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Legal Aid of Western Missouri Employees
Immigration Professionals February 2012 - Present
Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates 2006 - Present
Latino Coalition of Kansas City September 2011 - December 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2008 - January 2012
Husch Blackwell Sanders January 2006 - December 2008
UMKC Guardian ad Litem Clinic January 2008 - June 2008
University of Missouri - Kansas City 2003 - 2008
The Mdivani Law Firm February 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Spanish, Fluent in Spanish, Immigration Law, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Policy, Legal Research, Coalitions, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Immigration Issues, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Editing, Community Development, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Grants, Family Law, Mediation, Tax Law, Volunteer Management, Immigration Policy, Legal Assistance, Policy, Interviews, US Hispanic Market, Courts, Appeals
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2003 — 2008
Juris Doctor
DePaul University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's, Sociology
Mosley Ayuk Law Firm, LLC June 2014 - Present
UMKC School of Law October 2014 - Present
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. August 2012 - May 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2009 - July 2012
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice May 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Westlaw, Mediation
Education
University of Tulsa College of Law 2004 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
American University 2003 — 2004
Graduate Certificate in Translation, French
Georgetown University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science in Language Arts (B.S.L.A.), French
Université de Lyon II 2002 — 2002
French
Aramjoo Law Firm LLC October 2014 - Present
UMKC October 2014 - Present
Jackson County January 2014 - May 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2013 - August 2013
McClelland Law Firm, P.C. May 2012 - January 2013
North Kansas City Schools February 2008 - August 2012
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
Northwest Missouri State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods 2007 — 2009
Associate's Degree, General Studies
Self-employed Criminal and traffic litigationAttorney and Counselor at LawHiginbotham & HiginbothamApril 2003 - Present
Higinbotham & Higinbotham 2003 - Present
Higinbotham Law Offices April 2003 - Present
Office of the State Public Defender November 1989 - March 2003
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Wrongful Death, Mediation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice, Trials, Appeals, Hearings, Family Law, Torts, Product Liability, Legal Assistance, Personal Injury...
Education
The University of Kansas 1984 — 1986
Juris Doctorate, Law
Dartmouth College 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics
The University of Kansas 1981 — 1982
Mathematics
The University of Kansas
KC Smokehouse BBQ June 2015 - August 2015
Self-Employed March 2007 - August 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2014 - August 2014
Duncan Hills Golf Course March 2011 - August 2014
Sigma Chi Fraternity November 2012 - January 2014
Hy-Vee April 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Columbia 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2006 - Present
AG Edwards January 2005 - May 2006
DB&A - DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc October 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
University of Kansas School of Law 1999 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Cobb County District Attorney's Office May 2013 - Present
State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General 2006 - April 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2004 - 2005
D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2002 - 2004
Skills
Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Trials, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law
Education
Catholic University, Columbus School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997 — 2001
B.A., Psychology
U.S. Department of Labor May 2014 - Present
Mitzi J. Alspaugh L.L.C. March 2014 - April 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2013 - January 2014
American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Western Missouri May 2012 - July 2012
Julian Young & Co. Solicitors June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Editing, Legal Documents, Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Advertising, Account Management
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of Kansas 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
United Methodist Church July 2010 - Present
USD 399 August 2009 - Present
ProLogistix November 2007 - March 2009
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Preaching, Discipleship, Pastoral Counseling, Youth Ministry, Church Growth, Religious Studies, Volunteer Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Interview Skills, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Computer-savvy, Problem Solving, Manage Multiple
Education
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Family Law
Fort Hays State University 1995 — 2000
BA, Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Missouri State Public Defender September 2014 - Present
Glenn E. Bradford & Associates August 2013 - August 2014
Martin & Wallentine November 2012 - August 2013
University of Kansas School of Law, Office of Career Services September 2011 - May 2013
University of Kansas School of Business October 2011 - January 2013
Bell Folsom, P.A. June 2012 - August 2012
Missouri State Public Defender June 2011 - August 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2011 - July 2011
Envision Schools Colorado January 2010 - July 2010
ProLogis August 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Spanish, Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Project Management, Editing, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Social Media, PowerPoint, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Administrative Law, Legal Discovery, Depositions, Appellate Practice
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Stephens College 1990 — 1994
BFA, Visual Arts (Studio Art & Design)
United Across Borders Incorporated November 2013 - Present
Kansas Student Bar Association February 2014 - Present
University of Kansas School of Law March 2013 - Present
J. Sagar Associates May 2014 - June 2014
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) August 2013 - November 2013
Sigma Huda (Former UN Ambassador - Bangladesh) June 2013 - July 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, HTML, Time Management, Spanish, Legal Research Skills, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Vizio, JMP, Dreamweaver, Multitasking Skills, Learning Quickly, Problem Solving, Team-oriented, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Small Business...
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies
Creighton University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business and Business Intelligence & Analytics
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2015 - August 2015
JET Program / Kochi Prefecture Board of Education August 2012 - August 2014
City and County of San Francisco September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, International Relations, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media, Politics, Teamwork, Teaching, Community Outreach, Nonprofits
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies
San Francisco State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Asian American Studies
H&R Block January 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2013 - May 2014
UMKC January 2014 - April 2014
Collins & Jones, P.C. August 2010 - May 2013
Critical Site Products, Inc. November 2006 - August 2011
Skills
Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2014 — 2016
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Smith Hammond & Associates April 2015 - Present
Tianjin Binhai College October 2013 - July 2014
UMKC Law School April 2012 - April 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2012 - December 2012
Public Interest Litigation Clinic- UMKC Law School August 2012 - December 2012
Yingke Law Firm June 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Higher Education, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Criminal Law, Hearings, Courts, Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Motions, Employment Law, Trials, Legal Issues, Pleadings, Legal Advice, Trial Practice, Copyright Law, Document Drafting, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Personal Injury..., Immigration Law, Document Review, Consumer Law, Criminal Defense, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance, International Law, Legal Research Skills, Licensing, Constitutional Law, Tax Law, Litigation Support, Civil Rights, Entertainment Law, Public Policy, Depositions, Administrative Law
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Eastern Kentucky University 2009 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections, 3.7
Central Missouri State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections, Political Science, 3.1
Wallace Saunders May 2015 - August 2015
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. August 2014 - November 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2014 - July 2014
The University of Texas at Austin - Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost October 2011 - August 2013
Travelers May 2010 - August 2012
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies 2010 - 2011
Skills
Writing, Motivation, Creativity, Analytic Problem Solving, Event Planning, Research, Claim, Access, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership, Program Management, SharePoint, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (JD)
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government and Spanish
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago September 2014 - Present
O'Malley Beverage January 2014 - June 2014
Commerce Bank May 2013 - February 2014
Graves Garrett LLC June 2013 - August 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Finance, Banking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Banking
Missouri State Public Defender July 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Consumer Law, Lexis, Trials, LexisNexis
Education
Trial Lawyers College 2014 — 2014
Intern
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
Rockhurst University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Pamela L. Cone - Attorney at Law - PC 1988 - Present
Buchanan County, Missouri 1991 - 1995
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 1987 - 1989
Skills
Estate Planning and..., Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Appeals, Courts, Legal Advice, Trial Practice
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1983 — 1986
Juris Doctor, Law
Missouri Western State University 1978 — 1983
B.S. Political Science, A.S. Legal Studies, Political Science and Government and Legal Studies
Van Osdol & Magruder, PC August 2014 - Present
Dept. of Labor-Employee Benefits Security Administration November 2013 - May 2014
Northwestern Mutual August 2013 - October 2013
Lockton Companies May 2013 - August 2013
16th Judicial Circuit, Division 27 May 2012 - August 2012
Kansas City Police Dept 2012 - 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2012 - 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials, Research, Product Liability, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2014 - Present
Douglas County DA's Office May 2013 - May 2014
University of Kansas May 2011 - May 2014
Douglas County Legal Aid Society, Inc. May 2012 - May 2013
Austin Travis County MHMR June 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Social Services, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Mental Health, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Child Development, Case Managment, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Program Development
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Texas at Austin 2003 — 2004
MSSW, Social Work Administration & Planning
University of Kansas 1999 — 2003
BSW, Social Work
MDIVANI CORPORATE IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM October 2014 - Present
Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm June 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2013 - December 2013
The Granfalloon Restaurant and Bar October 2010 - December 2013
Jackson County Courthouse--The Honorable Robert M. Schieber May 2012 - September 2012
Mel's Cafe August 2003 - October 2010
Skills
Immigration Law, Employment-based..., I-9 Compliance, I-9 audits, E-2, H-1B, L-1, Spanish, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Research, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, GPA: 3.444
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, GPA: 3.4
Jefferson City High School 2002 — 2006
High School, GPA: 3.9
Mark A. Corder, Attorney at Law March 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2015 - July 2015
Law Offices of Gary L. Sloan February 2014 - August 2014
UMKC August 2010 - May 2013
Gerhardt Dental February 2010 - February 2013
Belles Photo May 2006 - November 2012
Hollywood, CA April 1998 - September 2008
Skills
Dental Administration, HIPAA Regulation..., Professional Photography, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Talent Management, Art, Management, Sculpture, Customer Service, Administration, Photography, Art History, Public Speaking, Research, Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude, Art History, Criticism and Conservation
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude, Fine and Studio Arts
Barnes and Noble August 2015 - Present
Barnes & Noble, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants March 2015 - August 2015
Barnes & Noble February 2015 - July 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2014 - August 2014
Spangler Graphics May 2013 - August 2013
University of Oklahoma August 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Management, Writing, Web Design, Editing, Social Networking, Team Building, Event Planning, Social Media, Photoshop, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Blogging, Research, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Time Management, Communication, Higher Education, Newsletters, Customer Service, Proofreading
Education
University of Oklahoma 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Journalism, Professional Writing
Dr. John J. & Dr. John W. Turley May 2007 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2014 - August 2014
Warden Grier May 2013 - August 2013
The Maneke Law Group, LC. May 2012 - August 2013
Jackson County Circuit Court May 2013 - July 2013
Drury University February 2012 - May 2013
Drury University September 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Customer Relations, Billing, Computer Literate, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Teamwork, Outlook, Office Management, Insurance, Administrative..., Legal Writing, Legal Research, SPSS, Public Speaking, Research
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2013 — 2016
Drury University 2009 — 2013
Bachelors of Arts, American Political Studies
St. Teresa's Academy 2006 — 2009
Colorado Juvenile Defender Center August 2015 - Present
Colorado State Public Defender May 2015 - August 2015
"Doc's" Law Office March 2014 - April 2015
Student Law Office, Criminal Defense Clinic August 2014 - December 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2012 - August 2013
Office of the Public Defender Santa Clara County April 2012 - August 2012
United States Senate June 2011 - August 2011
Office of the Public Defender Santa Clara County April 2011 - June 2011
Santa Clara University January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Excel, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Team Oriented, PowerPoint, Communication, Positive Attitude, Courts, Microsoft Excel, Hearings, Trials, Time Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), 1L
Santa Clara University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (pre-law emphasis) & Philosophy (pre-law & ethics emphasis)
Syracuse University, Florence, Italy, Studies Abroad Program 2010 — 2010
Philosophy, Political Science, Fine Arts, & Italian
The Law Office of Douglas K. DeZube June 2015 - Present
Bloomberg BNA April 2014 - Present
Hy-Vee October 2013 - June 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2014 - August 2014
Citi March 2000 - August 2013
Hy Vee October 2002 - May 2012
Park University 2000 - 2010
Skills
Data Entry, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Telephone Skills, Critical Thinking, Retail, Creative Writing, 10 Key, Time Management, Teamwork, Research, Legal Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Office
Education
UMKC School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
Park University 2000 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2014 - Present
Pignato, Cooper, Kolker & Roberson, P.C. May 2013 - May 2014
Supreme Court of Oklahoma: Early Settlement and Mediation Program January 2013 - May 2013
Catholic Charities of Dallas May 2012 - July 2012
Honda MPE Financial Services February 2011 - July 2011
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Westlaw, Lexis, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family Law
Education
University of Oklahoma College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Austin College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, cum laude
School for the Talented and Gifted 2003 — 2007
Missouri Department of Social Services December 2014 - Present
Mid-Missouri Legal Services August 2014 - December 2014
University of Missouri January 2012 - December 2014
Hy Vee February 2003 - September 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2013 - August 2013
Mid-Missouri Legal Services May 2012 - July 2012
University of Missouri July 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Community Outreach, Research, Interviews
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 2010 — 2014
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 2012 — 2014
Master of Public Affairs, Public Affairs, 3.8
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Religious Studies, 3.93
Basri Law LLC August 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri November 2007 - August 2014
Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Courts, Legal Research, Trial Practice, Trials
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)
Colorado College 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Political Economy
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2015 - Present
Trinity In-Home Care July 2014 - May 2015
Trinity In-Home Care June 2007 - June 2014
Hospice Care of Douglas County June 2004 - June 2007
Headquarters Counseling Center May 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Leadership, Training, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Interviews, Coaching, Management, Staff Development, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Onboarding, Hiring, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Benefits Administration, Budgets, Conflict Resolution, Confidentiality, HR Policies, Non-profits, Social Services, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Succession Planning, Organizational..., College Recruiting, HIPAA, Non-profit..., Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Separation, Employment Law, Deferred Compensation, Career Development, Employee Training, Recruitment/Retention, Interviewing, Budget Management, Board Leadership, Job Coaching, EEO
Education
Webster University 2006 — 2007
Master's, Human Resource Management
The University of Kansas 1999 — 2004
Bachelor's, Communication Studies and Psychology
Leadership Lawrence Diploma2010 Community and Servant Leader 2009 — 2010
Diploma, Servant Leadership
Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris June 2014 - Present
Jackson County Circuit Court July 2012 - May 2014
Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations January 2012 - July 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Solicitor June 2011 - August 2011
Missouri Commission on Human Rights October 2010 - January 2011
Missouri State Public Defender's Office May 2010 - July 2010
Sayres and Associates, Corp December 2008 - July 2009
Shank & Hamilton, P.C. 2004 - 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Avila University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Paralegal Studies
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 1994 - Present
RaRa Technologies, LLC June 2014 - Present
Kansas City Human Rights Commission July 2008 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Western Missouri January 1999 - December 1999
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1991
B.A., Philosophy, Political Science
City of Kansas City, MO 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2011 - March 2012
Northland Neighborhood Inc 2012 - 2012
Nations Valuation Services October 2010 - June 2011
Darco Equipment Service Company April 2004 - December 2009
Midwest Title Loan Company March 2003 - January 2004
Central Paper Box Company February 1999 - September 2002
Precision-bilt Parts Company February 1988 - January 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, 10 Key by Touch, Data Entry, Telephone Skills, General Office Duties
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Kansas City 2010 — 2012
Associates Applied Science, Criminal Justice/Paralegal, 4.0
El Camino College 1977 — 1979
Accounting
Kirkland & Ellis LLP April 2014 - Present
Jenner & Block March 2010 - April 2014
CAIR-Chicago December 2009 - March 2010
The University of Chicago Law School's Mandel Legal Aid Clinic September 2008 - December 2009
Jenner & Block June 2009 - August 2009
Jenner & Block June 2008 - August 2008
The University of Chicago Law School June 2007 - September 2007
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2005 - 2005
Skills
Mergers, Capital Markets, Securities Regulation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities, Licensing, Bankruptcy, Due Diligence, International Law, Competition Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Private Equity
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D. with Honors
Washington University in St. Louis 2002 — 2006
B.A. with College Honors, Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures
State of Missouri June 2012 - Present
Scheldrup Blades Schrock Smith Aranza P.C. January 2012 - June 2012
Symbiosis International University August 2011 - September 2011
Kansas City Youth Court August 2010 - July 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2010 - May 2011
Law Office of Mitzi J. Alspaugh May 2010 - May 2011
Jackson County Circuit Court January 2010 - May 2010
Watson & Band Law Firm June 2009 - July 2009
Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement 2007 - 2007
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Peking University 2009 — 2009
Summer Study in Chinese Law
University of Iowa 2006 — 2008
B.A., International Studies, Emphasis in South Asia
Dhavanyaloka Centre for Indian Studies 2007 — 2007
Semester in India
Simpson College 2004 — 2006
International Studies and Theatre
Næstved Gymnasium 2003 — 2004
Rotary Exchange Student
U.S. Health and Human Services December 2012 - Present
US Army - Missouri National Guard January 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Labor March 2010 - November 2012
H&R Block December 2009 - March 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri February 2009 - December 2009
US Department of Homeland Security January 2008 - February 2009
Phillip's Foundation 2003 - 2005
Skills
Courts, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, Immigration Law, Tax, Research, Finance, Legal Research, Government, Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Westlaw
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2012
MPA, Health Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2007 — 2008
Juris Doctorate
Ave Maria School of Law 2005 — 2006
JD, Law
Benedictine College 2001 — 2005
B.A., History and Political Science
French Point Publishiing October 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2000 - Present
Paranormal Science Lab 2000 - Present
Skills
Blogging, Broadcast, Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Editing, English, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Event Planning, Family Law, Fundraising, Ghosts, Historical Research, History, Intellectual Property, Leadership, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Media Relations, Mediation, New Media, Nonprofits, Paranormal, Paranormal Investigation, Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Published Author, Radio, Research, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Television, Video, Westlaw, Writing, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Courts
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Missouri State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention October 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Health and Environment April 2006 - September 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2001 - 2006
Skills
Public Health, Grant Writing, Dentistry, Program Management, Prevention, Recruiting, Medicaid, Administration, Program Development, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Epidemiology, Community Health, Government, Healthcare, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1997 — 1999
JD, Law
University of Iowa 1987 — 1991
DDS, Dentistry
Citi January 2015 - Present
HSBC February 2014 - January 2015
Special Counsel May 2013 - July 2013
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. July 2012 - January 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Editing, Nonprofits, Organizational..., French literature, Courts, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2010 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
Creighton University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/French minor in Philosophy
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2011 - Present
ReStart, Inc. August 2013 - April 2014
Family Health Legal Services August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Lexis, Appeals, Hearings, Legal Issues, Legal Documents, Courts, Litigation, Litigation Support, Trials, Public Speaking
Education
University of Kansas 2012 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Welfare
University of Kansas School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
Creighton University 2005 — 2008
BA, Psychology
US Department of Health and Human Services July 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2011 - December 2011
UnitedLex Corporation February 2011 - July 2011
US Department of Labor- EBSA August 2009 - September 2010
Dr. Marne Sherman UMKC October 2006 - July 2007
Skills
ERISA, HIPAA, Civil Rights, COBRA, Estate Planning, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Employee Benefits, Litigation
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2003 — 2007
B.A, Psychology
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - Present
First American Title September 2007 - January 2011
First Baptist Church of Shawnee September 2006 - August 2007
Evangelical Alliance UK February 2006 - September 2006
First American Title February 2003 - August 2004
Education
Belfast Bible College 2004 — 2006
Bible & the Church's Mission
Johnson County Community College 2000 — 2002
Desktop Publishing
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2011 - Present
BKD, LLP June 2009 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP September 2004 - May 2009
Deloitte April 1999 - September 2004
Deloitte & Touche, LLP 1999 - 2004
Federal Reserve System June 1986 - September 1996
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 1989 - 1991
Skills
Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, Fraud, Litigation Support, Corporate Finance, Expert Witness, Certified Fraud Examiner, US GAAP, Internal Controls, GAAP, Auditing, Due Diligence, Financial Reporting, Tax, Forensic Analysis, Computer Forensics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuation, Internal Audit
Education
The University of Kansas 1997 — 1998
MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia 1982 — 1986
BSBA
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1982 — 1986
BSBA
EEOC June 2015 - Present
Correia & Puth PLLC November 2014 - May 2015
Outten & Golden LLP September 2011 - September 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2010 - August 2011
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York September 2009 - September 2010
Rocky Mountain Survivors Center September 2008 - April 2009
Disability Rights Legal Center May 2008 - July 2008
Civil Rights Clinic - University of Denver Sturm College of Law August 2007 - May 2008
Center for Community Solutions July 2004 - January 2006
Peace Corps Guatemala October 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Rights Law, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Wage and Hour, Title VII, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, LGBT rights, Whistleblower, Retaliation, Disability Law, Class Actions, Courts, Wage & Hour, Severance, Mediation, Employment Contracts
Education
University of Denver 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Southern California 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business
University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2015 - Present
Premier Designs Jewelry September 2013 - Present
Roundabout cafe November 2013 - August 2014
Close To My Heart February 2010 - November 2013
United States Air Force June 2005 - September 2013
Skills
Military Training, Fitness Instruction, Active DoD Secret..., Air Force, Weapons, Military Experience, Protocol, Food Service, Team Management, Weapons Training, Afghanistan, Army, Spanish Translation, Records Management
Education
University of Central Missouri 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Military Technical Training School 2005 — 2005
Human Services, General
Hatton High School
Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne September 2014 - Present
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne December 2013 - September 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2012 - September 2012
Kansas University Center for Technology Commercialization February 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2011 - Present
National Partnership for Women & Families August 2010 - August 2011
American Federation of Government Employees, Women's & Fair Practices Departments January 2010 - May 2010
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington Field Office May 2009 - August 2009
Bernabei & Wachtel, PLLC August 2008 - April 2009
Center for WorkLife Law, U.C. Hastings College of the Law June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Trials, Research, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2007 — 2010
J.D. (cum laude)
Rice University 2002 — 2006
B.A. (summa cum laude), Psychology; Women & Gender Studies
Valancourt Books December 2004 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri February 2008 - June 2012
King County Bar Association 2004 - 2004
Skills
Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Appellate Advocacy, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Litigation, LGBT issues, Federal Litigation, Consumer Law, Appellate Litigation, French, Legal Writing, Legal Research, General Litigation, Constitutional Law, Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Courts, Appeals
Education
University of Chicago 2005 — 2007
M.A., French
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D., Law
Minnesota School of Bartending 2003 — 2003
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
B.A., French
Shawnee Mission Northwest
The Koranda Law Firm, LLC 2013 - Present
Cordell & Cordell, P.C. October 2007 - February 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2006 - 2007
Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Trial Practice, Legal Research, Paternity, Divorce Law, Legal Advice, Domestic Relations
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
Central Missouri State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Criminal Justice and Psychology
Butler Wooten Cheeley & Peak LLP November 2008 - Present
Obama for America August 2008 - November 2008
Hon. Hugh Lawson, Chief Judge, Middle District of Georgia August 2007 - August 2008
McKenna Long & Aldridge 2006 - 2007
Tampa State Attorney's Office 2005 - 2005
United States Senator Bob Graham 2004 - 2004
Government Accountability Office May 2003 - August 2003
United Nations Foundation January 2003 - May 2003
Atlanta Legal Aid Society 2002 - 2002
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2000 - 2001
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Trial Practice, Trials, Courts
Education
The University of Georgia 2004 — 2007
J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law 2004 — 2007
Georgetown Public Policy Institute 2002 — 2004
M.P.P., Public Policy
Georgetown University 2002 — 2004
M.P.P., Public Policy
Emory University 1996 — 2000
B.A., Religion, Psychology
Academy of the Holy Names 1992 — 1996
Alliance October 2012 - Present
Association of University Centers on Disabilities October 2009 - October 2012
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas June 2008 - May 2009
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legislative Affairs, Advocacy, Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy, Civil Rights, Legislation, Legal Assistance, Program Development, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Politics, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Coalitions, Grants, Legislative Relations, Government, Legal Writing, Community Development, Developmental...
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Oklahoma 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services February 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2014 - January 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2006 - January 2014
Legal Aid of Nebraska October 2003 - October 2006
Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office May 2002 - May 2003
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Children and Family Policy May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Legal Research, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Courts, Pleadings, Powers of Attorney, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Litigation, Mediation, Trial Practice
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
The University of Kansas 1996 — 1999
B.A., Political Science & Communications
Joni and Friends November 2013 - Present
Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County, Inc. March 2013 - November 2013
Joni and Friends April 2009 - March 2013
Self-employed 2004 - 2009
Admin.for Children & Families-Dept. of Health & Human Services 2003 - 2004
Child Development, Inc. 2001 - 2002
The Courier 2000 - 2001
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 1999 - 2000
The Examiner 1997 - 1999
Skills
Writing, Editing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Organizational..., Event Management, Grant Writing, Journalism, Community Outreach, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Research, Social Media Marketing, Youth Development, Entrepreneurship
Education
Liberty University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Management and Leadership
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. February 2013 - Present
Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C. January 2012 - May 2012
Weigel Law Office, LLC November 2011 - December 2011
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI May 2011 - August 2011
UNIVERISTY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY July 2011 - July 2011
JACKSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT June 2010 - August 2010
BETHEL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER February 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Research, Courts, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Research
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), LAW
William Jewell College 2003 — 2006
BA Arts, Spanish
United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps June 2010 - August 2010
United States Department of Defense, Office of General Counsel, International Affairs September 2009 - April 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2009 - August 2009
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2008 — 2011
JD
Westminster College 2004 — 2008
BA, English, French, Political Science, Math
Riordan, Fincher, Munson & Sinclair, PA 2009 - Present
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency September 2007 - December 2007
Kansas Department on Aging October 2006 - May 2007
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Probate, Creditors' Rights, Real Estate, Secured Transactions
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science
Ozanam May 2011 - Present
Metropolitan Community Colleges September 2004 - August 2007
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 1999 - 2004
Skills
Grant Writing, Fundraising, Youth Development, Strategic Planning, Community Organizing, Higher Education, Tutoring, Journalism, Leadership, Mental Health, Public Relations, Nonprofits
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1988 — 1990
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction
University of Louisville 1983 — 1984
BA, English Literature
University of Missouri-Columbia 1979 — 1983
Journalism
Port KC August 2015 - Present
H&R Block January 2015 - April 2015
City of Kansas City, MO January 2015 - April 2015
Lauber Municipal Law, LLC July 2014 - January 2015
The Urban Lawyer January 2014 - January 2015
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Jackson County Missouri May 2012 - January 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2013 - September 2013
City of Kansas City, MO April 2012 - August 2012
City of Kansas City, MO May 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Urban Planning & Design
Burnett & Driskill September 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2012 - September 2014
Rahm, Rahm, & McVay October 2011 - October 2012
Midwest Innocence Project September 2010 - September 2011
Missouri State Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Editing, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Public Services, Municipal Law, Trials, Westlaw, Employment Law, Pleadings, Courts, Hearings, Lexis
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Helias Catholic
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. January 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors May 2005 - July 2013
Robert Half International February 2005 - May 2005
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2004 - January 2005
City of St. Joseph January 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Securities, Estate Planning, Series 7, FINRA, Mutual Funds, Series 63, Investments, Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Equities, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Corporate Law
Education
Missouri Western State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Legal Studies, General and Paralegal Certificate
Justice in Aging February 2013 - Present
Spiritus Life, Inc. April 2012 - February 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2006 - February 2012
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri September 2005 - May 2006
St. Elizabeth Healthcare August 2002 - May 2006
University of KwaZulu-Natal May 2005 - August 2005
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation May 2004 - August 2004
New York County District Attorney's Office October 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Appeals, Depositions, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Licensing, Nonprofits, Webinar Development, Webinars, Written & Oral..., Oral Communication
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
Earlham College 1997 — 2001
BA, Psychology/Spanish
George Mason University August 2014 - Present
Stephens College August 2002 - May 2014
University of Missouri - Columbia August 1999 - July 2002
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education..., Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Conflict Resolution, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Program Management, University Teaching, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Higher Education, Student Development, Mediation
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 2000 — 2001
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Dispute Resolution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctor
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Journalism, Print Media
David Littman, PC August 2013 - Present
Colorado Legal Services March 2013 - August 2013
Promontory Financial and Special Counsel Denver November 2012 - January 2013
Tennyson Center for Children August 2012 - November 2012
The Office of Colorado's Child Protection Ombudsman 2011 - June 2012
University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law Family Law Advisory Committee 2011 - 2012
Art Monument Foundation October 2010 - October 2011
Law Office of Christen Shepherd September 2010 - December 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - August 2010
James H. Young and Associates, LLC. December 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Trial Advocacy, Legal Writing, Statutory Interpretation, Customer Service, Sales, Office Organizing, Legal Compliance, Client Intake, Client Interviews, Corporate Website..., Maintaining Strong..., Child Advocacy, Advocacy, Elder Law, Family Law, Appellate Practice, Interviews, Campaign Strategies, Field Marketing, Public Speaking, Courts, Pleadings, Hearings, Motions, Domestic Relations, Legal Documents, Legal Advice, Client Counseling, Policy Analysis, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Public Policy, Legal Issues, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials
Education
University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Family Law
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2012 — 2012
Visiting Student
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2014 - Present
Foundation for Agriculture and Rural Resources Management and Sustainabiltiy May 2014 - October 2014
Ginn Library, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy May 2012 - May 2014
Hollaback! Boston May 2013 - January 2014
Atomic Bean Cafe May 2013 - September 2013
Tisch Library, Tufts University January 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Grant Writing, Social Media, Publishing, Student Activism, Blogging, Workshop Development, Workshop Facilitation, Start-ups, Library, History, Literature, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Justice, Editing, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Nonprofits
Education
Tufts University 2010 — 2014
American Studies/Sociology, Institutions and Power in the U.S.
Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court March 2015 - Present
Monsees and Mayer, P.C. September 2014 - February 2015
Untied States Attorney's Office, Western Dist. of Mo. September 2013 - November 2013
Levy Craig Law Firm, A Professional Corporation June 2013 - August 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude
Missouri University of Science and Technology 2007 — 2011
B.A., summa cum laude, History
Ready to go back to work November 2014 - Present
Jasper County Department of Children's Services April 2000 - February 2014
Dorothy Sandlin December 2007 - June 2012
AT&T Mobility January 2007 - May 2010
Kids Visitation and Exchange LLC September 1998 - August 2008
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Customer Service, Wireless, Social Media, Technical Support, Account Management, Community Outreach, Customer Satisfaction, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, Sales, Team Leadership, Windows, Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Management, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Training
Education
Missouri Southern State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science
Durham Nixon Clay 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal
Stohler Law, PC September 2015 - Present
Superior Court of Alaska June 2014 - Present
Office of Public Advocacy September 2013 - June 2014
Olathe North High School December 2012 - May 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2012 - October 2012
South Royalton Legal Clinic, Vermont Law School September 2011 - January 2012
Missouri Attorney General's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Law, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Research, Environmental Consulting, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Wetlands, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, NEPA, CERCLA, Public Policy, Land Use, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Family Law, Hearings, Administrative Law, Natural Resource..., Water Quality, Legal Compliance
Education
Vermont Law School 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Vermont Law School 2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Environmental Law and Policy
University of Kansas 2004 — 2008
BS, Environmental Science
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2011 - December 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2010 - August 2011
Court of Appeals, Western District May 2010 - August 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2010 - May 2010
Jackson County Prosecutor's Office May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Family Law, Criminal Law, Appeals, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Lexis, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legal Documents, Mediation, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Employment Law, Document Review, Bankruptcy, Class Actions, Motions, Employment..., Guardianship, Litigation Support, Torts, International Law, Personal Injury..., Westlaw, Trials, Powers of Attorney, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Pleadings, Legal Advice, Civil Rights, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Juvenile Law, Attorneys
Education
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy 2014 — 2014
Missouri Bar Leadership Academy 2013 — 2014
ABA Legal Services Litigation Training 2013 — 2013
KCMBA Bar Leadership Academy 2012 — 2013
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy 2012 — 2013
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
Loyola University of Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science
City of Parkville June 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas August 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas December 2014 - Present
Builders Development Corporation October 2014 - August 2015
UnitedLex Corporation January 2014 - August 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2011 - October 2013
Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter May 2010 - October 2011
Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter May 2009 - August 2009
Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter May 2008 - August 2008
Drury University April 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Speaking, Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Liability, Research, Nonprofits, Real Estate Transactions, Consumer Law, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, Hearings, Legal Research, Family Law, Trials, Legal Advice, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Community Outreach, Leases, Disaster Risk Reduction, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Legal Issues, Personal Injury, Breach Of Contract, Trial Practice, Estate Planning, Depositions, GIS, Document Review, Construction Law, Westlaw, FEMA, Insurance Defense, Rent & Possession, Event Planning, Pro Forma Development, Final Cut Pro, ArcGIS, Urban Planning, Urban Redevelopment, Site Planning, Environmental Planning, Photography, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media
Education
The University of Kansas 2014 — 2016
Master of Urban Planning, Sustainable Land Use
Saint Louis University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
Drury University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science, Architecture
Missouri State Public Defender April 2015 - Present
Clay County Prosecutor's Office June 2014 - September 2014
Mercanti Dorio e Associati August 2013 - June 2014
Studio Legale Alpa September 2012 - August 2013
Living Language Institute October 2012 - May 2013
Beijng YingKe Law Firm June 2012 - September 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2011 - August 2011
Las Ondinas May 2010 - July 2010
Shenker - The Total English Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Translation, Italian languages, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Spanish, Research, Editing, Social Media, Team Leadership, Entertainment, Microsoft Excel, Private International..., Interpretation, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Speech Writing, Business Development, Office Administration, Italian, International Relations, Translation, English, Legal Issues, Hearings, Litigation, Lexis, International Law, Foreign Investment, Courts, European Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Family Law, Motions, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Document Drafting, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Public Policy, Immigration Law, Mediation, International...
Education
Sapienza Università di Roma 2012 — 2013
Master in Diritto Privato Europeo e delle Cooperazione, Giurisprudenza
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Emphasis in International, Comparative, and Foreign Law, Alumni
Peking University 2012 — 2012
Certificate in Chinese Law
Loyola Marymount University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Italian, Music, Alumni
Brophy College Preparatory 2001 — 2005
University of Missouri School of Law August 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2015 - August 2015
SuperShuttle April 2012 - July 2014
Missouri Democratic Party July 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Field Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, B2B Marketing, Campaigns, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2008
B.A. Political Science, Economics, Statistics, International Relations
City of Kansas City, MO March 2015 - Present
Missouri Public Service Commission September 2013 - February 2015
Jackson Hewitt January 2013 - April 2014
U.S. Department of Labor June 2011 - April 2012
UMKC Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic August 2011 - December 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2010 - November 2010
Jackson County Public Defender June 2010 - August 2010
Judicial Peer Advisory Council September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft, Typing, Copying, Answering Phones, Excel, 10 Key, Shorthand, Lexis, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Microsoft Excel, Government, Tax Law, Legal Assistance, Employee Benefits, Telephone Skills, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Community Outreach, Hearings, Criminal Law, Litigation, Trials, Mediation, LexisNexis
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, Law
Peking University 2010 — 2010
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Dean's list
Harvest Church
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Thomson Reuters Westlaw October 2013 - Present
Synergy Services, Inc. January 2000 - October 2013
Jackson County April 1999 - October 2013
Law Offices of Brian Costello November 2004 - May 2005
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Family Law, Uniform Interstate..., Child Support, Contempt Actions, Community Outreach, Community Presentations, Public Speaking, Management, Domestic Violence..., Crisis Management, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Courts, Criminal Law, Mediation, Program Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Drake University Law School 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Rockhurst College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Barber Emerson, L.C. June 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, PowerPoint, Spanish, Historical..., Nonprofits, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Kansas 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2015 - Present
Prime Health Foundation 2012 - Present
University of Kansas School of Law August 2012 - June 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2006 - July 2012
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2011 - 2012
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago September 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Medical-Legal..., Program Development, Clinical Teaching, Nonprofits, Poverty Law, Grants, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Leadership, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Fundraising, Healthcare, Public Speaking
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2002 — 2005
JD
University of Missouri-Columbia 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Social Work
Promontory Risk Review June 2015 - Present
Fletcher Law Firm, LLC December 2011 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2011 - December 2013
Versfeld & Hugo, LLC May 2011 - August 2011
7th Judicial Circuit Court of Clay County, MO October 2010 - December 2010
Kansas Legal Services March 2010 - May 2010
Global Conscience Initiative of Cameroon June 2009 - December 2009
International Law Students Association (ILSA) Quarterly July 2008 - April 2009
The Equal Justice Project March 2008 - June 2008
Douglas County District Court May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
International Law, International Human..., International..., Human Rights, Human Rights Law, Natural Resources Policy, Natural Resources, Natural Resource..., Sustainable Development, Climate Change, International..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Hearings, Employment..., Motions, Bankruptcy, Guardianship, Immigration Law
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2014 — 2015
L.L.M., Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy
University of Kansas School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Missouri State University 2004 — 2006
Master's Degree, History
Missouri State University 1998 — 2004
B.S., Anthropology
Liberty High School 1995 — 1998
Abbey Title Company February 2015 - Present
Shannon McKinney Law Office August 2014 - Present
The Independent Living Center March 2014 - August 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2011 - October 2013
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Litigation Support, Courts, Family Law, Hearings, Lexis, Paralegals, Pleadings, Event Planning, Client Relations, Client Services, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Document Drafting, Drafting Correspondence, Property & Casualty..., Theatre, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research
Education
Missouri Southern State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
University of Missouri-Columbia 1998 — 2000
General Studies
Seigfreid Bingham, PC June 2015 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2014 - August 2014
Pepe and Chela's Mexican Restaurant March 2013 - May 2013
Nth Degree November 2010 - March 2013
Northeastern University Alumni Center September 2010 - November 2010
Harvard Medical School July 2009 - December 2009
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office July 2008 - March 2009
Kansas Department of Labor April 2007 - August 2007
Heartfelt Spirit Jewelry November 2005 - May 2007
Seminars 2000 May 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Exhibitor Management, Events, Coordination, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Adobe, Trade Shows, Conference Coordination, Social Media, Fast-paced, Learning Quickly, Problem Solving, Logistics, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Northeastern University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Public Communication
Grantham University April 2011 - Present
Oved & Oved, LLP January 2011 - June 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2010 - December 2010
Eisner & Mirer, P.C. June 2009 - August 2009
The Chambers of the Honorable Jack B. Weinstein January 2009 - May 2009
The Honorable Vernon Scoville, III June 2008 - August 2008
Columbia Missourian June 2005 - August 2005
Education
Yeshiva University 2007 — 2010
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor, Journalism
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne 1996 - Present
Jackson County Family Court 1994 - 1996
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 1992 - 1995
Skills
Juvenile Law, Appeals, Trials, Trial Practice, Adoption, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Guardianship
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor
Saint Louis University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Journalism emphasis
New Life Nutrition Club October 2008 - July 2011
Independent August 2007 - July 2011
Linden West Elementary School August 2008 - August 2010
Law Firm February 1989 - March 2007
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 1979 - August 1985
Education
Missouri Western State University 1979 — 1981
Certificate, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, General Studies
Lafayette High School 1974 — 1977
Consumer Advocacy Center September 2015 - Present
Keogh Law, Ltd. October 2012 - Present
University of Illinois College of Law July 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2012 - May 2012
TransUnion June 2011 - August 2011
Alholm, Monahan, Klauke, Hay & Oldenburg June 2011 - August 2011
City of Kansas City, MO June 2010 - August 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - August 2010
Professor Jason Chambers May 2008 - February 2009
88 Broadway 2008 - 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Trials, Research, Federal Courts, Westlaw, Member, Illinois State..., Class Actions, Expert Witness, Courts, Corporate Law, Motions, Civil Litigation, LexisNexis, Hearings
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, Pro-Bono Notation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Business Minor
Second City Training Center
Improv comedy
St.Matt's/Holy Cross
Missouri Attorney General's Office July 2011 - Present
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO August 2006 - March 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - July 2010
The Law Offices of Joseph A. Morrey April 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Criminal Justice, Social Services, Nonprofits, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Mental Health, Government, Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Adolescents, Grants, Victims Of Crime, Appeals
Education
Missouri Western State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Legal Studies/Law Enforcement
Missouri Western State University
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2009 — 2012
Skills
In short summary, the ability to properly manage International Corporate Governance/Secretarial compliance work and other related ad-hoc projects associated with Sprint's many internationally established and actively registered legal entities. To ensure proper procedures are followed per entity jurisdiction a variety of resources, including internal internationally involved Sprint employees, contractors, in addition to engaged third party vendors who are reputable and able to properly assist with International Corporate Governance matters and possibly other topics more applicable to other teams at Sprint
Education
University of Kansas 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
Williams & Campo, PC July 2015 - Present
Federal Judiciary October 2012 - June 2015
Williams and Campo, PC January 2008 - September 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2005 - 2008
Skills
Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Trial Practice
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2002 — 2005
The University of Kansas 1998 — 2002
English
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Jackson Lewis P.C. September 2015 - Present
Jackson Lewis P.C. February 2015 - September 2015
UMKC Child and Family Services Clinic January 2014 - May 2015
Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott May 2014 - February 2015
U.S. Department of Justice August 2014 - November 2014
Core Legal Advocates January 2014 - August 2014
National Labor Relations Board 2000 - June 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Employment Law, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Courts, Lexis, Litigation, Trials, Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Training, National Labor..., Traditional Labor Law, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Personal Injury, Paternity, Family Law, Guardianship, Contracts Administrators, Dispute Settlement, Settlement Agreements
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Law
Rockhurst College
BA, Labor and Industrial Relations, Spanish, graduated with honors in department
Harness, Dickey & Pierce P.L.C. August 2015 - Present
Senniger Powers August 2012 - August 2015
ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri March 2012 - August 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2011 - March 2012
Iowa Attorney General May 2010 - August 2010
Nashville Federal Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
Cerner January 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2008 — 2011
J. D., Law, 3.048
Iowa State University 2001 — 2005
B. S., Computer Engineering, 3.56
University of Missouri Extension Service October 2013 - Present
Cultivate Kansas City February 2009 - May 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2008 - October 2009
Public works department of city of Lenexa, Kansas September 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Research, Teaching, Spanish, English, Landscape Design, Program Management, Grant Writing, Environmental Education, Training, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Horticulture, Sustainability
Education
Kansas State University 1998 — 2001
M.S., Horticulture
The University of Kansas 1979 — 1981
Art and Design
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Hope House December 2013 - July 2014
State Street July 2012 - July 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2008 - July 2012
Smith Law Group July 2007 - January 2008
Missouri Department of Transportation April 2005 - June 2007
Saint Joseph Public Library July 2000 - March 2005
Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Saint Joseph January 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Paralegals, Data Entry, Database Administration, Litigation Preparation, Medicaid, Contract Law, Healthcare, Fair Housing, Westlaw, Transportation Law, Corporate Law, case handling, Property Law, Civil Rights Law, Family Mediation, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Law, Juvenile Court, Eminent Domain, Outdoor Advertising, State Government, Microsoft Office, Timekeeping, Community Outreach, payment processing, Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Planning, Multi Tasking, Multi-line Phone, Filing, Critical Thinking, Writing, Active Learning, Oral Communication, Clerical, Organization, Coordination, Teamwork
Education
Missouri Western State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice / Legal Studies
The Tax Institute at H&R Block August 2014 - Present
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law August 2011 - December 2014
The Tax Institute at H&R Block January 2014 - April 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2013 - February 2014
CORE Legal Advocates April 2013 - January 2014
Law Offices of George A. Barton May 2013 - October 2013
Moore & Brower January 2013 - August 2013
La Porte County Court May 2012 - August 2012
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center November 2008 - July 2011
United Way November 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Editing, Social Services, Customer Service, Recruiting, Training, PowerPoint, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2014 — 2014
Master's Degree, Tax Law/Taxation
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2012 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Taxation
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2006
BA, Psyc, Pols
Susan Ray Consulting 1997 - Present
Kansas City Free Health Clinic 2009 - 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2008 - 2009
First Step Fund 2006 - 2008
Children's TLC 2005 - 2007
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City 1997 - 1997
Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation 1995 - 1997
Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership 1992 - 1994
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region VII 1980 - 1989
Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grants, Proposal Writing, Research, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Stewardship, Non-profit..., Community Development, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Event Management, Social Services, Annual Giving, Newsletters, Board Development, Public Relations
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1991 — 1993
MPA, Nonprofit Management
Kansas State University 1975 — 1978
MS, Cell & Developmental Biology
University of Southern California 1973 — 1975
BS, Pre-medicine
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2006 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, Non-profits, Adobe Creative Suite, Fundraising, Social Media, InDesign, Brochures, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Brand Development, Event Planning, Layout, Facebook, Nonprofits, Email Marketing
Education
George Washington Univ.
Kansas City Art Institute
Stephens College
Travelers February 2013 - Present
McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips October 2008 - February 2013
University of Missouri-Kansas City May 2006 - January 2008
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 2007 - December 2007
William Jewell College October 2002 - August 2005
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Iowa 1999 — 2002
BA, English and Journalism & Mass Communication
Storm Lake High School 1994 — 1998
Saint Luke's Health System January 2015 - Present
The Grisly Hand, LLC December 2009 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri September 2009 - January 2015
Entercom November 2009 - March 2011
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing January 2009 - July 2009
Blue Plate Restaurant Company September 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Editing, Legal Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Research, Litigation, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Rockhurst High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, General Studies
Roosevelt University
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice October 2014 - Present
Office of the Douglas County District Attorney January 2013 - October 2014
Law Office of Rebekah Gaston September 2011 - January 2013
Solo Practice, Salina, KS January 2008 - August 2011
Kansas Legal Services June 2006 - February 2008
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2001 - 2002
Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Juvenile Law, Child in Need of Care, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Protection from Abuse, Protection from Stalking, Trial Practice, Litigation, Appeals, Family Mediation, Trials, Hearings, Wills, Criminal Defense, Courts, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Criminal Law
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
B.S., Business Administration & Economics
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 1983 - Present
Skills
Legal Writing
Education
B.S., M.A., J.D.
Northwest Missouri State University
Banaras Hindu University Faculty of Law August 2012 - Present
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO August 2005 - Present
Missouri Western State University 1999 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 1985 - August 1999
Skills
SPSS, Research, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Psychology, Data Analysis, Program Development, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Editing, Fundraising, Qualitative Research, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Legal Research, Public Relations, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Blogging
Education
University of Iowa 1982 — 1985
J.D., M.A., Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1980
B.A., Sociology
Synergy Services June 2015 - Present
Rose Brooks August 2014 - May 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2012 - November 2014
UMKC August 2013 - August 2014
DDB October 2010 - March 2012
Lactalis American Group October 2009 - October 2010
Summit Automotive October 2008 - October 2009
KPMG US August 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, CPA, Nonprofits, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, GAAP, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Microsoft Excel, Revenue Recognition, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, US GAAP, Accruals, Financial Statements, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Mental Health, QuickBooks, Research, Grants
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling and Guidance
Creighton University 2005 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Creighton University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Sunflower House January 2014 - February 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri April 2009 - March 2013
Niles Home for Children May 2008 - April 2009
Jackson County Circuit Court February 2003 - March 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Annual Giving, Donor Relations, Special Events, Stewardship, Grant Writing, Prospect Research, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Grants, Event Management, Nonprofits, Legal Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1989 — 1993
Bachelors, Journalism
ACLU of Missouri March 2014 - Present
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District August 2012 - March 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri November 2008 - August 2012
Third Judicial District of Minnesota - Winona County July 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Courts
Education
Drake University 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology and Spanish
Baty, Holm, Numrich & Otto, PC August 2013 - Present
Gillespie, Hetlage & Coughlin, LLC July 2012 - August 2013
Tyree, Eskew & Roberts April 2010 - July 2012
Association for Women Lawyers 2012 - 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri November 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Family Law, Domestic Relations, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Trial Practice, Legal Advice
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Missouri State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Quincy Notre Dame
Patterson Law Office 2007 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 1989 - 2006
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1986 — 1989
JD
Rockhurst University 1982 — 1986
BA, Communications
Jackson County CASA November 2004 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2004 - November 2004
Survival Adult Abuse Center, Inc. September 2002 - June 2004
Education
University of Central Missouri 2001 — 2002
BS, Criminal Justice
U.S. Department of Education July 2014 - Present
Peace Corps March 2012 - May 2014
Legislative Division of Post Audit November 2010 - October 2011
H&R Block December 2009 - May 2010
Sprint August 2009 - December 2009
Kansas Land Trust September 2008 - December 2008
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education May 2008 - August 2008
Kansas Legislature January 2008 - May 2008
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2007 - May 2008
Leiker Law Office May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, International..., Policy Analysis, Legislation, Community Development, Nonprofits, International Relations, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Grants, Program Evaluation, Research
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2006 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Saint Louis University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
The Law Offices of Stephen R. Bough May 2012 - April 2014
PIEA 2013 - 2014
PIEA 2013 - 2014
The Urban Lawyer January 2013 - December 2013
UMKC Law Review April 2012 - December 2013
UMKC Law National Moot Court Team April 2013 - November 2013
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2012 - May 2013
Legal Sonar October 2011 - May 2012
Court of Appeals February 2012 - February 2012
Friends of Jason Kander June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, Courts, Politics, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Mediation, Appeals, Political Campaigns, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Political Consulting, Public Policy, Commercial Litigation, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Community Organizing, Constituent Services, Constituent Relations, Fundraising, Diversity & Inclusion, Racial Justice, Urban Studies, Employment Law, Juggling, Lexis, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Administrative Law, Trials, Hearings
Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2009
BA, Political Science
Wells Fargo Insurance Services February 2015 - Present
IMA Financial Group, Inc. August 2013 - February 2015
Aon Risk Services August 2012 - July 2013
Lathrop & Gage LLP June 2011 - August 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2011 - April 2011
Stinson Morrison Hecker June 2010 - July 2010
Aon Risk Services July 2006 - June 2008
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
ARM Designation..., D&O, Professional Liability, Insurance, Liability, Directors & Officers..., Property & Casualty..., Employment Practices..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Claim, Civil Litigation, Underwriting, Financial Risk, Due Diligence, Legal Liability, Brokers
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., Law
Temple University 2001 — 2005
B.B.A., Insurance, Risk Management & Finance
Bordeau Immigration Law, LLC February 2012 - Present
Bogart Immigration Law, LLC November 2012 - September 2014
Versfeld and Hugo, LLC December 2011 - February 2012
Kansas Legal Services August 2010 - December 2011
Wyandotte County District Attroneys Office May 2011 - October 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2010 - September 2010
Sprint Nextel March 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Naturalization, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Immigration Law, Domestic Relations, Legal Research, Consular Processing, Adjustment Of Status, Consumer Law, Legal Writing, Legal Compliance, Elder Law, VAWA, Legal Issues, Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Courts
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Immigration and Asylum Clinic, International Trade and Commerce Certificate
Chapman and Cowherd, P.C. January 2013 - Present
Chapman Cowherd Turner & Tschannen, P.C. September 2012 - December 2012
The Tax Institute at H&R Block December 2011 - April 2012
Kansas City Tax Clinic August 2011 - December 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2011 - August 2011
Jackson County Prosecutor's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Boone County National Bank 2004 - 2009
Arrowhead Sports May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Credit, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Banking, Financial Analysis, Civil Litigation, Mortgage Lending, Loans, Family Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Finance, Research, Westlaw
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Westminster College (MO) 2000 — 2004
B.A. Business Adminstration, Finance
Winston & Strawn LLP June 2010 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2009 - May 2010
Education
Duke University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Business Administration, Economics Emphasis
Law Offices of Denise Smith Cline June 2013 - Present
UnitedLex Corporation June 2014 - July 2014
UMKC Law Review May 2011 - May 2012
Shook, Hardy & Bacon June 2011 - August 2011
Shook, Hardy & Bacon September 2010 - December 2010
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - July 2010
The Barstow School June 2004 - November 2009
UMKC January 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Writing, Registered Patent Agent, Courts, Research, Community Outreach, Leadership, Legal Issues, Teaching, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Registered Patent..., Bankruptcy, Editing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2010
BA, Chemistry
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2010
BA, History
The Barstow School 2000 — 2006
High School
United Lex / Projectory January 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri January 2013 - March 2013
Yoder for Congress January 2012 - November 2012
U.S. House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2011
Yoder for Congress June 2010 - November 2010
Barber Emerson, L.C. August 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Government, Policy, Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislation, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor & Masters of Business Administration
University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, History & Political Science
Blue Valley North High School 1998 — 2002
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO August 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2009 - Present
Missouri Department of Revenue August 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Family Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Powers of Attorney, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Courts
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1998 — 2006
BSBA, MBA, JD, Finance, Law
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
Department of Mental Health - State of Missouri 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2007 - December 2012
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
J.D., Law
Stand Up KC February 2015 - Present
Shade Tree Collective March 2010 - Present
Economic Development Unit of Legal Aid of Western Missouri February 2013 - March 2015
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2012 - January 2013
One More Cup December 2009 - June 2012
Four Season Tools November 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Rights Law, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Mediation
Education
Truman State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, Spanish
Community of Christ 2011 - Present
American Lung Association of the Plains-Gulf Region August 2006 - June 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri February 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Event Planning, Customer Service
Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office May 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2010 - July 2010
DeBund Law Firm June 2009 - July 2009
International Finance Corporation 2007 - 2008
Fluor 2006 - 2007
US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan 2003 - 2005
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of Kansas 1999 — 2003
B.S., Journalism
Central University of Finance and Economics
William H. Griffin Chapter 13 Trustee August 2012 - March 2015
Douglas County Legal Aid Society, Inc. August 2011 - May 2012
University of Kansas School of Law May 2009 - May 2012
Wyandotte County District Attorney's office May 2011 - July 2011
Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence and Post-Conviction Remedies August 2010 - May 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2010 - July 2010
Kansas Legal Services December 2009 - January 2010
Hutchinson News May 2007 - April 2009
Parsons Sun January 2006 - May 2007
Kansas Army National Guard November 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Ap Style, Editing, Social Media, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Immigration Law, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Journalism, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, News Writing, Newspaper
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Emporia State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English
Legal Aid of Western Missouri August 1979 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Hearings, Appeals, Legal Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1975 — 1979
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Columbia 1968 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Ritchie & Soper, PC January 2012 - Present
Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie June 2010 - December 2011
Legal Aid of Western Missouri November 2003 - June 2010
Skills
Civil Litigation, Family Law
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Environmental Defense Fund May 2015 - July 2015
Carleton College August 2011 - June 2014
Legal Aid of Western Missouri June 2013 - August 2013
Centro de Educación Creativa July 2012 - September 2012
Boy Scouts Northern Tier High Adventure Base June 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Carleton College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, History
Legal Aid of Western Missouri December 2004 - Present
Skills
Defense
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Emporia State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Johnson County District Attorney’s Office May 2012 - May 2013
University of Kansas Wheat Law Library October 2011 - August 2012
Legal Aid of Western Missouri May 2011 - October 2011
Target Corporation June 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Trials
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science, Communications and Fine Arts, Advertising/Marketing
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 2012 - 2014
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
Ghafoor Cook & Associates November 2014 - Present
The Mirza Law Firm September 2014 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Missouri October 2010 - Present
The Justis Law Firm July 2011 - May 2012
Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP February 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials
Education
Univeristy of New Mexico School of Law 2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor (J.D.), JD
The University of New Mexico 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, BA psychology and political science
Karachi Grammar 1999 — 2001
High School, A levels
St Joseph's Convent School Karachi 1988 — 1999
High School, O levels