Experience
Shepherd Data Services, Inc.   January 2014 - May 2014
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Michael J. Davis, Chief Judge   August 2013 - December 2013
Dakota County Child Support Enforcement Division   August 2013 - November 2013
Bowman and Brooke LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Army National Guard  September 2010 - December 2012
Larson King LLP  June 2012 - August 2012
LarsonAllen LLP  March 2010 - July 2011
LarsonAllen LLP  November 2006 - March 2010

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Art

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 2002 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Torts, Legal Writing, Courts, Mediation, Class Actions, Trial Practice, Wrongful Death, Business Litigation

Education
Drake University Law School   2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor, high honors

University of Iowa   1996 — 2000
B.A., English

Western Dubuque High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC   September 2014 - Present
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers   2015 - 2015
Bowman and Brooke LLP   July 2013 - August 2013
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.   May 2013 - June 2013
Thomson Reuters  August 2012 - May 2013
ORIX USA Corporation  July 2012 - August 2012
Schmidt & Holmes, LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
Judge Martin Hoffman, 68th District Court in Dallas County   May 2012 - June 2012
Judge Martin Hoffman, 68th District Court in Dallas County   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Drafting Agreements, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance, Outlook, Public Speaking, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Office

Education
Baylor School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate, General Litigation

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Sociology

Dallas Lutheran

Experience
Emerald City Attorney Network, PLLC   2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  2002 - 2004
Moss & Barnett, P.A.   2000 - 2001
Hessian & McKasy, P.A.   1999 - 1999
LexisNexis  1998 - 1999
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis  1997 - 1998

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Legal, Legal Liability, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance, Legal Issues, Employment Law, Product Liability, Construction Law, property law, Contract Law, environmental law, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Collections, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Appeals, Corporate Law

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Gradutated cum laude

Whitman College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Politics

Experience
Douglas Law Group, LLC   March 2013 - Present
Cordell & Cordell  January 2012 - March 2013
Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor  February 2011 - January 2012
Law Offices of Terrence Bethune and Associates   September 2007 - February 2011
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Family Law, Courts, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)

Experience
City of Pasadena  July 2015 - Present
City of Pasadena  July 2015 - Present
THE GUTIERREZ FIRM   April 2012 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   June 2002 - March 2012
Meyers & McConnell   June 2000 - June 2002
Parker Stanbury, LLP  June 1998 - June 2000
Law Offices of Kevin Barnes and Law Offices of Joseph Antonelli   January 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Trials, Criminal Defense, Automobile Accidents, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury..., Torts, Medical Malpractice, Public Liability, Jury Trials

Education
Southwestern University School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD, Law

California State University-Los Angeles   1985 — 1992
B.A., Political Science, Pre-Legal Option

Experience
Cabanday Law Group   June 2014 - Present
Samuels, Green & Steel, LLP   February 2011 - June 2014
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  May 2009 - May 2011
Hennelly & Grossfeld, LLP   2006 - 2009
Law Offices of Frederick H. Choi   May 2001 - July 2006

Skills
Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment Law, Trials, Class Actions, Contractual Agreements, Legal Discovery, Pleadings, Court Proceedings, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Legal Research, Personal Injury..., Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Trial Practice, Torts, Depositions, Hearings, Construction Law, Toxic Tort, Westlaw, Employment..., Motions, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Legal Advice

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD

University of Michigan
BA in English and Communications

Experience
Capitol Dance Company   June 1998 - Present
YMCA of Silicon Valley  April 2007 - October 2011
YMCA of HonoluluHonolulu   October 2004 - July 2005
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Great communications..., Proficient Typing Skills, Organized Multi-tasker, Works well in a team, Dedication to...

Education
San Jose High Academy   1999 — 2003
International Baccalaureate

Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelors Degree, Psychology

Experience
General Motors  July 2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   November 2011 - March 2014
Robert Half Legal  August 2010 - November 2011
Dawson & Clark, P.C.   October 2009 - August 2010
Frank, Haron, Weiner and Navarro   August 2006 - October 2009
52-3 District Court  December 2002 - August 2006

Education
Wayne State University   2006 — 2007
MS, Criminal Justice

Madonna University   2000 — 2003
BS, Pre-Law

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   April 2015 - Present
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.   November 2006 - March 2015
Michigan Supreme Court  August 2005 - December 2005
WNEM TV5- MY5 Meredith Corp  July 2001 - July 2003
KECI-TV  June 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Appeals, Class Actions, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Healthcare, Employment Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Trademarks, Trials, Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Hearings, Non-compete Agreements, Dispute, Arbitration, Business Transactions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Torts, Litigation Management, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute..., Medical Malpractice, Writing, Westlaw, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Blogging, Negotiation

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

Colorado State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technical Journalism

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   February 2011 - Present
Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer & Kern, L.L.P   January 1994 - January 2011

Skills
Product Liability, Claim, Trials, Personal Injury, Litigation, Class Actions, Toxic Tort, Commercial Litigation, Torts, Trial Practice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury...

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Hillsdale College   1977 — 1981
B.L.S

Experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan  October 2013 - Present
Kelly Law Registry  October 2010 - October 2013
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2005 - 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Estate Planning, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Ediscovery, Document Review, Legal Research, Relativity, Concordance, Case Logistix, Wills, Litigation Support, Westlaw

Education
Syracuse University College of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude

University of Michigan   2002 — 2006
B.A., English Language and Literature

Experience
TrelleborgVibracoustic  June 2014 - Present
Oakland Law Group PLLC   August 2012 - January 2014
Aidenbaum Schloff and Bloom PLLC  April 2010 - July 2012
Bowman and Brooke LLP   April 2005 - April 2010
Cardelli, Lanfear & Buikema   2003 - 2005
Shermetta & Adams   2001 - 2003

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Product Liability, Trademarks, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Mediation, Trial Practice

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   1997 — 2000
JD, Law

College of the Holy Cross   1993 — 1997
BA, Russian Studies

Experience
The Law Office of Mona K. Fine   February 2015 - Present
Newhouse & Creager, LLP   June 2014 - January 2015
Law Offices of John M. Gustafson   September 2013 - April 2014
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  January 2013 - April 2013
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office  October 2012 - November 2012
United States District Court for the Central District of California  August 2011 - December 2011
4 Paper Buildings   June 2011 - August 2011
Bell Christian Home   June 2008 - June 2010
Riverside County District Attorney's Office  July 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Westlaw, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Mediation

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

La Sierra University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English: Literature

Monterey Bay Academy   2000 — 2004

Experience
Sugar Lake Lodge   March 2009 - Present
Matador Network  May 2014 - August 2015
Bowman and Brooke LLP   July 2012 - April 2013
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 2011 - July 2012
Celleration  March 2010 - May 2011
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine   August 2008 - July 2009
Camp Mishawaka  2005 - 2009

Skills
Web Content Management, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Event Management, Web Content, Marketing, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2009
BA

University of San Francisco   2005 — 2006

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   September 2011 - Present

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D.

University of California, San Diego   2004 — 2008
B.A. in Political Science

Experience
Alcoa Remmele Medical (Formerly RTI Remmele Medical)   July 2015 - Present
North Star Imaging, Inc.   May 2015 - June 2015
RTI Remmele Medical  January 2013 - May 2015
Bowman and Brooke LLP   March 2008 - January 2013
Nystrom, Inc   January 2004 - March 2008
US Federal Credit Union  May 2002 - January 2004
US Federal Credit Union  October 2001 - May 2002

Skills
Employee Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Management, Training, Policy, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Software Documentation, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Employment Law, Personnel Management, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), HR

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   1997 — 2001
B.S.B, Human Resources/Industrial Relations

Falls High School   1994 — 1997

Experience
Boost Labs  September 2015 - Present
C-Change Advisors   April 2015 - September 2015
Quatt Associates  January 2014 - March 2015
Quatt Associates  July 2008 - December 2013
Centra Consulting Group   2007 - 2008
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2005 - 2007
J. Paul Getty Trust  2003 - 2004

Skills
Compensation, Employee Benefits, Survey Methodology, Organizational Change..., Information Technology..., Not-for-Profit Human..., Information Technology..., Human Resources Metrics, Recruiting, Japanese Language..., Human Resources, Management Consulting, Deferred Compensation, Change Management, Performance Appraisal, Data Analysis, HR Consulting, Performance Management, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Consulting, Leadership, Organizational..., Talent Management, Management, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Training, Organizational..., Compensation

Education
Villanova University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science, Human Resources Development

The University of Montana   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, History, Japanese

Experience
ManagEase, Incorporated   2015 - Present
Ruben & Sjolander LLP   2012 - 2015
Hurrell Cantrall LLP  2007 - 2012
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2003 - 2007
Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP   2002 - 2003

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Appeals, Arbitration, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Business Litigation, Torts

Education
University of San Francisco School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

University of California, Berkeley   1995 — 1998
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Caruso Affiliated  March 2015 - Present
Involve  October 2013 - March 2015
Freelance  May 2012 - October 2013
Cement Marketing  September 2012 - August 2013
SolutionSet / TVC Google   August 2011 - May 2012
Eleven  December 2009 - August 2011
Fahlgren  March 2008 - December 2009
Bush Seyferth Kethledge and Paige PLLC   May 2006 - March 2008
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  December 2005 - May 2006
Gerych's-Graziella, Inc.   May 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Social Media, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Advertising, Strategy, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Facebook, PPC, Analytics, CRM, Marketing, Online Marketing, SEM

Education
University of Michigan   2001 — 2005
B.A., English Language and Literature

Fenton High School

Luke M. Powers Catholic High School

Experience
LeClairRyan  October 2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   December 2012 - February 2014
Sack Rosendin   January 2009 - October 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Document Review, Event Planning, Customer Service, Litigation, Pleadings, Mediation, Personal Injury

Education
California State University-East Bay   2007 — 2008
ABA Paralegal Certified, Paralegal Program

University of California, Davis
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
League of Minnesota Cities  October 2013 - Present
United States Army Reserve  January 2005 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 2005 - October 2013
United States Army  January 2001 - January 2005

Skills
Litigation, Trials, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Torts, Hearings, Appeals, Criminal Law, Military Justice, Depositions, Legal Assistance

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law, Magna Cum Laude

Harvard University   1993 — 1997
A.B., English and American Literature and Languages, Cum Laude

Sibley East High School   1990 — 1993
Arlington, MN

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   October 2003 - Present
Snell & Wilmer  May 1998 - October 2003

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 2011 - March 2014
The Fieger Firm  2009 - 2011

Skills
Personal Injury, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Torts, Trial Practice, Courts, Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation, Appeals, Toxic Tort, Arbitration

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts (BA), High Distinction

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   August 2004 - Present
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan.   September 2003 - May 2004
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute  2000 - 2001

Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Class Actions, Toxic Tort, Intellectual Property, Trials, Appeals, Torts, Mediation, Medical Devices, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Litigation Management, Trial Practice

Education
Wayne State University Law School   2001 — 2004
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   1994 — 1998
B.S., Microbiology

Experience
The Wernette Law Firm, PLLC   September 2013 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   1998 - 2013
Bowman and Brooke LLP   1991 - 1997
United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit   August 1990 - September 1991
General Motors Corporation  January 1983 - August 1986

Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Defense, Claim, Trials, Personal Injury, Personal Injury..., Jury Trials, Accident, Liability, Toxic Tort, Torts, Legal Liability, Trial Practice, Litigation Support, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Public Liability, Insurance Law, Arbitration, Litigation Management, Automobile Accidents, Class Actions, Mediation, Construction Law, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Depositions, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Hearings, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution

Education
Center for Creative Leadership (Colorado Springs CO)   2010 — 2010
Law Firm Leadership Development Program

University of Michigan Law School   1987 — 1990
J.D., Law

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1986 — 1990
M.B.A., Finance

General Motors Institute (nka Kettering University)   1978 — 1983
B.I.A., Industrial Engineering/Industrial Administration

University of Michigan Law School

Experience
Fann & Petruccelli, P.A   February 2012 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 2003 - February 2012
McAllister & Christner   August 1999 - January 2003

Skills
Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Nursing Homes, Negligence, Healthcare, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Appeals, Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Torts, Mediation, Litigation Support, Trials, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Courts, Legal Research, Personal Injury..., Legal Writing, Class Actions, Depositions, Jury Trials, Public Liability, Business Litigation

Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   1997 — 1999
Law, Torts

University of Arizona   1990 — 1994
BS, Accounting and Criminal Justice

Sahuaro High School - Tucson, Arizona   1986 — 1990

Experience
Sedgwick LLP  September 2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 2011 - September 2014
Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds   September 2010 - May 2011
Jackson Walker LLP  September 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Class Actions, Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Courts, Westlaw, Toxic Tort, Personal Injury, Mediation

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

Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science   2001 — 2005
B.S., Political Science

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP  

Skills
Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Intellectual Property..., Torts, Legal Research, Trials

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1988 — 1992
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1987 — 1987
Post-Doctorate Music Education

Nova Southeastern University   1983 — 1986
Ed. D., Higher Education

Radford University   1979 — 1980
M.S., Music Education

Liberty University   1974 — 1979
B.S., Music Education

Experience
Special Counsel, Robert Half Legal and Graham Staffing   December 2014 - July 2015
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook  July 2012 - August 2014
Clark Hill PLC; CACI Int'l Inc.; Diversified Legal Services and Detroit Int'l Bridge Compay   June 2010 - March 2012
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.   April 2006 - February 2010
Kelly Law Registry  April 2003 - April 2006
Kelly Law Registry  April 2002 - April 2003
Law Offices of Paula J. Martin - CNA Insurance Company Staff Counsel   February 2000 - February 2002
Mid-State Surety Corporation   March 1999 - December 1999
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  March 1998 - March 1999

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Litigation, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Civil Litigation, Excel, Microsoft Office, Insurance, Research, Westlaw, Problem Solving, Administration, Document Management, Customer Relations, Editing, Workers Compensation, Document Review, Legal Research, Employment Law, Access, Legal Writing, Case Map, Time Map

Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Microsoft Office Specialist Training

The National Center for Paralegal Training, Inc.   1996 — 1996
Certificate, ABA approved Paralegal Program - Business Transactions

American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc.   1985 — 1985
Paralegal Certifcate, General Paralegal Studies

Eastern Michigan University   1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Merchandising/Marketing

Experience
Emergent Networks  November 2014 - Present
Avtex Solutions, LLC  April 2007 - November 2014
Convergent  April 2007 - November 2010
Bowman and Brooke LLP   February 2003 - April 2007
Robbinsdale Area Schools  June 2000 - January 2003
Thiele Technologies  1998 - 2000

Skills
Lync Server 2010, Storage Area Networks, Architecture, Virtualization, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, VMware, Lync, Windows Server, Unified Communications, VMware ESX, Hyper-V, Unified Messaging, Technical Support, Networking, System Deployment, Architectures, Infrastructure, SAN, Storage, Network Design

Education
Augsburg College   1995 — 1997

Experience
Cedric Evans Photography   December 2013 — Present
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  February 2011 — Present
Huston-Tillotson University  March 2009 — June 2011
Clark Thomas & Winters  August 1995 — February 2011

Skills
Product Liability, Personal Injury, Defense, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Complex Litigation, Information Technology, Information Security, Data Security, Class Actions, Torts

Education
University of Iowa College of Law   1992 — 1995
J.D.

The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
B.A., Government

Experience
McCandlish Holton  May 2015 - Present
KincerSnyder PC   May 2009 - April 2015
University of Richmond School of Law  August 2004 - May 2011
Macaulay & Burtch PC   October 2004 - April 2009
University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies   August 2003 - May 2006
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 2003 - September 2004
Sands Anderson Marks & Miller  June 2001 - December 2002
Wooden & McLaughlin LLP  December 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance, Risk Management, Editing, Management, Automotive, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Personal Injury, Defense, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Litigation Management, Torts, Trials, Toxic Tort, Liability, Trial Practice, Personal Injury..., Automobile Accidents, Property Damage, Hearings, Depositions, Pleadings, Insurance Law, Business Litigation, Jury Trials, Claim, Wrongful Death

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

University of Mary Washington   1993 — 1996
BA, Philosophy, Classic Civilizations

State University of New York at Albany   1991 — 1993

Cooperstown Central School

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2003 - Present
Ropers, Majeski, Kohn and Bentley   1999 - 2003

Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Product Liability, Class Actions, Trials, Torts

Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law   1996 — 1999
J.D., Law

Dartmouth College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government

Mira Costa   1988 — 1992

Experience
Rockefeller Brothers Fund  January 2014 - Present
SUNY Purchase  2013 - 2014
Brennan Center for Justice  January 2011 - December 2013
League of Women Voters - Minnesota  December 2007 - January 2011
Minnesota Women's Political Caucus   May 2007 - December 2007
Bowman and Brooke LLP   April 2004 - April 2007
Girl Scout Council Greater Mpls.   2005 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court  1999 - 2000

Skills
Public Policy, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Constitutional Law, Political Science, Government, Strategic Communications, Community Organizing, Policy, Leadership, Human Rights

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

St. Cloud State University   1993 — 1996
BA, Criminal Justice / Political Science

Experience
self-employed  October 2009 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   March 2006 - October 2009
McGrann Shea et al   June 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Trials, Trial Practice, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Legal Research, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Class Actions, Licensing, Service Level Agreements, Contract Negotiation, Employment Contracts, Releases, Settlement Agreements, Contractual Agreements, Non-disclosure..., Trial Director, Westlaw, PACER, Lexis, Sanction, Summation iBlaze, ProLaw, Toxic Tort, Legal Assistance

Education
Hamline University   2005 — 2007
Legal Studies, General

Inver Hills Community College   2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal

Experience
FrameWright   April 2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   December 2012 - April 2014
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  January 2012 - December 2012
Faegre & Benson LLP  October 2009 - December 2011
Faegre & Benson LLP  March 2008 - October 2009
Faegre & Benson LLP  April 2006 - 2008
Macalester College  2003 - 2003
St. Olaf College  2000 - 2000
The Christian Science Monitor  1985 - 1989

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Public Relations, Editing, Public Speaking, Web Content, Crisis Communications, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Publications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Brand Development, Legal Marketing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Research, Newsletters, Strategy, Content Development, Management, Journalism, Writing, Proofreading, Speech Writing, Reputation Management, Communications Planning, Content Management, Message Development, Blogging, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Marketing Copy, Publishing, Coaching, Communications Strategy, Newspaper, Publicity, Stories, Mentoring, Issues Management, Crisis Management, Executive Communications, Requirements Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
PhD

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
M.A.

Principia College
B.A., with honors

Experience
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota  May 2013 - Present
Magnum Chorum   1993 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation  May 2010 - February 2013
Minneapolis Rotary Club   July 2009 - June 2010
Science Museum of Minnesota  November 2009 - March 2010
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  2003 - 2009
St. Olaf College  1995 - 2000
Bowman and Brooke LLP   1989 - 1995

Skills
Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stewardship, Board Development, Major Gift Development, Writing, Music, Charitable Gift..., Endowments, Major Gift Solicitations, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Program Development, Estate Planning, Volunteer Management, Prospect Research, Charitable Gift Planning, Capital Campaigns, Alumni Relations, Grants, Fundraisers, Non-profit..., Raiser's Edge, Charities

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance, General

St. Olaf College   1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science, Russian Studies

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 2009 - Present
Gray Plant Mooty  1969 - 1985

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1966 — 1969

Northwestern University   1962 — 1966
BA, Liberal Arts

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   January 1987 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   May 1987 - January 2002

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1985 — 1988
J.D., Law

Experience
Bowman and Brooke  January 2014 - Present
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2003 - Present
Michigan Supreme Court  2001 - 2003

Skills
Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Torts, Toxic Tort, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Trial Practice

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1998 — 2001
JD

Adrian College   1992 — 1996
BA

Experience
Buy Buy Baby  2010 - Present
Social Security Administration Office of Disability Adjudication and Review  June 2009 - 2010
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.   April 2008 - October 2008
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.   May 2000 - April 2008
Bowman and Brooke LLP   1995 - 2000

Education
Harper College
Paralegal

Experience
Exelis Inc.  June 2012 - Present
Boy Scouts of America Pikes Peak   2001 - 2014
Boy Scouts of America  2000 - 2013
SAIC  January 2001 - January 2011
SAIC  January 2001 - January 2011
SAIC, Space and Geospatial Intelligence Business Unit   January 2001 - January 2011
SAIC - SPACE & GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE BUSINESS UNIT   2001 - January 2011
SAIC: Science Applications International Corp.   2001 - January 2011
Computer Technology Associates, Inc  May 2000 - January 2001
Bowman and Brooke, LLP  May 1997 - September 1999

Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Program Management, Recruiting, Organizational..., Human Resources, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Training, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Management, Leadership, Vendor Management, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, CRM, Coaching, Payroll, Strategy, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Policy, Interviews, Staff Development, Hiring, Budgets, HR Policies, Succession Planning, PeopleSoft, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Benefits Negotiation, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, FMLA, Time Management, Government, HR Consulting

Education
Chapman University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Chapman University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
Bowman and Brooke LLP   July 2010 - Present
Hogan Lovells LLP  November 2006 - April 2009
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP   May 2003 - November 2006
Jenkens & Gilchrist  March 2002 - May 2003
Sidley Austin, LLP  November 1996 - March 2002

Skills
Pleadings, Product Liability, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Wordperfect, Outlook, PowerPoint, Employment Law, Legal Documents, Human Resources, Document Review, Arbitration, Legal Research, Courts, Litigation, Litigation Support

Education
Penn State University   1974 — 1976
B.S., Health Planning Administration

Experience
Corcoran Pet Care Çenter   September 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota - Office of the General Counsel  October 2006 - February 2010
Home for Life, The Animal Sanctuary of St. Croix Valley, Inc.   November 2008 - August 2009
Home for Life, The Animal Sanctuary of St. Croix Valley, Inc.   June 2005 - October 2006
Campaign to Elect C. Paul Carver (City Council)   June 2005 - November 2005
Campaign to Elect Lisa McDonald (City Council)   March 2005 - November 2005
Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson PA   February 1998 - January 2005
Bowman and Brooke LLP   June 1990 - February 1998

Skills
Experience in..., Experience in proper..., Experience in surgical..., Knowledge of animal..., Ability to organize and..., Ability to handle..., Experience in physical..., Veterinary, Editing, Nonprofits, Outlook, Non-profits, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Surgical Assisting

Education
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business   2010 — 2012
Associate in Applied Science, with highest honors, Veterinary Technology, 4.0 (best)

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   1993 — 1996
Associate in Arts, with highest honors, 4.0 (best)

Experience
Ontario Superior Court of Justice  August 2014 - Present
University of Windsor- Social Work & Law   October 2011 - June 2014
Bowman and Brooke LLP   September 2013 - March 2014
University of Windsor- Faculty of Law  April 2012 - September 2013
Miller Thomson LLP  May 2013 - August 2013
Aga Khan University  February 2011 - August 2011
Ellesmere United Church   August 2010 - February 2011
Simon Fraser University  2008 - 2010
Bamfield Marine Science Centre   2007 - 2007

Skills
Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Policy, Event Planning, Litigation, Event Management, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law

University of Windsor, Faculty of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law

Simon Fraser University   2006 — 2009
BSc, Chemistry, Biology

Langara College   2003 — 2006
Associate of Science Degree, Chemistry, Biology

Experience
Usset, Weingarden & Liebo   May 2013 - August 2013
Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm   October 2012 - February 2013
Bowman and Brooke LLP   2011 - 2012
Law Offices of Lewis H. Seltz, Ltd   January 2003 - May 2011
Cousineau, McGuire & Anderson   1994 - 2001

Skills
Wordperfect, Notary, Legal Writing, Estate Planning, Data Entry, QuickBooks, Legal Documents, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Litigation, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Briefs, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law

Education
Minnesota Legal Assistant Institute   1993 — 1994
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Certificate, Legal

Minnesota School of Business   1985 — 1986
Legal Secretary Certificate, Legal Secretary

Experience
ProSearch Strategies, Inc  February 2015 - Present
Epiq Systems  January 2013 - January 2015
Teris  August 2012 - November 2012
Yelp Inc  November 2011 - June 2012
Consumer Travel Alliance   June 2011 - October 2011
Alpha Epsilon PiAugust   January 2005 - January 2009
Bowman and Brooke LLP   June 2008 - August 2008
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity President   January 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Social Media, Cold Calling, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Litigation Support, IPRO, Relativity, Negotiation, Document Review, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Facebook

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, International Business and Justice Studies

Arizona State University
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, Justice Studies