Experience
Martin & Drought, P.C.   August 2013 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2013 - June 2013
Fourth Court of Appeals  July 2012 - August 2012
The Supreme Court of Texas  May 2012 - June 2012
CitiFinancial  June 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Transactional Law, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, Financial Services, Consumer Lending

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)

Texas State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2011 - Present
Texas Tech University School of Law  August 2009 - May 2011
Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer & Kern  July 2010 - August 2010
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Non-compete Agreements, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Retaliation, Employment Contracts, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Mediation

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   2004 — 2007
BBA, Finance

Experience
Andrews Kurth  May 2015 - Present
Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP  August 2014 - August 2014
Andrews Kurth LLP  June 2014 - August 2014
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2014 - June 2014
The Honorable Judge Jill Willis, 429th District Court   July 2013 - August 2013
Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP  June 2013 - June 2013
The Honorable Judge Carlos Cortez, 44th District Court   May 2013 - May 2013
Haynes and Boone, LLP  August 2010 - April 2012
Glen Eagles Country Club   May 2006 - August 2006

Education
Baylor Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Southern Methodist University   2006 — 2010
B.A., English with Departmental Distinction, Political Science

Trinity Christian Academy   2002 — 2006

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2015 - Present
Supreme Court of Texas  August 2014 - July 2015
Texas A&M Law Review  May 2013 - May 2014
Supreme Court of Texas  July 2013 - August 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2013 - June 2013
Texas Wesleyan University  May 2012 - March 2013
Court of Appeals, Second District of Texas  May 2012 - July 2012
Texas Wesleyan University  May 2010 - July 2012
BC Cornish & Associates   January 2011 - July 2011
Texas Wesleyan University  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Editing, Research, Legal Writing, Leadership, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Policy, Time Management, Westlaw, Critical Thinking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Team Building, Student Development, Residence Life

Education
Texas A&M University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude

Texas Wesleyan University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, 4.0

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2014 - Present
Baylor Law School  May 2011 - February 2014
Andrews Kurth LLP  July 2013 - August 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2013 - June 2013
The 68th Civil District Court   May 2012 - June 2012
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  January 2009 - April 2011
The Honorable Sharen Wilson, Criminal District Court No. 1   June 2008 - August 2008
Office of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison  May 2008 - July 2008
Seeing Is Not Believing Ministries   May 2001 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Courts, Research, Westlaw, Hearings, Litigation, Nonprofits, Mediation, Civil Litigation

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Law

Texas Tech University   2005 — 2008
B.A., Political Science & Communication Studies

Experience
Haynes and Boone, LLP  March 2015 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2012 - March 2015
University of Iowa  December 2003 - September 2012
Iowa Health System  May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Management, Social Media, Recruiting, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Academic Administration, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Website Development, Website Management

Education
University of Iowa   2002 — 2006
B.A.

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   November 2014 - Present

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Southern Methodist University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

La Fundación Ortega y Gasset   2007 — 2007

Oxford University- University College   2007 — 2007

Experience
Arnold & Itkin, LLP   2013 - Present
ExxonMobil  2008 - March 2013
Arnold & Itkin, LLP   2006 - 2008
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2002 - 2004

Skills
Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Energy, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Personal Injury, Litigation, Maritime Law, Personal Injury...

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Southwestern University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Political Science

Experience
Hunt & Tuegel PLLC   January 2013 - Present
Hunt & Tuegel PLLC   January 2013 - Present
Law Offices of Russell Hunt Sr.   May 2012 - December 2012
Law Offices of Rod Goble   September 2010 - April 2012
Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo, LLP   2009 - 2009
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2009 - 2009
Amnesty International UK   2004 - 2004

Skills
Jury Trials, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Drug Cases, Appeals, Business Litigation, Courts, Felonies, Trials, Evidence, Torts, Personal Injury, White Collar Criminal..., Hearings

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2008 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD), Concentration Criminal Law

Rollins College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   April 2005 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Appeals, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Product Liability, Real Estate, Depositions, Oil/Gas, Oil & Gas Industry, Competition Law, Legal Advice, Legal, Legal Liability, Legal Assistance, Legal Compliance, Legal Issues, Legal Documents, Contract Negotiation, Breach Of Contract, Employment Contracts, Contract Law, Trial Practice, Attorneys, Case Managment, DBE, Business Strategy, In-house, Outside General Counsel, General Corporate..., Litigation Management, Litigation Consulting, Employment Law, Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Writing, Advocacy, Corporate Development, Leases, Construction Law, Energy, Business, Trials, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Texas Tech University   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law

Angelo State University   1999 — 2001
BBA, Management/Accounting

Hillsdale College   1998 — 1999
N/A

New Mexico Military Institute   1996 — 1998
High School

Central High School   1995 — 1996
High School

Experience
Business Law Section, State Bar of Texas   June 2013 - Present
University of Houston Law Center  January 2012 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   January 2009 - Present
South Texas College of Law  August 2007 - Present
Winstead PC  January 2007 - December 2008
Vinson and Elkins LLP  August 1969 - December 2006

Skills
Administrative Law, Energy Finance, Commercial Finance Law, Acquisition &..., Corporate Governance, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Cross-border..., Acquisitions, Finance, Loans, Banking, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Texas School of Law   1966 — 1968
J.D. with High Honors, Law

Princeton University   1957 — 1965
A.B., Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2012 - Present
Chesapeake Energy  2008 - 2012
J. Ray Oujesky, P.C.   January 2002 - September 2008

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Courts, Document Drafting, Mediation, Property Law, Westlaw, Attorneys, Oil/Gas, Local Government, State Government, Contractual Agreements, Document Review, Leases, Easements, LLC, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions, Dispute Resolution, Land Use, Titles, Real Estate, Hearings, Bankruptcy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Alternative Dispute..., Zoning, Trials, Construction Law

Education
University of Oklahoma College of Law   1982 — 1985
J.D., Law

University of Oklahoma   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Administration

Experience
Aries: A Journal of Creative Expression-Texas Wesleyan University   2012 - 2012
Hip Pocket Theater   May 2009 - July 2009
Country Elegance Flowers   October 2006 - August 2008
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2004 - January 2006
Law Office of Bill Burdock   October 2003 - May 2004
Merit Court Reporters LLC   September 2000 - March 2002
Law Office of Mac Smith   October 1999 - September 2000

Skills
typing @ 75 wpm, Microsoft Office, 10 Key, Floral Design, Blogger, Wordpress, Outlook

Education
Texas Wesleyan University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English with a Writing emphasis, 3.7 GPA

Weatherford College   2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies, 3.7 GPA

Benz School of Floral Design-Texas A&M University   2006 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Floral Design, A

Experience
Lone Star, ACA   March 2014 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2010 - February 2014
McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P.   March 2000 - August 2010

Skills
Agricultural Finance, Ranch Real Estate, Administrative..., Alternative Dispute..., Antitrust, Banking and Financial..., Litigation, Complex Commercial..., Professional..., Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Secruities and..., Administrative Law, Acquisitions of Loan..., Dispositions of Loan..., Commercial Finance, Corporate Governance, Construction Law, Leasing and Property..., Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Ownership..., Breach Of Contract, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Courts, Real Estate, Torts, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, summa cum laude

Experience
Weiler & Rees, LLC   April 2014 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2007 - 2014
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   June 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Leases, Joint Ventures, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Natural Gas, Mediation, Construction Law, Personal Injury

Education
Tulane University Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D., 3.263

Boston University School of Law   2005 — 2005
Visiting Student, 3.53

Louisiana State University   1998 — 2002
B.S., Business Management, 3.52

Fontainebleau High School   1994 — 1998
Diploma

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   October 1981 - Present

Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Investment Properties, Mergers & Acquisitions, Disposition, Finance, Negotiation, Business Transactions, Leases, Construction Law, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Mediation, Legal Research

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1978 — 1981
JD, Law

Texas Christian University   1971 — 1974
M.A., English

Texas Christian University   1966 — 1970
B.A., English/Spanish, summa cum laude

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1968 — 1968

Paschal High School

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2010 - Present
U.S. District Court   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Appeals, Appellate Practice, Appellate Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Brief Writing, Briefs, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Persuasive Writing, Westlaw

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., with honors

University of Southern California   2003 — 2006
B.A., magna cum laude

Fort Worth Country Day   1990 — 2003
Diploma, cum laude

Experience
Jackson Walker L.L.P.   February 2015 - Present
H/FW Capital Partners, LP   2001 - Present
Corriente Advisors, LLC   March 2008 - December 2012
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   June 1997 - March 2008
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission   August 1995 - June 1997

Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Leases, Legal Research, Hedge Funds, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, Investment Management, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Investments, Securities, Venture Capital, Acquisitions, Negotiation

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   1992 — 1995
Juris Doctorate

The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, International Business

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1985 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Administrative..., Baking Litigation, Financial Services..., Complex Commercial..., Intellectual Property..., Administrative Law, Oil & Gas/Energy..., International Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Securities, Trials, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Financial Services, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trade Secrets, Real Estate, Legal Research, Management, Dispute, Corporate Law, Mediation, Appeals

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with honors

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   March 2013 - Present
PwC  October 2011 - March 2013
SMU Dedman School of Law  August 2010 - May 2011
Kevin A. Hess, President Judge, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania   November 2008 - May 2010
Baker & McKenzie  May 2008 - July 2008
KAM Accelerometer Inc.   December 2005 - June 2006

Education
SMU Dedman School of Law   2010 — 2011
LL.M., Taxation

Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University   1999 — 2006
B.S., Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Experience
J.O. Design   April 2015 - Present
Global LEAD  May 2014 - July 2014
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial  May 2013 - May 2014
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
Camp Longhorn Inks Lake  June 2011 - July 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, GoPro, Digital Photography, Blogging, Social Media, Spanish, Writing News Releases

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Business Foundations, Public Relations, Junior

All Saints' Episcopal School   1999 — 2012

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   July 2006 - Present
Texas Office of the Attorney General  July 1999 - July 2006

Skills
Team Building, Leadership, Appointment Scheduling, Scheduling Management, Planning, Organization Skills, Exceptional organization, Document Processing, Document Review, Document Drafting, Client-centric, Client-focused, Client Orientation, Client Correspondence, Case Managment, Caseload Management, Case Management Software, Handle Multiple..., Litigation, Project Planning, Legal Writing, Courts, Trials, Administrative Law, Westlaw, Legal Documents

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2012
MBA, 3.93

Southwest Texas State University   1997 — 1999
B.A., Political Science and Economics, 4.0

Blinn College   1995 — 1997
A.A., History, 4.0

Experience
Lake Granbury Medical Center  September 2013 - March 2014
Questcare Partners  March 2013 - September 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   January 2008 - March 2013
Munck Butrus Carter, P.C.   January 2007 - November 2007
Ayers & Ayers   December 2002 - December 2006

Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, EMR, Medical Terminology, Cpr Certified, HIPAA, Legal Assistance

Education
Amarillo College   2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

Experience
Murphy Mahon Keffler Farrier, L.L.P.   April 2015 - Present
The Turet Law Group, PLLC   August 2014 - March 2015
Texas Tech University  August 2011 - May 2014
Law Office of Joe H. Staley   July 2013 - August 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2013 - June 2013
Republic Title  July 2012 - August 2012
17th District Court Tarrant County   May 2012 - July 2012
Oak Hill Investment Management L.P   July 2010 - August 2010
Iron Point Partners   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Courts, Due Diligence, Real Estate, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Strategy, Research, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Oil & Gas, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D., Law, 2014

The University of Georgia   2007 — 2011
B.A., History and Philosophy

University of New Orleans/University of Georgia Joint Innsbruck International

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2013 - Present

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D., Law

The University of Texas at Austin   2006 — 2010
B.S, Public Relations

Experience
Austin Energy  February 2014 - Present
Harden Healthcare, LLC  September 2012 - January 2014
Harden Healthcare, LLC  September 2009 - August 2012
Harden Healthcare, LLC  August 2009 - August 2010
Best Buy  July 2008 - August 2009
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   March 2004 - July 2008

Skills
Troubleshooting, CCNA, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, A+ Certified, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Technologies, Network Administration, Windows 7, Hardware, Cisco VoIP, Switches, DNS, Routers, VoIP, CCENT, DHCP, Windows XP Pro, Network Engineering, Group Policy, Windows XP, CCNA Voice, Cisco UCS, Cisco Telepresence, Unity Connection, ESXi, Unified Communications

Education
Texas State Technical College   2001 — 2003
Associates, Computers

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2005 - Present

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D. with Honors; Order of the Coif

Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), cum laude

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2012 - Present
American Airlines  April 2001 - September 2012
Trans World Airlines  February 1990 - April 2001

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Outlook, English, Windows, Teaching, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Real Estate, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Team Building, Nonprofits, Risk Management, Legal Writing, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Relations, Training, Social Media, Process Improvement, Aviation Law, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Licensing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1969 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology

Washburn University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Experience
Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, L.L.P.   October 2014 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2012 - October 2014
Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals  2011 - 2011
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals  2010 - 2010

Skills
Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Hedge Funds, Oil & Gas/Energy..., Nonprofit Organizations, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation

Education
University of Oklahoma College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with distinction

Texas Christian University   2005 — 2009
magna cum laude

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2001 - Present

Skills
Real Estate, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Leases, Contract Negotiation, Business Transactions, Due Diligence, Leasing and Property..., Real Estate Acquisition, Real Estate Development, Public Finance, Real Estate Finance, Ranch Real Estate, Oil & Gas/Energy...

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law, cum laude

Texas Tech University   1994 — 1998
B.S., summa cum laude

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   July 2007 - Present
Second District Court of Appeals  2006 - 2007
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2005 - July 2005
Crenshaw Dupree & Milam LLP  May 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Research, Appellate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Complex Litigation, Energy Law, Litigation, Appeals, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Courts, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Wrongful Death, Trials, Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Pleadings, Trial Practice

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D.

Texas A&M University   1997 — 2001
B.B.A., Management

Experience
Claery & Green, LLP   July 2013 - Present
Solo Practice  June 2012 - July 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2011 - May 2012
Law Offices of Tom Fulkerson   June 2010 - July 2010
The Innocence Project of Texas   March 2010 - June 2010
U.S. Magistrate’s Office, Western District of Texas, Waco Division   November 2009 - March 2010
The Carved Horse   June 2003 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Courts, Mediation, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Budgets, Securities Regulation

Education
Baylor Law School   2009 — 2011
J.D., cum laude

University of California, Berkeley   2003 — 2007
B.A., cum laude, History and Italian Studies

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2006 - Present

Skills
Appellate, Litigation, Complex Commercial..., Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Health Law, Real Estate

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
NTH LLC   January 2009 - Present
McGuire Speed Camps   December 2014 - December 2014
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   July 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning

Education
Texas Christian University
Finance and Entrepreneurial Management

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2013 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2012 - August 2012

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D., Cum Laude

Texas Tech University   2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, Summa Cum Laude

Angelo State University   2006 — 2007

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1988 - Present
Ice Miller  May 1986 - June 1988

Skills
Real Estate, Leasing and Property..., Real Estate Acquisition, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Properties, Property, Leases, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Transactions, Shopping Centers, Property Law, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Loans, Real Estate Financing, Writing, Legal Writing

Education
Vanderbilt University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), summa cum laude

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1988 - Present

Skills
Corporate Finance, Corporate Securities, Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership and Joint..., Transactions, Corporate Governance

Education
University of Kansas School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with honors

Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), cum laude

Experience
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated  September 2012 - Present
Texas Public Policy Foundation  August 2011 - January 2012
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated  June 2011 - August 2011
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2011 - June 2011
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association  August 2009 - January 2010
Texas Monthly  September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Real Estate, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Editing, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Courts, Corporate Governance, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Product Liability

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2010 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna cum Laude

Harvard College   2005 — 2009
AB, History and Literature

JSA

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   June 2013 - Present
Weil Gotshal and Manges  September 2011 - May 2013
U.S. Bankruptcy Court   August 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Bankruptcy, Litigation, Restructuring, Securities Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Arbitration

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2007 — 2010
JD, with honors

University of California at Irvine   2001 — 2005
BA, History

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2009 - Present
Pepperdine University  2011 - 2013
State of Texas  2003 - 2009

Skills
Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Oil & Gas/Energy..., Commercial Disputes, Employment Disputes, Personal Injury..., Trade Secrets, Business Torts, Transactional Disputes, Hearings, Torts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation

Education
Baylor University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1979 - Present
U.S.N.R.   1971 - 1974

Skills
Oil & Gas/Energy..., Oil & Gas/Energy..., Oil & Gas/Energy..., OIl & Gas/Energy..., Administrative Law, Appellate, Environmental & Water..., Administrative and..., Alternative Dispute...

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), high honors

Southern Methodist University
B.A

University of California, Los Angeles   1964 — 1965

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   June 2006 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, FINRA, Malpractice Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Securities Litigation, Corporate Litigation, School Law, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Education Law, Real Estate, Trial Practice, Trials, Personal Injury, Courts, Dispute, Appeals, Legal Writing, Corporations, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Bankruptcy

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Texas Christian University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Nix Patterson & Roach LLP  2006 - 2012
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2004 - June 2006
Second Court of Appeals (Fort Worth)   August 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Patents, Trademarks, Licensing, Legal Writing, Appeals, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Courts, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trials, Westlaw

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Arkansas   1996 — 2000
B.A., Biochemistry

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   October 2014 - Present
Hinkle Hensley Shanor & Martin   February 2013 - October 2014
King & Spalding LLP  2010 - 2013
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati  2008 - 2010
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP  2006 - 2008

Education
Texas Tech University   2003 — 2006
M.S., Biotechnology

Texas Tech University School of Law   2003 — 2006

The University of Dallas   2000 — 2003
BA, Biology

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1998 - Present

Skills
Intellectual Property, Technology Licensing, Intellectual Property..., Protection and..., Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property..., Domain Names, Trade Secrets

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

Florida State University   1991 — 1995
B.S., Communication, magna cum laude

Experience
Holland Services  June 2014 - Present
Cook Children's Health Care System  February 2013 - May 2014
JPMorgan  August 2007 - February 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2005 - August 2007
Vinson and Elkins  January 2004 - May 2005

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2005
Corporate Communication, Business Foundations

Universidad de Granada   2003 — 2003
Spanish Language and Culture

Experience
Lathrop & Gage LLP  May 1991 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   July 1990 - August 1990
ConocoPhillips  July 1989 - August 1989

Skills
Mergers, Corporate Finance, Securities Law, International Law, Securities, Contract Negotiation, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Legal Research, Mediation

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

Kansas State University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Agricultural Economics

Experience
Benjamin A. Barnes, P.C.   May 1997 - Present
McDonald, Clay & Crow   May 1992 - July 1996
The Hyder Companies   March 1987 - May 1992
Moore & Peterson   September 1985 - March 1987
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 1978 - August 1985
Roswell Police Department  July 1976 - July 1978

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Wills, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Pleadings, Document Review, Litigation Support, Document Drafting, Legal Documents, Class Actions

Education
Texas Christian University   1990 — 1992
MLA, Liberal Arts

The University of Texas at Arlington   1981 — 1983
BA, English History

Goddard High School   1972 — 1974
Diploma

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   2007 - Present
Vinson & Elkins LLP  1999 - 2006

Skills
Antitrust Law, Complex Commercial..., E-commerce, Intellectual Property, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Securities Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Tax Litigation, Oil & Gass Litigation

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

University of London, Maria Assumpta Center   1998 — 1998
International Business and Law

University of Mississippi   1992 — 1996
Public Administration/Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   1989 - Present

Skills
Employment Law, Discrimination Law, Employment Law..., Employment..., Constitutional Law, Health Law, Health Care Fraud, Health Care Compliance, Wrongful Termination, Wage & Hour, Trade Secrets, Workplace Violence, Tortious Interference, Conspiracy, Negligence, Defamation, Unfair Labor Practice..., Equal Opportunities, False Claims, Whistleblower, Education Law

Education
Cornell University
Master's degree, Labor and Industrial Relations

Cornell Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B.

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 1997 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Administrative..., Commercial Litigation, E-Commerce, Apellate, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Trials, Administrative Law, E-commerce, Courts, Arbitration, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Breach Of Contract

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), summa cum laude

Angelo State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), cum laude

Experience
Texas Office of the Secretary of State  June 2015 - Present
Lorenz & Lorenz LLP  October 2013 - June 2015
Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project   January 2013 - May 2013
LexisNexis  May 2011 - May 2013
The Lorenzana Law Firm, P.C.   May 2012 - November 2012
U.S. Department of Labor   May 2011 - August 2011
Office of Representative Dawnna Dukes   January 2010 - May 2010
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   November 2008 - March 2010
United States Department of Agriculture  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Litigation, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law   2010 — 2013
JD

The University of Texas at Austin   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Political Communications

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2011 - May 2013
Baylor Health Sciences Library at Baylor College of Dentistry   September 2010 - July 2011
Perfect Touch Spa   March 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Cataloging, Social Media, Data Entry, Editing, Library, Outlook, Library Science, Databases

Education
University of North Texas   2009 — 2012
Master of Library Science (MLS)

University of Oklahoma   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2013 - Present
Chapman and Cutler LLP  January 2010 - April 2013
BNSF Railway Company  December 1990 - December 2009

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1975 — 1978
J.D., Law, cum laude

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1971 — 1975
B.A., English, cum laude

Experience
AIS Data Services   July 2011 - Present
Citi  February 2009 - April 2011
Allmand and Lee   October 2008 - January 2009
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   October 2001 - October 2006
Courtroom Sciences, Inc.   May 1999 - July 2001
Jones Day  April 1996 - April 1999

Skills
Legal Documents, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Outlook, Loss Mitigation, Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Document Review, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, Lexis, Microsoft Word, Pleadings, Wordperfect, Courts, Legal Writing

Education
Arlington Court Reporting   1991 — 1993
Paralegal

Oklahoma Christian University

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   December 1986 - Present
Law, Snakard & Gambill   June 1983 - December 1986
KPMG  July 1981 - April 1983
McWhorter, Cobb & Johnson   1980 - 1981

Skills
Tax Attorney, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Wills, Trusts, Tax Litigation, Partnership Taxation, Private Equity Funds, Tax, Tax Law, Estate Planning, Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Civil Litigation

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   1978 — 1981
JD, Law, cum laude

The University of Texas at El Paso   1975 — 1978
BBA, Accounting, with honors

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   September 2012 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Arbitration, Torts, Corporate Law

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude

University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), summa cum laude

Texas Christian University

Experience
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   August 2015 - Present

Education
Southern Methodist University   2015 — 2015
Paralegal Certificate

University of North Texas   2013 — 2015
International Studies

Southern Methodist University   2009 — 2013
English

Experience
DLA Piper US LLP  April 2012 - Present
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   January 1992 - June 2011

Skills
Trials, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Product Liability, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Document Review, Pleadings, Administrative Law, Breach of Contr, Mediation, Arbitration, Depositions, Federal Courts, Securities Litigation, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Personal Injury..., Litigation Support, CaseMap, Relativity, Textmap

Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelors, Business Administration

Tarrant County College
Associates Degree, Paralegal Studies

Experience
Cameron LNG  March 2015 - Present
J Connor Consulting, Inc.   February 2014 - March 2015
Bookadia   September 2013 - February 2014
PetroEd  September 2011 - September 2013
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   March 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Online Research, People-oriented, Networking, Microsoft Power Point, PowerPoint, Spanish, Research, Data Entry, Creative Writing, Editing, Leadership, Event Planning, Administrative..., Voice Over, Time Management, Marketing, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Project Management

Education
University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing: Fiction

Houston Community College   2009 — 2010

Experience
Hilcorp Energy Company  March 2010 - Present
Och-Ziff Capital Management  May 2008 - April 2010
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP   May 2003 - May 2008

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government