Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2015 - Present
Reed Smith LLP  November 2013 - May 2015
Holy Family Institute  April 2013 - November 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Development, Social Services, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Case Management, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Conflict Resolution, Data Entry, Youth Mentoring, Community Engagement, Tutoring, Crisis Intervention, Coaching, Editing, Time Management, Data Analysis, Team Building, Youth Development, Outlook, Microsoft Word

Education
Duquesne University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, Criminal justice

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2008 - Present
Tollgrade Communications  July 2006 - August 2008
Reed Smith LLP  September 2002 - July 2006
Office of General Counsel - Harrisburg   1999 - 2002

Skills
SEC filings, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Mergers, Private Placements, Public Companies, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Securities, Legal Writing, Finance, Legal Research, Divestitures, Securities Regulation, Negotiation, Securities Offerings, Mergers, Legal Advice, Corporate Finance, Contract Negotiation, Legal Compliance, Venture Capital

Education
Dickinson Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

Penn State University   1995 — 1999
B.A., International Politics

Mars Area High School

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2012 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2009 — 2012
JD, Law, cum laude

Georgetown University   2003 — 2007
BSFS, International Politics, cum laude

Kings College London   2005 — 2006
Study Abroad, War Studies

Beaver Area High School

Experience
Miami-Dade County Public Schools  February 2013 - Present
Miami-Dade County Public Schools  February 2010 - February 2013
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2007 - January 2010
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.   August 2005 - August 2007
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.   March 2004 - July 2005
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office  August 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction Law, Business Litigation, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Courts, Trade Secrets, Product Liability, Criminal Law, Hearings, Dispute, Litigation Support, Public Policy, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Commercial Real Estate, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Administrative Law, Document Review, Litigation Management, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Torts, Pleadings, Competition Law, Economic Development, Policy, Legal Compliance, Community Outreach, Community Development, Depositions, Public Speaking, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Business Development

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Oxford   2000 — 2000
International Human Rights Law Programme

Emory University - Goizueta Business School   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2014 - Present
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP  February 2010 - January 2014
Scharlacken & Associates PA   July 2006 - January 2010
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP  August 2002 - July 2006
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP  September 1997 - July 2001

Skills
Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Tax Law, Wills, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Appeals, Private Equity, Mediation, Legal Research

Education
New York University School of Law   1996 — 1997
LLM, Corporate Law

Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1994 — 1996
JD, Juris Doctorate

University of Florida   1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree

Barron Collier High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2008 - Present
Duquesne University  August 2014 - October 2014
ESIBytes   April 2014 - April 2014
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)   November 2012 - March 2014
Legal Talk Network   August 2012 - March 2014
AHIMA  September 2013 - February 2014
The Organization of Legal Professionals  January 2013 - November 2013
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)   July 2012 - June 2013
ALM Media Properties, LLC's Publications   August 2011 - March 2013
IKON Document Services (Now Operating as Ricoh Legal)   July 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Soft Skills, Litigation Support, Computer Hardware, Vendor Relations, IT Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Technology, Legal Technology, Budgets, Information Technology, Management, Leadership, PMP, Strategy, Outsourcing, Governance, Training, Litigation, Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Networking, Knowledge Management, Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., Document Management, Risk Management, EDRMS

Education
Robert Morris University   2000 — 2002
M.S., Information Systems Management

Community College of Allegheny County   1994 — 1996
A.S., Computer Services

Point Park University   1992 — 1994
B.S., Management Services

Community College of Allegheny County   1989 — 1992
A.S., Hospitality Management

Community College of Allegheny County   1989 — 1992
Certificate, Hotel Management

Toastmasters International   2014 — 2015
Toastmasters, Public Speaking

P3   2015 — 2015
P3 – The Practice Innovation Conference

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course - Vision Training Systems   2015 — 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course

AHIMA
2013 AHIMA Health Information Integrity Summit

The Agile PrepCast - OSP International LLC   2013 — 2013
Certificate - 37 Contact Hours in Agile Project Management, Agile

Experience
Coldwell Banker Real Estate  2013 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2006 - Present
Louis F Leeper Company  August 2001 - October 2005

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Due Diligence, Licensing, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Service, Real Estate, Sellers, Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Data Entry, Residential Homes, Investment Properties, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Relocation, Single Family Homes

Education
Community College of Allegheny County   1974 — 1977
Associate's degree, Nutrition Sciences

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2010 - Present

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Courts, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, Employment Law, Trusts, Trial Practice, Employment...

Education
New York Law School

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   November 2012 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   November 2011 - November 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Export Controls, Licensing, E-commerce, E-business

Education
University of Michigan   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Duke University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy Studies

Experience
Education Management Corporation  October 2012 - Present
Andrew J Behnke, Esq.   September 2010 - Present
Education Management Corporation  June 2011 - October 2012
Choice Counsel, Inc.   January 2011 - June 2011
Ulmer & Berne, LLP   April 2008 - July 2010
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  December 2009 - February 2010
Employment Law Clinic, Cleveland State University   August 2008 - May 2009
Center for Election Integrity   June 2007 - December 2007
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2000 - July 2006
Center for Health Policy & Program Evaluation   June 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Employment Law, Immigration Law, H-1B, I-9 Compliance, Legal Research, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Visas, Legal Writing, Employment..., Mediation, Higher Education, Legal Compliance, FCPA, O-1, E-Verify, Immigration Issues, L-1, Expatriate Management, Business Immigration, International..., Title IV, Government Agencies, Family-Based Immigration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Affairs, Anti-corruption, Ethics, Policy Writing, Employee Training, Managing Agency...

Education
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Labor & Employment

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 2000
B.A., Sociology

Experience
JURIST, University of Pittsburgh School of Law   May 2014 - April 2015
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2014 - August 2014
Superior Court of Pennsylvania  August 2013 - November 2013
UPMC  May 2013 - August 2013
Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Office of the Secretary   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Residence Life

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2012 — 2015
J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

Gettysburg College   2008 — 2012
B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, History and Political Science

Rhodes University   2010 — 2010

Brookville Area Jr./Sr. High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
NEP Group, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2002 - February 2013
K&L Gates  September 1997 - December 2001

Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property

Education
New York University   1996 — 1997
Master of Laws (LLM), Taxation

Southern Methodist University   1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)

Allegheny College   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Experience
Perspective Capital, LLC   June 1997 - Present
Longboat Capital Management, LLC   July 2001 - May 2003
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1983 - 1997
Berkman Ruslander Pohl Lieber & Engel   August 1980 - December 1983

Skills
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mergers, Fundraising, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Restructuring, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Management Consulting, Investment Analysis, Alternative Investments, Management, Executive Management, Investments, Equities, Securities, Investment Banking, Finance, Hedge Funds

Education
Cornell Law School   1977 — 1980
JD, Law

Vanderbilt University   1973 — 1977
B.A.

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2012 - Present
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty  January 2012 - April 2012
Innocence Project, GW   September 2011 - November 2011
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011
George Washington University  June 2009 - June 2011
Neighborhood Legal Services Association, Pittsburgh   June 2010 - August 2010

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D.

St. Mary's College of Maryland   2005 — 2009
BA, Economics, Film and Media Studies

Experience
UPMC  April 2010 - Present
Medrad  August 2006 - October 2009
Crown Castle International  May 2001 - August 2006
Union Switch & Signal, Inc.   March 1998 - April 2001
Hanson North America  1993 - 1998
K&L Gates  1989 - 1993
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1985 - 1989
Eckert Seamans  1983 - 1985

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Litigation, Employment Law, Health Care Law, Corporate Transactional, Compliance Regulations, Litigation Management, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Bankruptcy, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Health Law, Human Resources, Mediation, Management, Legal Advice, Privacy Law, Product Liability

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

University of Delaware   1977 — 1981
BA, Political Science and Economics

Ephrata Senior High School   1973 — 1977

Experience
Penn State Law  August 2014 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2015 - July 2015
Penn State Student Legal Services   August 2014 - May 2015
Blackstone Legal Fellowship  June 2014 - August 2014
Armstrong County District Attorney's Office   May 2014 - August 2014

Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law   2013 — 2016

Grove City College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, 3.78, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Thorley Industries, LLC dba 4moms   August 2014 - Present
Mylan  July 2012 - August 2014
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP   January 2012 - July 2012
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   October 2007 - January 2012
Parrish Law Office   2006 - 2007
University of Pittsburgh  2005 - 2006
Nixon Peabody  July 2002 - June 2003
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School  2001 - 2002

Skills
Patents, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Invention, Patent Litigation, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Patentability, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Legal Advice, Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
Duquesne University School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D., Law

Georgetown University   1997 — 2001
Ph.D., Tumor Biology, Biomedical Science

Georgetown College   1992 — 1996
B.S., Chemistry, Medical Technology

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2012 - Present
JURIST  October 2009 - May 2012
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General  June 2010 - August 2010
AEON Corporation  May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Editing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Teaching

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD

American University   2003 — 2007
BA, Literature; Public Communication

Experience
Pepper Hamilton LLP  April 2011 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   February 2006 - March 2011
Philadelphia Housing Authority  October 2003 - January 2006
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh  February 1997 - October 2003

Skills
Affordable Housing, Administrative Law, Multifamily Housing, HUD Audits, Fair Housing Law, Community Development, Multi-family Investment..., Corporate Law, Public Procurement, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Construction Law, Appeals, Courts, Legal Writing, Due Diligence

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD

Franklin & Marshall College   1987 — 1991
B.A., English

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   March 2008 - Present

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

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Stanford University   1987 — 1991
B.A., American Studies

Experience
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.   August 2014 - Present
Rodella Law LLC   September 2011 - July 2014
RPM Settlement Services   September 2011 - July 2014
Sitko, Rodella & Bruno   2000 - 2011
Law Offices of Pat Rodella   1992 - 2000
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1990 - 1992
Marcus & Shapira   1987 - 1990
Reed Smith Shaw & McClay  1985 - 1987

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Transactions, Construction..., Legal Writing, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Submittals, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Leases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Retail, Sales, Legal Research, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

Gannon University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), summa cum laude

Experience
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP  October 2015 - Present
Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, Community Day School, etc...   February 2013 - Present
EQT via Coates Field Service, Inc.   October 2014 - June 2015
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2014 - September 2014
EQT Corporation/Equitable via VisionIT   November 2013 - May 2014
Capone and Associates   July 2013 - October 2013
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of PA   June 2013 - July 2013
La Escuelita Arcoiris  March 2003 - February 2013

Skills
Sustained Focus, Thorough, Document Review, Positive Personality, Analysis, Attention to Detail, Pedagogical -, -Documentation, WestLaw, LexisNexis, Open Minded, Spanish fluency, Lease Provisions, Self-Motivated, Independent, Investigating, CERCLA, Dependable, Autism Spectrum..., Reggio Approach, Developmentally..., Differentiated Learning, LawLogix, USCIS, Mentoring, GIS systems, Legal Research, Exhibit Preparation, Classrom Aesthetics, Organized, Microsoft Office, Micrsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Docusphere, Enertia, JD Edwards, PA Early Learning..., SharePoint, Sage TimeSlips, USPTO, Resourceful, Following Protocol, Welcoming, Handle Multiple..., Quicken, DTE, DeskSite, Courageous, Contemplative, Persevering

Education
Duquesne University
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate, ABA Approved University/Program, Paralegal Studies, 3.7 GPA, January-December 2013

Carlow College   1999 — 2003
BA Early Childhood Education, N-3rd grade PA Teaching Certification, Philosophy minor, 3.8 GPA, Graduated magna cum laude

Carlow University   1999 — 2003
PA Professional Teaching Certification (License to Teach in PA), Early Childhood Certifcation (N-3rd grade)

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2011 - Present

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Employee Benefits

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D., magna cum laude

Colgate University   2004 — 2008
BA, summa cum laude, Sociology and Anthropology, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Experience
Schneider Downs  July 2005 - Present
Dress for Success Pittsburgh  July 2013 - Present
PowerLink  July 2008 - Present
Schneider Downs  September 2002 - June 2005
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1997 - 2002
Highmark  1995 - 1997
Schneider Downs  1990 - 1995
Norris & Laughlin, PC   1987 - 1990

Skills
CPA, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, International Tax, Board Relations, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Stakeholder Engagement, Tax Advisory, Business Intelligence, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Self-driven, Integrity, Expense Management, Banking Relationships, Invoicing, Software Implementation, PowerPoint, Forecasting, Internal Communications, Personnel Management, Microsoft Office 2007, Training, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, FRx, Managing Deadlines, Energy Efficiency, Cost Management, Community Service, Board Development, Natural Gas, Insurance, Software Project..., Elite, Tenacious, Affiliate Management, Collections, Client/server, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Budgets, Finance, Microsoft Office

Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business   2014 — 2015
Executive Education, Leadership and Negotiation Academy

Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

Marquette University

Cardinal Newman HS

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2011 - Present
K&L Gates LLP  September 1993 - December 2010

Skills
Lease Negotiations, Leases, Real Estate Development, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor, Law

Duquesne University   1987 — 1990
BA, Political Science & History

North Catholic   1982 — 1986

LDI - IX Pittsburgh

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2015 - Present
K&L Gates  May 2014 - August 2014
American Eagle Outfitters  May 2013 - May 2014

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2012 — 2015
J.D.

Penn State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Women's Law Project  November 2011 - Present
University of Pittsburgh School of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.   December 2008 - October 2011
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2005 - November 2008
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas  January 2003 - May 2005
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2004 - August 2004
MidPenn Legal Services  May 2003 - August 2003
Morris & Morris, P.C.   June 2000 - June 2002

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Appeals, Employment Law, Public Policy, Employment..., Civil Rights

Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D., Law

The College of William and Mary   1996 — 2000
B.A., History and Women's Studies

University of St. Andrews   1999 — 1999
History

Moon Area High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Latham & Watkins  June 2014 - Present
Quinn Emanuel  January 2010 - June 2014
Quinn Emanuel  2010 - June 2014
Quinn Emanuel  November 2006 - December 2009
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2000 - 2006
U.S. Army   1994 - 1997

Skills
Appeals, Securities Litigation, Litigation, Jury Trials, Appellate Practice, Trade Secrets, Real Estate, Insurance, Trials, Banking, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Copyright Law, Class Actions, Arbitration, Courts, Dispute, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Breach Of Contract, White Collar Criminal..., Unfair Competition, Licensing, Competition Law, Trademarks, Trial Practice, Securities Regulation, Bankruptcy, Fraud, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Mediation, Patent Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Torts, Dispute Resolution, Motions

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   2015 — 2015
Executive Education, Mergers and Acquisitions

Harvard Law School   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

University of Notre Dame   1990 — 1994
B.B.A., Finance and Business Economics, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP   October 2011 - Present
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP   February 2011 - October 2011
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC  January 2008 - January 2011
FedEx Ground  February 2007 - December 2007
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP  January 2002 - January 2007
Meyer Darragh Buckler Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C.   November 1992 - January 2002
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 1992 - November 1992
Ross & Hardies  June 1988 - June 1991

Skills
Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Motions, Appeals, Product Liability, Torts, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Employment Litigation

Education
The Catholic University of America   1985 — 1988
J.D., Law

Penn State University   1981 — 1985
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2014 - Present
Penn State University Dickinson School of Law  August 2011 - May 2014
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2013 - August 2013
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania  August 2012 - December 2012
Blair County Court of Common Please   May 2012 - August 2012
The Ohio State University Medical Center  2010 - 2011
National Disease Research Interchange  2008 - 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Clinical Research, Laboratory Skills, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Technical Writing, Academic Writing, Molecular Biology, Briefs, Memos, Intellectual Property..., International..., Triathlon, Team Management, Event Management, Litigation Support, Business Litigation, Food & Drug Law, Food Technology, Intellectual Asset..., Intellectual Property..., Editing, Public Speaking, Research, Corporate Law, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property

Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate, Law

BC

Polytechnic University
BS, Science and Technology Studies, Concentration in Biomolecular Science

Experience
Harris County District Attorney's Office  March 2012 - Present
Burns White LLC  May 2010 - May 2011
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2009 - August 2009
Wachovia Securities, LLC  June 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Trials, Courts, Appeals, Licensing, Hearings, Motions

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship Sales & Marketing

The College of William and Mary   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing major, Psychology minor

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2011 - Present
Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP   January 2010 - January 2011
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   June 2005 - January 2010
Pepper Hamilton LLP  2002 - 2005
Eaton Corporation  1999 - 2002
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart  1998 - 2000

Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Litigation, Patents, Licensing, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Copyright Law, Appeals, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance

Education
Duquesne University   1996 — 1996
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Roanoke College   1992 — 1996
BA, Sociology

Experience
LANXESS Corporation  March 2015 - Present
LANXESS Corporation  October 2014 - March 2015
LANXESS Corporation  August 2013 - September 2014
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2013 - July 2013
University of Pittsburgh School of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
Law Offices of OMP   January 2012 - June 2012
Sayenko Kharenko   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
International Law, International Business..., International..., Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Business Law

National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy"   2011 — 2012
Specialist, Law, Diploma with honors

National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy"   2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Law, Diploma with honors

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   February 2011 - Present
Swalm, Bourgeau & Davies, P.A.   2000 - 2010

Education
Tulane University Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Tulane University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Wales, Cardiff
Joint honors degree in Law and Industrial Relations, magna cum laude

Experience
McGuireWoods LLP  September 2015 - Present
The Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr. - Court of Appeals of Virginia   May 2015 - August 2015
Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic   May 2015 - August 2015
Lizbeth Benacquisto for State Senate   May 2014 - July 2014
Lizbeth Benacquisto for Congress   February 2014 - April 2014
Matt Caldwell for State House   June 2012 - August 2012
Ray Rodrigues for State House   June 2012 - August 2012
Gary Aubuchon for Congress   December 2011 - August 2012
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Public Policy

Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Florida   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
PNC Bank  January 2013 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   June 2004 - January 2013
Reed Smith LLP  September 2000 - June 2004
Respironics, Hong Kong   1998 - 1998

Skills
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1997 — 2000
JD

Macalester College   1992 — 1996
BA, History and Japan Studies

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2015 - Present
Choice Counsel  October 2014 - December 2014
Cigna  November 2012 - October 2014
Political Campaign  August 2012 - January 2013
Delta Air Lines  August 2012 - December 2012
Penn State University  August 2008 - December 2011
Fitness 19  October 2008 - March 2011
Rita's Italian Ice  March 2008 - March 2011
Heinz Field  November 2008 - January 2010

Skills
International Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Leadership, Event Planning, Facebook, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Social Media, Marketing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Organization, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Fundraising, Team Building

Education
Penn State University   2008 — 2011
B.A., International Politics-International Relations, Minor-History

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   July 1989 - Present
KPMG Peat Marwick  December 1986 - June 1989

Skills
Tax, Due Diligence, Internal Controls, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Risk Management, Financial Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, CPA, Restructuring, US GAAP, Private Equity

Education
University of Dayton   1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting / Finance

Central Catholic HS, Pittsburgh, PA

Experience
Owens-Illinois, Inc.   May 2011 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2010 - April 2011
UnitedHealth Group  2007 - 2010
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2005 - 2007
H. J. Heinz Company   2003 - 2005
H. J. Heinz Company   1985 - 2003
Rose, Schmidt, Hasley & DiSalle   1980 - 1985

Skills
Legal Compliance, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Executive Management, Leadership, Securities Regulation, Governance, Business Strategy, Policy, Litigation

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1976 — 1980
Master of Management, Finance

Northwestern University School of Law   1976 — 1980
Juris Doctor

Princeton University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2008 - Present
Hill & Kehne LLC   2007 - 2008
U.S. Department of Justice   2004 - 2007

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2004 — 2008
J.D., Law

Carnegie Mellon University   2000 — 2003
B.S., Political Science; History and Policy

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   January 2015 - Present
Grau & Associates, LLC   December 2012 - Present
Duane Morris Government Strategies, LLC   January 2012 - November 2012
Duane Morris Government Strategies  January 2003 - January 2012
GSP Consulting Corp   January 2004 - December 2011
Grau & Associates, LLC   January 2003 - January 2004
LRG, Inc   October 1999 - January 2003
Dempsey & Associates, LLP   June 1995 - November 1996

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Government, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Policy, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Community Development, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Litigation, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Coalitions, Grants, Grant Writing, Federal Government, Political Consulting, Administrative Law, International Relations, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, Government Procurement, Governmental Affairs, Appropriations, Government Contracting, Defense, Workforce Development, Congressional Affairs, Trade Associations, PAC, Political Communication, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Grassroots, Public Affairs, Government Relations

Education
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Juris Doctor

Emory University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Saint Louis University  August 2010 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   February 2000 - Present
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart  1994 - 2000

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Securities, Arbitration, Appeals, Mediation

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

Villanova University   1987 — 1990
BA, Poli Sci

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   February 2013 - Present
Duane Morris Government Strategies, LLC   January 2012 - February 2013
GSP Consulting  January 2006 - December 2011
United States House of Representatives  2002 - 2006

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Politics, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Government, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Media Relations, Grants, Grant Writing, Political Science, Political Consulting, Proposal Writing, Community Development

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science Degree, Communications Media

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   March 2006 - Present
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP   February 2004 - February 2006
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP  September 1995 - February 2004

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1993 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Carnegie Mellon University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Management

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2006 - Present
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP  September 2002 - April 2006

Skills
Corporate Law

Education
Boston University School of Law   1999 — 2002

Duquesne University   1995 — 1999
BA, Sociology Major, Business Law Minor

Experience
UPMC Health Plan  August 2014 - Present
UPMC Health Plan  March 2012 - August 2014
UPMC Health Plan  May 2011 - March 2012
La Roche College  September 2008 - December 2011
UPMC Health Plan  August 2010 - May 2011
UPMC  September 2009 - July 2010
Bayer  December 2007 - September 2009
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2003 - November 2007

Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Interviews, PeopleSoft, Screening, Management, Onboarding, Job Fairs, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Screening Resumes, Job Descriptions, HR Consulting, Hiring, HR Policies, New Hire Orientations

Education
La Roche College   2008 — 2011
Master's, HR Management

University of Pittsburgh   1999 — 2003
Bachelor's, English

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   March 2003 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2003 - Present
Cummings & Lockwood  1997 - 2003

Skills
Real Estate, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Property Law, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Leases, Real Estate Development, Landlords, Title Insurance, Real Estate Economics, Foreclosures, Tenant, Joint Ventures, Lease Negotiations, Arbitration

Education
Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center   1980 — 1983
JD

Florida State University - College of Business   1976 — 1980
B.S., Majors: Finance and Real Estate

Pine Crest Preparatory School, Fort Lauderdale, FL   1970 — 1977
H.S.

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   2006 - Present

Skills
Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Gift Tax, Personal Tax Planning, Business Formation

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Penn State University   1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science

Norwin High School

Experience
DiCarlo Digital Copy Center   August 2007 - Present
DiCarlo Precision Instrument, Inc.   January 2005 - August 2007
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Graphic Design, Digital Printing, Customer Relations, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Access Database, Mas 90, AutoCAD

Education
Liberty University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2014 - Present
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP   August 2013 - August 2014
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
VOX Global Mandate   June 2008 - July 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  January 2008 - January 2008
Bruce E. Dice & Associates   May 2007 - August 2007

Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School   2010 — 2013
J.D.

Colby College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Shady Side Academy   1999 — 2006

Experience
Beck Aluminum Corporation, Beck Aluminum Alloys & Beck Aluminum International   October 2012 - Present
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP   May 2007 - October 2012
McDonald Hopkins LLC  July 2002 - May 2007
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP  August 1997 - July 2002
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1994 - 1997
United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of Pennsylvania   1991 - 1993
Bernstein & Bernstein   1990 - 1991

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Corporate Law, general commerical..., Contract Negotiation, labor and employment, Trade Finance, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Liquidation, Bankruptcy, Trade Secrets, Receiverships, Corporate Governance, Patent Litigation, Management, Restructuring, Chapter 11, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Chapter 7, Legal Writing, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Legal Advice, Civil Litigation

Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

The Ohio State University   1983 — 1986
BA, Art History and Education

Experience
Robert Morris University  January 2012 - Present
Ave Maria School of Law  2010 - Present
Florida Assisted Living Education and Research Association   August 2009 - Present
The American College of Healthcare Administrators, Florida Chapter   January 2008 - Present
American Health Lawyers Association  January 1994 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 1981 - Present
Quail Creek Country Club  March 2012 - March 2013
Quail Creek Country Club  March 2010 - March 2013
HR Collier   December 2008 - December 2012
American Health Lawyers Association  June 2005 - June 2011

Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Management, Mergers, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Golf, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Union Organizing..., Union Avoidance, Union Relations, Union & Non-Union, Wage & Hour, Employment..., Discipline, Labor Contract..., NLRB, DOL, EEOC, Health Law, Collective Bargaining, Union, Civil Litigation, Employment Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Nonprofits, Arbitration, Privacy Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Discrimination, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Rights, Mediation, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Licensing, Business Transactions, Employee Handbooks, Joint Ventures, Construction Law, Immigration Law

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1967 — 1970
J.D., Law

Cornell University   1963 — 1967
B.A., Economics

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 2014 - Present
Student InTuition   November 2012 - April 2014
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2013 - August 2013
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP   June 2012 - July 2012
Allegheny County Chief Executive's Transportation Vision Team   April 2012 - May 2012
University of Pittsburgh School of Law  June 2011 - August 2011
The Honorable John Zottola   June 2011 - July 2011
Greater Lafayette Area Special Services  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Government, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Community Outreach

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   2011 — 2014
Master of Science, Public Policy and Management

University of Pittsburgh   2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law

College of Charleston   2004 — 2008
BA, English and Arts Management, magna cum laude

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   August 2008 - Present

Education
Thomas College   1981 — 1983
Associates Degree, Legal Secretarial

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2012 - Present
Freelance Jazz Musician  April 2012 - Present
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist   September 2010 - April 2012
Motley Rice LLC  April 2010 - April 2012
St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, Charleston, SC   February 2010 - September 2010
First Light Productions   2000 - 2010
Church of St. Luke in the Fields   September 2003 - December 2009
Lowenstein Sandler LLP  2003 - 2009
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1998 - 2003

Skills
Recording, Singing, Choral, Jazz, Vocalist, Composition, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Piano, Classical, Bands, Teaching, Music Production, Performing Arts, Music Theory

Education
Marshall University   1987 — 1989
Master of Arts, Vocal Performance

West Virginia University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Music, Voice

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   March 2003 - Present
Cummings & Lockwood  June 2000 - March 2003
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP  September 1998 - May 2000
Phears & Moldovan, P.C.   July 1991 - August 1998

Skills
Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Document Review, Motions, Product Liability, Westlaw, Bankruptcy, Torts, Class Actions, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Employment..., Pleadings, Business Litigation

Education
Georgia State University   1990 — 1994
Criminal Justice

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   February 2000 - Present
Sunquest Information Systems  January 1997 - March 2000
BlueCross of Western PA   December 1993 - January 1997
H.J. Heinz Company   January 1992 - November 1993
PNC Financial Corp   June 1987 - April 1989
Manager of Bank   November 1985 - May 1987
Peat, Marwick  March 1984 - November 1985
Peat, Marwick  July 1983 - February 1984

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting

University of Pittsburgh
Masters, Business Administration

Wilkinsburg Senior High School

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1990 - Present
University of Pittsburgh, School of Law  2006 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Torts, Corporate Law, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Courts, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Dispute Resolution, Legal Compliance

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (JD)

Penn State University   1983 — 1987
English

Experience
Mt. Joy Farm   September 2001 - Present
self employed  1993 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   1986 - 1993

Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Litigation

Education
Grove City College
BA Business Admin/Pre-Law

The Paralegal Institute
graduate degree, legal services

Experience
Special Counsel  August 2013 - October 2014
Special Counsel  June 2012 - June 2012
Special Counsel  September 2011 - January 2012
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.   April 2011 - April 2011
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers L.L.P.   October 2010 - January 2011
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   August 2010 - September 2010
Jones Day  May 2010 - July 2010
Reed Smith LLP  April 2010 - May 2010
Reed Smith LLP  February 2010 - February 2010
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC   March 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Finance, Legal Writing, Document Review, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Issues, Litigation Management, Banking, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance

Education
Cornell Law School   1983 — 1986
J.D.

Columbia University in the City of New York   1972 — 1979
B.A., Music concentration

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   June 1997 - Present

Skills
Employment Law, Courts, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Workers Compensation, Employment..., Claim, Insurance, Legal Compliance, Legal Assistance, Trials, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Family Law, Legal Research, Litigation

Education
Duquesne University School of Law   1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (JD)

Bowling Green State University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   May 2013 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
Drexel University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Marketing

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Experience
Resources Global Professionals  June 2010 - Present
Sparta Consulting Inc  2009 - 2009
Fujitsu Consulting  January 2007 - December 2008
Rapidigm  October 1998 - December 2006
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   September 1996 - September 1998
K&L Gates  September 1994 - September 1996

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

Penn State University   1987 — 1991
BA, English/French Literature

Indiana Area High school

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   August 2000 - Present

Education
Duquesne University School of Law   1996 — 2000
Juris Doctorate, cum laude

Grove City College   1990 — 1994
BA, Business Administration/Political Science/Pre-law

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   October 2005 - Present
Schneider Downs  December 2004 - August 2005

Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh   2009 — 2012
A.S.

Duquesne University   2001 — 2005
B.S.B.A.

Experience
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   August 2014 - January 2015
Giant Food  March 2011 - August 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Volunteering, Communication, Legal Writing

Education
Harrisburg Area Community College   2011 — 2013
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Duquesne University   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Social and Public Policy

Washington and Jefferson College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
Mayer Brown  January 2011 - Present
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.   August 2014 - March 2015

Skills
Corporate Law, LNG, Oil & Gas Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Carnegie Mellon University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Voice and Opera