Experience
Reddy & Neumann PC  May 2015 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   May 2014 - July 2014
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   January 2013 - July 2013
Texas Legal Protection Plan  July 2012 - August 2012
Odom & Levin Law Firm   June 2011 - August 2011
UT Center of Nonlinear Dynamics   September 2010 - May 2011

Skills
PCLaw, Worldox, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Pleadings, Legal Issues, Customer Service, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking

Education
South Texas College of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Experience
Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner PC.   April 2015 - Present
Erick Law Firm   April 2011 - April 2015
McKamie Krueger, LLP  May 2010 - May 2011
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   June 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Appeals, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Trials, Bad Faith, Breach Of Contract, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury...

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor

University of Mississippi   1995 — 1999
University of Mississippi, B.A., Political Science and Government

Experience
Austin Independent School District  August 2014 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  February 2013 - July 2014
Timberline 1 Management   July 2011 - February 2013
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   June 2006 - September 2010
House of Tutors  February 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Positive Team Player, Public Speaking, Professional Mentoring, Direct Sales, Strategic Initiatives, Organizational Structure, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, People Skills, Cold Calling, Trial Management, Legal Assistance, Teacher Training, Interdisciplinary..., Administrative..., Admissions, Civil Litigation, Interviews, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Recruiting, Student Recruiting, Westlaw, Time Management, Trials

Education
A+ Texas Teachers   2010 — 2010
Alternative Certification, Special Education & Generalist K-6

The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Government

Experience
Holly Gibson Legal Consulting, LLC   January 2014 - Present
Blizzard & Nabers   June 2006 - January 2014
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   November 2003 - June 2006
Daw & Ray, LLP   November 2000 - November 2003

Skills
Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Personal Injury..., Legal Research, Litigation, Torts, Trial Practice, Class Actions, Trials, Wrongful Death

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1998 — 2000
J.D., Law

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   June 2002 - Present

Skills
Windows Server, vSphere, Microsoft Exchange, VMware vSphere, Network Security, Information Security

Education
University of Houston   1980 — 1987
BBA, Finance

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   December 2013 - Present
Walker Sewell LLP   January 2002 - December 2013

Skills
Appeals, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury..., Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Product Liability, Trade Secrets, Insurance Law, Liability, Claim, Insurance, Class Actions, Commercial Insurance, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Torts, Trial Practice, Liability Analysis, Bad Faith, Litigation Management, Mediation, Personal Injury, Trials, Subrogation, Excess

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Texas State University-San Marcos

Experience
Universal Weather and Aviation  October 2012 - June 2015
Randstad US, Professionals  August 2012 - October 2012
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   November 2011 - May 2012
Barker Lyman PC   August 2003 - October 2011

Skills
Human Resources, Administration, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Outlook, Time Management, Legal Writing, Payroll, Invoicing, Training, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Marketing, Administrative..., Analysis, Hiring, Research, Accounting, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Accounts Receivable, Civil Litigation, Courts, Event Management, Legal Assistance, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Employment Verifications, New Hire Paperwork, Ultipro, Credentialing, I-9 Compliance, E-Verify, Community Emergency..., Positive Work...

Education
University of Phoenix   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business; Human Resources Management 2012, 3.75

College of the Mainland
Certificate Program, Real Estate

Mount Miguel High School

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP  

Skills
Litigation Management, Administrative Law, Dispute Resolution, Trial Exhibits, Commercial Litigation, Employment..., Liability, Toxic Tort, Legal Assistance, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Pleadings, Personal Injury..., Criminal Law, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Outlook, Employment Law, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Civil Litigation, Claim, No-Fault, Corporate Law, Depositions, Contract Negotiation, Trials

Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Professional Writing

Experience
Galveston County Legal Department   June 2014 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   March 2013 - June 2014
Ready Law, LLC   September 2011 - February 2013
BARBRI Inc.  August 2011 - November 2012
Reddy and Neumann, PC   September 2010 - May 2011
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto and Friend   May 2010 - July 2010
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas  August 2009 - December 2009
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.   November 2006 - August 2008

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2008 — 2011
JD, Law

University of Missouri-Columbia   2004 — 2008
BS, Business Administration

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   February 2013 - Present
Pitney Bowes  July 2012 - February 2013
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP  September 2010 - April 2012
Fowler Rodriquez   2012 - 2012
Project Management and Operations Professional at Available for new opportunities   May 2010 - August 2010
Tricom Document Management   February 2008 - May 2010
SysInformation  September 2007 - February 2008
SysInformation  July 2007 - September 2007
Hicks thomas   1997 - 2007
LIT Group, Inc.   2000 - 2001

Skills
Litigation Support, Document Management, Legal Services, Legal Support, Legal Technology, Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Vendor Management, Computer Forensics, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Relations, Documentation, Database Administration, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Software Documentation, Document Review, EDRMS, Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Records Management, Business Development, China Business..., Relativity, Contract Negotiation, IPRO, ESI, Project Management, Consulting, Outlook, Salesforce.com, Budgets, Executive Management, Document Imaging, LiveNote, Legal Compliance, CRM, Trials, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Business and Commerce with Emphasis on Economics and Real Estate

Experience
Texas Medical Board  September 2015 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   December 2012 - August 2015
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   February 2011 - December 2012
Office of the Attorney General, Texas  August 2007 - February 2011
Donnell, Abernethy & Kieschnick   September 1990 - August 2007
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas  September 1989 - September 1990
82d Airborne Division, United States Army   May 1983 - May 1986

Skills
Litigation, Construction Law, Trials, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Courts, Legal Advice, Personal Injury, Litigation Management, Medical Malpractice..., Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability..., Toxic Tort, Nursing Law, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Health Law, Personal Injury..., Legal Research, Legal Issues, Business Litigation, Insurance, Public Liability, Arbitration, Licensing, Mediation, Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith, Trucking Litigation, Oilfield, Liability, Torts, Appellate Practice, Licensee Representation, Oil & Gas Litigation, Hospital Liability..., Pharmacy Law, Legal Writing

Education
University of Alabama   1986 — 1989
JD, Law

University of Alabama   1979 — 1982
BA, English Literature, History

Experience
Attorney  March 2011 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   June 2007 - March 2011
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   June 2004 - July 2007
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  2002 - 2004

Skills
Litigation, Bad Faith, Legal Advice, Insurance Law, Construction Defect..., Contract Negotiation, Legal Services, Document Review, Contract Review, Insurance Coverage..., Insurance Coverage..., Contract Writing, Civil Litigation, General Business..., Consumer Law, Criminal Defense, Briefing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, First Party Insurance..., Third Party Insurance..., Oil and Gas Litigation, Personal Injury..., Alternative Dispute..., Criminal Law, Family Law, Analysis, Contract Attorney, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law (With High Honors)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1994 — 1996
M.A., History (With Highest Honors)

The University of Texas at Austin   1990 — 1994
B.A., History (With Honors)

Experience
Thompson Coe  January 2012 - Present
Phelps Dunbar LLP  November 2006 - February 2012
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   March 2003 - October 2006

Skills
Product Liability, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Trial Practice, Trials, Personal Injury, Torts, Personal Injury..., Claim, Liability, Professional Liability

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2001 — 2003
J.D., law

Stephen F. Austin State University   1986 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Experience
US Army  January 2015 - Present
The Carlson Law Firm  October 2014 - December 2014
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   September 2014 - October 2014
Law Office of Charles L. Levy   August 2012 - August 2014
Baylor Law School Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition   February 2014 - May 2014
United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps  June 2013 - July 2013
United Services Automobile Association (USAA)   May 2013 - May 2013
The Honorable Walter S. Smith, Jr., U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas   August 2012 - November 2012
Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition   August 2012 - November 2012
United States Attorney's Office  July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, Research, Appellate Practice, Westlaw, Lexis, Jury Trials, Team Leadership, Ethics, International..., English Literature, Personal Injury..., Courts, Trials, Hearings, English grammar, Technical Writing, Feedback, Parliamentary Procedure, Appellate Advocacy, Legal Services, Human Trafficking, Uganda, Litigation, Human Rights, Microsoft Office

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude

Howard Payne University   2007 — 2010
Honors B.A., English/International Studies

Uganda Christian University   2010 — 2010
Uganda Studies Program

Experience
Joseph Chris Partners Executive Search   September 2014 - Present
Collier Legal Search  September 2012 - September 2014
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   August 2010 - September 2012
Santa Fe Auto Insurance  February 2006 - February 2009
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP   February 2003 - 2006
Cash * Allen, LLP   August 2000 - February 2003
Herron, Lee & Stillwell, LLP   August 1999 - August 2000

Education
Baylor University School of Law   1997 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Washburn University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   November 2012 - Present
Walters, Balido & Crain   October 2010 - October 2012

Skills
Personal Injury, Breach Of Contract, Claim, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Insurance, Appeals, Fraud, Product Liability, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Personal Injury..., Premises Liability..., Professional Liability, Arbitration

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2007 — 2010
J.D.

Texas A&M University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science, Spanish minor

High School

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   October 2014 - Present
Carnahan Thomas   April 2014 - October 2014
Adkerson, Hauder & Bezney, P.C.   July 2010 - April 2014
Dress for Success Dallas  February 2009 - January 2011
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP  June 2003 - July 2010
Haynes and Boone, LLP  September 2002 - June 2003
Baker Botts LLP  January 1996 - July 1999

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Mediation, Litigation Support, Torts, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury..., Arbitration

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD, Law, cum laude

Iowa State University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, with distinction

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   July 2010 - Present
11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas   December 2009 - June 2010
295th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas   August 2009 - December 2009
Matias J. Adrogue PLLC   May 2008 - May 2009
Texas A&M University  June 2004 - May 2006
Texas A&M University  March 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Westlaw, Patent Litigation, Research, Licensing, Policy Analysis, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2006 — 2008
JD, Law

Texas A&M University   2004 — 2006
MS, Biology

Texas A&M University   2000 — 2003
BS, Zoology

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   January 2015 - Present
Stepp & Sullivan, P.C.   August 2014 - January 2015
University of Houston Law Center  August 2011 - May 2014
Statoil  May 2013 - August 2013
Wedge Services, LLC   February 2013 - May 2013
Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas  May 2012 - July 2012
Kinsey Rowe Becker & Kistler, LLP   October 2008 - May 2010

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2006 — 2009
B.A., History, Russian & International Studies

Experience
Houston Housing Authority  July 2013 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   January 2009 - June 2013
The O'Quinn Law Firm  March 2007 - November 2008
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas  May 2006 - July 2006
Wachovia Securities  2002 - 2004

Education
South Texas College of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

University of Miami - School of Business   2003 — 2004
MBA, International Business

Furman University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Business

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   March 2000 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Trial Preparation, Electronic Discovery, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Trials, Lexis, Litigation Support, Pleadings, Document Review

Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science (BS) (2008), Political Science and Government, 3.4

San Jacinto College   2001 — 2003
Associate of Science (AS) (2003), Legal Studies, General, 3.6

Houston Community College   1996 — 1998
Certificate/Diploma in Business Technology (1998), Legal Secretary, 3.7

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   November 2011 - Present
Ruth A. Brenton, Attorney at Law   January 2009 - November 2011
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.   July 2005 - December 2008
Winstead PC  2001 - 2005

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law

The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business   1982 — 1986
BBA, Finance, International Business

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   October 2011 - Present
Bateman & Pugh P.L.L.C.   April 2010 - August 2011
United States Attorney's Office  February 2009 - July 2009
Texas First Court of Appeals  August 2008 - November 2008
Jones McClure Publishing  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Insurance Law, Corporate Law, Trials, Courts, Lexis, Family Law, Research, Hearings, Westlaw, Alternative Dispute..., Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Commercial Insurance, Breach Of Contract, Negotiation

Education
South Texas College of Law   2007 — 2009
J.D.

Florida State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
Wright & Close, LLP   March 2015 - Present
Wright & Close, LLP   March 2015 - Present
Key Energy Services  October 2013 - March 2015
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   January 2004 - October 2013
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP  July 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Litigation Support, Trials, Document Review, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Discovery, Trial Director, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Bad Faith, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Insurance Law, Breach Of Contract, Relativity, Records Management, Clearwell

Education
Avila University
Paralegal Studies

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   January 2013 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   July 2003 - December 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Appeals

Education
University of Houston   2004 — 2008
Finance

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   July 2007 - Present
K&L Gates  July 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Pleadings, Legal Research, Trials, Westlaw, Political Science

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections / Paralegal Certification, Graduate Studies

Howard Payne University   1983 — 1984

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   November 2014 - Present
Petty & Petty, L.L.P.   September 2002 - 2014

Skills
Certifed Mediator, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
South Texas College of Law   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1966 — 1970
BA, English and History

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   2000 - Present
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  1998 - 2000

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Houston

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   September 2009 - Present
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   2009 - Present
Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli  May 2006 - September 2009
Gascoyne & Bullion   February 2000 - May 2006

Skills
Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Breach Of Contract, Mediation, Litigation Support, Elder Law, Claim, Negotiation, Courts

Education
University of Houston   1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.), commercial transaction

Eastern Illinois University   1974 — 1978
Accounting and Finance

Experience
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP   2001 - Present

Education
Spring Hill College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History