.C.   1996 - 1999
Lutheran General HealthSystem   1989 - 1995
McDermott Will & Emery  1987 - 1989
Arnstein & Lehr LLP  1985 - 1987

Skills
Strategy, Mediation, Leadership, Legal Writing, Process Improvement, Business Development, Appeals, Nonprofits, Corporate Law, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Healthcare, Health Law, Managed Care

Education
Emory University School of Law   1982 — 1985

College of the Holy Cross   1977 — 1981
BA, History

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   June 2013 - Present
Career Education Corporation  March 2010 - June 2013
Law Firms  July 2009 - April 2010
Winston & Strawn LLP  August 2003 - June 2009
Navigant  March 2002 - August 2003
CaseCentral  February 2000 - August 2001
Jenner & Block  June 1989 - October 1995

Skills
Litigation Support, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Consulting, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Document Management, Knowledge Management, Litigation, Strategy, Management, Legal Assistance, Training, Outsourcing, Start-ups, Cloud Computing, Program Management, Computer Forensics, Salesforce.com

Education
Wheaton College   1988 — 1991
B.A., Business / Economics

American River College   1980 — 1985
Certificate, Legal Assisting & Interdisciplinary Studies

École-la-forêt   1977 — 1977
Diploma, Theology, history and culture

Will Rogers Junior High

Will Rogers Junior High

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   September 2014 - Present
Berry Plastics  September 2013 - December 2013
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division  December 2012 - May 2013
Pate Baird PLLC   May 2012 - August 2012
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC  May 2012 - August 2012
Brigham Young University  April 2010 - June 2011
Brigham Young University  September 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Legal Writing

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Brigham Young University   2005 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   November 1997 - Present

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Entrepreneurship, Legal Opinions, Appeals

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law   1994 — 1997

Ball State University   1985 — 1990
.

Experience
Van Fleet Associates, Inc.   January 2005 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   January 2002 - December 2004
Sanders International, LLC   January 2002 - December 2002
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission   March 1995 - December 2001
Chairman, House Committee on Energy and Commerce   January 1985 - March 1995
The Honorable John D. Dingell   January 1978 - December 1984
The Honorable James J. Florio   January 1977 - December 1977
Governor Brendan Byrne of New Jersey   May 1976 - December 1976

Skills
Legal Strategy, Lobbying, Policy Development, Negotiation, Legal Compliance, Appropriations, Policy, Strategy, Public Policy, Budgets, Legislation, Nonprofits, Government, Policy Analysis, Defense, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Licensing, Legal Writing, Political Campaigns, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Civil Litigation, Political Consulting, Litigation, Mediation, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1981 — 1985
J.D., Law

Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University (New Brunswick)   1975 — 1976
MA, Political Science

University of California, Riverside   1973 — 1975
B.A.(Magna Cum Laude), Political Science

Chaffey College   1968 — 1970
A.A., Political Science

Experience
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute  2015 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   2011 - 2014

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Trials

Education
Columbia Law School   2007 — 2010
JD

Indiana University, Indianapolis
BA, History

Experience
BossContract713.Net, LLC   April 2009 - October 2014
United Central Bank  May 2011 - October 2013
Potestivo & Associates, P.C.   June 2010 - April 2011
Shaw Gussis Fishman Glantz Wolfman & Towbin LLC   October 2008 - July 2009
Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP   August 2006 - May 2008
Avanti Staffing   October 2000 - August 2006
DLA Piper  2005 - 2006
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   January 2003 - March 2005
Jenkins & Gilchrist  2001 - 2004
Chicago Stock Exchange  1999 - 2001

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Writing, Bankruptcy, Trials, Civil Litigation, Courts, Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Documents, Family Law, Hearings, PACER, Depositions, Motions, Class Actions, Litigation Support

Education
Columbia Southern University   2013 — 2014
Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Columbia College   2008 — 2012
BA, Criminal Justice Administraton

713Training.Com, LLC   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE   2003 — 2008
Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS Degree (ABA Approved

South Suburban College   2003 — 2008
AAS, Paralegal / Legal Assistant

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   January 2012 - Present
Silver & Freedman, APLC   June 2008 - January 2012
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  June 2004 - May 2008
Radcliff Dongell Lawrence   June 2000 - November 2005
Reifman & Altman   January 1995 - June 2000

Skills
Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Wills, Trusts, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Powers of Attorney, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Appeals, Employment Litigation, Courts, Class Actions, Civil, Living Trusts, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Arbitration, Document Review, Probation, Legal Writing

Education
Arizona State University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, 3.5

Phillips Graduate Institute   1991 — 1993
AA, Paralegal Certificate

Experience
U.S. Bank National Association   September 2009 - Present
Aeon  October 2008 - Present
Fellfield Properties LLC   December 2005 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School  January 2005 - Present
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP  January 2006 - October 2009
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2001 - December 2005
Faegre & Benson LLP  May 1997 - May 2001
Northwest Mortgage Services, Inc.   January 1994 - May 1997
MediaLink of Minnesota, Inc.   1994 - 1997

Skills
Public Speaking, Real Estate, Start-ups, Real Estate Transactions, Acquisitions, Investments, Real Estate Development, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Venture Capital, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Services, Arbitration, Entrepreneurship

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1990 — 1993
J.D., Law

Colgate University   1985 — 1990
B.S., Economics

Experience
Altera  November 2014 - Present
Altera  April 2011 - Present
Jones Day  June 2007 - April 2011
Marvell Semiconductor  October 2006 - May 2007
McDermott Will & Emery  March 2003 - May 2006
Fenwick & West LLP  September 2001 - March 2003
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   1999 - 2000

Skills
Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patentability, Client Counseling, Mergers, Trade Secrets, Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Corporate Law, Software Patents, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Semiconductors, Prosecution, Licensing, Invention, Software Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Infringement, Patent Applications, Litigation Support

Education
Duke University School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

Caltech   1994 — 1998
BS, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2014 - Present
Hilliard Education Foundation   2007 - Present
Columbus 2020  2010 - September 2014
Squire Patton Boggs  2000 - July 2014

Skills
Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Finance, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Community Development

Education
Capital University Law School   1996 — 2000
JD, Law

Wittenberg University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, French, Political Science

Boston University   1993 — 1993
Paris Internship Program, French Studies

Hilliard High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   December 2011 - Present
Day Pitney  September 2006 - December 2011
Pearson Education  2000 - 2003

Skills
Product Liability, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Securities Regulation, Mergers, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Appeals

Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law   2003 — 2006
JD

Seton Hall University   2000 — 2002

Brigham Young University   1996 — 2000

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 1999 - Present
Indiana Court of Appeals  August 1996 - August 1999
The Odle McGuire & Shook Corporation   September 1990 - August 1996

Skills
Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Appeals, Contract Law, Dispute Resolution

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD, Law

Ball State University   1976 — 1981
BArch, Architecture

Experience
Idaho Technology  September 2005 - Present
BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.   September 2005 - Present
Ice Miller LLP  February 2003 - August 2005
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 1998 - January 2003
The Ellis School  1988 - 1991

Skills
Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Patentability, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, FDA, Patent Litigation, Molecular Biology, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Secrets, Prosecution

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Pittsburgh   1984 — 1988
M.Ed., Biology, Education

Carnegie Mellon University   1980 — 1983
B.S., Biological Sciences

Experience
Principal Financial Group  January 2013 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2009 - December 2012
The Parsinen Law Firm   October 2002 - June 2009

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, ERISA, Employee Benefits, Corporate Law, Executive Pay, ESOP, ESOP Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance, Financial Structuring, Tax, Management

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   1999 — 2002
JD, Focus: Taxation

Carleton College   1992 — 1996
BA, Religion

Tosa East   1988 — 1992

1 million year ago - Golda Meir

Experience
Northwestern University School of Law  May 2010 - Present
The John Marshall Law School  August 2008 - August 2014
Legal Writing Institute   2008 - 2014
University of Denver  August 2011 - July 2012
Loyola University Medical Center  May 2002 - April 2010
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   April 2009 - October 2009
The Judicial View   2007 - May 2009
Loyola University Medical Center  January 2009 - March 2009
The Chicago Bar Association  2007 - 2009
Appellate Court of Illinois   September 1991 - November 2008

Skills
Writing, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Arbitration, Counseling, Editing, Appeals, Teaching, Motor Vehicle Accident..., Criminal Law, Trials, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Psychotherapy, Litigation, Research, Westlaw, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Management, Public Policy

Education
The University of Chicago   1998 — 2001
A.M., Social Work

DePaul University College of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D., Law

Boston University   1982 — 1984
B.S., Broadcasting & Film

Northwestern University   1979 — 1981
N/A, English, Theatre, Interpretation of Literature

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   March 1995 - Present
Phelan, Pope & John   September 1978 - January 1985

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1976 — 1978
JD, Law

Brown University
BA, Psychology

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   June 2009 - Present
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP   August 2007 - June 2009
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd   July 2003 - July 2007
Altheimer & Gray  1985 - 2003

Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law   1979 — 1982
JD

Bowling Green State University   1975 — 1979
B.S., Finance

Experience
Charles University in Prague  February 2015 - June 2015
CPA Global  January 2014 - January 2015
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2012 - December 2013
Graco  July 2012 - August 2012
Imation  January 2012 - April 2012
Wells Fargo Insurance, Inc.   July 2011 - October 2011
Charles University in Prague  September 2009 - June 2010
RBC Wealth Management  May 2008 - August 2009
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.   November 2004 - March 2008
3M  November 2003 - October 2004

Skills
Litigation, Analysis, Patents, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Office, Patent Prosecution, Czech Language, Multicultural, Trademarks, Marketing, Proofreading, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Westlaw, Access, LexisNexis, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Contracts, Non-disclosure...

Education
Charles University in Prague
Czech Language

Charles University in Prague   2009 — 2010
Czech Language

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)   1999 — 2002
BS, Paralegal Studies

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   June 2015 - Present
KARE-TV and Minnesota Public Radio   May 2013 - June 2015
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  April 2012 - May 2013
KARE-TV  March 2005 - April 2012
WZZM-TV  December 2003 - March 2005
KDLH-TV  1998 - 2003
CKPR/CHFD-TV   May 1997 - March 1998

Skills
Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Editing, Television, Video Production, News Writing, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Blogging, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Breaking News, New Media, Video Editing, Digital Media, ENPS, Avid, Television Storytelling, Civil Litigation

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2008 — 2012
JD, Law

Carleton University   1993 — 1997
Honors Bachelor Degree in Journalism & Political Science -

Experience
Locke Reynolds LLP  September 2008 - December 2008
Southward & Haggard   October 2002 - October 2004
Starkey Law Group   November 1999 - September 2002
Conour Doehrman Starkey   August 1999 - November 1999
Ernst & Young  January 1999 - May 1999
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Torts, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Product Liability, Trial Practice

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   1997 — 1999
J.D., magna cum laude

Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law   1996 — 1997
Law

Ball State University   1990 — 1993
B.S., cum laude, History and Political Science

Experience
Marty Law Office LLC   January 2013 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2009 - November 2012
Ohio Judicial Conference   August 2007 - July 2009
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey   May 2004 - December 2006
Scott, Scriven & Wahoff LLP   May 1998 - May 2004
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register   May 1994 - August 1995

Skills
Courts, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Mediation, Trials, Employment..., Trial Practice, Hearings

Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law

Denison University   1991 — 1994
B.A., English

Oberlin College   1990 — 1991
English

Martins Ferry High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2013 - Present
Stoel Rives LLP  September 2009 - April 2013

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2004 — 2007
J.D.

Princeton University   1998 — 2002
A.B. English Literature

Edina High School

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   June 1983 - Present
Foster-Miller  January 1980 - June 1983
US Steel  June 1973 - August 1978

Skills
Trademarks, Patents, Intellectual Property

Education
Boston College Law School   1980 — 1983
LLM, Law

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1978 — 1980
MS, Technology & Policy

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1968 — 1973
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Town of Zionsville  June 2015 - Present
Indiana State Senate  November 2007 - Present
YETI Orphanage   September 2003 - Present
Zionsville Town Council   December 2010 - June 2015
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2001 - November 2007
Indiana State Senate  December 1994 - May 2001

Skills
Legislative Relations, Government, Legal Research, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Administrative Law, Election Law, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Politics, Political Campaigns, Legal Issues, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Thinking Outside The Box, Leadership, Foreign Relations, Fundraising, Criminal Law, Appeals, Enforcement, State Government, Community Outreach, Courts, Economic Development, Legislative Affairs, Speech Writing, Legislative Research, Coalitions, Governmental Affairs, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Political Science, Constituent Services, Hearings, Local Government, Straight Talking, Community Development, Westlaw, Public Administration, Grassroots

Education
Indiana State University   2014 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Education Administration and Leadership, 4.0/4.0 GPA

Marian University   2010 — 2013
Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership, Education Leadership and K12 Principal Licensure Qualification, 4.0/4.0 GPA

Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis   2007 — 2010
Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property Law, Rank #1 in class

Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, magna cum laude

Ball State University   1993 — 1994
MA, Business/Managerial Economics, 4.0/4.0 GPA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
BS, Economics

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 1985 - Present

Education
Columbia Law School   1982 — 1985
JD

Earlham Colleg
BA, International Studies

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2013 - Present

Skills
Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Consumer Finance..., Litigation, Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Arbitration, Courts

Education
Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law   1992 — 1995
Juris Doctor, with high distinction, Law

Bowling Green State University   1988 — 1992
BA, Summa Cum Laude, Economics

Experience
Strong Legal & Regulatory Solutions, LLC   August 2015 - Present
Chicago Kent College of Law  July 2015 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   May 2014 - August 2015
Illinois Power Agency   March 2012 - April 2014
DLA Piper LLP (US)   June 2010 - February 2012
Jenner & Block  September 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Litigation, Policy, Environmental Law, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Energy Law, Renewable Energy Law, Legal Research, State Government, Government, Regulatory Problem..., Legislation, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Civil Litigation, Environmental Awareness, Courts, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D.

Dartmouth College   2000 — 2004
A.B., Government and Mathematics

London School of Economics and Political Science   2002 — 2002

Experience
Innis Law Group LLC   May 2011 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2009 - April 2011
Loeb & Loeb LLP  2003 - 2009
Pattishall McAuliffe  1987 - 2003

Skills
Copyright Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Litigation, Entertainment Law, Privacy Law, Online Advertising, Advertising, internet law, sweepstakes and..., sports law, fashion law, False Advertising, Retail Marketing laws, Marketing Law, Contracts, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing and..., Advertising..., NAD, FTC, Food and Beverage Law, Electronic Commerce Law, Gift Card Law, Trade Secrets, Competition Law, Fashion Law, Sports Law, Cyberlaw, Unfair Competition, Marketing, Advertising Law, Joint Ventures, Appeals, Domain Names, Client Counseling, Legal Writing

Education
Boston University   1984 — 1987
jd, law

Augustana College   1981 — 1984

Augustana College   1980 — 1984
bs

Pekin High School   1976 — 1982

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   October 2008 - Present
Prestige Portraits  June 2008 - June 2009
Portrait Innovations  August 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Team Building, Legal Assistance, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Customer Service

Education
Herron School of Art and Design   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Painting

Ball State University   2000 — 2001

Experience
McDermott Will & Emery  December 2012 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   August 2011 - December 2012
Wildman Harrold  September 1981 - August 2011
Appellate Lawyers Association   January 1991 - January 1992

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Trials, Torts, Real Estate, Trade Secrets, Courts

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Maria High School

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP  

Skills
Trade Secrets, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Class Actions

Education
DePaul University

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP   July 2009 - Present

Skills
Estate Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Gift Tax, closely held business, Corporate Law, Multi-generational..., Intergenerational..., Succession Planning, High Net Worth..., Asset Protection

Education
Columbia Law School   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Strategic Management