Experience
ResCare Workforce Services  June 2014 - Present
Euclid Management Company  June 2013 - June 2014
The Home Depot  November 2012 - June 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   April 1996 - January 2000
Fulcher Hagler   May 1994 - March 1996
Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon   October 1993 - March 1994
Barker, Capua & Unell   February 1990 - August 1992

Skills
Training, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Team Leadership, Skilled Multi-tasker, Expense Management, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Coordinating Schedules, Drafting Correspondence, Supervisory Skills, Daily Reports, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Legal Support Services, Budget Tracking

Education
Cedar Valley College   1989 — 1991
Business, 3.8

Cedar Valley College

Experience
HCA  January 2012 - Present
InComm  2015 - 2015
InComm  2015 - 2015
InComm  2015 - 2015
Koch Industries, Inc. / Georgia-Pacific   July 2010 - December 2011
Winstead PC  September 2003 - January 2010
Texas Legal Copies / Carrington Coleman   June 2002 - September 2003
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP  May 1999 - August 2001
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   May 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Windows, Data Center, Network Administration, Hardware, SharePoint, Operating Systems, Networking, Visio, Team Leadership, Software Documentation, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, VMware, Help Desk Support, TCP/IP, Project Management, Databases, IT Operations, System Administration, HP, NAS, Servers, VMware ESX, EMC Storage, Security, Computer Hardware, IT Service Management, Linux, Windows Server, SAN, Citrix, Microsoft Exchange, Enterprise Software, IT Management, Virtualization, DNS, SQL, Testing, DHCP, Firewalls, ITIL, Infrastructure, Network Security, System Deployment, Windows 7, XP, Cisco Technologies, VPN

Education
Dallas County Community College   2001 — 2002
Basic

El-Centro   2001 — 2001

Experience
ABA Section of Antitrust Law  August 2011 - Present
Texas Attorney General  June 2008 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   June 2007 - May 2008
Texas Attorney General's Office  January 1998 - June 2007

Skills
Competition Law, Fraud, Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Government, Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Law, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Joint Ventures, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   1995 — 1997
Master of Public Affairs, Public Affairs

The University of Texas School of Law   1993 — 1997
J.D. with honors, and Master of Public Affairs, Law and Public Affairs

Augustana University (SD)   1988 — 1992
B.A., Government and International Affairs

Huron High School   1984 — 1988
High School

Experience
Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship   January 2015 - Present
Ernst & Young  October 2010 - December 2014
Celanese  June 2009 - October 2010
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 2007 - May 2009

Education
New York University School of Law   2004 — 2007
LLM, Taxation

Fordham University School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD

The University of Texas at Arlington   1996 — 1999
BBA, Accounting

Experience
TOMS  January 2014 - Present
TOMS Shoes  June 2009 - Present
The Jeffrey T. Kiley Family – Managing Director of Credit Suisse   August 2009 - December 2012
Baker Botts LLP  March 2008 - February 2009
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   August 2007 - March 2008
Baker Botts LLP  March 2007 - August 2007
Ernst & Young  January 2007 - March 2007
adidas  May 2005 - December 2006
United States Congressman Pete Sessions,   July 2004 - August 2004
The Office of Presidential Scheduling Volunteer Intern   May 2004 - July 2004

Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

Experience
Dallas Independent School District  1994 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   August 2009 - January 2014
American Heart Association American Stroke Association  June 2010 - January 2013
Remington College  June 1998 - May 1999
Adea Solutions  June 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Training & Development, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Community Engagement, Recruiting, Training, Interviews, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, Human Resources, Community Outreach, Writing, Editing

Education
Dallas Baptist University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications

Baylor University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech-Language Pathology

Experience
Slates Harwell LLP   July 2013 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 1995 - June 2013

Skills
Environmental Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation, Environmental Law, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Trade Secrets, Torts, Mediation, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Arbitration, Due Diligence, Class Actions, Dispute, Trials

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1992 — 1995
J.D.

Southern Methodist University   1990 — 1992
B.A., Economics

Experience
Cabi Clothing  August 2015 - Present
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Why I Love Houston Properties   January 2014 - Present
Beth Wolff Realtors  March 2013 - October 2014
Curtis Tax Law, PC   September 2011 - December 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2008 - September 2011
United States Tax Court  September 2006 - July 2008

Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Tax Law

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2006 — 2008
LLM, Tax

University of Houston Law Center   2003 — 2006
JD, Tax Law

The University of Dallas   1999 — 2003
BA, Theology

St. Agnes Academy   1994 — 1999
High School Diploma, General Studies

Experience
KAMMOK  April 2014 - Present
TOMS  February 2013 - April 2014
TOMS Shoes  June 2009 - February 2013
Baker Botts LLP  March 2008 - February 2009
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   August 2007 - March 2008
Baker Botts LLP  March 2007 - August 2007
Ernst & Young LLP  January 2007 - March 2007
Adidas  May 2005 - December 2006
United States Congressman Pete Sessions,   July 2004 - August 2004
The White House  May 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Recruiting, Budgets, Sales, Leadership, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Customer Service

Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business   2003 — 2007
BBA, Accounting

Highland Park High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. (contractor Freelance for private brands)   March 2015 - Present
Tania Fischer Design   February 2003 - Present
Aquent  May 2001 - Present
PETCO (contract through AQUENT)   September 2013 - December 2013
USAopoly  November 2006 - June 2010
Social Objects Inc.   2003 - 2008
Sumida America Technologies   2001 - 2002
Frontera Newspaper   May 1999 - February 2001
Eikons   1998 - 1999
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   1992 - 1992

Skills
Logo Design, Creative Direction, Brochures, Graphics, InDesign, Graphic Design, Catalogs, Packaging, Branding & Identity, Pre-press, Illustration, Art Direction, Corporate Branding, Advertising, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Concept Design, Layout, Concept Development, Product Design, Photoshop, Designs, Invitation design, Logo Creation, Production, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visual Communication, Image Manipulation, Stationery, Packaging Design, Creative Problem Solving, Retouching, Print Production, Creative Development, Magazines, Illustrator, CS5, Party Plan, Product Development, POP Displays, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Employee Training

Education
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México   1995 — 1996
Diploma, Marketing

Universidad Nuevo Mundo, A.C.   1991 — 1994
Bachelors degree, Graphic Design

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 2015 - Present
Haynes and Boone, LLP  May 2015 - July 2015
Braxton Adamson Skills Clinics   June 2008 - December 2014
Cortez Resources   June 2013 - August 2014
National Write Your Congressman, Inc.   October 2011 - July 2012
Law Firm of Patrick Short   August 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Research, Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Sales, Microsoft Office

Education
Dallas Baptist University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

SMU

Experience
Dunn Sheehan LLP   August 2010 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2004 - 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Business Litigation, Trials, Courts, Dispute, Product Liability, Class Actions, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Construction Law, Legal Issues

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2001 — 2004

Baylor University   1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing/Real Estate

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business   1996 — 2000
B.B.A., marketing and real estate

Experience
Porter Hedges LLP  July 2014 - Present
Porter Hedges LLP  April 2012 - July 2014
St. Agnes Academy  September 2011 - April 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   February 2008 - July 2009
API  June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Legal Marketing, Marketing Communications, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Budgeting, Editing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Calligraphy

Education
Elon University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/Marketing

Memorial High School

Experience
Red Oak Hospital  July 2015 - Present
Hird, Chu & Lawji, PLLC.   June 2015 - Present
IBN Sina Foundation  December 2014 - Present
The Bergquist Law Firm   September 2014 - May 2015
Community Development Clinic - Case Western Reserve University School of Law   September 2013 - May 2014
Phillips & Reiter, PLLC   July 2013 - August 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   June 2013 - July 2013
Law Offices of Conway & Pannell   September 2010 - May 2011
Starbucks  April 2009 - September 2009
USAID  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Foreign Policy, PowerPoint, Politics, International Relations, Public Policy

Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law   2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law

Valparaiso University School of Law   2011 — 2012

George Mason University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Government and International Government (Political Science)

American University   2007 — 2008
Political Science and Government

Gonzaga College High School (Washington, D.C.)
High School Diploma

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory   2003 — 2006
High School

Experience
Caliber Home Loans  January 2015 - Present
Littler Mendelson  January 2011 - January 2015
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Torts, Discrimination, Non-compete Agreements

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

Emory University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

The Hockaday School   1998 — 2001

Experience
CM2 Marketing   May 2011 - Present
Kirk Willis Consulting Group   March 2015 - Present
SaferNation   April 2014 - Present
GROrx   September 2015 - Present
Content Pilot LLC   2013 - Present
EWL Empowering Women as Leaders   March 2015 - Present
Legal Marketing Association - Texas Chapter - Dallas City Group   January 2013 - December 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   April 2007 - May 2011
Godwin Pappas   November 2004 - March 2007
Godwin Gruber  November 2004 - March 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Publicity, Newsletters, Public Relations, Social Media, Editorial, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Legal Marketing, Marketing, Internal Communications, Advertising, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Leadership, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Crisis Communications, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Blogging, Research, SEO, Customer Service, Website Development, Journalism, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Business Development, Web Content Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Web Content, Marketing Management, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing..., Negotiation, Writing, Contract Negotiation, Reputation Management, Proposal Writing, Legal Writing, Speech Writing, Brochure Production, Newsletter Production, RFP Generation

Education
The University of Texas at Arlington   1996 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Communication

East Texas State University   1994 — 1996
BS, Journalism

King's College London, U. of London   1995 — 1995
Certificate of Completion, British Justice System, A

University of the West Indies, Jamaica   1995 — 1995
Caribbean Literature Study Abroad Program, A

Dallas County Community College   1983 — 1989
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Richland Community College   1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Journalism

Lakeview Centennial

Experience
University of Texas at Austin School of Law  August 2013 - May 2015
Travis County District Attorney's Office  September 2014 - January 2015
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 2014 - August 2014
Ware Jackson Lee Chambers   May 2014 - June 2014
City Attorney  June 2013 - July 2013
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law  July 2012 - May 2013
Austin Community College  August 2011 - May 2012
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology  September 2009 - May 2011
Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences   April 2009 - February 2010
Forum Corporation  October 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Intercultural..., Academic Writing, Creative Writing, Teacher Training, Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Research, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Sociolinguistics, Program Development, Distance Learning, Community Outreach, Editing, Staff Development, Grant Writing, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Student Recruiting, Nonprofits, Data Analysis

Education
University of Texas School of Law   2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   2012 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Leicester   2008 — 2010
MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Intercultural Communications, Teacher Education

Humber College   2005 — 2006
Post Grad Diploma, Teaching English as a Second Language

Humber College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies), Piano

Experience
Nielsen IP Law LLC   October 2009 - Present
Baker Botts LLP  March 2008 - September 2009
Winstead PC  September 2004 - March 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 1999 - September 2004
Bulter & Binion LLP   May 1996 - September 1999
Lee Mann Smith LLP   1992 - 1996
Niro, Haller & Niro   January 1990 - April 1992

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Unfair Competition, Due Diligence, Registered Patent..., Legal Research, Trade Dress, Lifesciences, Legal Writing, Biotechnology, Legal Opinions, Non-disclosure..., Patent Applications, Litigation

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The John Marshall Law School   1993 — 1996
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering

Experience
Cutter Law Firm, PLC   November 2009 - Present
Joyce & Paul, PLLC   January 2007 - October 2009
Irelan * Hargis, P.L.L.C.   March 2006 - September 2006
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   March 2000 - January 2005
Werner & Kerrigan, LLC   October 1998 - February 2000
Strong, Pipkin, Nelson, Bissell & Ledyard   August 1994 - September 1998

Skills
Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Toxic Tort, Product Liability, Appeals, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Mediation, Employment Law, Trial Practice, Trade Secrets, Torts, Personal Injury..., Construction Law

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD

Trinity University   1987 — 1991
BA, Philosophy, Economics

Experience
Texas Instruments  November 2003 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2000 - October 2003

Skills
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Trademarks, Software Licensing, Joint Ventures

Education
Vanderbilt University Law School   1997 — 2000
JD, Law

Vanderbilt University Divinity School   1996 — 2000
M.T.S., Ethics

Hardin-Simmons University   1992 — 1996
B.A., Religion, Philosophy

Experience
Ross IP Group PLLC   April 2014 - Present
The Emanuelson Firm   November 2004 - April 2014
Danamraj & Emanuelson, P.C.   August 2007 - September 2008
Danamraj & Youst, P.C.   November 2004 - August 2007
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 1999 - October 2004
Groover and Bachand   1998 - 1998
Institute for Justice  May 1997 - August 1997
Texas Instruments  January 1992 - August 1996
Ford Motor Company  October 1989 - April 1991

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patent preparation, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Patentability, Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Unfair Competition, Public Speaking, Trademarks, Fundraising, State Politics, Politics, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Invention, Community Outreach, Copyright Law, Patent Applications, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Appeals, Joint Ventures, Prosecution, Litigation Support, Trials, Domain Names, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Research, Design Patents

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD

The University of Texas at Austin   1996 — 1999
Juris Doctorate

University of Arkansas   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science

Kettering University   1989 — 1992
BSME

Experience
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth  April 2015 - Present
Carter BloodCare  February 2012 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2000 - Present

Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Venture Capital, Securities, Corporate Finance, SEC, Capital Markets, Securities Regulation, Start-ups, M, Securities Offerings, SEC filings, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Non-compete Agreements, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD)

Duke University   1993 — 1997
AB, History with Distinction

Experience
Lane Powell PC  July 2015 - Present
Psychology Today  August 2014 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 2013 - July 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit   August 2012 - August 2013
Harvard Project on the Foundations of Private Law   September 2011 - May 2012
John M. Olin Center for Law, Economics, and Business at Harvard Law School   September 2011 - May 2012
US District Court for the Western District of Washington  January 2012 - January 2012
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP  May 2011 - August 2011
US District Court for the Western District of Washington  January 2011 - January 2011
Nicoll Black & Feig PLLC   June 2010 - August 2010

Education
Harvard Law School   2010 — 2012
JD

University of Washington   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts (Double Degree)

Bellevue High School   2003 — 2005

Experience
Dallas Baptist University  July 2009 - Present
Dallas Baptist University  February 2010 - Present
Dallas Baptist University  January 2005 - June 2009
Dallas Baptist University  October 2003 - January 2005
Dallas Baptist University  September 2002 - October 2003
Dallas Baptist University  May 2001 - September 2002
Dallas Baptist University  January 2001 - May 2001
Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP  March 1997 - January 2001
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   March 1997 - January 1999
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   March 1990 - March 1997

Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Higher Education, Accounts Payable, Non-profits, Outlook, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, International Relations, Nonprofits, Analysis, Invoicing, Finance, Customer Service, Budgets, Auditing, Strategic Planning, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Internal Controls, Fundraising, Datatel, Data Analysis

Education
Dallas Baptist University   2009 — 2013
MBA, Accounting, 3.75 GPA

Dallas Baptist University   2001 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, 3.64 GPA

Experience
Huawei  May 2013 - June 2014
Haynes & Boone, LLP   November 2012 - May 2013
Frito Lay  November 2011 - November 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 2006 - November 2011
Yee & Associates, P.C.   June 2004 - May 2006
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP   August 2000 - June 2004

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Microsoft Office, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Writing, Research, Trademarks, Copyright Law, IP, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Litigation, Prosecution, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Trials, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Lexis, Legal Compliance, Document Review, Employment Law, Litigation Management, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Competition Law, Pleadings, Courts, Patentability, Due Diligence, International Law

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1994 — 1996
M.A., Linguistics

Hollins University   1990 — 1994
B.A., English and French

Experience
DLA Piper  2014 - 2015
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2008 - 2013
Hogan Lovells BSTL   2004 - 2007

Skills
Cross-border..., Latin America, Corporate Law, Real Estate, International Projects, M&A, Foreign Investment, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures

Education
Southern Methodist University   2013 — 2014
Dedman School of Law, LL.M., Master of Laws in Comparative and International Law

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
Juris Doctor, Law School

Experience
Squire Patton Boggs  March 2010 - Present
Owner/Artist at julesofblue mosaics   January 2004 - July 2014
julesofblue mosaics   October 2004 - February 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   June 1990 - March 2009
State Farm Insurance  October 1989 - April 1990

Skills
Data Entry, Outlook, Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Fundraising, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Advertising, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Litigation Support, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Art History, Mediation, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning

Education
Baylor University   1977 — 1982
BA, Radio/TV/Film Communications

Experience
McDermott Will & Emery  October 2013 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery  June 2012 - July 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2011 - 2012
Texas Attorney General  July 2011 - August 2011
Republican State Leadership Committee  2005 - 2009
The White House  2004 - 2005
Republican National Committee  2003 - 2004

Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Government, Politics, Strategic Communications, Legislation, Research, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Grassroots

Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. (Taxation), 2013

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., 2012

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business
B.B.A., Economics & B.B.A., Honors Program in Management, 2002

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 2003 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   May 1998 - October 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Cisco Unified CM..., Cisco Unity Connection..., Variphy Insight v.6.2, Siemens LC WIN v.4.0, Siemens Phone Mail..., IQ Track-Help Desk..., Velocity Security v.3.1, Leadership, Management, Procurement, Research, Training, Account Management

Education
Argosy University Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Forensic Psychology, 3.4

The University of Texas at Dallas   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.3

Experience
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan, PC   April 2006 - Present
Andrews Kurth LLP  2005 - 2006
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   January 2001 - 2005

Skills
Document Drafting, CT Summation, Electronic Filing, Notary Public, iManage, Document Review, Paralegals

Education
El Centro College
Paralegal Studies

Experience
Littler Mendelson  October 2013 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   April 2005 - October 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   February 2000 - April 2005
Jenkens & Gilchrist  September 1996 - February 2000

Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, FMLA, Courts, Non-compete Agreements, Corporate Law, FLSA, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Employee Benefits, Licensing, Litigation Management, Securities Regulation, Breach Of Contract, Copyright Law, Dispute Resolution, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Unfair Competition, Patent Litigation, Legal Compliance, Employment..., Joint Ventures, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Privacy Law, Business Transactions, Trial Practice, Corporate Governance, Legal Issues, Immigration Law, Class Actions, Torts, Business Litigation, Trademarks, Legal Research, Discrimination, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Construction Law, Appeals, Civil Rights Law, Mediation, Trials, Toxic Tort

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1994 — 1996
JD

Baylor University   1991 — 1995
BA, English

Experience
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  February 2006 - September 2012
Winstead PC  August 2003 - February 2006
Jenkens & Gilchrist  2002 - 2003
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2001 - 2001
United States Air Force  May 1984 - October 1999

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Client Counseling, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Invention, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Legal Advice, Unfair Competition, Privacy Law, Software Patents, Patent Portfolio...

Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center (now, UNH School of Law)   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)

Chapman University
B.S., Electronics

Wynne High School

Experience
Austin Bridge and Road  June 2015 - Present
Athas Health, LLC  October 2012 - May 2015
Athas Health, LLC  January 2012 - October 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   April 2007 - January 2012
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 2001 - April 2007
Cooper and Scully, PC   October 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Construction, Product Liability, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Litigation Management, Contract Management, Mediation, Business Litigation, Trials, Land Use, Appeals, Legal Research, Government Contracting, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Class Actions, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury..., Legal Compliance, International Law, Trial Practice, Administrative Law, Torts, Joint Ventures, Litigation Support, Employment Law, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Courts, Securities Regulation, Corporate Transactional, Start-ups, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Development, Energy

Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business   2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate of Finance, Finance

Greater Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce   2007 — 2008
Graduate, Leadership Dallas

Baylor University School of Law   1997 — 1999
Juris Doctorate

Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico   1998 — 1998
Baylor Comparative Legal Studies Program

University of Colorado Denver   1991 — 1996
BS, Business, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Chambers of Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald, (S.D.N.Y.)   May 2014 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
Office of Congressman Martin Heinrich (NM-01)   June 2011 - August 2011
Albuquerque Academy  2006 - 2010

Education
Columbia Law School   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Rice University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Political Science, Economics, Minor in Business

Experience
United States Air Force  July 2013 - December 2014
United States Air Force  July 2011 - July 2013
United States Air Force  April 2009 - July 2011
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2003 - 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Courts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Legal Assistance, Family Law

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

Baylor University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Experience
Girls, Inc. of Dallas   November 2012 - Present
Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC  July 2009 - Present
Gruber Hurst Johansen & Hail, LLP   October 2008 - July 2009
Energy Future Holdings Corp. (f/k/a TXU Corp.)   April 2004 - October 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   April 2002 - April 2004
Hunton & Williams LLP  January 2002 - April 2002
Worsham Forsythe & Wooldridge   August 2000 - January 2002
Supreme Court of Texas  August 1999 - August 2000
Supreme Court of Texas, Justice Greg Abbott   1999 - 2000

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Energy Litigation, Business Litigation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Class Actions, Product Liability, Trade Secrets, Trial Practice, Trials, Breach Of Contract, Legal Research, Mediation, Torts

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1997 — 1999
J.D, Civil Litigation

University of Oklahoma   1992 — 1995
B.A, Sociology

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2012 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   June 2007 - November 2012
HOYA Vision Care  2001 - 2007

Skills
Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Cisco Technologies, Laptops

Education
Excelsior College
Bachelor, Information Technology

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 2010 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   May 2004 - July 2010
Hayman Roofing Company   June 1995 - April 2004

Skills
LexisNexis

Education
El Centro College   2011 — 2012
Associate's of Applied Science, Paralegal, 4.0

University of North Texas   1982 — 1984
Business Computer Information Systems

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2011 - Present
Proskauer Rose LLP  September 2007 - November 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Law, Mergers, Intellectual Property, Private Equity, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice

Education
Cornell Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D.

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2004
BBA, Business Honors and Finance

Experience
ConocoPhillips  August 2012 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   November 1997 - April 2011
Butler & Binion  September 1992 - September 1997

Skills
Fluent in Spanish

Education
Drake University Law School   1989 — 1992
JD, Law

Brigham Young University   1982 — 1989
BA, International Relations

Experience
Morani Patent Law, P.C.   August 2008 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2007 - 2008
Finnegan Henderson LLP   2006 - 2007
Sughrue Mion PLLC  August 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Technology Transfer, Copyright Law, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Invention, Legal Opinions, Due Diligence, Unfair Competition, Trademarks

Education
University of Utah   2001 — 2004
Ph.D., Bioengineering

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D.

California State University-Sacramento   1987 — 1989
B.S., Electrical Engineering

Experience
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  1998 - Present
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  1998 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   1996 - 1998
Seiler Cohn & Stebbins   October 1995 - September 1996
Supreme Court of Texas  1994 - 1994

Skills
Oil, Energy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Commodity Markets, Hedging, Finance, Energy Industry, Mergers, Trading, Petroleum, Gas, Petrochemical, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Project Management, Appeals, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1992 — 1995
JD, Law

Brigham Young University   1986 — 1992
BS, Business and Accounting

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   August 2004 - July 2015
Haynes and Boone, LLP  2003 - 2004
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2003 - 2003
Zixit Corp.   2002 - 2002
Ericsson Inc.  2001 - 2001
Frost & Sullivan  1996 - 2001

Skills
Client/Prospective..., Project Management, Database/Content..., Attorney/Brand..., Competitive Intelligence, Project Development, Targeted Prospective..., Microsoft Office Suite, Website Management, HTML Coding, InterAction

Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business   1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Bucknell University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   November 2006 - Present
Freelance Audio Visual Technician  November 2000 - November 2006

Skills
LCD Projectors, Microphones, Audio Conferencing, Audio Mixing, Video Conferencing, AV, Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Live Events, Video Production, Event Management, Telepresence, Sound, Projectors, Video, Lighting, Tandberg, Projection, Production Managment, Corporate Events, Production Management

Education
Art Institute of Dallas   1993 — 1995
AAS, Music and Video Business

Terrell High School

Experience
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP  June 2015 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2012 - June 2015
Shook, Hardy & Bacon   September 2005 - August 2012
Gilliland & Hayes, PC   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Patent preparation, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Telecommunications, Patent Applications, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Start-ups, Courts, Trademarks, Legal Writing

Education
Washburn University School of Law   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law

Kansas State University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Lennar Corporation  May 2007 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2003 - 2007
United States Air Force  1991 - 1997

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Land Acquisition, Contract Management, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Construction Law, Business Litigation, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Acquisitions, Litigation Management, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Joint Ventures

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D.

University of Houston   1997 — 2000
BS

University of Texas   1990 — 1991

Experience
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP   March 2005 - Present
Jacob, Medinger & Finnegan, LLP   May 2004 - March 2005
Norton Rose Fulbright (Formerly Fulbright & Jaworski LLP)   2002 - 2003
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   1999 - 2002
Fish & Richardson P.C.   1998 - 1999
Boston Lyric Opera  June 1996 - March 1998

Skills
Social Media, Legal Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal Writing, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2003 — 2005
MA, Education

Mount Holyoke College   1992 — 1996
BA summa cum laude, Music and Italian

The Institute for European Studies - Milan   1995 — 1995
Italian Language, Opera Studies

Kuemper Catholic High School   1988 — 1992
High School

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 1995 - Present
Southern Methodist University  2000 - Present

Skills
Competition Law, RICO, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Trials

Education
The University of Edinburgh
PhD, Law

Columbia Law School
LLM, Law

University of Kansas
BA MA PhD, English Language and Literature/Letters

Washburn University School of Law   1989 — 1991
JD, Law

Experience
Slates Harwell LLP   September 2015 - Present
Fossil  August 2011 - September 2015
K&L Gates  April 2008 - August 2011
Patton Boggs LLP  August 2007 - March 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   December 2006 - July 2007
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   August 2004 - November 2006
Strasburger & Price, LLP   September 2002 - August 2004
Perry-Miller & Associates, P.C.   1997 - 1998

Skills
Recruiting, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1997 — 2000
JD, Law

Baylor University   1992 — 1996
BSFCS, Interior Design

Experience
Morris & Schorsch P.C.   January 2014 - Present
Mastrogiovanni, Schorsch & Mersky P.C.   January 1993 - December 2013
Mann, Schorsch & Buckley   May 1992 - September 1993
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   May 1985 - May 1990

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Arbitration, Trials, Legal Research, Wills, Bankruptcy, Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Trial Practice, Collaborative Law, Contract Negotiation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury..., Personal Injury, Torts, Hearings, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Domestic Relations, Legal Assistance, Paternity, Property Law, Depositions, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Public Liability, Automobile Accidents, Criminal Law, Powers of Attorney, Class Actions, Construction Law, Attorneys, Elder Law, Business Formation, Legal Issues, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Document Review, Westlaw, Business Transactions, Trusts, Estate Administration, Business Litigation, Insurance Law

Education
Emory University School of Law   1982 — 1985
law

American University   1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Adminsistration Justice

American University   1978 — 1982
BA Justice, Criminology

rye country day   1976 — 1978
high school

Experience
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC   February 2015 - Present
Groom Law Group, Chartered  December 2013 - December 2014
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 2006 - November 2013
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC   September 2003 - September 2006
Dulin Law Firm   January 1995 - June 2002
Jenkens & Gilchrist  2002 - 2002

Skills
Employee Benefits, Tax, Legal Research, Qualified Retirement..., Executive Pay, Non-Qualified Deferred..., 409A, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Welfare

Education
New York University School of Law   2002 — 2003
LL.M in Taxation, Tax

Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management   1998 — 2002
MBA, Accounting

Syracuse University College of Law   1998 — 2002

Cornell University   1987 — 1991
B.S., Entomology

Marcellus High School

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   partnerGardere Wynne Sewell LLP1984 - 2009

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy, Appeals, Trials, Mediation, Torts, Toxic Tort, Construction Law, Legal Research, Joint Ventures, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance

Education
University of Houston   1982 — 1984
j.d.

Dartmouth College   1977 — 1981
b.a., government, economics

Haverford School

Experience
Cornerstone Business Technology Innovation   March 2009 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   May 1995 - March 2009
Entergy  January 1994 - May 1995
Gulf States Utilities  January 1986 - December 1993

Skills
IT Management, Infrastructure, Hardware, Network Administration, SharePoint, Servers, Enterprise Architecture, Database Design, Project Planning, System Administration, Technical Support, IT Service Management, VoIP, VPN, Help Desk Support, PMP, Windows Server, Networking, Consulting, Information Technology, Cisco Technologies, Active Directory, Vendor Management, Litigation Support, Citrix, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Programming, Integration, Enterprise Software, Virtualization, Managed Services, Outsourcing, Software Documentation, IT Operations, Windows 7, IT Strategy, Professional Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Business Continuity, Security, Contract Negotiation, Visio, Firewalls, Information Security, Network Design, Project Management

Education
Lamar University   1983 — 1988
BS, Computer Science

Experience
Slater & Matsil L.L.P.   February 2013 - Present
Conley Rose, P.C.   November 2008 - January 2013
The Law Office of Stephen R. Loe   February 2003 - October 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2006 - 2007
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP   March 1999 - February 2003
Groover & Bachand   1998 - 1999

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Legal Opinions, IP, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Software Patents, Licensing, Patent Preparation

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1995 — 1998
JD

University of Pennsylvania   1990 — 1994
Nuclear Physics, Biophysics

Abilene Christian University   1985 — 1990
B.S., Physics

San Angelo Central Highschool

Experience
Looper Goodwine, PC   July 2014 - Present
University of Houston System  December 2009 - July 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group  2009 - July 2014
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2005 - March 2009
Jackson Walker LLP  November 1999 - September 2005

Skills
Real Estate, Construction, Public Speaking, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Management, Fluent in Spanish, Legal Compliance, Standards Compliance, Title Insurance, ALTA Surveys, TLTA Surveys

Education
Fordham University School of Law   1986 — 1989
JD, Law

Barnard College, Columbia University   1982 — 1986
A.B., English

Experience
Quality Paralegal Services, LLC   June 2009 - Present
Winstead PC  July 2011 - May 2014
Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas  July 2012 - June 2013
Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas  July 2011 - June 2013
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   2004 - 2005
Holland & Hart  2001 - 2004
Germer & Gertz   1994 - 1999
Orgain Bell & Tucker   1986 - 1994

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Courts

Education
Lamar University

Experience
The Halpern Law Firm PLLC   December 2008 - Present
Culp, Dyer & Halpern LLP   April 2007 - December 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   December 1985 - April 2007

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Arbitration, Product Liability, Non-compete Agreements, Civil Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Torts, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Trials, Appeals, Breach Of Contract, Securities Litigation, Construction Law, Securities Regulation, Bankruptcy, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Creditors' Rights, Alternative Dispute..., Unfair Competition, Litigation Management, Business Transactions

Education
Albany Law School of Union University   1980 — 1983
JD, Law

University of Maryland College Park
B.S., Finance

Maria Regina High School

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 2001 - Present

Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville   1998 — 2001
J.D.

Harding University   1994 — 1998
B.S. Chemistry

Experience
Real Time Resolutions, Inc.   July 2010 - Present
Warner Stevens, LLP   March 2009 - February 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  April 2007 - November 2008
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 1998 - March 2007
JCPenney  March 1989 - October 1998
Ianco Development Corporation   August 1985 - March 1989

Education
Southern Methodist University   1982 — 1985
JD/MBA

Brandeis University   1977 — 1981
BA

Experience
American Airlines, Inc.   June 2010 - Present
American Airlines  February 2003 - June 2010
American Airlines  June 1996 - February 2003
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   September 1991 - May 1996

Skills
Aviation, Contract Negotiation, Airlines, Corporate Law, Commercial Aviation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Airports, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Negotiation, Aircraft, Privacy Law, Due Diligence

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1988 — 1991
J.D., Law

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1984 — 1986
M.I.A., International Relations

Southern Methodist University   1981 — 1984
B.A., History

Experience
Executives In Action  August 2010 - Present
Millennium Training & Consulting   June 2008 - Present
Paralegals Plus, Inc.   June 2004 - June 2008
Millennium Training & Consulting   July 1999 - June 2004
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   March 1997 - July 1999
TCI Cablevision of Dallas   August 1995 - February 1997
Winstead  1984 - 1995

Skills
Recruiting, Employee Training, Project Management, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Training, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Interviews, Management, Leadership Development, Temporary Placement, Strategy, Customer Service

Education
Dallas Baptist University   2009 — 2010
Advanced Certification, Health Care Management

Amberton University   1994 — 1997
Masters in Science, Human Resource Management & Training

Experience
Baylor Scott & White Health  September 2014 - Present
Baylor Health Care System  February 2007 - September 2014
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   October 1997 - January 2007

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business   1984 — 1988
BBA, Finance and Real Estate

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   November 2010 - Present
Fulbright & Jaworski  June 2008 - November 2010

Skills
Tax, Tax Controversy, Tax Litigation, Income Tax, Tax Law, International Tax, Corporate Tax

Education
New York University School of Law   2007 — 2008
LL.M. in Taxation

University of Iowa College of Law   2004 — 2006
J.D., With distinction

Arizona State University   2001 — 2004
B.S. in Finance, Magna cum laude

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   February 2014 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   July 1999 - February 2014

Skills
Handle weekly..., Legal Research, Research, Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Westlaw, Social Networking, Electronic Resources, Lexis, Legal Writing, Mediation, Litigation, Trials, Litigation Support

Education
Texas Woman's University   2003 — 2005
BA, English

Eastfield College   2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), English Language and Literature, General

Townview

Experience
American Airlines  February 2001 - Present
Jenkens & Gilchrist  1994 - 2001
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   1991 - 1994

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Services, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Trial Practice, Trial Preparation, Trial Advocacy, Employment Law Advice, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Labor Relations, Human Relations, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Strategic Advice

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1988 — 1991
J.D., Law

DePaul University   1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Highland Capital Brokerage  June 2013 - July 2014
John Hancock Financial Services  1995 - June 2013
Manulife Financial  1995 - 2004
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   1992 - 1995
Jones Day  1990 - 1992
Deloitte  1985 - 1987

Skills
Life Insurance, Customer Service, Estate Planning, Retirement, Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Building World Class..., Variable Products, Tax-planning, Wealth, Long Term Care Insurance, Succession Planning, Mutual Funds, Strategic Planning, Financial Advisory, Business Planning, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, 401k, Underwriting, Securities, Retirement Planning, Financial Planners, Disability Insurance, Leadership, Long-term Care, High Net Worth..., Finance, Financial Services, Strategic Financial..., Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Management, Sales, Brokers, Term Life Insurance, Business, Relationship Management, Universal Life, Estate Tax Planning, Wealth Transfer

Education
Drake University Law School   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (JD), Tax Law/Taxation

University of Northern Iowa   1981 — 1985
BA, Accounting and Related Services

Experience
SloanMatney LLP   April 2011 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   January 2002 - April 2011

Skills
Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation, Business Litigation, Torts, Legal Research, Non-compete Agreements, Legal Writing, Courts, Trials, Corporate Law, Employment Law

Education
Baylor Law School   1998 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Univ. of Texas at Austin   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP   November 1993 - Present

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1991 — 1993
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)

Houston Baptist University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and French