DLA Piper
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionDLA Piper is a multinational law firm located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It is regarded as one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world, in terms of revenue and lawyers. Headquarters: London Revenue: 2.48 billion USD (2014) Founded: 2005 CFO: Paul Edwards CEO: Simon Levine (1 Jan 2015–), Cameron Jay Rains (1 Jan 2015–) Did you know: DLA Piper Hong Kong is the eighth-largest Hong Kong law firm by size (97 total number of Lawyers). wikipedia.org
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DLA Piper Employees
DLA Piper August 2011 - Present
Suneva Medical July 2010 - July 2011
Pacific Corporate Group April 2007 - July 2010
Charter Funding January 2004 - April 2007
MoneyNest Holdings, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking..., Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Handbooks, Employment Law, FMLA, Performance Management, Leave of Absence..., Payroll, Compensation, Coaching, Wellness
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BA
HR Certification Institute
PHR
Baker & McKenzie June 2007 - Present
DLA Piper January 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Cross-border, Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD with high honors, Law
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1987 — 1988
MBA, General Business
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1982 — 1986
BBA, Finance
American School Foundation, Mexico City 1978 — 1982
High School
HomeAway.com September 2009 - Present
General Counsel Forum January 2014 - Present
Association of Corporate Counsel 2015 - Present
Borland August 2006 - September 2009
GCA Law Partners April 2005 - October 2006
DLA Piper August 1999 - April 2005
SCO August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Software Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Securities Regulation, IPO, Employment Law, SEC filings, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, SaaS, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1996 — 1998
JD, law
University of Southern California 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP August 2015 - Present
DLA Piper October 2013 - August 2015
SCOR January 2012 - April 2013
DLA Piper May 2012 - July 2012
U.S. District Court September 2011 - December 2011
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP June 2011 - August 2011
Sothebys March 2010 - August 2010
International Baccalaureate October 2008 - March 2010
Ground Zero Museum Workshop August 2008 - November 2008
Dartmouth College July 2007 - September 2007
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 2010 — 2013
Dartmouth College 2004 — 2008
B.A., History
Bronx High School of Science 2000 — 2004
H.S.
Cunningham
Cunningham
Cunningham
US Government June 2014 - Present
DLA Piper May 2009 - June 2014
Exclusively Legal September 2006 - January 2009
UC San Diego June 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Office Administration, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Communication, Legal Recruiting, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Research, Recruiting, Event Management
Education
Saint Mary's College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanistic Studies, magna cum laude, Minor in Italian, Concentration of coursework in History and English Literature
LifeLock October 2014 - Present
Jones for Governor Inc July 2014 - August 2014
Institute of International Education May 2013 - August 2013
The Cohen Group September 2012 - December 2012
DLA Piper June 2012 - August 2012
Stars, The Agency June 2011 - August 2011
Stars Modeling Agency September 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Security, Politics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, International Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Spanish, Research, Public Diplomacy, Political Risk Analysis, Nonprofits, European politics, Diplomacy, Intercultural..., Policy
Education
Smith College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and History
Smith College - Class of 2014 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government
DLA Piper April 2014 - Present
Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. April 2013 - April 2014
ResCare Workforce Services August 2010 - April 2013
San Diego Workforce Partnership October 2009 - May 2010
California Employment Development Department September 2009 - May 2010
San Diego State University Cashier's Office July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Outlook, Lexis, Citrix, CalWIN, CASHNet, Tabs, Abacus, Training, Research, Youth Mentoring, Office Administration, ReadyCOLLECT, Timeslips, PowerPoint, Hospitality, Customer Service, Legal Assistance, Social Services, Legal Research, Administrative..., Community Outreach, PACER, Notary Public, Real Estate, Management, Data Entry, Event Planning, Administrative..., Time Management, LexisNexis
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Legal Studies
University of San Diego 2012 — 2013
Paralegal Certification, Paralegal Studies, Post-Baccalaureate
San Diego State University-California State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
DLA Piper October 2014 - Present
Skills
Legal Research, Leadership, Organizational..., Lexis, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Motions, Employment Law, Courts, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Decision Making, LexisNexis
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law
DLA Piper May 2015 - July 2015
Oracle September 2014 - April 2015
Oracle June 2014 - August 2014
US Army July 2011 - August 2012
US Army April 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Army, Military Experience, Military, Military Operations, Security Clearance, DoD, National Security, Operational Planning, Information Assurance, Defense, Leadership, Afghanistan, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence, Force Protection
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)
UC Davis 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Saratoga High School
DLA Piper October 2013 - Present
DLA Piper May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Research
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D.
Stanford University 2006 — 2010
BA, International Relations
DLA Piper October 2013 - Present
DLA Piper May 2012 - July 2012
Law Office of Thomas R. Ashley, Esq. December 2010 - April 2012
The Honorable Chief Justice Stuart Rabner September 2011 - November 2011
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 2009 — 2013
J.D., Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (formerly Bingham McCutchen LLP) June 2014 - Present
Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America June 2012 - May 2014
DLA Piper September 2010 - May 2012
Hogan Lovells US LLP April 2009 - September 2010
Hogan & Hartson June 2006 - April 2009
Eisai Co., Ltd. June 2004 - June 2006
TMI Associates January 2002 - June 2006
Intellectual Property Law Group LLP June 2000 - December 2001
TMI Associates July 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Registered Patent...
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., High Technology Law Certificate
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1997
A.B., Molecular and Cell Biology
Monta Vista High School 1989 — 1993
First Potomac Realty Trust November 2007 - Present
DLA Piper 1984 - 1986
DLA Piper 1984 - 1986
Skills
Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Disposition, Real Estate Transactions, Lease Negotiations, Leases, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Acquisitions, Landlords, Contract Negotiation
Education
Smith College
University of Virginia
University of Virginia School of Law
EBSCO Information Services March 2014 - Present
Bingham McCutchen June 2001 - June 2013
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP October 1994 - May 2001
New England School of Law September 1993 - September 1994
Dow Lohnes PLLC September 1991 - August 1993
DLA Piper August 1989 - August 1991
Skills
Law Librarianship, Technical Services, Integrated Library..., Library Management, Cataloging, MARC 21, Collection Development, Vendor Relationships, Department Budgeting, Process Improvement, Collection Maintenance, Training, Metrics, Project Management, Teamwork, Library, MARC21, Electronic Resources, Library Science, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Circulation, Library Research, Academic Libraries, Knowledge Management, Digital Libraries, Records Management, Virtual Reference, Online Research, Information Management, Digital Preservation, Archives, Information Retrieval, Libraries
Education
Simmons College 1993 — 1994
Master of Science (M.S.), Library and Information Science
Trinity University-Washington 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Law Office of Michael R. Shevlin 2013 - Present
Alphatec Spine, Inc. 2009 - 2013
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP (now Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton) 2007 - 2009
DLA Piper 2002 - 2007
ALARIS Medical Systems (now CareFusion) 1999 - 2002
Gray Cary Ware & Friedenrich (now DLA Piper) 1998 - 1999
Medtronic Interventional Vascular 1993 - 1997
Hughes Missile Systems/General Dynamics 1989 - 1993
United Technologies (Sikorsky Aircraft, Norden Systems, Advanced Systems Div.) 1981 - 1989
Rohr Industries (now UTC Aerospace Systems) 1980 - 1981
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Licensing, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Devices, Software Licensing, Corporate Law, Regulatory Affairs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Patent Applications, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Contract Negotiation, Registered Patent..., Commercialization, Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Start-ups, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Document Review, Intellectual Asset..., Unfair Competition, Intellectual Property..., Patent Searching, Legal Writing, Software Patents, Legal Opinions, Invention, Trials, Cyberlaw, Prior Art Search, Privacy Law, Technology Transfer
Education
University of San Diego School of Law
JD
San Diego State University-California State University
BS
DLA Piper January 2012 - Present
Heights Chateau Wine + Spirits 2011 - 2013
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP September 2011 - January 2012
Con Edison January 2011 - May 2011
United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York January 2010 - May 2011
CMS Companies July 2007 - January 2010
Fox Rothschild LLP 2006 - 2007
Skills
Library, Cataloging, Collection Development, Electronic Resources, Westlaw, Legal Research, Interlibrary Loan, Research, Knowledge Management, Archives, Records Management, SharePoint, Databases, Library Science, Training, Blogging, Information Management, Digital Libraries, Bloomberg Law, Virtual Reference, LibGuides, Library Research, Copyright Law, Library Management, Library Instruction, Online Research
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2010 — 2011
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Library and Information Science, 3.864
Millersville University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government and Political Affairs
Nemecek & Cole April 2012 - Present
Eisner, Kahan & Gorry August 2008 - March 2012
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. June 2007 - August 2008
Liner Grode Stein Yankelevitz Sunshine Regenstreif & Taylor LLP July 2003 - March 2006
DLA Piper June 2002 - July 2003
Reed Smith LLP December 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Trials, Document Management, Enforcement Of Judgments, Trial Preparation, Discovery, Subpoena preparation, Databases, Concordance, CS Disco
Education
UCLA Extension 2002 — 2003
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
San Francisco State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
GeyerGorey LLP April 2014 - Present
DLA Piper 2013 - April 2014
United States Department of Justice--Antitrust Division 1980 - January 2013
Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University January 2009 - May 2011
Rutgers Law School Camden January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Antitrust, Criminal Law, Investigations, Competition Law, Compliance, Internal Investigations, Complex Litigation, Litigation, Private Investigations, Investigation, Trials, Civil Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Research, Prosecution, Antitrust Law, Courts, Fraud, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 1977 — 1980
JD, Law
Baker & Hostetler LLP September 2013 - Present
DLA Piper 2010 - 2013
U.S. District Court 2009 - 2009
DLA Piper 2008 - 2008
The Weinstein Company 2007 - 2007
DLA Piper 2004 - 2006
Deutsch Williams 2001 - 2003
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Securities class action, Federal Court Litigation, State court litigation, Breach Of Contract, Fiduciary duties, Breach of fiduciary..., Product Liability, Corporate Internal..., Insurance defense, Securities Fraud, Fact investigations, Brief writing, Legal Research, Legal analysis, Legal Writing, Depositions, Witness interviews, Pleadings, Jury instructions, Settlement Agreements, Business torts, Trial preparation, Pre-trial preparation
Education
Saint John's University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Tulane University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
DLA Piper December 2014 - Present
Rutgers University May 2013 - Present
Skills
Research, Criminal Justice, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, SPSS, Higher Education, Enforcement, Teaching, Critical Thinking, Legal Research, Customer Service, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Event Planning, Time Management, ANOVA
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Police Science
City University of London 2012 — 2012
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP May 2013 - Present
National Tax Search LLC September 2012 - May 2013
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP September 2011 - February 2012
DLA Piper July 2008 - September 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2003 - 2008
Education
Roosevelt University
Organizational Leadership
NVIDIA July 2013 - Present
NVIDIA July 2013 - December 2014
NVIDIA July 2012 - July 2013
DLA Piper January 2012 - July 2012
Aruba Networks March 2011 - September 2011
Drive Buy June 2010 - August 2010
Tri-Corporation Management Consultant, Los Gatos, CA March 2010 - May 2010
Corticon Technologies February 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Online Research, Marketing Communications, Go-to-market Strategy, Online Marketing, Product Management, Strategy, Product Marketing, Building lead..., Managing Marketing..., Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA
SIES College of Management Studies 2004 — 2006
PGDBA
RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Vani Vidyalaya
Dawnbreaker, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Chautauqua Foundation July 2012 - March 2014
DLA Piper September 2011 - July 2012
Coleman Karesh Law Library February 2011 - September 2011
South Caroliniana Library May 2011 - August 2011
University of South Carolina July 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Information Literacy, Library Science, Library Instruction, Libraries, Cataloging
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2010 — 2011
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science
St. Bonaventure University 2005 — 2008
B.A., History, Marketing
Buckingham Family of Financial Services September 2013 - Present
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired July 2012 - June 2013
Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula June 2011 - May 2012
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2008 - 2012
Electric Power Research Insitute (EPRI) January 2006 - December 2010
DLA Piper 1997 - 2006
Murray & Murray 1992 - 1997
ALZA Corporation 1986 - 1989
Skills
Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Collaboration, Cross-functional..., Risk Assessment, Teamwork, Strategic Communications, Acquisitions, Mergers, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Westlaw, Licensing, Analysis, Leadership, Venture Capital, Strategic Partnerships, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Santa Clara University
B.S.C., Finance
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. - cum laude
DLA Piper Project ManagerGraham & James LLP1986 - 2000
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Linguistics
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies
Perkins Coie LLP January 2014 - Present
DLA Piper December 2009 - January 2014
US Securities and Exchange Commission November 1999 - December 2009
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP March 1990 - November 1999
Skills
Securities Litigation, Securities Regulation, Internal Investigations, FCPA, Fraud, Class Actions, Securities, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Litigation, Trial Practice, White Collar Criminal..., Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Criminal Defense
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1984 — 1987
JD
San Diego State University-California State University
BA, Political Science, Economics
Bryan Cave September 2014 - Present
DLA Piper 2013 - 2013
Podhurst Orseck June 2012 - September 2012
Frank Quesada for Coral Gables Commissioner January 2010 - July 2011
Marin and Sons, Inc April 2011 - June 2011
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A October 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Fundraising
Education
The University of Chicago School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
University of Miami 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Economics and International Studies
Spring Hill College 2006 — 2007
Finance/Economics and International Studies
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP September 2012 - Present
United States District Court of New Jersey August 2011 - August 2012
Coach September 2010 - May 2011
Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC June 2010 - September 2010
Law Office of Leonard D. Biddison September 2009 - January 2010
Superior Court of New Jersey July 2009 - August 2009
Superior Court of New Jersey May 2009 - June 2009
DLA Piper August 2007 - December 2007
Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law May 2007 - August 2007
Tommy Hilfiger May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Westlaw, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Litigation, Lexis, Trials, Entertainment Law, Competition Law, LexisNexis
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of Southern California 2004 — 2008
B.A., English and Pre-Law
The Peddie School 2001 — 2004
DLA Piper October 2014 - Present
DLA Piper December 2013 - October 2014
DLA Piper LLP June 2011 - December 2013
Thomson Reuters December 2010 - June 2011
Thomson Reuters January 2010 - December 2010
Thomson Reuters September 2003 - December 2009
Kutak Rock LLP August 2001 - September 2003
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. May 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Knowledge Management, Account Management, Market Opportunity..., Pipeline Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Westlaw, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management, CRM, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Process Improvement, SaaS, Professional Services, Legal Writing
Education
The George Washington University 2009 — 2011
MS, Law Firm Management
University of Notre Dame 1996 — 2001
J.D., Law
Saint Mary's College
B.A., Communication
DLA Piper October 2004 - Present
Paul Hastings February 2001 - October 2004
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison January 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Relativity, CaseMap, Securities, Commercial Litigation, LiveNote, ABBYY FineReader, FileSite, eRoom, FTP, Document Management, Document Review, Document Processing, Catalyst, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EDGAR, E-Learning, Litigation, SEC filings, Trials, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Organization, Risk Assessment, Research, Social Media, Legal Research, Litigation Support, PACER, Summation iBlaze, IPRO, Courts, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Advisory Boards, Non-profit..., Non-profit Leadership, Office Administration, Operating Budgets, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Documents, Litigation Management, Trial Exhibits, Paralegals, Business Litigation, TimeMap, Westlaw, Class Actions, Depositions
Education
University of San Diego 1998 — 1999
Paralegal Certification, Paralegal Studies, Litigation
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice
Fried Frank September 2002 - Present
Mintz Levin 2001 - 2002
DLA Piper 1997 - 2001
Vinson & Elkins 1992 - 1997
Baker Botts 1987 - 1992
Skills
Employment Law, Talent Management, Litigation, Legal Compliance, Legal Research
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1980 — 1984
BA, History
Independent Consulting February 2014 - Present
Cooley LLP May 2008 - July 2013
DLA Piper September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Trial Practice, Copyright Law, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trials, Appeals
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2006
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2001
B.A., Political Science
SunCoke Energy August 2011 - July 2013
DLA Piper September 2007 - August 2011
US District Court for the Northern District of IL June 2005 - August 2005
Accenture 2000 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Compliance, Employee Relations, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Contract Review, Legal Advice, Real Estate Transactions, Business Strategy, Litigation Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patents, IP, Contract Management, Procurement Contracts, Securities Regulation, Trade Secrets, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Arbitration, Legal Issues, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation
Education
The University of Chicago Law School 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)
Spelman College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and English Writing
The North Shore Country Day School 1986 — 1996
Phyllis J. Towzey, PA September 2003 - Present
Stein Ford Schaaf & Towzey January 1992 - September 2002
DLA Piper June 1987 - January 1992
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Mediation, Corporate Law
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 1984 — 1987
JD with honors, Law
University of Pittsburgh 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Argonaut Investments November 2012 - Present
Self Employed January 2009 - September 2012
DLA Piper August 2007 - February 2009
Bartko Zankel Tarrant & Miller October 1999 - February 2004
Ernst & Young November 1994 - February 1998
Skills
real estate law, general corporate..., Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of San Francisco 1989 — 1992
Juris Doctorate, Law
St. Mary's College of California 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Law Offices of Lynne M. Figman December 2009 - Present
Lawline January 2009 - Present
DLA Piper March 2014 - May 2014
Phillips Nizer LLP 2006 - 2008
Jones Day January 1997 - July 2001
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP October 1995 - December 1996
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP December 1992 - November 1996
Sidley Austin LLP January 1987 - December 1991
Cahill Gordon & Reindel January 1986 - September 1990
Sidley Austin November 1986 - September 1988
Skills
Real Estate Economics, Real Estate, Joint Ventures, Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Mediation, Mergers, Corporate Law, Leases, Licensing, Finance, Property Law, Contract Negotiation, Disposition, Wills, Commercial Real Estate, Business Transactions, Sellers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Residential Homes, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Development, Venture Capital, Arbitration, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation
Education
Rutgers School of Law - Newark 1981 — 1984
J.D., Law
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1976 — 1980
B.A., English/Communications, With High Honors
Cranford H.S.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Matura Farrington Staffing Services, Inc. April 1994 - Present
Career Strategies May 1993 - April 1994
Butler & Binion June 1989 - March 1993
DLA Piper August 1988 - June 1989
Skills
Financial Services, Real Estate, Accounting, Banking, Investments, Management Consulting, Architecture, Engineering, Temporary Staffing, Corporate Law, Recruiting, Corporations, Law Firms, Business, Staffing Services, Litigation, Leadership, Marketing, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Executive Search
Education
University of San Diego 1988 — 1988
Certificate, Legal Assistant Program
San Diego State University-California State University 1980 — 1985
Bachelors, Merchandising - Textiles
DLA Piper January 2015 - Present
7 Cups of Tea October 2014 - Present
Rutgers University 2014 - 2015
NJ Books August 2012 - September 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Spanish Translation
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Political Science
DLA Piper May 2015 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP April 2008 - April 2015
Mayer Brown April 2000 - April 2008
Holme Roberts & Owen September 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Tax, International Tax, REIT tax, Private Equity
Education
Yale Law School 1992 — 1995
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
St. John's University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government
Rubikon Marketing Services April 2014 - Present
DLA Piper August 2012 - April 2014
U.S. House of Representatives January 2011 - June 2012
George Washington University 2005 - 2012
Rubikon Marketing Services January 2001 - December 2010
Republican National Committee March 1999 - January 2001
IDT Corporation 1997 - 1999
United States Senate January 1995 - March 1997
National Republican Congressional Committee January 1991 - February 1993
NJ Department of Law & Public Safety 1986 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Management, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Crisis Communications
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law
DLA Piper November 2012 - Present
State Farm April 2013 - August 2013
California Youth Basketball League May 2008 - November 2012
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Project Management, Intellectual Property
Education
Sacramento City College 2008 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 2015 - Present
DLA Piper January 2010 - March 2015
Skills
FCPA, Compliance, Corporate Internal..., FDA, Anti-corruption, Pharmaceutical Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims, DDMAC, Education Law, Internal Investigations
Education
St. John's University 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
New York University 1999 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Music Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.), Music Education
Anderson Tobin, PLLC May 2013 - Present
DLA Piper June 2009 - May 2013
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP February 2007 - June 2009
Godwin Gruber October 2005 - February 2007
Orenstein & Associates January 2003 - October 2005
Willette & Guerra January 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Transactional Law, Restructuring, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Corporate Finance, Distressed M&A, Trade Secrets, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Torts, Courts, Mediation, mergers and acquisitions
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management 2005 — 2007
MBA
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
The University of Texas at Austin 1992 — 1997
BA, Government
RHS
DLA Piper January 2015 - Present
Tidal Restaurant @ Paradise Point Resort & Spa May 2014 - July 2014
Hootwinc September 2013 - March 2014
Tracy's Closet August 2013 - September 2013
Workday June 2013 - August 2013
John F. Kennedy University June 2013 - August 2013
Givit March 2013 - June 2013
Community Youth Center October 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Project Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Software Documentation, IT Hardware Support, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Social Networking, Technical Documentation, System Administration, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2012 — 2016
University of Technology, Sydney 2014 — 2014
California High School 2010 — 2012
College Park High School 2008 — 2010
DLA Piper January 2010 - Present
Watsonville Law Center January 2010 - January 2011
Page Salisbury & Dudley January 1998 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trials, Westlaw, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCSC 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, General
Stanford Athletics February 2014 - Present
Stanford Athletics September 2012 - February 2014
Stanford University Athletics 2008 - 2012
Stanford University August 2008 - November 2008
DLA Piper 2005 - 2007
Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Alumni Relations, Sports Management, Non-profits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Sports, Philanthropy, Legal Research, Litigation, Higher Education, Leadership, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Stewardship
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
Stanford University 1994 — 1998
BA, Minor, Political Science, Sociology
Moscow High School 1991 — 1994
High School Diploma
DLA Piper December 2010 - Present
DLA Piper June 2009 - July 2009
Education
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business 2007 — 2010
MBA
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2010
JD
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2003
BA
Rocket Fuel Inc. May 2013 - Present
DLA Piper January 2004 - May 2013
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich May 2002 - August 2002
Kirkland & Ellis LLP August 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Complex Commercial..., National experience in..., Internal investigations, Litigation, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Securities Regulation, Arbitration, Trials, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Securities Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Courts, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, FCPA, Litigation Management, Legal Compliance
Education
University of Oregon School of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctorate
Santa Clara University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Allen Matkins May 2011 - Present
Apple April 2012 - January 2013
Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, LLP June 2009 - April 2011
DLA Piper September 2006 - February 2009
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
Stanford University 1993 — 1998
B.A., Human Biology
DLA Piper August 2010 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP 1999 - 2002
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Legal Advice, Legal Writing
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Diego State University-California State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature
DLA Piper November 2012 - Present
DLA Piper March 2007 - November 2012
Statman Harris & Eyrich LLP 2004 - 2007
Keegan Laterza Lofgren & Gleason, PC 2003 - 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Analysis, Due Diligence, File Management, Conflict Resolution, Indexing
Education
Roosevelt University 2002 — 2003
paralegal certificate, paralegal studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Fenwick and West October 2010 - Present
DLA Piper October 2007 - July 2009
DLA Piper June 2006 - August 2006
Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP June 2005 - August 2005
Agilent Technologies July 2000 - August 2004
Qualcomm June 1999 - August 1999
Isis Pharmaceuticals June 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Mergers, Licensing Agreements, Contract Negotiation, Open Source, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Copyright Law
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctorate
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
B.S.
Mira Mesa High School
DLA Piper June 2011 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman September 2010 - June 2011
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman July 2009 - August 2009
Fulbright & Jaworski May 2009 - June 2009
The Hon. Jeff Bohm, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas July 2008 - August 2008
The Hon. Sam A. Lindsay, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas May 2008 - June 2008
Kosmos 2006 - 2007
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Patents, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Houston 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude
Southern Methodist University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies, magna cum laude
Perkins Coie LLP May 2015 - July 2015
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development January 2015 - April 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit May 2014 - July 2014
DLA Piper September 2012 - April 2013
VOX LAB Pte Ltd March 2012 - August 2012
Golden Boy II MV May 2011 - November 2011
Agros International January 2010 - May 2011
Seattle Pacific University 2007 - 2011
Seattle Biomedical Research Institute March 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Accounting, Teamwork, Administration, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, International Business..., Global Business..., Time Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Analysis, Strategy, Research, Nonprofits
Education
University of Michigan 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Seattle Pacific University 2007 — 2011
B.A., International Business Administration, Economics, Summa Cum Laude
Southwest University (西南大学) 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, International Business
Dentons April 2013 - Present
SNR Denton US LLP April 2008 - Present
Duane Morris LLP March 2007 - April 2008
DLA Piper August 2002 - March 2007
Firemans Fund Insurance Company January 1996 - August 2002
Allstate September 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Risk Management, Insurance Law, Insurance, Captives, Reinsurance, Litigation Management, Arbitration, Brokers
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1991 — 1994
J.D.
Saint Mary's College 1987 — 1991
B.A., Political Science and History
Drane & Freyer Limited February 2008 - Present
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP July 2007 - February 2008
DLA Piper September 2002 - July 2007
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, English
Marist High School (Chicago) 1985 — 1989
DLA Piper July 2007 - Present
DLA Piper July 2007 - Present
Luce Forward 2003 - 2007
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers September 1999 - November 2002
Skills
E-Learning, Teaching, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Captivate, Hands-on Training, Public Speaking, Instructional Design, Learning Management, Training, Needs Analysis, Document Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Training Delivery, Windows 7, SharePoint, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, Management, Legal Research, Litigation Support
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications
San Diego Mesa College 1988 — 1990
Associate’s Degree, Business/Corporate Communications
Point Loma High School
Student debate team
DLA Piper October 1997 - Present
United States Attorney's Office July 1997 - September 1997
Education
University of San Diego
Certifcate, Paralegal Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Christian Heritage College
PotashCorp June 2014 - Present
Caterpillar Inc 2008 - June 2014
DLA Piper 2005 - 2008
Paul Hastings 2001 - 2005
Baker & Hostetler LLP 1998 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Law, Environmental Law, RCRA, NEPA, Environmental Awareness, Corporate Governance
Education
Vermont Law School
J.D. and M.S.E.L., Environmental Law
Southern Methodist University
B.A., Philosophy
DLA Piper October 2012 - Present
Queens District Attorney's Office August 2011 - May 2012
Honorable Peter O'Donoghue May 2010 - August 2010
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project July 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Saint John's University School of Law 2009 — 2012
ACN July 2010 - Present
New Pipes Inc. 2011 - 2012
DLA Piper October 2007 - February 2011
Mary Kay Cosmetics 2005 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Relations, Information Technology, Career Development, Customer Service, Investments
Education
Santa Clara University
Patent Certificate, Law
Theodora Oringher PC September 2011 - Present
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP October 2009 - September 2011
DLA Piper January 2001 - October 2009
Troop Steuber Pasich Reddick & Tobey, LLP October 1996 - December 2000
Skills
Real Estate Disputes, Class Actions, Contract Disputes, Business Litigation, Franchise Consulting, Dispute Resolution, Trade Secrets, Product Liability, Litigation, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, International Law, Alternative Dispute..., Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Construction Law, Dispute, Mediation, Trials, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Courts, Employment Law, Bankruptcy, Securities Litigation, Licensing, Breach Of Contract, Litigation Support, Torts, Trademarks, Unfair Competition, Business Transactions, Personal Injury, Litigation Management, Trial Practice, Entertainment Law
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
Saint Mary's College of California 1989 — 1993
BA, Psychology
DLA Piper November 2014 - Present
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP October 2010 - November 2014
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area 2009 - 2010
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2008 - 2008
Interfax 2003 - 2004
Skills
Writing, Research, Legal Research, Editing, litigation
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)
Shanghai International Studies University 1999 — 2003
B.A., Journalism
Shanghai No. 3 Girls Middle School
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP 2006 - Present
First Amendment Coalition 2000 - Present
Media Law Resource Center 1999 - Present
CNPA 1995 - Present
DLA Piper 1999 - 2006
Skills
Entertainment Law, Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, First Amendment
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1987 — 1991
J.D., summa cum laude
San Francisco State University 1983 — 1985
MA, Creative Writing
University of California, Santa Cruz 1975 — 1979
B.A. cum laude, Literature & Creative Writing
Fenwick & West LLP March 2008 - Present
DLA Piper 2002 - March 2008
Terabeam 2000 - 2002
Network Commerce 1999 - 2000
Perkins Coie LLP 1998 - 1999
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP 1995 - 1998
Skills
Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, Employment Law, Private Equity, Negotiation, E-commerce, Digital Media, Mergers, IPO, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Securities Regulation
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1991 — 1995
MBA
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1991 — 1995
JD, cum laude
Westminster College (MO) 1987 — 1990
BA
DLA Piper September 2010 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California November 2008 - October 2010
United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of California January 2008 - April 2008
U.S. District Court August 2007 - November 2007
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Class Actions, Appeals, Motions, Hearings, Product Liability, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2006 — 2008
J.D., Law
San Diego State University-California State University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Journalism
DLA Piper January 2013 - Present
Dickstein Shapiro LLP September 1997 - December 2012
Norden Systems, Telephonics 1989 - 1997
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Opinions, Patentability, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Client Counseling, Trademarks, Licensing, Prosecution, Appeals, Copyright Law, Technology
Education
St. John's University School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
Stony Brook University 1984 — 1988
B.E.E.E., Electrical Engineering
DLA Piper 2008 - May 2015
DLA Piper 1991 - 2008
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Southwestern Community College District
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
DLA Piper May 2015 - July 2015
Superior Court of Bergen County- Judge D. Venezia December 2011 - February 2012
Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center September 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Foreign Languages, Management, Leadership, Highly Dedicated, Employee Training, Research, Foreign Relations, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Time Management, Social Networking, Event Planning
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (JD), Criminal
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice, 3.83
Fox Rothschild LLP June 2010 - Present
Erickson Living March 2009 - June 2010
DLA Piper March 2007 - September 2008
HRS/Towers Perrin August 2004 - March 2007
Towers Perrin August 2002 - June 2004
Education
Saint Joseph's University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Underground Toys March 2011 - August 2012
WIS International September 2010 - March 2011
SEAT Planners June 2008 - July 2009
DLA Piper June 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Forklift Operator, Experienced Sales..., Inventory Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2002
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Technology
Sandoz Inc. September 2014 - Present
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. October 2013 - September 2014
DLA Piper August 2004 - October 2013
University of California (Los Angeles) Medical Center March 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Trials, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Product Liability, Courts, Corporate Law, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Depositions, Pleadings, Torts, Business Litigation, Insurance Law, Trade Secrets
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2001 — 2003
J.D.
Silliman University 1992 — 1996
BSN-RN
Affymetrix, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Theravance Biopharma, JudgePatents February 2013 - October 2014
LS9, Inc. January 2011 - February 2013
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2007 - January 2011
DLA Piper September 2004 - October 2007
Cell Genesys 2001 - 2004
Dehlinger & Associates April 1998 - August 2001
SyStemix, Inc. October 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Cleantech, Medical Devices, Medical Diagnostics, Trademarks, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, Patentability, Contract drafting and..., Prosecution, Start-ups, Molecular Biology, Biopharmaceuticals, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Legal Writing
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1993 — 1997
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1980 — 1985
M.S.
Beazley September 2013 - Present
Heroes Journey - Crossfit Lake Parsippany 2015 - 2015
DLA Piper September 2007 - September 2013
NASABA 2012 - 2013
United States District Court, District of New Jersey (Honorable Esther Salas) November 2006 - August 2007
Joseph A. Manfredi & Associates August 2005 - November 2006
Kaye Scholer 2000 - 2003
Skills
Courts, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Product Liability, Trials, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Arbitration
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Syracuse University 1996 — 2000
Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP 2012 - Present
DLA Piper November 2010 - December 2011
Cahill Gordon and Reindel September 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation
Education
Saint John's University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The George Washington University 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science
Phillips Exeter Academy 1995 — 1999
WilmerHale October 2011 - Present
DLA Piper October 2006 - September 2011
DLA Piper October 2005 - October 2006
Monteleone & McCrory LLP 2001 - 2002
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Recruiting, Litigation Support
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2003 — 2005
JD
University of Southern California 1999 — 2002
BA, Political Science and Business
Symantec Corporation October 2013 - Present
Symantec Corporation 2009 - 2013
DLA Piper August 2007 - January 2009
Littler Mendelson 2005 - 2007
3Com Corporation 1998 - 2001
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2001 — 2005
Wellesley College 1994 — 1998
Fenwick & West LLP 2007 - Present
DLA Piper September 2004 - August 2007
Jungo October 2001 - September 2004
Cylink 1999 - 2001
Skills
Onboarding, Employment Law, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Management, Outlook, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation
Education
Santa Clara University
St. Ignatius
DLA Piper January 2010 - Present
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Villanova University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Philosophy
DLA Piper May 2006 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP May 2001 - April 2006
PRG March 2000 - April 2001
RailTex, Inc. April 1999 - March 2000
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP January 1997 - March 1999
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP August 1988 - December 1996
Skills
Global Strategic..., International Labor and..., Corporate Social..., Supply Chain Consulting, European Works Councils, Managing Media Relations, Labor Relations, Union Organizing...
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D., cum laude
Seton Hall University 1980 — 1985
B.A., Political Science and Government
DLA Piper August 2010 - Present
Greenberg Traurig November 2006 - August 2010
Morgan Lewis July 2004 - November 2006
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati September 2000 - June 2004
Morrison & Foerster LLP January 1995 - August 2000
Skills
Library Science, Research, Westlaw, Legal Research, Electronic Resources, Lexis, Library, Library Management, Cataloging, Intellectual Property, Information Literacy, Litigation Support, Litigation, Knowledge Management, Collection Development, Online Research, PACER, Patents, Information Management, Records Management, Taxonomy, Competitive Intelligence, Information Retrieval, Library Instruction, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Law Librarianship, Digital Libraries, Virtual Reference, Library Research, Archives, Interlibrary Loan, Metadata, Document Management
Education
San Jose State University 1997 — 2000
MLIS, Library Science
University of California, Davis 1992 — 1994
AB, History
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission March 2015 - Present
Cravath, Swaine and Moore October 2007 - March 2015
Quinn Emanuel July 2006 - August 2006
Morrison & Foerster LLP May 2006 - July 2006
DLA Piper May 2005 - July 2005
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D.
Sciences Po 2002 — 2004
Diplome
Stanford University 1998 — 2002
B.A., History & International Relations
Donahue & Cohen, LLP October 2012 - Present
Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele November 2010 - October 2012
David & Rosetti July 2009 - October 2010
DLA Piper January 2009 - July 2009
L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini September 2007 - September 2008
Smith & Carson November 1998 - June 2004
American Arbitration Association September 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Litigation, Product Liability, Insurance, Workers Compensation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Mediation, Courts, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Trials, Construction Law
Education
Saint John's University School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1997
B.S., Political Science, Philosophy
DLA Piper 2010 - Present
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Litigation, Class Actions, Civil Litigation, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Biomarker Discovery, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Securities Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Arbitration, Trials, Legal Assistance
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 1992 — 1995
JD
DLA Piper July 2014 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt November 2011 - July 2014
Elsevier June 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Blogging, Event Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Copywriting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Publishing, Editorial, Social Networking, Books, Publications, WordPress, Academic Publishing, Newsletters, Content Development, Copy Editing, Interviews, Nonprofits
Education
Simmons College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Venable LLP June 2015 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office April 2013 - May 2015
U. S. Senate--Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation February 2012 - April 2013
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation January 2011 - January 2012
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation April 2009 - January 2011
U.S. House of Representatives--Committee on Energy and Commerce January 2009 - April 2009
U.S. House of Representatives--Committee on Oversight and Government Reform March 2007 - December 2008
DLA Piper 2004 - 2007
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Elutions August 2013 - Present
Elutions September 2011 - August 2013
DLA Piper August 2007 - August 2011
Verizon June 2006 - May 2007
United States Marine Corps June 1997 - September 2004
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Sales Management, Sales, Business Development, Commercial Real Estate, Negotiation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Asset Management, Corporate Law, Management
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 2003 — 2007
JD
University of Maryland College Park 1996 — 2000
BA
WHS
DLA Piper December 2007 - Present
Teichert June 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Blackberry Enterprise..., Contract Management, Management, Citrix, Group Policy, Project Planning, vSphere, Active Directory, VMware, Windows Server, VMware ESX, Disaster Recovery
Education
Sierra College 1987 — 1988
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP July 2015 - Present
Barclay Damon, LLP October 2011 - Present
BK Consulting 2009 - September 2011
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy 2007 - 2009
DLA Piper 2005 - 2007
Holland & Knight LLP 2003 - 2005
Citigroup 1996 - 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Business Development, Strategy, Public Speaking, Market Research, Marketing, Business Planning, Public Relations, Management, Media Relations, Proposal Writing
Education
Saint Peter's University
Marketing Management, Marketing
DLA Piper January 2008 - Present
Communities In Schools of North Texas January 2005 - Present
Thompson & Knight LLP December 1998 - December 2007
Archon Financial 1998 - 1999
Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital 1997 - 1998
Skills
Disposition, Real Estate Lending, Real Estate Development, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Economics, Joint Ventures, Leases, Acquisitions, Corporate Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Tenant, Brokerage, Location Intelligence, Landlords, Property Management, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Lending, Dispositions
Education
Southern Methodist University 1986 — 1993
BBA and JD, Finance, Real Estate, and Law
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1986 — 1993
BBA, Real estate and finance
Liberty Mutual Insurance February 2014 - Present
Keller Williams Realty June 2012 - February 2014
The Bible League March 2011 - January 2012
DLA Piper 2005 - 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Web Marketing, Team Building, Business Networking, Wellness Coaching, Weight Management, Weight, Teaching, Supplements, Social Networking, Small Business, Sales, Referrals, Marketing, Lifestyle, Home Based Business, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Customer Service, Fundraising, Leases, Lifestyle Coaching, Real Estate
Education
Roosevelt University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Paralegal Major
DLA Piper Senior Software Services AnalystDLA Piper US LLP2004 - Present
Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design 1980 — 1983
DLA Piper Senior Corporate CounselGAFSeptember 2013 - Present
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 1999 — 2002
DLA Piper July 2012 - Present
DLA Piper 2005 - October 2012
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich 2000 - 2005
Masonic Homes of California 1998 - 2000
Fairchild Semiconductor 1996 - 1998
Skills
Global Client Management, global billing, Problem Solving, Leadership, Project Management, Analysis, Information Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, IT Service Management, Crisis Communications, Policy, Thought Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, Strategy, Crisis Management, System Implementations, Contract Negotiation, Security, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Management, Business Strategy, Mergers, Research, Writing, Business Integration, global new business..., Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Budgets
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1990 — 1994
DLA Piper March 2014 - Present
Andrews Kurth January 2011 - March 2014
Andrews Kurth June 2009 - July 2009
Norton Rose Fulbright May 2009 - June 2009
Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C. May 2008 - June 2008
Education
Southern Methodist University 2006 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
DLA Piper US LLP 2004 - 2014
DLA Piper September 2002 - November 2004
U.S. District Court August 2001 - August 2002
Breakthrough Houston July 1996 - July 1997
Houston Independent School District/Fonville Middle School August 1994 - June 1996
Teach for America June 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Corporate Social..., Leadership, Management, Oral & Written..., Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Team Facilitation, Interpersonal..., Hiring Personnel, Marketing Communications, Pro Bono, Teaching, Teamwork, Volunteer Management
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs 1997 — 2001
M.P.Aff., Public Administration
Smith College 1990 — 1994
B.A., Government
Tel Aviv University 1992 — 1993
Phillips Academy
DLA Piper LLP (US) 2009 - Present
DLA Piper January 2011 - January 2015
Alston & Bird LLP 1992 - 2007
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation Management, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Joint Ventures, Real Estate, Licensing, Mediation, Legal Advice, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Property Law, Product Liability, Employment Law
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The College of William and Mary 1983 — 1984
Master of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States)
Sewanee-The University of the South 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)
Dimensional Fund Advisors August 2014 - Present
Fallbrook Technologies February 2013 - August 2014
Dimensional Fund Advisors July 2007 - February 2013
DLA Piper August 2004 - July 2007
Microtune May 2002 - July 2004
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich January 1998 - April 2002
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison June 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Mergers, Securities, Securities Regulation, Securities Offerings, Legal Compliance, Mutual Funds, Document Review, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Legal Assistance
Education
St. Edward's University 2000 — 2005
BBA, Business Management
Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty January 2007 - Present
DLA Piper January 2004 - January 2005
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1988 — 1991
Churchwell White LLP December 2013 - Present
OnRamp Systems Inc. September 2013 - December 2013
Ameriflight June 2006 - December 2013
MettaTech January 2005 - January 2013
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California August 2012 - December 2012
DLA Piper May 2012 - July 2012
PalmSource 2002 - 2003
Qiva, Inc 1999 - 2001
Skills
Program Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Strategy, Project Management, Change Management, Data Analysis, Airlines, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Word, Aircraft, Public Speaking, Piloting, Risk Management, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Web Marketing, Solution Selling, Software Project..., Customer Service, Commercial Aviation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2010 — 2013
JD
Santa Clara University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Marketing & Finance, Cum Laude
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
DLA Piper September 2012 - Present
University of Baltimore Civil Advocacy Clinic January 2012 - May 2012
Warnken, LLC September 2011 - November 2011
Delaware County District Attorney's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Baltimore Police Department December 2010 - May 2011
Delaware County District Attorney's Office January 2009 - August 2009
The Home Depot June 2008 - January 2009
Saint Joseph's University Telephonic Research Operation 2006 - 2007
Walgreens 2004 - 2005
Skills
Life Settlement..., IntraLinks Online..., Westlaw, LexisNexis, WebEx, Java, C++, Visual Basic, MS-DOS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Pennsylvania Justice..., CorpusLex, PC-Link, Scuba Diving, Rock Climbing, Legal Research, Eagle Scout, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD
Saint Joseph's University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
DLA Piper August 2010 - Present
Stokes Roberts & Wagner, ALC February 2008 - October 2010
The Kiernan Companies January 2006 - May 2008
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego November 2004 - December 2005
Stokes Roberts & Wagner, ALC November 2002 - November 2004
Foley & Lardner LLP April 1999 - November 2002
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
San Diego State University-California State University 1984 — 1989
BA, English
DLA Piper May 2005 - Present
McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP October 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trials, Business Litigation, Arbitration
Education
University of San Diego 1999 — 2002
JD, cum laude, Order of the Coif
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor, Policital Science and Economics
DLA Piper October 2012 - Present
DLA Piper June 2011 - July 2011
Education
South Texas College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Cum Laude
The University of Texas at Austin 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS)/Business Foundations Certificate, Public Relations
Cooley LLP June 2014 - Present
Covington & Burling April 2014 - June 2014
Covington & Burling October 2008 - April 2014
Heller Ehrman August 2007 - October 2008
DLA Piper January 2005 - August 2007
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich July 2003 - December 2004
Berryman & Henigar January 2000 - November 2000
Luce Forward June 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Proposal Writing, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1997 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration (Marketing)
DLA Piper January 2006 - Present
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary 1999 - 2006
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1992
BA
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP June 2010 - Present
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd September 2009 - December 2010
Microsystems October 2007 - March 2009
DLA Piper 2006 - 2007
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich 1989 - 2003
Stumbos Mason & Thomas 1979 - 1984
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1987 — 1994
MBA, Information Systems
Morris Duffy Alonso and Faley August 2014 - Present
Chesney & Nicholas LLP May 2013 - August 2013
Honorable Laura A. Cordero May 2012 - August 2012
DLA Piper September 2010 - May 2011
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP July 2008 - July 2010
Senator Barack Obama August 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Trials
Education
St. John's University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Texas Tech University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
DLA Piper October 2014 - Present
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP March 2009 - October 2014
Judge Allan L. Gropper, Bankruptcy Court S.D.N.Y. August 2008 - December 2008
Siegel Fenchel & Peddy, P.C. May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Bankruptcy
Education
St. John's University School of Law 2005 — 2008
DLA Piper October 2014 - Present
Bon Appetit January 2014 - October 2014
Catapult Technology January 2012 - May 2013
Technisource July 2011 - September 2011
Century Link August 2010 - July 2011
Compass Group 1 August 2009 - August 2010
The Culinary Institute IT Department October 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Computer Security, Computer Maintenance, Computer Repair, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Wedding Cakes, Cake Decorating, Cakes, Baking, Pastry, Servers, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, XP, Troubleshooting, Printers, Windows XP, Citrix
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2011 — 2013
Network Security
The University of Advancing Technology Online 2010 — 2013
Bachelor, Network Security
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2009 — 2009
Computer Science
Culinary Institute of America 2006 — 2009
Associate, Baking and Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America 2006 — 2009
Associate, Baking and Pastry Arts
Big Spring High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma
Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society, Inc. April 2008 - Present
DLA Piper 1999 - 2008
DLA Piper US LLP 1999 - 2008
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 1996 - 1999
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Smith College 1987 — 1991
A.B., American Government and Politics (United States)
DLA Piper April 2007 - Present
New York Legal Assistance Group 1993 - 2007
Chase Manhattan 1988 - 1990
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Assistance, Project Management, Family Law, Education Law, Advocacy, Team Leadership, Corporate Development, Pro Bono
Education
Skidmore College 1984 — 1988
BA & BS, Business and Psychology
Scarsdale High School 1980 — 1984
Wagenknecht IP Law Group PC April 2014 - Present
Independent Contractor-English and ESL Tutor April 2013 - Present
Duane Morris LLP September 2012 - April 2013
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati November 2010 - September 2012
Various Law Offices March 2005 - October 2011
Self Employed September 1998 - June 2011
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP November 2007 - April 2009
DLA Piper 1995 - 1997
Skills
Editing, Patent Prosecution, Proofreading, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Prosecution, Trademarks, Patentability, Patents
Education
Teacher Credentialing School-SDSU 1995 — 1996
Secondary Education Teaching Credential, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1995
BA, English-Expository Writing
DLA Piper 2015 - Present
Behringer 2012 - 2014
Law Office of C. Elaine Hernandez 2009 - 2014
Global Power Equipment Group 2011 - 2012
Michaels Stores, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Law Office of C. Elaine Hernandez 2004 - 2005
JONES DAY® 2000 - 2003
Blockbuster 1999 - 2000
JONES DAY® 1998 - 1999
Arter & Hadden LLP 1995 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Securities, Licensing, Legal Research, Trademarks, Employment Law, Private Equity, Strategy, Restructuring, Venture Capital, Acquisitions
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
St. Edward's University 1988 — 1990
M.B.A., Business
The University of Texas-Pan American 1982 — 1986
B.B.A., Finance
Gordon Feinblatt LLC October 2014 - Present
Quikrete August 2013 - October 2014
DLA Piper August 2011 - June 2013
Laureate Education August 2004 - July 2011
Structural Group April 2001 - August 2004
The Rouse Company May 1990 - April 2001
Skills
Budgets, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Mergers, Financial Analysis, CPA, Valuation, SEC filings, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, PeopleSoft, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Finance, Corporate Finance, Revenue Recognition, Process Improvement, Hyperion Enterprise, Access, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Analysis, Consolidation, Managerial Finance, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliation, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Treasury Management
Education
Saint Joseph's University 1985 — 1992
MBA, BS-Accounting, MBA-Finance
Regent's College, London England 1988 — 1988
Study Abroad Program, Accounting
Credit Karma April 2015 - Present
Credit Karma June 2014 - March 2015
San Jose State University September 2013 - May 2014
DLA Piper May 2013 - April 2014
San Jose State University October 2012 - May 2013
DrJays.com April 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Fraud, E-commerce, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Retail, Outlook, Customer Experience, PowerPoint, Time Management, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Management, Leadership, Accounting, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Ansa Assuncao, LLP June 2009 - Present
MAHAP, LLP February 2008 - May 2009
DLA Piper November 1996 - February 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Class Actions, Legal Research, Trials, Appeals, Courts
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD) cum laude, Law
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Baker Donelson March 2014 - Present
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 2008 - 2014
DLA Piper 2002 - 2008
US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C. 1996 - 1997
US Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of North Carolina 1994 - 1995
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Trials, Creditors' Rights
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
London School of Economics and Political Science
M.Sc.
Sewanee-The University of the South
B.A.
DLA Piper November 2012 - Present
Self-employed June 2010 - Present
Bluff View Art District February 2011 - June 2012
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP August 2007 - May 2008
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Skidmore College 1999 — 2003
B.A., Government, French
DLA Piper July 2006 - July 2008
Greenberg Traurig June 2005 - June 2006
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 2008 — 2012
University of Maryland College Park 2001 — 2005
BA, Government and Politics
Matarits Law Office July 2011 - August 2011
DLA Piper 2010 - 2010
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2009 — 2013
JD, Law
Contract Assignments April 2015 - Present
DLA Piper February 2013 - August 2013
Ogletree Deakins January 2012 - February 2013
Ogletree Deakins 2011 - 2012
KMR September 2006 - September 2011
Skills
IP LItigation Assistant, Medical Terminology, Public Speaking, Administrative..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Outlook, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Pleadings, PACER, Legal Documents, Elite Webview, Dictaphone, File Management, Time Matters, FileSite, Courts, Medical Malpractice, Docketing, Civil Litigation, Wordperfect, Electronic Filing
Education
Universtiy of Chicago / Odyssey Program of Liberal Arts 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Great Books Program
Roosevelt University Legal Assistant Program 1991 — 1993
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University
Paralegal Certificate, Legal studies
DLA Piper October 2001 - Present
Skills
Securities Litigation, Litigation, eDiscovery, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Securities Regulation, Corporate Internal..., White Collar Criminal..., Corporate Governance, Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Trials, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Courts, Product Liability
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D.
Santa Clara University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP February 2012 - Present
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati October 2011 - June 2012
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP February 2010 - November 2011
Temp Legal Work 2008 - 2010
Robert Half International 2008 - 2010
Rhumbline Agency 2008 - 2009
DLA Piper 2004 - 2008
Paul Hastings 2005 - 2005
Baker & McKenzie 2000 - 2004
CarParts Technologies 1998 - 2000
Skills
Document Review, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Outlook, Legal Research, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Estate Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Recruiting, Tax, Billing, Excel, Scheduling, IPO
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2007
Certification, Computer Science and Database Administration
San Francisco State University 1997 — 2001
AA, Microbiology
San Diego State University-California State University 1996 — 1996
Certificate, EMT Intermediate
University of Northern Colorado 1986 — 1988
AA, Business Administration
DLA Piper May 2015 - August 2015
Chandler Asset Management April 2014 - May 2015
Chandler Asset Management March 2012 - April 2014
Allianz Global Investors June 2008 - February 2012
CONNECT November 2007 - April 2008
Exclusively Legal October 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Equities, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Securities, Financial Services, Asset Management, Investments, Asset Allocation, Asset Managment, Leadership, Series 7, Financial Modeling, Fixed Income, Management, Mutual Funds, Strategic Planning, Trading, Hedge Funds, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing Strategy, Valuation
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
M.B.A.
The John Marshall Law School
J.D.
University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Telecare Corporation September 2014 - Present
Morrison & Foerster LLP December 2011 - January 2013
DLA Piper February 2002 - August 2010
Beyer Weaver LLP 1995 - 1998
Skills
Negotiation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, FCPA, Corporate Governance, Banking Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Patent Prosecution, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Privacy Law, Patents, Bankruptcy, Securities Regulation, Real Estate, Patent Litigation, Cross-border..., Licensing, Data Privacy, Legal Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Document Review, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Legal Issues, International Law, Tax Law, Trade Secrets, Competition Law, Appeals, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Cyberlaw, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Prosecution, Unfair Competition, Alternative Dispute...
Education
San Francisco State University 1989 — 1991
Paralegal Certification
San Francisco State University 1978 — 1983
BA, Broadcast Communications Arts
Faith United Methodist Church 2005 - Present
DLA Piper 1986 - October 2008
Tinley Park United Methodist Church 2005 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, Java, Editing
Education
Roosevelt University 1985 — 1985
Legal Assistant (Paralegal)
Harper High School 1958 — 1962
GED
DLA Piper November 2010 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1996 - 2010
Coopers & Lybrand 1988 - 1995
Skills
International Tax, International Law, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax, Tax Law, Cross-border..., Auditing, Income Tax, Finance, Tax Advisory, Restructuring, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Tax Research, Accounting, Intellectual Property
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1985 — 1989
JD, Law
The University of Akron 1978 — 1982
B.S. Business Administration, Accounting
Morrison & Foerster LLP May 2005 - Present
DLA Piper June 1997 - May 2005
Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Research, Document Review, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, Trials, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patents, Courts, Class Actions, Copyright Law, Mediation, Document Management, Depositions, Cite Checking, Corporate Law, ESI, PACER, E-Discovery Consulting, Legal Documents, Patent Prosecution, Hearings, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, CaseMap, Prosecution, Contract Negotiation, Appeals, Legal Discovery, LiveNote, Relativity, Bankruptcy, Lexis, TimeMap, Trial Exhibits, Employment Law, iConect, Bluebook, Motions
Education
Skyline College
Associates in Arts, Paralegal Studies
DLA Piper November 2013 - Present
Merrill Corporation November 2012 - November 2013
SoundBalance September 2011 - November 2012
Thimesch Law Offices January 2012 - May 2012
Theta Chi Fraternity May 2011 - December 2011
Tech Museum of Innovation September 2007 - July 2011
Cold Stone Creamery April 2006 - July 2007
Longs Drugs July 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Customer Service, Excel, American Sign Language, Legal Research, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word, Management, Event Planning, Analysis
Education
San Jose State University 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Justice Studies
DLA Piper October 2007 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Microsoft Word, Document Review, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Trials, Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Speaking
Education
National College of Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Roosevelt University
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Chicago Public Schools 2006 - Present
DLA Piper 1997 - 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Fitness Training, Fitness Instruction, marketing assistant, Fitness Coach, Children's Yoga, Zumba Instructor, Law Firms, Elementary Education, Language Arts, ESL, Middle School, Administration, Staff Development, Data Driven Instruction, Marketing, Grant Writing, PBIS, Common Core State..., Leadership Development, Balanced Literacy, RTI, Backwards Design, Editing, Formative Assessment, Reading Intervention, Curriculum Mapping, ELL, Student-Centered..., Guided Reading, Instructional..., Curriculum Design, Individualized..., Education Policy, Cooperative Learning, Standardized Testing, IEP, Standards-based, Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development
Education
Saint Xavier University 2002 — 2009
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Saint Xavier University
Masters, Supervision and Administration
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science
LMH's Office News FORUM December 2013 - Present
Henderson Secretarial Services December 1999 - Present
John Lowe, P.C. November 2012 - December 2013
Take Charge Juvenile Diversion Program, Inc January 2012 - May 2012
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP June 2001 - October 2011
DLA Piper June 1987 - December 1999
Wilbon & Killingham 1984 - 1985
Jones Day 1978 - 1980
Skills
Fundraising, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Patent Litigation, Trials, Microsoft Office, Leadership, iManage, Microsoft Excel, Attorney Billing, Event Planning, Legal Research, Confidentiality, Heavy Calendaring, Work Ethic, General Office..., Docketing, Case Managment, Carpe Diem Time Entry, TOA, TOC, Pro Bono, Youth Mentoring, Professional..., LegalKey, Databases, Case Management, Training, Legal Writing, Outlook, Office Management, Microsoft Word, Office Administration, Time Management
Education
South University 2008 — 2010
School of Business - Legal Studies BS Degree candidate
The George Washington University 1997 — 1999
Certified Legal Assistant, Criminal Justice and Corrections
The Washington School for Secretaries 1976 — 1978
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary, 3.0
Hampton University 1975 — 1975
BS Degree candidate, Political Science Studies
Weintraub Tobin December 2013 - Present
DLA Piper November 2012 - November 2013
Target October 2011 - October 2013
Skills
Autonomy Records Manager, FileSurf, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AbacusLaw, DeskSite, Wordperfect, Relativity, Lexis, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Contract Law, Torts, Filing, Microsoft Office, Professional Audio, Marketing, Legal Writing, Time Management, Pleadings, Document Review, Legal Documents
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
San Francisco State University 2011 — 2013
ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies, Post-Baccalaureate
San Francisco State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Sequoian Investments Inc May 2014 - Present
DLA Piper September 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Finance, Microsoft Excel
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
University of Oxford 2012 — 2012
International/Global Studies
Homestead High School 2005 — 2009
Self-employed March 2011 - Present
DLA Piper November 2013 - January 2015
Rutgers University September 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Translation, Proofreading, Editing, Public Relations, Social Media, Interpreting, Public Speaking, Research, English, Foreign Languages, Microsoft Office, Intercultural..., Politics, History, Customer Service
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2009 — 2012
History/Political Science, History