Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   May 2014 - Present
Donna Moser   2012 - Present
Legacy Health  2008 - July 2013
Columbia United Providers  May 2011 - December 2011
Southwest Washington Medical Center  2004 - 2008
Pacific Medical Group, P.C.   1999 - 2004
Denkor Dental Management Corporation   1993 - 1999

Skills
Human Resources, Mediation, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Talent Management, Community Engagement, Team Facilitation, Business Development, Recruitment, Client Development, Team Leadership, Healthcare Consulting, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Training, Leadership Development, Leadership, Program Management, Team Building, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Organizational..., Marketing, Physicians, HIPAA

Education
Marylhurst University
BA, Communication

Portland State University

Experience
Simple Finance  October 2014 - Present
McDonald Jacobs, P.C.   January 2012 - November 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   April 2011 - January 2012
McGrath's Fish House  March 2009 - April 2011

Skills
Auditing, Financial Accounting, Nonprofits, Tax, Tax Preparation

Education
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry

Portland State University
Post Baccalaureate - Accounting

Experience
Brixton Capital   September 2014 - Present
Kelly Capital  August 2011 - August 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2008 - July 2011
Kelly Capital LLC   2003 - 2007
First Commercial Corporation  1994 - 2003

Skills
Real Estate, Negotiation, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Contract Management, Litigation, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Research, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Outlook, Writing, Excel, Bankruptcy, Word, Underwriting, Commercial Litigation, Analysis, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Litigation Support, Non-profits, Foreclosures, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Economics, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofits, Acquisitions, Asset Management, Disposition, Investments, Business Transactions, Brokerage, Leases, Microsoft Word

Education
California Western School of Law   2003 — 2007

University of Nevada-Reno

Experience
St. Andrew Legal Clinic  October 2014 - Present
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office  May 2013 - May 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2012 - May 2013
Oregon Department of Justice  May 2012 - January 2013
DIAP   June 2009 - July 2011
Carleton College  August 2006 - June 2009
Santa Clara Public Defender's Office  June 2008 - August 2008
Harvey & Battey   January 2008 - March 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Research, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Environmental Law, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, LexisNexis, Persuasive Writing, Discovery Review, Interviewing Skills, Trial Preparation, Litigation, Administrative Law, Hearings, Family Law, Domestic Relations

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2011 — 2014
J.D.

Carleton College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, Political Economy

Experience
NW Steelheaders   2013 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   May 2000 - Present

Skills
Legal Writing, Construction Law, Torts, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Law, Legal Issues, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance, Property Law, Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Personal Injury, Litigation, Civil Litigation

Education
Willamette University College of Law   1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)

Lewis and Clark College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   1984 - Present

Skills
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate..., Business Organizations, Preparation of Wills, Trusts, Estate and Gift Tax...

Education
The University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/Political Science, with High Honors

Willamette University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 1988 - Present
Bullier and Bullier, Inc.   March 1981 - April 1985
Alfred J. Davis Company   February 1972 - January 1981

Skills
Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Trusts, Closely-Held Business..., Business Succession..., Succession Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Loan Transactions, Loans, Estate Planning and...

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (JD) - summa cum laude, Law

Columbia College (NY)   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Biology, General

Lincoln High School (Portland, OR)   1964 — 1968

Experience
Wells Fargo Financial  September 2013 - Present
Routh Crabtree & Olsen   November 2012 - June 2013
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 2011 - May 2012
Community Alliance for Tenants   2010 - 2011
Stoel Rives LLP  April 2001 - November 2008
Empower The Children   February 2008 - March 2008
Impulse NGO   January 2000 - 2002
SOS Children's Villages  October 1998 - January 1999

Skills
Legal Research, Research, Corporate Law, Financial Regulation, Trademarks, UCC filings, Renewable Energy, Regulatory Filings, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Legal Documents, Notary Public

Education
Portland Community College   2009 — 2010
Paralegal Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

University of Oregon   1990 — 1993

City University of New York-Hunter College   1988 — 1990
Political Science and Government

Buxton School
Gen Ed

Millbrook School
Gen Ed

Experience
Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, P.C.   August 2007 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   April 2002 - June 2007

Skills
Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Personal Injury

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School

Experience
Slinde Nelson Attorneys   2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   July 2012 - May 2014
Hodgkinson Street, LLP   January 2009 - July 2012
Hoffman Hart & Wagner  2003 - 2009

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Torts, Complex Litigation, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Arbitration, Defense, Insurance Law, Mediation, Public Liability, Trial Practice, Trials

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1990 — 1993
J.D.

Auburn University   1987 — 1990
B.A., European History, Theatre

Experience
Bodyfelt Mount LLP  November 2010 - April 2013
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2009 - June 2010
LifeWorks NW  June 2002 - August 2006

Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Public Liability, Employment Law, Legal Assistance

Education
Willamette University College of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Law

Gonzaga University   1996 — 2000
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2013 - May 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   May 2013 - August 2013
Lewis & Clark Law School  May 2012 - August 2013
Dartmouth College  July 2008 - July 2011

Skills
Higher Education, Student Services, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Research, Team Building, Writing, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Teaching, Legal Writing, Community Development, Courts, Recruiting

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Boston College   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts, Higher Education Administration

Villanova University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
James M. Hillas, P.C. 503 407-6074   May 2010 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   January 2002 - May 2010
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   February 1996 - December 2002
Foss Whitty Littlefield & McDaniel   August 1994 - September 1995
Daily Hampshire Gazette  March 1989 - August 1991

Skills
Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Start-ups, Legal Issues, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Risk Management, Leadership, Succession Planning, Legal Assistance, Dispute Resolution, Management, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Dispute, Trial Practice, Negotiation, Real Estate, Consulting, Mediation, Customer Service

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   1991 — 1994
JD

Hampshire College   1985 — 1989
BA

Colgate University   1983 — 1985
Attended

West Morris Central High School   1979 — 1983
HS Diploma

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   January 1979 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   May 1974 - January 1979

Skills
Business Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Health Care, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Qualified Retirement..., Deferred Compensation, Estate Planning, Partnerships, Choice Of Entity, Entity Formations, Tax, Non-Qualified Deferred..., Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of Oregon   1970 — 1973
Juris Doctor (J.D.), LAW

University of Oregon   1966 — 1970
Bachelor's Degree, History

Corvallis High School   1963 — 1966
High School

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   1987 - 1999

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Documents, Westlaw, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Litigation Support, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation

Education
John C Calhoun State Community College   2013 — 2013
credit, Basic Computer Skills

El Paso Community College   1983 — 1986
Associate's Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, A

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   March 1986 - Present

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Torts, Product Liability, Litigation, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Insurance Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Medical Malpractice, Trials

Education
University of Washington School of Law   1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Oregon   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   2009 - October 2014
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP  2006 - 2009

Skills
Project Management, Change Management, Payroll Services, Payroll Analysis, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Processing, Customer Service, Training, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Legal Administration, Journal Entries, Year End Close, Fixed Assets, Employee Relations

Education
Portland State University   2014 — 2014
Strategic Organizational Management Certificate, Organizational Leadership, NA

Experience
Portland Community College  May 2014 - Present
Oregon Paralegal Association  August 2014 - Present
NFPA Regulation Review Committee   December 2013 - Present
Oregon Paralegal Association  2008 - Present
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.   2008 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   March 2015 - Present
Limited License Legal Technician Task Force   June 2013 - August 2015
City of Tualatin  February 2009 - March 2015
Everest College Paralegal Program   December 2011 - December 2013
Scheer & Zehnder, LLP   February 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Litigation Support, Notary Public, Legal Research, Litigation, Outlook, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Research, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Data Entry, Teamwork, Administrative Law, LexisNexis, Teaching, Administration, Supervisory Skills, Land Use Board of..., Land Use Law, Construction Defect, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Construction, Mentoring, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Employment Law, Event Planning, Depositions, Volunteer Leadership, Word, Excel, Scheduling, Writing, Problem Solving, Administrative Support, Typing, Billing, Social Media, Westlaw, Budgeting, Inventory Management, AgendaQuick, Codification, Complex Litigation, Case Management, Case Managment, Public Meeting Law, Public Records and..., Adobe Professional

Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Everest College
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Portland Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

Experience
Matasaru Law, PC   May 2014 - Present
Ghandour Law, LLC   May 2014 - Present
General Counsel Consulting Solutions   June 2013 - December 2014
Chock Barhoum LLP   March 2013 - April 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   April 2012 - February 2013
Adina Matasaru   January 2009 - March 2012
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C.   September 2004 - September 2008
Oregon Court of Appeals  2003 - 2004
Stoel Rives LLP  May 2002 - August 2002
Stoel Rives LLP  1999 - 2000

Skills
Civil Litigation, insurance defense, malpractice defense, contract interpretation, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Trials, Litigation Management, Litigation Support, Arbitration, Hearings, Administrative Law, Torts, Estate Planning, Land Use, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Trademarks, Liability, Professional Malpractice, Defense, Construction Law, Contractual Agreements, International Law, Westlaw, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Trade Secrets, Legal Issues, Trial Practice

Education
Willamette University College of Law   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD), Business/Commerce, Alternative Dispute Resolutions: Negotiations, Mediation and Arbitration

Bucerius Law School   2002 — 2002
International Student, Transnational Business Transactions

University of Portland   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies

South Garland High School

Experience
The Shadow Project   August 2015 - Present
Melmark New England  November 2014 - July 2015
AmeriCorps  October 2013 - July 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
New York State Division of Human Rights  September 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Volunteering, Photography, Critical Thinking, Defensive Driving, Public Speaking, Analysis, Research, Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Facebook, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Media, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
Fordham University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American/United States Studies/Civilization

Experience
Mentor Graphics  December 2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 2011 - October 2014
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks, P.C.   August 2010 - July 2011
Smith Freed & Eberhard  September 2008 - July 2010
Marion County District Attorney's Office  June 2006 - April 2008

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Defense, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Legal Research, Courts, Trial Practice, Mediation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Construction Defect..., Business Transactions, Software Licensing, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Bradley University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising

Experience
Adaptive Law Firm, PLLC   September 2013 - Present
Doney Crowley Payne Bloomquist PC   August 2011 - September 2013
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   January 2010 - May 2010
Portland State University  September 2006 - December 2009
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona  September 2001 - June 2007

Skills
Land Use, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Property Law, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Affordable Housing, Municipal Law, Water Law, Local Government, Estate Planning, Adoption Law, Food Law, Beverage Law, Food & Beverage, Legal Research, Land Use Law

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

Portland State University   1998 — 2001
Ph.D., Urban Studies & Planning

Western Washington University   1995 — 1997
B.A., Planning & Environmental Policy

Shoreline Community College   1992 — 1995
A.A., Business Administration, Science

Experience
Gordon & Rees LLP  July 2012 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 2009 - June 2012
WD, a Western Digital company  2010 - 2012
adidas  January 2009 - May 2009
Minter Ellison  August 2008 - December 2008
Dunn, Carney, Allen Higgins & Tongue   May 2007 - July 2008
Oakley, Inc.   February 2006 - August 2006
O'Melveny and Myers  August 2005 - January 2006

Education
University of Oregon School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, LAW

University of California, Irvine   2003 — 2005
history

Brigham Young University

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 1992 - Present

Skills
Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Public Liability, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Torts, Insurance Law, Defense, Trial Practice, Mediation, Trials, Appeals, Litigation Support, Courts, Hearings, Medical Malpractice, Legal Writing, Bankruptcy

Education
Oregon State University
BS, Business Administration

Willamette University College of Law

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   January 2012 - Present
Hitt Hiller Monfils Williams LLP  November 2005 - January 2012
Barran Liebman LLP  January 2003 - November 2005
Barran Liebman LLP  April 1999 - January 2003
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt  September 1996 - April 1999

Skills
Employment Law, Legal Advice, Non-compete Agreements, Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Discrimination, Torts, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Personal Injury..., Mediation, Retaliation, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Appellate Practice

Education
University of Oregon School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD

University of California, Irvine   1990 — 1993
BA, Social Ecology

Experience
Tonkon Torp LLP  August 2008 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   2007 - 2008
Foster Pepper Tooze LLP   1988 - 2005

Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Licensing, Blue Sky Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Real Estate, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts

Education
Linfield College-Nursing & Health Sciences   1984 — 1985

Seattle Pacific University   1983 — 1984
General - Pre-Nursing

Experience
JH Kelly  July 2013 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   April 2012 - June 2013
Stewart Sokol & Gray   August 2005 - March 2012
Law Office of Scott Supperstein   March 2005 - August 2005
Key Property Services, Inc.   March 2004 - March 2005
Delta Queen Steamboat Company  August 2000 - October 2003
Evergreen Stage Line   May 1995 - October 2002
RiverPlace Hotel - Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants   May 1999 - June 2000
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce  August 1998 - March 1999
University of Puget Sound  1995 - 1998

Skills
Word, Excel, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Research, Writing, PowerPoint, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Legal, Event Planning, Wordperfect, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Editing, Document Review, Litigation, Trials, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Microsoft Word, Arbitration, Courts, Westlaw, Insurance Law, Microsoft Excel, Personal Injury, PACER, Legal Research, Public Liability, Product Liability, ProLaw, Paralegals, Pleadings, CaseMap, Trial Practice, Docketing, Motions, Legal Documents, Time Matters, Legal Discovery, Amicus, Depositions, Hearings, Access, Licensing

Education
College of Legal Arts   2004 — 2005
Certification, Paralegal Studies

University of Puget Sound   1994 — 1998
BA, Foreign Language & International Affairs

Experience
Ater Wynne LLP  November 2004 - Present
White & Lee LLP  August 2000 - November 2004
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 1992 - August 2000
Miller Nash LLP  September 1990 - May 1992
Planned Marketing Solutions, Inc.   1986 - August 1987

Skills
Trademarks, Copyright Law, Mergers, Business Formation, Finance, Governance, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets, Legal Issues, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Assistance, Entrepreneurship, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Patents, Mediation, Business Development, Civil Litigation

Education
Willamette University College of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, cum laude, Law

Oregon State University   1982 — 1986
BS, high honors, Art - Graphic Design

Baker High School   1978 — 1982
High School Diploma

Experience
Chock Barhoum LLP   March 2013 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   April 2006 - March 2013
Lane Powell PC  September 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Claim, Courts, Hearings, Medical Malpractice, Litigation Support, Liability, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Insurance, Torts, Insurance Law, Mediation, Litigation Management, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Defense, Trials, Corporate Law, Appeals, Employment Law, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Corporate Governance, Professional Malpractice, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Business Litigation, Wrongful Death

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2001 — 2004
J.D.

Lewis and Clark College   1997 — 2001
B.A., Political Science

Clackamas High School   1994 — 1997

Experience
Eugene Opera  August 2012 - Present
JA Cummens Consulting   February 2006 - Present
Eugene Opera  2010 - 2011
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   November 2006 - July 2009
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C.   July 2000 - December 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Planning, Management Consulting, Government, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Governance, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Restructuring, Succession Planning, Change Management, Policy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Risk Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Human Resources, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Service, Business Development, Management, Consulting, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Nonprofits, Executive Coaching, Performance Management

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1980 — 1982
M.S., Community Development and Sociology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1968 — 1972
Ph.D, Philosophy

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1964 — 1968
M.A., Philosophy

Illinois Wesleyan University   1960 — 1964
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   2004 - Present
Gordon & Polscer   2002 - 2004
Tonkon Torp LLP  1998 - 2002
Phoenix Gazette  1986 - 1994

Skills
Intellectual Property, Insurance Coverage..., Environmental..., Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance mediation, Insurance Law, Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Pollution, Construction Law, Arbitration, Product Liability, Appeals, Environmental Law, Torts, Legal Research

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1995 — 1998
J.D., Cum laude

Minot State University   1980 — 1984
B.A., English, Cum laude

Experience
University of Oregon  July 2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   October 2013 - June 2014
Oregon Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna   January 2011 - January 2013
Wilhelms Consulting   July 2006 - January 2010
US Rep. Greg Walden   2004 - 2006
Stryker Endoscopy  2000 - 2002

Skills
Public Policy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Government, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Management Consulting, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Policy, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Media Relations, Political Management, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Politics, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Organizational..., State Government, Legislative Research, Event Planning, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Speech Writing, Constituent Services

Education
Willamette University   2009 — 2013
JD and MBA (Joint Degree)

Santa Clara University   1996 — 2000
Major - Finance, Minor - Political Science

Experience
Henrie & Smith LLP   May 2012 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 2007 - May 2012
Vial Fotheringham, LLP  2003 - 2007
Beijing Technology and Business University   July 1999 - June 2000
Sen. Gordon Smith's Office   August 1998 - December 1998

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Product Liability, Public Liability, Torts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Defense, Legal Assistance, Creditors' Rights, Arbitration, Insurance Law, Business Litigation, Courts, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Property Law, Legal Issues, Mediation, Trials, Hearings, Appeals

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2002 — 2005

Experience
Freelance Writer  Legal AssistantSchwabe Williamson & WyattMarch 2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   October 2009 - February 2012
Kell, Alterman & Runstein   March 2012 - 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Creative Writing, Editing, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Westlaw

Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Experience
Reed Smith LLP  December 2010 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   October 2001 - September 2009
Elliott & Park   February 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Concordance and..., Securities Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Torts, Arbitration, Document Review, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Courts, Trial Practice, White Collar Criminal..., Appeals, Bankruptcy, Depositions, Construction Law, Relativity, iConect, Intellectual Property..., LiveNote

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1990 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Criminal Justice, 3.95 gpa

SUNY-Albany   1989 — 1990
No Degree Earned, Doctoral Program - Criminal Justice

Portland State University   1987 — 1989
BS, Administration of Justice, 3.91 gpa

Northwest Nazarene University   1978 — 1980
No degree earned, Pre-Law, 3.87 gpa

La Grande High School

Experience
Internal Revenue Service  September 2010 - Present
Oregon Department of Revenue  April 2010 - April 2011
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2008 - September 2009
Hanna Strader   February 2007 - September 2008
Oregon Army National Guard  March 1990 - June 2007
Pioneer Pacific College  October 2004 - February 2007
Federal Bureau of Prisons  May 2001 - July 2004

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Small Business, Tax

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management   2008 — 2009
MS, Accounting and Financial Management

Portland State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Human Resource Management

Experience
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   July 2013 - Present
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  October 2011 - June 2013
San Francisco Superior Court  September 2010 - September 2011
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California   January 2010 - May 2010
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office  August 2009 - November 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Lexis, Legal Research, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Negotiation, Mediation, Courts, Criminal Law, Licensing, Westlaw, Trials, Appeals, Hearings, Securities Litigation, Employment..., Business Litigation, Legal Issues, Motions, Copyright Law, Trial Practice, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Torts, Depositions, Trade Secrets

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

University of California, Los Angeles   2000 — 2002
B.A., English

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2000
English and Political Science

Experience
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce   December 2008 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   2001 - 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Grants, Community Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Event Management, Proposal Writing, Corporate Communications, Board Development, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Policy, Government, Budgets, Leadership, Nonprofits

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs   1993 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Syracuse University College of Law   1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)

Whitman College   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics and Economics

Experience
Shelton School District  January 2015 - Present
Shapiro and Sutherland, LLC   February 2013 - August 2014
Evergreen Public Schools  February 2012 - February 2013
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   August 2012 - December 2012
Portland Community College  September 2011 - December 2012
William Ball, Attorney-at-Law   June 2012 - August 2012
Wahluke School District  January 2011 - June 2011
Cle Elum/Roslyn School District   January 2011 - June 2011
Hillview School for Girls   September 2008 - April 2009
Hays Financial Markets   August 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Organized, Computer Literate, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Word, Public Speaking, Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Litigation, Social Media

Education
University of Washington   2015 — 2017
Masters, Elementary Education and Special Education

Portland Community College   2011 — 2012
Associates, Paralegal, A

West of Scotland University   2006 — 2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Education and English

The Open University   1988 — 1995
BA Ordinary, English, Classics, European History, B

Experience
Ring Bender McKown & Castillo LLLP   August 2014 - Present
Chock Barhoum LLP   March 2013 - August 2014
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 2008 - March 2013
Irell & Manella  1993 - 2005

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Document Review, Legal Issues, Courts, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Trials, Westlaw, Pleadings

Education
Whittier Law School   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

California State University-Fullerton
BA, English

Experience
White and Summers   2004 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   1980 - Present

Skills
Law Library Services, Managing your Law..., Managing your Law..., Maintaining your Loose..., Negotiating with Vendors

Education
Pitzer College

Experience
TriMet  January 2008 - Present
First Transit  August 2004 - December 2007
Paratransit Services  November 1996 - July 2004
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP   September 1998 - February 1999

Skills
Transportation Planning, Transportation..., Logistics, Non-Emergency Medical..., Program Management, Third Party Billing, Customer Service, Payroll Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management

Education
Mt. Hood Community College   1993 — 1994
Business Administration and Management, General

Tidewater Community College   1991 — 1993
Business Administration, Management and Operations