Dykema Company
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionDykema is a law firm serving business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex legal issues. The firm was founded in 1926 in Detroit by Raymond K. Dykema, Elroy O. Jones and Renville Wheat. Headquarters: Detroit, MI Number of attorneys: 425 (2015) Founded: 1926 No. of attorneys: 425 (2015) Motto: Exceptional Service. Dykema delivers. Number of offices: 13
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Dykema Employees
Kapnick Insurance Group 2014 - Present
Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. 2011 - 2013
Ice Miller, LLP 2009 - 2011
Eggertsen & Associates, P.C. 2006 - 2009
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. 1998 - 2006
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP 1997 - 1998
Dykema 1994 - 1997
Skills
Employee Benefits, ERISA, Employment Law, Labor, Employment, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Pensions, Defined Benefit, Legal Assistance, Due Diligence, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D. (magna cum laude), Corporate Law Concentration
Oakland Univeristy
Certificate, Qualified Plan Administration and Employee Benefits
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Public Affairs Management
Dykema March 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group November 2012 - January 2015
TRAK Services February 2012 - September 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago May 2011 - October 2011
American Planning Association September 2010 - December 2010
US Department of Transportation (DOT) May 2010 - August 2010
Chicago History Museum January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
SAS, Cataloging, Archiving, Database Management, MySQL, MARC, EAD, AACR2, HTML + CSS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Digital Preservation, Proofreading, HTML, Archives, Microsoft Word, Research, History, Metadata, Library Science
Education
Dominican University
Master's Degree, Library and Information Science
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree, Architectural Studies
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP April 2015 - Present
Dykema October 2013 - April 2015
Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance 2008 - October 2013
Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance 2000 - 2008
Skills
Legal Compliance, NMLS, Administrative Law, Financial Services, Regulatory Affairs, banking, mortgage banking, consumer finance, payday lending, Compliance, State Government, Mortgage Banking, Licensing
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pyschology
Dykema June 2014 - Present
Harrison High School December 2013 - December 2013
Dykema Gossett PLLC June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Elite, Access, SPSS, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, American Studies with a concentration in culture and race, Junior
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies 2015 — 2015
Semester in Washington, DC, Public Policy, Senior
Dykema March 2015 - Present
Dykema Gossett PLLC April 2008 - March 2015
Atwell-Hicks May 2007 - March 2008
Atwell Hicks June 2005 - March 2008
MET, Inc May 2005 - June 2005
Alltel September 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Windows, Telecommunications, Technical Support, Project Management
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2005
BA, Telecommunications and Information Systems
Mutual of Omaha June 2014 - Present
Grosse Pointe Public School System December 2013 - June 2014
Grosse Pointe Public School System 2013 - 2014
Grosse Pointe Public School System August 2013 - December 2013
University of Detroit Mercy August 2010 - April 2013
Dykema 2012 - 2013
Skills
Teaching, Mathematics Education, Higher Education, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Technical Support, Hardware, Data Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Access, Tutoring, Disability Insurance
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
Grosse Pointe North High School 2005 — 2009
Dykema November 2006 - Present
Financial and Professional Risk Solutions, Inc./a division of Aon 1999 - 2006
State of Illinois 1998 - 1999
Illinois Department of Insurance 1995 - 1998
State of Illinois 1977 - 1995
Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Lobbying, Politics, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Government, State Government, Leadership, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Community Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications
Education
Augustana College 1973 — 1977
BA, Political Science, Speech Broadcasting
K&L Gates July 2015 - Present
Dykema September 2013 - July 2015
Dykema Gossett PLLC May 2012 - August 2012
Wildman Harrold June 2011 - July 2011
DormAid October 2008 - January 2010
Somerset May 2009 - September 2009
Buzztone May 2008 - September 2008
SunCor Capital May 2007 - September 2007
Concord Music Group May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Licensing, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
UCLA School of Law 2010 — 2013
JD, Law
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2010
BA, Economics, Philosophy
Dykema May 2015 - Present
Lansing Community College January 2015 - Present
Michigan State University College of Law May 2012 - Present
Adams-Pratt Law and Research Library June 2014 - March 2015
The Henry Ford January 2014 - April 2014
Michigan State University College of Law August 2012 - December 2012
Walden's Lounge July 2002 - May 2011
Crim Fitness Foundation August 2010 - December 2010
Brown's Music June 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Library Research, Blogging, Teaching, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Microsoft SQL Server, PHP, Westlaw, HTML 5, CSS, jQuery, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, MARC21, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, AP Style, Photoshop, Time Management, Facebook, Twitter, Digital Libraries, Website Development, Web Content, WordPress, XHTML, Guitar, Leadership, Bartending, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Fundraising, Drupal, Integrated Library..., AACR2, Dublin Core, Web Development, Web Design
Education
Wayne State University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Library and Information Science, GPA: 4.0
Michigan State University College of Law 2011 — 2011
Withdrew to pursue a different career path and for financial reasons, General, GPA: 3.48
Vermont Law School 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Environmental Law and Policy, GPA: 3.47
Fort Lewis College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, English, GPA: 3.98
Mott Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), General, GPA: 3.7
Dykema August 2014 - Present
Secrest Wardle May 2013 - August 2014
Secrest Wardle 2012 - May 2013
Garmo & Kiste, PLC 2011 - 2011
Bodman PLC 2007 - 2010
Bodman PLC 2006 - 2007
DFCU Financial 2004 - 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Lexis
Education
Wayne State University Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D.
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Corporate Communications and Psychology
APICS August 2015 - Present
Loyola University Chicago June 2015 - Present
Deloitte October 2011 - May 2015
Loyola University Chicago, School of Continuing and Professional Studies February 2010 - October 2011
InnerTrack Strategies, Inc. September 2009 - September 2011
Hodes Keating & Pilon May 1995 - June 2008
Dykema February 2000 - June 2001
Skills
International Trade, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Team Building, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Organization, Cultural Awareness, Leadership, Instructor-led Training, University Teaching, Academic Program..., International Project..., Curriculum Development, Project Management, Training, Risk Management, Staff Development, Management, Analysis, Research, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Program Management, Legal Research
Education
Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
Juris Doctor, Certificate in International and Comparative Law, International Law and Legal Studies
Indiana University – Bloomington 1991 — 1993
Master of Arts, Italian Language and Literature
University of Wisconsin – Madison 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Italian
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Rosette & Associates, P.C. 2014 - Present
National Indian Gaming Commission 2014 - 2014
Dykema 2012 - 2013
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Washington, DC 2012 - 2012
National Congress of American Indians 2001 - 2003
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Legislation
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Cornell University College of Architecture Art and Planning
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
J.P. Morgan September 2014 - Present
Levin & Perconti May 2012 - March 2014
Internal Revenue Service January 2013 - May 2013
Dykema May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), Taxation
Vanderbilt University Law School 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Michigan 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Psychology
Dykema November 2010 - Present
K&L Gates September 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts
Education
Baylor University School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, Cum Laude
Dykema March 2014 - Present
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated February 2011 - March 2014
K&L Gates January 2008 - February 2011
Hughes & Luce February 2003 - December 2007
Thompson & Knight LLP 1982 - 2003
Skills
Employment..., Employment Law, Class Actions, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Non-compete Agreements, Trials, Employment Law..., Arbitration, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Securities Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Torts, Corporate Governance
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1975 — 1978
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude
University of Rochester 1971 — 1975
Bachelor's Degree, Social Psychology, with Distinction
Universite' de Montpellier, Faculte' des Lettres, Montpellier, France 1973 — 1974
Dykema November 2013 - Present
Arnstein & Lehr LLP January 2011 - November 2013
Macy's July 2009 - January 2011
Legal Placements, Inc. February 2007 - July 2008
Greenberg Traurig May 2002 - February 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Performance Management, Talent Management, Resume Writing, PeopleSoft, Sourcing, Customer Service, FMLA, Disability Benefits, Technical Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Interviews, Employment Law, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Payroll, Employee Handbooks, College Recruiting, Legal Compliance, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Workforce Planning, Temporary Staffing
Education
Illinois State University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Political Science/Pre-Law
Dykema September 2013 - Present
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals August 2012 - August 2013
Education
Marquette University Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
Lawrence University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
King & Murray PLLC October 2010 - Present
Dykema January 2000 - October 2010
Secrest Wardle August 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage..., Litigation, Insurance, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Appeals, Trials, Depositions, Product Liability, Dispute, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Non-profits, Torts, Legal Advice, Class Actions, Personal Injury, Courts, Mediation, Trade Secrets, Breach Of Contract, Creditors' Rights, Legal Issues
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D., magna cum laude, Law
Oakland University 1991 — 1994
B.A., Political Science
Papa Joes Markets and related commercial properties June 2008 - August 2014
Dykema 1978 - 1988
Skills
Retail, Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Great Plains Software, QuickBooks, PowerPoint
Education
Walsh College 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Accounting
Oakland Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Northern Arizona University 1968 — 1971
Bachelor's Degree, History with a Russian minor
Dykema October 2013 - Present
Liberty Mutual Insurance October 2012 - October 2013
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook August 2010 - October 2012
Oakland County Circuit Court March 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Depositions, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Research, Westlaw, Hearings, Dispute Resolution, Immigration Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Motions
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Business Transactions
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Psychology
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP May 2015 - Present
Dykema April 2014 - May 2015
WilmerHale September 2011 - March 2014
Suffolk University Law School February 2011 - April 2011
EMC June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Corporate Law, Start-ups, Securities Offerings, Public Equity Offerings, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance
Education
Suffolk University Law School 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
Central Michigan University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy, Sociology
Walled Lake Central
Matrix Human Services November 2010 - Present
Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe July 2010 - Present
Dykema 1972 - 2011
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Business Transactions, Corporate Finance, Securities, Securities Regulation, Investments, Financial Services, Financial Management..., Investment Management, Investment Advisory, Leadership, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Strategic Planning, Legal Writing
Education
Harvard Law School 1967 — 1972
JD
University of Michigan 1963 — 1967
BA, Economics
Grosse Pointe High School 1960 — 1963
Diploma
Dykema September 2013 - Present
Dykema May 2012 - July 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan January 2012 - May 2012
Wayne State University Law School May 2011 - January 2012
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan May 2011 - July 2011
Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University January 2009 - June 2010
East Michigan Environmental Action Council January 2008 - December 2008
Matrix Theatre June 2008 - July 2008
University of Michigan 2005 - 2006
Education
Wayne State University Law School
University of Michigan 2004 — 2008
Dykema September 2015 - Present
UCLA Law Library June 2013 - May 2015
Dykema May 2014 - July 2014
Temple Hill Entertainment June 2012 - September 2012
Skydance Productions June 2011 - January 2012
Eclipse Law Corporation November 2011 - December 2011
Chan Law Group LLP June 2010 - July 2011
SHANGHAI eARTS FESTIVAL June 2008 - July 2008
BEIJING SPEAKS FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM June 2007 - July 2007
Museum of Contemporary Art June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Script Coverage, Entertainment Law, Film Production, Screenwriting, Film, Entertainment Industry, Entertainment, Screenplays, Television, Producing, Tumblr, Comedy, Legal Research, Trademarks
Education
UCLA School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Southern California 2009 — 2012
B.A. Psychology, Cinematic Arts Minor
Chadwick School 2003 — 2009
High School Diploma
Dykema July 2014 - Present
The Law Office of Matthew D. Rinaldi, PLLC November 2013 - July 2014
Miller, Egan, Molter & Nelson LLP January 2010 - November 2013
K&L Gates May 2006 - March 2009
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP August 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Unfair Competition, Legal Research, Courts, Arbitration, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Trademark Infringement, Competition Law, Patent Litigation, Securities Regulation, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Breach Of Contract, Joint Ventures, White Collar Criminal...
Education
Boston University School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
James Madison University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics
Anheuser-Busch InBev January 2014 - Present
Illinois Business Consulting June 2013 - December 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev June 2013 - August 2013
Illinois Business Consulting January 2013 - June 2013
Dykema June 2011 - August 2012
Packer Engineering October 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Recruiting, Leadership, Mac OS X, Business Strategy, Policy Writing, Professional..., Business Writing, Corporate Communications, Labor Relations, Social Networking, Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Industrial Relations, Statistics, Behavioral Research, Industrial and..., Personnel Selection, Human Interaction, Social Psychology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2013
Master's, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, 3.97 GPA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
BS, Psychology
Dykema April 2014 - Present
Franco Public Relations Group October 2012 - December 2013
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP December 2010 - October 2012
Franco Public Relations Group May 2010 - June 2010
Bassett & Bassett August 2009 - February 2010
PCGCampbell July 2007 - January 2009
University of Michigan July 2006 - July 2007
National Football League January 2006 - February 2006
Detroit Lions July 2005 - February 2006
Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee October 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, New Media, Press Releases, Facebook, Event Planning, Publicity, Editing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Corporate Communications, Ap Style, Journalism, Marketing, Leadership, Event Management, AP Style
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2000 — 2004
B.A., Communications, Management and Political Science
Woodhaven High School 1996 — 2000
Dykema Gossett PLLC January 2010 - Present
Dykema Gossett PLLC 2006 - Present
Dykema 2006 - 2010
Lindahl Gross Lievois, P.C. 2002 - 2004
Dykema Gossett PLLC September 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Immigration Law, Appeals, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Public Interest, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Nonprofits, Legal Assistance, Recruiting, Litigation, Legal Research, Pro Bono, Leadership
Education
Boston University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctorate, cum laude
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
BA, Political Science and Women's Studies
Dykema July 2014 - Present
Law Office of Maureen T. Krasner October 2009 - July 2014
Miller Canfield September 2003 - September 2009
Feeney, Kellett, Wienner & Bush P.C. May 2001 - July 2003
Chrysler June 1991 - December 1997
Skills
Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Litigation Support, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Class Actions, Arbitration, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Torts, Courts, Mediation, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Trial Practice, Trials, Administrative Law, Construction Law, Document Review, Litigation Management, Trade Secrets, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Hearings, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Breach Of Contract, Depositions, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance
Education
Michigan State University College of Law
J.D.
Michigan State University
B.A.
Greg Wilson Photography January 2000 - Present
Home Staging of Sarasota, LLC January 2009 - Present
Sarasota County Attorney's Office May 2003 - April 2013
Abel Band, Chartered September 1993 - March 2000
Dykema 1990 - 1992
Livingston, Patterson, Strickland & Siegel, P.A. January 1985 - December 1989
Holland & Knight LLP February 1982 - December 1984
Skills
Photography, Commercial Photography, Travel Photography, Digital Imaging, Weddings, Wedding Photography, Management, Small Business, Advertising, Social Networking, Customer Service, Event Photography, Entrepreneurship, Photos, Digital Photography, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Social Media Marketing, Landscape Photography, Architectural..., Marketing Strategy, Portrait Photography, Website Development, Web Design, Corporate Events, Online Marketing, Home Sales Staging &..., Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Marketing
Education
University of South Florida 2000 — 2001
Graduate Studies MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of the Cumberlands 1976 — 1980
B.S. Degree w/Honors Business Administration, Management/Accounting/HR
Dykema September 2014 - March 2015
Dykema Gossett PLLC May 2012 - July 2012
Elim Christian Church June 2008 - August 2011
Duke University 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Data Entry, Typing, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Litigation, Editing
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2011 — 2014
Duke University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Dykema May 2005 - Present
GenesisHOPE 2008 - Present
Genesis Lutheran Church February 2008 - 2010
ImageSetter January 1985 - 2010
Ron Simpson & Associates, Inc. February 2003 - May 2005
Dunamis Outreach Ministries January 2001 - May 2003
Hatcher's Automotive dba Midas Auto Service Experts April 1997 - October 2001
Integrity Solutions, Inc. January 2000 - January 2001
Kelly Services January 1994 - February 1997
Kelly Services 1992 - 1994
Skills
Research, Business Intelligence, Graphic Design, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Market Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Word, Marketing Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiation, Email Marketing, Outlook, Social Networking, Business Planning, Fundraising, Program Management, Data Analysis, Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Process Improvement, Nonprofits, Management, Project Management, Marketing, Business Development, Team Leadership, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Software Documentation, Sales, Time Management, CRM, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Community Outreach
Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Michigan July 2015 - Present
University of Michigan July 2015 - Present
University of Michigan April 2015 - Present
Urban Outfitters June 2015 - September 2015
Dots February 2014 - March 2014
General Motors June 2013 - August 2013
Dykema June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Project Management, PowerPoint, Sales, Budgets, Research, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Michigan 2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, Sophomore
Ally Financial Inc. August 2010 - Present
Ally Financial Inc. November 2007 - September 2010
Dykema May 2001 - November 2007
Social Security Administration August 1995 - May 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Information Management, Discovery Process, Legal Hold, Information Technology, Information Governance, Business Analysis
Education
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1985 — 1989
AB, English
Dykema December 2013 - Present
Butzel Long August 1985 - December 2013
Michigan Association of School Boards January 1978 - August 1982
Auerbach Publishers April 1977 - September 1977
Skills
Arbitration, Wage & Hour, Employment Law, Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, Education Law, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Non-compete Agreements, Appeals, Breach Of Contract, Legal Research, Class Actions, Employment..., Courts, Trials, FMLA, Trial Practice
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1983 — 1985
JD, All Areas of Employment Law
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 1982 — 1983
Law
Michigan State University 1977 — 1980
MLIR, Labor & Industrial Relations
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1972 — 1976
BS Econ., Labor Management & Political Sci.
Custom Built Inc. March 2014 - Present
Dykema May 2013 - February 2014
The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC July 2006 - April 2013
G.S. Fedewa Builders Inc. October 1999 - July 2006
Skills
Office Administration, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Budget Process, Tax Form Preparation, Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Supervisory Experience, Performance Reviews, Confidentiality, Project Coordination, Facilities Management, Property Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Secretarial Skills, Business Correspondence, Receptionist Duties, Customer Oriented, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Commercial Real Estate, Customer Service, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, QuickBooks, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Social Media Marketing
Education
Missouri State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Sociology Major, Minor in Psychology & Criminal Justice
Dykema January 2015 - Present
Munck Wilson Mandala LLP April 2014 - November 2014
Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller June 2011 - April 2014
Cowan Group, LLC April 2008 - June 2011
Vinson & Elkins LLP 2006 - 2008
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Divestitures, Estate Planning, Employment Law
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude
Southern Methodist University 2002 — 2003
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
Southern Methodist University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Financial Consulting, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program
Lubbock High School 1995 — 1998
High School
ePlace Solutions April 1999 - Present
Baker Manock & Jensen 1993 - 1999
Dykema 1990 - 1993
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance, Professional Liability, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Risk Management, Privacy Law, Liability, Claim, Mediation, Brokers, Commercial Insurance, Property, Underwriting
Education
Hastings College of the Law 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (JD)
Calvin College 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
Rubinos & Mesia Engineers March 2012 - Present
Dykema September 2009 - September 2010
Ciorba Group, Inc August 2008 - July 2009
SpaceCo, Inc June 2007 - June 2008
Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates May 2006 - August 2006
Village of Orland Park, Illinois 2002 - 2004
Skills
Microstation, Civil Engineering, Grading, Road, Microsoft Office, Site Grading, Roadway Design, Earthworks, Excel, Surveying, Drainage, Stormwater Management, Transportation..., AutoCAD, Storm Water Management, CAD, Land Development, Hydrology
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's of science, Civil Engineering
Michigan Department of State January 2015 - Present
Michigan Credit Union League April 2012 - December 2014
Uniform Law Commission (NCCUSL) January 2007 - April 2012
Senator Shirley M. Johnson January 2006 - December 2006
Dykema July 2003 - December 2005
Michigan Credit Union League February 2002 - June 2003
Kelley Cawthorne PLLC August 2001 - January 2002
Senator Bill Bullard, Jr. January 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Governmental Affairs, Research, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Legislative Affairs, State Government, Fundraising, Litigation, Policy, Volunteer Management, Politics, Community Development, Government, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Legislative Research, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Legal Writing, Coalitions, Speech Writing, International Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Mediation, Appropriations, Constituent Services, Political Communication, Coalition Development, Media Relations, Election Law, Grants, Political Strategy
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
Michigan State University
B.A., International Relations
The Bowen Group May 2014 - Present
BCD M&I March 2012 - May 2014
Dykema May 2004 - May 2011
Total Travel Management March 2002 - February 2004
Hello! Florida September 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Event Management, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Account Management, Management, Site Selection, Entertainment, Leadership, Product Development, Concierge Services, Client Service, Vendor Relations, Location Intelligence, Client Services, Hospitality, Marketing, Budget Management, Client Entertainment, Event Marketing, Special Events
Education
Central Michigan University 1994 — 1998
BSBA, Hospitality Services Administration
Dykema August 2014 - Present
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP July 2010 - August 2014
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC June 2008 - July 2010
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP February 1994 - May 2008
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn 1994 - 2008
Loomis Law Firm 1983 - 1992
Skills
Energy Law, Cogeneration, Energy, Renewable Energy, Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Natural Gas, Corporate Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Administrative Law, Courts, Business Litigation, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Trials, Legal Issues, Legal Advice
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1980 — 1983
JD, Law
Olivet College 1976 — 1979
BA, Business and Economics
Dykema August 2015 - Present
Secrest Wardle October 2013 - August 2015
Beier Howlett, P.C February 1999 - September 2013
Howard & Howard 1995 - 1999
Clark, Klein 1989 - 1995
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Document Review, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Family Law, Appeals, Corporate Law, Wills, Environmental Law, Trusts, Corporate Governance, Notary Public, Land Use, Lexis, Pleadings
Education
Oakland University 2005 — 2007
Certification, Paralegal Program
Warren High School 1976 — 1979
Legal Secretary Certification, Legal/general education
Amway March 2008 - Present
Dykema 2005 - 2008
Kellogg Company 2003 - 2005
Skills
Litigation, Courts, Class Actions, Management, Leadership, Corporate Law
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 1994 — 1998
JD, Law, Graduated with Honors; Top 20%
Michigan Technological University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, 1st in Class; 4.0
Northwestern University School of Law September 2014 - Present
Gamburd Law Group LLC April 2005 - Present
Photon Partners LLC 2004 - Present
Element CXI 2005 - 2015
Dykema 2003 - 2005
Dressler Goldsmith et al. 1989 - 1999
Motorola 1994 - 1997
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Business Strategy, Patents, ASIC, Start-ups, Patent Prosecution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Computer Architecture, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Restructuring, Strategy, Trade Secrets, Marketing Strategy, Joint Ventures, Litigation
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1988 — 1993
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Communication Systems
Northwestern University School of Law 1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, •Dean’s List
University of Michigan 1976 — 1981
BA, Inteflex, Biomedical Science, Philosophy
Wilson Elser August 2015 - Present
Dykema May 2014 - July 2014
Attorney General of Michigan May 2013 - August 2013
State of Michigan, Executive Office January 2012 - August 2012
Governmental Consultant Services, Inc October 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Research, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Political Philosophy, Policy, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Facebook, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Legislation
Education
University of Notre Dame 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Michigan State University-James Madison College 2008 — 2012
B.A, Political Theory and Constitutional, 3.75
Dykema January 2014 - Present
Huron law group September 1996 - December 2013
King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner, LLP January 1992 - September 1996
Fried, King, Holmes & August December 1988 - December 1991
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Appeals, Arbitration, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Class Actions, Entertainment Law, Bankruptcy, Trials, Courts, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Breach Of Contract, Copyright Law, Dispute, Unfair Competition, Fraud, Dispute Resolution, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Product Liability, Personal Injury..., Business Transactions, Securities Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Employment..., Licensing, Business Litigation, Appellate Practice, Patent Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Depositions, Non-compete Agreements
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D.
Marquette University 1981 — 1985
B.A., History, Political Science, Philosophy & Soviet Studies
Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC September 2015 - Present
University of Detroit Mercy Law Review May 2015 - Present
Dykema May 2015 - July 2015
LexisNexis June 2014 - May 2015
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Detroit June 2014 - July 2014
Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle P.L.L.C. December 2004 - January 2014
St. Clair County Community College December 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Spanish, Teaching, Editing, Legal Writing, History, Research, Literature, English Literature, LexisNexis, English grammar, Higher Education, Teaching English as a..., Training, Legal Research, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Courts, Fundraising, Leadership, Advocacy
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Oxford, Keble College 2010 — 2011
Master of Studies, English Literature 1550-1700
Michigan State University Honors College 2006 — 2010
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and English, 3.98 (summa cum laude)
University of Virginia - Valencia, Spain 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad Certificate, Spanish Language and Literature; Spanish Iberian Studies, 4.0
Dykema October 2013 - Present
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, LexisNexis, Document Review, Pleadings, Litigation, Wills & Trusts, Real Estate, Domestic Relations, Torts
Education
Madonna University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Madonna University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Dykema May 2015 - July 2015
ACLU of Michigan May 2014 - August 2014
Rochester Community Schools August 2009 - June 2013
National Writing Project June 2011 - May 2013
Kenowa Hills Public School September 2008 - May 2009
Lansing Public Schools August 2007 - May 2008
VUMUNDZUKU BYA VANA (“VVOCF,” or “Our Children’s Future”) May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, Prezi, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Teaching Writing, Teaching Research, Editing, Creative Writing, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, Differentiated..., Instructional Design
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2014 — 2016
Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2013 — 2014
Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate, Completed First Year Curriculum
Michigan State University 2008 — 2009
Secondary Education Certification, and Master’s Coursework, Secondary Education and Teaching
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature [minor: Psychology]
SEIU Local 1 May 2013 - Present
NCSA October 2011 - May 2013
Avaaz.org June 2010 - October 2011
Dykema January 2009 - May 2009
Michigan Public Service Commission August 2005 - November 2008
Office of the Governor, State of Michigan September 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Public Policy, Research, Editing, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Analytics, Community Outreach, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Eloqua, SPSS, Copywriting, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Grassroots, Volunteer Management, Social Media, WordPress, Campaign Strategies, Political Organization, Political Strategy, Coalitions, Online Campaign..., Campaign Management, Coalition Management, Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, Government Contracting, Labor Relations, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Opposition Research
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Policy and Administration
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
New Leaders Council Institute
Midwest Academy
Organizing for Social change
Camp Wellstone
New Organizing Institute New Media BootCamp
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP April 2014 - Present
Greenberg Traurig, LLP June 2013 - April 2014
Greenberg Traurig, LLP July 2011 - June 2013
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Dykema 2008 - 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Trials, Lexis, Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, International Law, Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Performance Reviews, Competency Based..., Behavioral Interviewing, Conflict Resolution, Anti Money Laundering, Document Management
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies
Loras College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American Government and Politics (United States)
Dykema May 2014 - Present
Detroit Public Schools 2002 - 2013
Skills
Payroll, Administrative..., Clerks, Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, PeopleSoft, Ultipro, Yardi, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Publisher, Social Media Marketing, Time & Attendance, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Typing, Typewriter, Filing, Account Management, Teamwork, Training, Corporate Tax, Tax, 401k, Financial Reporting, GL, Account Reconciliation, Funding, Payroll Taxes, Electronic Payments, Reconciling Reports, ACH, Email, Outlook
Education
American InterContinental University 2004 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Mackenzie High School 1998 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies
Dykema June 2015 - Present
Deloitte September 2014 - April 2015
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery September 2012 - December 2012
Adams-Pratt Law and Research Library June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Library Science, Online Research, Information Science, Information Technology, Information..., Data Mining, Medical Research, Data Analysis, Library Research
Education
Wayne State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), 4.0 GPA
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Dykema April 2015 - Present
Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC May 2013 - April 2015
Ernst & Young January 2012 - May 2013
Ernst & Young June 2010 - December 2011
Merrell & Merrell October 2010 - May 2011
MSUCOL Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic August 2009 - May 2010
Michigan Tax Tribunal May 2009 - November 2009
UHY Advisors, LLP January 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Tax, Tax Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax, Nonprofits, Mergers, Estate Planning, Legal Issues, International Tax, Corporate Law, Trusts, Tax Research, Partnership Taxation, Tax Advisory, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Business Planning, CPA, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Small Business, US Tax, Legal Advice, S Corporations, Tax Returns, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2010 — 2011
LLM, Taxation
Michigan State University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Law
Walsh College 2005 — 2008
Master of Science, Taxation2008
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration2005; Accountancy
Governor's Task Force on Broadband June 2015 - Present
Dykema April 2014 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2001 - April 2014
Keller and Heckman LLP August 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Business Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Trials, Litigation Management, Legal Assistance, Nonprofits, Class Actions, Legal Research
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Communications Law
University of Iowa 1994 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
University of Iowa 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication
Dykema Cox Smith August 2012 - Present
Dykema 2010 - 2015
Dykema 2010 - 2015
ScottHulse, P.C. September 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Hearings, Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Courts, Corporate Law, Trials, Bankruptcy, Product Liability, Torts, Legal Assistance
Education
Emory University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Trinity University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Finance
KPMG June 2014 - Present
Dykema September 2013 - June 2014
Huron Consulting Group February 2012 - August 2013
Synergy Legal Staffing August 2011 - February 2012
Law Offices of David J Roe August 2009 - May 2011
Hon. Robert W. Gettleman, USDCNDIL August 2008 - August 2009
Smith and Fawer, LLC May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Litigation Support, Document Review, Relativity, Legal Research, Databases, Relational Databases, EDRMS, Legal Writing, Depositions, Westlaw, Patent Litigation, E-Discovery Consulting, Commercial Litigation, Data Mining, Active Directory, Data Warehousing, EDRM, ESI
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2012 — 2014
Masters Degree, Information Technology Project and Database Management
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University New Orleans 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Dykema September 2015 - Present
University of Michigan August 2014 - July 2015
Dykema May 2014 - August 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan July 2013 - August 2013
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP May 2013 - July 2013
Red Bull July 2011 - May 2012
Michigan State University April 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Spanish, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Public Speaking, Community Outreach
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor
Michigan State University 2008 — 2012
BA, International Relations, Spanish Minor, James Madison College
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad - Merida, Venezuela, Spanish
Dykema August 2005 - Present
Morison-Knox Holden & Prough, LLP July 2000 - June 2005
Ernst & Young October 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Appeals, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Southern California 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1991 — 1995
B.A., Economics
Dykema 2003 - Present
Feeney Kellett Wienner & Bush 2001 - 2003
Grace law firm September 1993 - 2001
General Motors Legal Staff December 1988 - September 1993
Dykema Gossett PLLC August 1985 - December 1988
Skills
Product Liability, Leadership, Management, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Liability, Arbitration, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Automotive, Class Actions, Courts, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Trade Secrets, Trials
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations, French, Economics
Stay At Home Mom September 2015 - Present
Durkin McDonnell, P.C. October 2012 - September 2015
Ferguson & Widmayer June 2012 - October 2012
Dykema April 2012 - June 2012
Albrektson Law Office January 2011 - June 2011
Law Office of Lansing C. Scriven, P.A. October 2008 - December 2009
Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens PLLC October 2007 - June 2008
Law Office of Thomas F. McDonough May 2005 - October 2007
Floyd, Pflueger, & Ringer January 2004 - May 2005
Morrow & Otorowski February 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Pleadings, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Trials, Lexis, Legal Documents, Probate, Estate Planning, Asbestos Litigation, Concordance e-discovery, Toxic Tort, Litigation Support
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Forensic Psychology
University of Richmond 2010 — 2011
Paralegal Studies
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella August 2009 - Present
Dykema December 2006 - August 2009
Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L. August 2003 - April 2006
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Second City Training Center 2006 — 2010
Lyons Township High School 1992 — 1996
Amerisure Insurance May 2006 - Present
Dykema August 2000 - April 2006
Citizens Insurance Company of America August 1998 - August 2000
Michigan Insurance Bureau December 1995 - July 1998
Citizens Insurance Company of America January 1988 - November 1995
General Motors May 1985 - January 1988
United States Marine Corps July 1977 - May 1980
Skills
Insurance, Insurance Law, Property & Casualty..., Public Policy, Liability, Professional Liability, Litigation Management, Commercial Insurance, Litigation, Claim, Reinsurance, Mediation, Claims Management, Underwriting, Workers Compensation, Subrogation, Legal Liability, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Casualty
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 1984 — 1987
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
BA Business Pre-Law
CS3 Law PLLC 2005 - Present
Candace L. Sorensen PLLC September 1994 - September 2001
Dykema June 1985 - April 1992
Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legislation, Government, Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Courts
Education
Harvard Law School 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Calvin College 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Dykema 2001 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives May 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, State Government, Legislation, Public Affairs, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Administrative Law, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Political Communication, Mediation, Political Campaigns
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Criminal Justice
BuckleySandler LLP July 2013 - Present
Dykema 1999 - July 2013
Dykema Gossett PLLC 1999 - July 2013
Lovells 1997 - 1999
Davidson Goldstein Mandell & Menkes 1995 - 1997
Gleason McGuire 1991 - 1994
Kirkland & Ellis 1987 - 1991
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1985 — 1986
LL.M.
State University of New York at Buffalo 1982 — 1985
J.D.
Vanderbilt University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts
Hackley School 1970 — 1978
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection October 2014 - August 2015
University of Illinois College of Law - Community Preservation Clinic January 2014 - December 2014
Illinois Attorney General's Office September 2014 - November 2014
Dykema May 2014 - July 2014
City of Chicago Department of Law July 2013 - August 2013
US EPA May 2013 - July 2013
Charter Fitness April 2012 - August 2012
Lakeside Law Group, LLP January 2012 - May 2012
The University of Illinois at Chicago May 2010 - April 2012
United States Air Force January 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Certified Personal..., Customer Relations, Guest Satisfaction, Client Services, Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications, Financial Services, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Blogging, Sales, Creative Writing, Editing, Social Media, Legal Writing, Training, Legal Research, Data Entry, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Research, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 — 2012
Bachelors, Political Science and Urban & Public Affairs
Defense Language Institute 2006 — 2007
Diploma, Hindi Language and Literature
State of Michigan August 2015 - Present
State of Michigan December 2013 - August 2015
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP October 2008 - September 2013
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP April 2005 - October 2008
Dykema 2001 - 2005
Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, PC 1997 - 2001
D. Haywood & Associates, P.C. 1992 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Document Review, PACER, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Documents, Appeals, Prosecution, Bankruptcy, Docketing, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Family Law, DeltaView, Trials, CaseMap, Notary Public, Legal Issues, Mediation, iManage, DTE, Amicus, Contract Law, Property Law, Legal Opinions, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Patent Applications, Administrative Law, Pleadings, Hearings
Education
Lansing Community College 1985 — 1989
A.B., Legal Assistant Program, cum laude
Grand Ledge High School 1981 — 1985
Diploma
Dykema April 2014 - Present
Thompson & Knight LLP March 2013 - April 2014
K&L Gates January 2010 - March 2013
Skills
Litigation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Courts, Investment Company Act, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Product Liability, Trials, Securities Litigation
Education
Baylor Law School 2007 — 2009
J.D.
Baylor University 2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, History
Dykema April 2014 - Present
Mayer Brown LLP November 2011 - April 2014
Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP July 2009 - November 2011
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP 2007 - 2009
Skills
Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Succession Planning, Estate Law, Trusts, Tax, High Net Worth..., Tax Law
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D.
University of Dayton 2000 — 2004
B.A., History
Centerville High School
Thomson Reuters February 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters July 2012 - February 2014
Thomson Reuters March 2010 - July 2012
Thomson Reuters July 2008 - March 2010
RJ Landau Partners PLLC May 2007 - July 2008
Dykema June 2002 - May 2007
Skills
Patents, Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Management, Team Building, Program Management, Access, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Research, Visio, Leadership, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Education
University of Michigan 1998 — 2002
BMA, Vocal Performance
Cook County Sheriff's Department 2008 - Present
Dykema 2002 - 2009
neville and mahoney 1988 - 2002
Cook County States Attorneys Office 1980 - 1988
Skills
Enforcement, Criminal Law, Private Investigations, Criminal Justice, Hearings, Trials, Interrogation, Internal Investigations, Police, Firearms, Fraud, Courts, Evidence, Crime Prevention, Criminal Investigations, Investigation, Litigation, Public Safety, Personal Injury, Personal Protection, Criminology, Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement..., Homeland Security, Trial Practice
Education
DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Marquette University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Accounting
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP April 2015 - Present
Dykema December 2011 - April 2015
Patton Boggs LLP August 2009 - November 2011
Weiner Brodsky Sidman Kider PC 2004 - 2009
Education
American University Washington College of Law 2001 — 2004
JD
Vanderbilt University 1996 — 2000
BA, English
VIROLIT LLC November 2014 - Present
Upmesocial Llc September 2011 - Present
Upwoodward Llc June 2010 - June 2014
Dykema June 2006 - June 2012
Esquire Deposition Services September 2001 - June 2006
Immigration Law Center May 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Software Project..., Business Analysis, Project Delivery, Integration, Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management, Fundraising, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Quality Assurance
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Information Assurance, Information Technology
Dykema May 2015 - Present
Global IP Law Group March 2014 - May 2015
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent, Intellectual Property Clinic August 2014 - December 2014
General Cable Corporation August 2012 - December 2012
General Cable March 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Infopath..., Microsoft Sharepoint..., Microsoft Workflow..., ChemCAD, Lean Thinking, Westlaw Next, Lexis Nexis Legal..., Legal Writing, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Leadership, Patents, Public Speaking, Westlaw
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law Certificate at Chicago-Kent.
University of Cincinnati 2008 — 2013
BS, Chemical Engineering
Dykema March 2015 - Present
US House of Representatives February 2001 - January 2015
Office of the Governor - State of Michigan January 1998 - January 2001
International Republican Institute June 1997 - December 1997
Lamar Alexander for President December 1994 - May 1996
Engler for Governor Committee June 1993 - December 1994
Office of the Governor - State of Michigan January 1991 - June 1993
Engler for Governor Committee September 1989 - December 1990
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Government, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Fundraising, Political Science, International Relations, Policy, Public Administration, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Appropriations, Economic Development, Foreign Policy, Message Development, State Government, Legislative Research, Federal Government, Governmental Affairs, Congress, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Community Development, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Legislative Affairs, Constituent Services, Nonprofits, Energy Policy, Campaigns, Spokesperson, Strategy, Diplomacy, Community Organizing, Congressional Affairs, Election Law, Legislative Policy, Political Strategy, Political Management
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2007 — 2013
PhD Candidate, Public Policy
University of St. Mary of the Lakes Seminary 1995 — 1996
Philosophy
University of Michigan 1992 — 1995
Masters, Liberal Studies in American Culture
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors Degree, International Relations
Wrigley July 2013 - Present
Wrigley February 2010 - July 2013
Dykema Gossett October 2004 - February 2010
Dykema October 2003 - September 2004
Harness, Dickey & Pierce P.L.C. September 1999 - October 2003
Education
Wayne State University Law School 2001 — 2004
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -Lymann Briggs, Biochemistry
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. January 1997 - Present
Dykema September 1989 - September 1993
Education
Alpena Community College
AA, Business
Michigan State University
BA, Advertising
Dykema January 2015 - Present
Dykema January 2002 - Present
Dykema May 2006 - December 2014
Dykema Gossett PLLC August 1993 - December 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Public Speaking, Government, Politics, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law 1990 — 1993
J.D.
Michigan State University 1985 — 1989
B.A., International Relations
Dykema Gossett PLLC May 2003 - Present
Dykema 2003 - Present
Dykema Gossett 2003 - Present
Honigman Miller 1989 - 2003
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP 1989 - 2003
Mayer Brown September 1986 - February 1989
Skills
Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Product Liability, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Mediation, Trial Practice, Courts
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (J.D.) cum laude
Bradley Law Center, PLLC August 2012 - Present
Michigan Administrative Hearings System June 2011 - June 2012
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP August 2008 - June 2011
Dykema August 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Family Law, Mediation, Product Liability, Arbitration, Criminal Law, Trials, Personal Injury, Alternative Dispute...
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 2002
B.S., Political Science
Dykema MemberDykema Gossett, LLP2008 - Present
State Bar of California 2008 - Present
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1986 — 1989
Dykema August 2014 - Present
The Health Law Partners September 2012 - July 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 2011 - August 2012
Office of General Counsel CDC Branch, Public Health Division, HHS October 2010 - July 2011
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention August 2009 - October 2010
University of Michigan Health System May 2008 - August 2008
Wharton Center for Performing Arts at Michigan State University February 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Policy, Legislation, Health Law, Health Policy, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Writing, Management, Commercial Litigation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Appeals
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Bachelors of Music, Voice Performance
State of Michigan February 2006 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives 2000 - 2002
Dykema 1999 - 2000
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Trials, Public Speaking, Hearings, Public Policy, Trial Practice, Legislation, Government
Education
Wayne State University Law School 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Theory, Political Economy
Dykema Gossett PLLC 2000 - Present
Dykema 2000 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Dispute Resolution, Consumer Law, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Product Liability, Dispute, Trial Practice, Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Courts, Arbitration
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
The Catholic University of America 1992 — 1996
BA, History, Philosophy
Akerman LLP September 2014 - Present
Dykema January 2013 - September 2014
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2003 - December 2012
Sidley Austin 2001 - 2003
McDermott Will & Emery 1999 - 2001
Skills
Debtor/creditor Law, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Debt Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, M&A experience, Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Structured Finance, Commercial Litigation, IPO, Employment Law, Legal Research, Mediation, Acquisitions
Education
Boston University School of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D.
Temple University
BBA, Finance and Economics
centre d'etudes franco americain management
Dykema August 2014 - Present
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2008 — 2011
JD
Texas A&M University 2004 — 2008
BBA
Axiom 2010 - 2014
Advocate Health Care 2002 - 2008
Advocate Health Care 2000 - 2002
Dykema 1999 - 2000
Providence Hospital and Medical Centers 1996 - 1998
Providence Hospital and Medical Centers 1993 - 1996
Providence Hospital and Medical Centers 1990 - 1993
St. Joseph Hospital, Macomb 1988 - 1990
O'Reilly, Rancilio, Nitz, Andrews and Turnbull 1986 - 1988
Michigan Court of Appeals 1985 - 1986
Skills
Health Law, Litigation Management, Employment Law, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Contract Law, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance
Education
University of Detroit School of Law
JD, cum laude, Law
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Nursing
Dykema October 2013 - Present
Jesse Halfon, PC October 2011 - September 2013
MOORS & ASSOCIATES January 2007 - August 2011
Xerox March 2006 - January 2007
COMCAST CORPORATION June 2005 - December 2005
MADDIN, HAUSER March 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Legal Writing, Motions, Electronic discovery, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Pleadings, Criminal Defense, Trials
Education
Fordham Law School 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Michigan State Bar (2004); U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and PsychologyConcentration
American University Washington College of Law September 2015 - Present
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County July 2015 - Present
American University Washington College of Law 2013 - Present
Dykema May 2015 - June 2015
Community and Economic Development Law Clinic August 2014 - May 2015
Dykema May 2014 - July 2014
Peace Corps April 2011 - July 2013
Skills
International..., Youth Development, Fundraising, Teaching English as a..., International Relations, Research, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Community Development, Capacity Building, Grants, Intercultural..., Program Development, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2013 — 2016
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2010
Dykema November 2013 - Present
Jones Day January 2002 - November 2013
Seyfarth Shaw September 1996 - January 2002
Education
University of Notre Dame 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude
Amherst College 1989 — 1993
B.A., Political Science and Spanish
Masco Corporation February 2005 - Present
Dykema September 1990 - January 2005
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1987 — 1990
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Bowling Green State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Dykema May 2015 - Present
Masonic Pathways July 2014 - Present
Preternatural Productions INC November 2008 - Present
Community Housing Network, INC May 2008 - July 2014
Akiva Hebrew Day School July 2014 - 2014
Lynn Medical 2004 - 2006
Skills
Budgets, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Grants, Outlook, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Training, Grant Writing, Accounting, Event Planning, Community Development, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Program Development, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Social Media, Program Management, Research, Access, Team Building, Editing, Event Management, Policy, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Marketing
Education
Oakland University 2000 — 2002
BA, Psy, Accounting
Oakland Community College
FIT, Accounting
Dykema May 2015 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law School July 2008 - August 2014
ITT Technical Institute June 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Collection Development, Library, Electronic Resources, Library Instruction, Reference Services, Information Literacy, Research, Library Management, Virtual Reference, Legal Research, Academic Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, Westlaw, Cataloging, Library Science, Circulation, Higher Education, Library Research
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2010 — 2015
J.D., Taxation
Wayne State University 2004 — 2006
MLS, Librarianship
University of Michigan-Flint 1994 — 1996
BA, Economics
Dykema November 2013 - Present
Office of Legal Counsel, University of Chicago 2012 - September 2013
Hogan Lovells November 2009 - August 2012
City University of New York (CUNY 2009 - 2009
Hogan & Hartson June 2008 - August 2008
TCC Group January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law
Education
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
University of Chicago Law School 2006 — 2009
JD
Wesleyan University 2001 — 2005
BA, College of Social Studies
Cintas May 2014 - Present
Home August 2010 - Present
CVS Pharmacy August 2012 - November 2013
Home Babysitting August 2013 - September 2013
Pitney Bowes Management Services June 1997 - August 2010
Dykema 2001 - 2010
Skills
Staff Training, Management, Customer Service, Spreadsheets, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Fundraising, Program Management, Time Management, Healthcare, Access, Training, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Software Documentation, Outlook, Public Speaking, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Case Manager, Sophmore
Remediation Earth, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Harvey H. Rosen A Professional Corporation July 1995 - Present
Dykema May 2011 - March 2014
Buchalter Nemer January 1991 - January 1995
Rosen, Wachtell & Gilbert May 1976 - January 1991
Imperial Bancorp January 1972 - May 1976
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Leadership, Start-ups
Education
City University of New York City College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics and Statistical Analysis
The George Washington University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Government Contracting
Rainbows of Hope - ReEntry Training Facility June 2012 - Present
Seaway Bank and Trust Company August 2011 - April 2015
Dykema July 2008 - April 2011
Schwartz Cooper Chartered September 2004 - July 2008
DLA Piper 1999 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Pleadings, Mediation, Public Speaking, Nonprofits
Education
Governors State University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Rasmussen College-Illinois 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, 4.0
CMS Energy January 1988 - Present
Dykema January 1979 - January 1988
Education
Riverside City College 1970 — 1972
Associate's Degree, Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Dykema Gossett PLLC July 2004 - Present
Dykema 2004 - Present
Skills
Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Corporate Law, Legal Documents
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Elementary Education
The John Marshall Law School
Completed one year toward J.D.
Jackson August 2014 - Present
Dykema January 2007 - July 2014
Lansing Community College August 2006 - December 2007
Education
Lansing Community College 2005 — 2007
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Achievement, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, History
Holt High School 1996 — 2000
High School
Dykema March 2015 - Present
Michigan House of Representatives January 2011 - March 2015
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Government Relations, Legislative Relations, Politics, Political Campaigns, Legal Writing, Legislation, Legislative Research
Education
University of Alabama 2012 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Business Law
University of Mississippi 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Dykema May 2014 - Present
Toledo Law Review March 2014 - May 2015
University of Toledo College of Law August 2013 - May 2014
U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio January 2014 - April 2014
Supreme Court of Ohio July 2013 - August 2013
Ohio Attorney General's Office May 2013 - July 2013
Chili's September 2007 - August 2012
Skills
Restaurants, Time Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Management
Education
University of Toledo College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Eastern Michigan University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office 2000 - Present
Dykema August 1990 - May 2000
Detroit College of Law September 1994 - April 1995
Internal Revenue Service August 1987 - August 1990
Skills
Legal Research, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Evidence, Hearings, Courts, Trial Practice, Trials, Litigation, Legal Issues, Mediation, Court Appearances, Criminal Justice, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, White Collar Criminal..., Family Law, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Procedure, Fraud, Court Cases, Motions, Juvenile Law, Court Proceedings, Jury Trials, Prosecution, Felonies, Tax Law, Police
Education
Walsh College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Bishop Foley High School
Michigan State University College of Law
Juries doctorate
Michigan State University College of Law
Dykema 2011 - Present
Butzel Long 2008 - 2011
Health Care Innovations, Inc.. 1997 - 1999
St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center 1991 - 1997
All State Fastener Corporation 1990 - 1991
Micro Craft, Inc. 1988 - 1990
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Central Michigan University
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Administration
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Consumers Energy July 2012 - Present
Dykema August 2011 - July 2012
Michigan Department of Attorney General June 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Law
Grand Valley State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Department of Veteran's Affairs December 2012 - Present
Harper College 2010 - Present
Perkins Coie September 2014 - October 2014
Stone, McGuire and Siegel December 2013 - April 2014
Perkins Coie 2014 - 2014
College of Lake County 2010 - 2012
McHenry County College August 2011 - December 2011
College of Lake County 2008 - 2009
C. Berger Group August 2007 - December 2007
Dykema July 2001 - June 2007
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Library, Collection Development, University Teaching, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Lexis, Training, Litigation Support, Proofreading, Editing, Online Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Resume Writing, E-Learning, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Critical Thinking, Community Outreach, Legal Documents, Law Librarianship, Library Management, Tutoring, Dunn & Bradstreet, Concordance, College Teaching
Education
College of Lake County
ABA-Recognized Certificate in Paralegal Studies
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Literature
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
Dykema April 2014 - Present
Dykema January 2014 - March 2014
Quality First Aid & Safety (QFAS) September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, English
Education
Oakland University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Development
Mott Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Dykema September 2003 - Present
Dykema September 2003 - February 2014
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Appeals
Education
Baker College of Clinton Township
Dykema April 2015 - Present
Harness, Dickey and Pierce P.L.C. September 2011 - April 2015
Hewlett-Packard June 2009 - September 2011
Electronic Data Systems 1996 - 2009
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2009 — 2012
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Kettering University 2002 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Manufacturing Management
Kettering University 2001 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Management
GMI Engineering and Management Institute 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Computer Engineering
Passport Capital September 2014 - Present
Private Practice - Small Business Formation, Finance, Regulatory and Compliance June 2009 - August 2014
Dykema November 2008 - May 2009
JONES DAY® April 2006 - October 2008
Shearman & Sterling LLP October 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Securities, Contract Law, Financial Structuring, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General