Experience
Edward Jones  December 2014 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2013 - December 2014
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   May 2012 - August 2012
Edward Jones  2009 - 2010
Edward Jones  2004 - 2009

Education
Washington University School of Law   2011 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Missouri-Saint Louis   2000 — 2003
B.A., Double Major in English and Political Science

Bowling Green High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
Stinson Leonard Street LLP  1998 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   1990 - 1998
Linclay Corporation   1987 - 1990
Holiday Inns, Inc.   1985 - 1987

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Business Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Real Estate, Negotiating Contracts, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Leases, Commercial Real Estate, Property Law, Mergers, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Real Estate Economics, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Investment Properties, Due Diligence, Creditors' Rights, Negotiation, Mediation

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Benedictine College
AB, Economics

Bishop DuBourg

Experience
State of Illinois  July 2015 - Present
Herzog Crebs LLP  January 2015 - July 2015
Gateway Paralegal Services   September 2013 - February 2015
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   July 2011 - August 2013
THF Realty  January 2007 - July 2011
Carlyle Abstract Company   March 2006 - December 2006
CSI Leasing  2002 - 2005
Husch & Eppenberger, LLC   November 2000 - January 2002
Deutsche Financial Services  1995 - 2000

Skills
Real Estate, Leases, Due Diligence, Mergers, Legal Research, Lease Administration, Negotiation, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Corporate Governance, Tenant, Document Drafting, Electronic Filing, Loans, Legal Issues, Collections, Garnishments, Corporate Law, Business, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning

Education
Lindenwood University
Bachelors, Business Adminstration

Experience
Drummond Law LLC   October 2014 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   May 2013 - April 2014
Southern Illinois University  January 2012 - April 2014
Drummond Law LLC   May 2009 - April 2014
Macoupin County, IL Office of the Public Defender   May 2013 - August 2013
Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois - Judge Ken Deihl   May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois State Bar Association  January 2011 - May 2011
Illinois Attorney General's Office  August 2009 - December 2010
Golden Key International Honour Society  August 2009 - May 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office  2009 - 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Politics, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Research, Policy Analysis, Government, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science: Pre-Law; Spanish

Experience
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP   July 2015 - Present
Axiom  December 2014 - July 2015
Vedder Price P.C.   August 2011 - January 2014
Wells Fargo  October 2009 - August 2011
Sidley Austin LLP  December 2004 - July 2009
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   October 2003 - July 2004
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  September 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Derivatives, Trading Systems, Investment Properties, Real Estate Development, Banking, Mortgage Lending, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Hedging, FX Hedging, Futures Trading, Commercial Leasing, Lease Negotiations

Education
Washington University in Saint Louis, School of Law   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Legal Studies, General

Denison University   1996 — 1999
B.A., cum laude, Philosophy

University of Oregon   1995 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 2014 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2007 - October 2014

Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Legal Research, Trials, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Personal Injury..., Courts, Legal Writing, Torts, Class Actions, Appeals, Hearings, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Depositions

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor (J.D.), summa cum laude

Illinois State University   2002 — 2004
Master's degree, summa cum laude

Millikin University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, summa cum laude

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 2013 - Present
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, P.C.   April 2011 - October 2013
St. Louis Community College  2013 - 2013
Helfrey Neiers & Jones PC  September 2003 - April 2011

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Business Acquisition, Estate Planning, Negotiation, Business Unit Start-up, Title Clearing, Financial Workouts, Property Law, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Corporate Governance, Lexis, Commerical Transactions, Foreclosures, Easements, Restrictive Covenants, Mergers & Acquisitions, Deed in Lieu, 1031 Exchanges, 501c3, Property Tax, Secured Transactions, Lease Documentation, Wills, Tax Law, Litigation

Education
University of Miami School of Law   2014 — 2016
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Real Estate Development

New York Law School   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.) candidate, Real Estate Law

Saint Louis University   2006 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law

Maryville University of Saint Louis   1995 — 2000
BA, Paralegal Studies / Business

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2011 - Present
Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A.   1999 - 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Negotiation

Education
University of New Hampshire (fomerly Franklin Pierce Law Center)   1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Missouri State University   1992 — 1995
B.S., Psychology

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.  

Skills
Litigation

Education
Saint Louis University

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2010 - Present

Skills
Estate Planning, Banking Law, Bankruptcy, Document Drafting

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology

Experience
AVALA Marketing Group  August 2015 - Present
Delta Dental of Missouri  December 2011 - August 2015
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2009 - December 2011
SSE, Inc  October 2007 - August 2009
Freelance Marketing and Design   2007 - 2009
Unico, Inc  May 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, SEO, Copywriting, Brand Development, Promotions, Client Service, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Blogging, Brochures, Account Management, Business Development, Social Media, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising

Education
Webster University   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Advertising and Marketing Communications

Southeast Missouri State University   2003 — 2007
Mass Communications, Advertising and Graphic Design

Experience
Bottaro, Kubin & Yocum, P.C.   November 2014 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   January 2014 - November 2014
Alpha Chi Omega -- Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter   July 2010 - January 2014
Wallace Saunders  March 2012 - December 2013
Missouri Food & Fiber, LLC   April 2011 - March 2012
Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum   January 2010 - April 2011
Cloon Legal Services   August 2007 - April 2009
Shook, Hardy & Bacon   May 2007 - August 2008
Baker University  September 2006 - May 2007
Seba Bros. Farms, Inc   April 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Data Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Litigation, Research, Time Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Budgets, Outlook, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Software Documentation, Management, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Payroll, Trials, Negotiation, Public Relations, Human Resources, Office Management, Invoicing, Social Networking, Marketing, Leadership, Legal Research, Training, Employee Relations, Spanish, Recruiting, Team Building, Social Media, Courts, Access, Critical Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Depositions, Event Management

Education
Baker University   2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Business

Baker University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing & Management (Minor: Accounting)

Cass-Midway High School   2002 — 2006
H.S. Diploma, Business focus

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   2008 - Present
Office of the Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis   1999 - 2007
The Kurowski Law Firm   1997 - 1999

Skills
insurance coverage, bad-faith & vexatious..., Professional Negligence, business contract..., fiduciary breaches, fraud, construction matters, employment termination, estate planning..., erisa matters

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1993 — 1996
Juris Doctorate, Law

Regis University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & Political Science

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2015 - Present
Supreme Court of Missouri  August 2014 - August 2015
Saint Louis University Law Journal   February 2013 - May 2014
Saint Louis Unversity Office of General Counsel   August 2013 - December 2013
Norton Rose Fulbright  May 2013 - July 2013
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri  January 2013 - April 2013
Trulaske College of Business Study Abroad Programs   August 2009 - July 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Leadership, Communication Skills, Social Media, Research, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Corporate Law, Mediation, Lexis, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Courts

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

University of Missouri-Columbia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Summa Cum Laude, Economics and Political Science

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   June 2013 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP  June 2009 - June 2013
Littler Mendelson  December 2007 - June 2009
Brown and James, P.C.   August 2007 - December 2007

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Certificate in Employment Law

Saint Louis University   2000 — 2004
B.A., Philosophy

Experience
Law Offices of Katherine Smith   June 2008 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   February 2013 - July 2014
State of Illinois  August 2011 - November 2012
Madison County, Illinois  April 2010 - November 2012
Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus  September 2006 - June 2008
HeplerBroom  October 2001 - August 2006
Reed Armstrong Gorman Mudge Morrissey Law   June 1996 - October 2001
Boeing Aerospace Corporation   December 1987 - July 1996
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.   September 1986 - December 1987
U.S. Air Force   July 1986 - July 1987

Skills
Wills, Trusts, Business, Construction, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Legal Assistance, Asset Protection, Business Transactions, Courts, Legal Issues, Insurance Law, LLC, Litigation Support, Product Liability, Family Law, Appeals, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Insurance, Construction Law, Business Formation, Elder Law, Mediation, Public Liability, Pleadings, Hearings, Torts, Estate Administration, Tax, Legal Documents, Business Litigation, Estate Law, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Trials, Class Actions, Alternative Dispute..., Succession Planning

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1992 — 1996
J.D., School of Law

Washington University in St. Louis   1990 — 1992
M.S., School of Engineering

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1985 — 1988
B.S., Business Administration and Management Information Systems

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   March 2013 - Present
Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.   May 2010 - March 2013
Washington County Prosecuting Attorney's Office   2008 - 2010

Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Depositions, Pleadings, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury...

Education
St. Louis University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

University of Missouri-Columbia   1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Business Administrations

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   October 2013 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   2002 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   February 2008 - November 2011
Husch and Eppenberger  1999 - 2002
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District  1998 - 1999

Skills
Product Liability, Trials, Appeals, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, Bad Faith, Mediation, Construction Law, Trucking Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Public Liability, Civil Rights, Real Estate, Professional Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Premises Liability..., Municipal Law

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., magna cum laude

Washington University in St. Louis   1992 — 1993
B.A. with College Honors, Political Science

United States Military Academy at West Point   1989 — 1992
Political Science; Systems Engineering

Chaminade College Preparatory School   1985 — 1989
Diploma (Salutatorian)

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   July 2013 - Present
Schrempf, Kelly, Napp & Darr, Ltd.   December 2010 - July 2013
McKendree University  January 2007 - July 2007
Saint Louis University  January 2006 - July 2007
SSM St Mary's Health Center  December 2005 - July 2007
United States Navy  October 1985 - November 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Health Law, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Appeals, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Litigation, Research, Mediation, Trials, Medical Malpractice, Policy Analysis, Depositions, Contract Negotiation, Pleadings, Family Law, Administrative Law

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD, Health Law Certificate

University of Maryland Baltimore   1994 — 1996
MS, Trauma/Critical Care Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1983 — 1985
BSN, Nursing

Saint John's Hospital School of Nursing
Diploma, Nursing

Springfield College in Illinois
Associate in Arts

Experience
Schlichter Bogard & Denton  May 2011 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2010 - May 2011
Law Office of Rouse & Cary   May 2003 - May 2010
Farmers Insurance In-House Counsel   September 2002 - May 2003
Winters, Brewster, Crosby and Schaffer   January 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Litigation, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Medical Malpractice

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1998 — 2002
Bachelor, Paralegal Studies

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   October 2013 - Present
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, PC   September 1991 - September 2013
Leadership St Louis   2004 - 2005
Guilfoil, Petzall & Shoemake   1989 - 1991
Mazur Rabin   1987 - 1989
McDonnell Douglas Corporation  1982 - 1984

Skills
Real Estate, Banking Law, Estate Planning, Business Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Wills, Property Law, Due Diligence, Trusts, Business Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Construction Law, Business Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Liability

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1984 — 1987
JD, Law

Saint Louis University   1983 — 1984
MBA, Accounting

Saint Louis University   1978 — 1982
BS/BA, Finance

St. Teresa High School   1974 — 1978

SLU Law Mediation Training

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2013 - Present
Hinshaw & Culbertson  September 2008 - July 2013

Skills
Litigation, Trial Practice, Employment Law, Employment..., Business Litigation

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2003 — 2006
JD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1995 — 1996
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Clark Atlanta University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Social Work

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 2012 - Present
Green Cordonnier & House, LLP   2007 - 2012
The Schechter Law Firm   2002 - 2007

Skills
Family Law, Appeals, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Paternity, Domestic Relations, Trials

Education
Washburn University School of Law   1999 — 2002
JD

Saint Louis University   1994 — 1998
BS, Marketing

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 2013 - Present
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, P.C.   January 2011 - October 2013
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, P.C.   2003 - December 2010

Skills
Litigation, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D.

The University of Kansas   1996 — 2000
B.A., East Asian Languages (Chinese)/ Cultural Anthropology

St. Louis University High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   December 2013 - Present
Jefferson College  December 2012 - May 2013
Hillsboro R-3 School District   March 2010 - August 2012
Great-West Healthcare  June 2001 - August 2005
Jefferson County Building Department   June 1998 - June 2001

Skills
Administrative..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Data Entry, Office Management, Legal Professional, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Internet Communications, Research

Education
Jefferson College   2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Science, Business Information Technology/legal professional, 4.0 GPA

Hillsboro Senior High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
Self  April 2015 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   January 2011 - March 2015
Arthur Agency  May 2005 - 2014
Jackson County, Illinois - First Judicial Circuit   May 2008 - May 2010
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  May 2009 - August 2009
State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities  January 1999 - October 2003
State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game  June 1996 - January 1999
Alaska Legislature   January 1995 - May 1996
KTOO-TV (PBS)   August 1992 - December 1994
Freelance Video Producer  August 1991 - August 1992

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Courts, Policy, Public Relations, Social Media, Management, Research, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Event Planning

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD, Law

University of South Florida
BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Comeaux High School

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   January 2014 - April 2015
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   June 2012 - January 2014
Cannady & AuBuchon   February 2012 - April 2012
Signature Kitchen and Bath   February 2007 - January 2008
Aviston Lumber Company   April 2006 - February 2007
Lowe's Home Improvement  September 2002 - April 2006

Skills
Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Family Law, Briefs, Document Preparation, Timeslips, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, File Management, Typing, Document Drafting, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Courts, Lexis, Paralegals, Document Review, Pleadings, Trials

Education
Southwestern Illinois College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Paralegal

Indiana State University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   June 2015 - Present
STL Law Group, LLC   September 2012 - May 2015
Palmer Law Office, LLC   March 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Civil Litigation, PowerPoint, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law   2010 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Lindenwood University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General; Entrepreneurial Studies

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   December 2012 - Present
Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP   February 2010 - November 2012
O'Koon Hintermeister, PLLC   January 2005 - November 2009

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   May 2015 - Present
Devereux Murphy, LLC   August 2009 - Present
Midco Real Estate Co.   October 2013 - Present

Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation

Education
St. Louis University School Of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)

Tulane University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy

Experience
Langeneckert Law Firm   October 2013 - Present
Law Offices of Thomas E. Kennedy III, LLC   July 2014 - July 2015
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   May 2008 - October 2013
The Stolar Partnership LLP   March 2004 - May 2008
Law Office of Robert C. Johnson   August 2000 - March 2004

Skills
Leadership, Legal Research, Recruiting, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Non-profit Volunteer, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Trial Practice, Public Speaking, Utility Industry, Board Governance, Non-profit Board..., Non-profit Leadership, Courts, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Litigation, Administrative Law, Policy, Civil Rights, Hearings, Legal Advice

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

Maryville University of Saint Louis
B.S., Management

Grover Cleveland High School-St. Louis, MO
General

Busch Middle School

Woodward Elementary

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2014 - Present
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District  August 2012 - August 2014
The Simon Law Firm  May 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois   May 2010 - August 2010
Patrick Davis Partners  September 2004 - November 2008
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.   2004 - 2004
National Multiple Sclerosis Society  May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Litigation, Social Media, Westlaw, Media Relations, Civil Litigation, Writing, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Research, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Courts

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate

Saint Louis University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Experience
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce   January 2013 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   April 2012 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel  2011 - Present
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois  2009 - Present
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education  2008 - Present

Skills
Estate Planning, Real Estate, Trusts, Probate, Mergers, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Elder Law, Living Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Estate Settlement, Public Speaking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Legal Advice, Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Special Education, Pleadings, Appeals, Small Business, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Mediation, Wills, Estate Law, Courts, Product Liability, Estate Administration, Hearings

Education
Washington University   1992 — 1995
J.D

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   1992 — 1995
JD, Law

The University of Kansas   1987 — 1991
BS Business and Accounting, Accounting and general business

University of Kansas   1987 — 1991
B.S, Accounting and Business Administration

Althoff Catholic High School   1983 — 1987

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   March 2012 - Present
Brinker & Doyen, LLP   September 2010 - March 2012
Anderson & Gilbert, L.C.   October 2006 - September 2010

Skills
Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Trials, Class Actions, Appeals, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Business Litigation, Depositions, Torts, Courts

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D.

Rockhurst University   1998 — 2002
B.A., English, Political Science

Vianney High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   April 1987 - Present
May Centers   January 1985 - April 1987

Skills
Facilities Management, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Budget, Financial Management..., Retirement Planning, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Financial Services, Intellectual Property, Trials, Wordperfect, Trusts, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Southeast Missouri State University   1978 — 1982
BS, Finance

St Vincent High School   1975 — 1978
High School

Experience
DTC Advisors, LLC   May 2011 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law  August 2007 - December 2013
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   April 2005 - April 2011
Polsinelli Shughart PC  June 2003 - April 2005
Polsinelli  2004 - 2005
Suelthaus & Walsh   2003 - 2004
Herzog Crebs  June 1997 - May 2003

Skills
Mediation, Succession Planning, Tax, Dispute, Estate Planning, LLC, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Advisory, Leadership, Wealth, Income Tax, Trusts, Nonprofits, Corporate Law, Estate Law, Public Speaking, Wills, Tax Law, Mergers

Education
Saint Louis University   2011 — 2013
Masters in Sustainability, Sustainable Business Practices

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   1998 — 2002
LLM in taxation

Northwestern University School of Law   1994 — 1997
JD, Business Associations Concentration

Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School   1990 — 1994
BSBA, accounting

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   1998 - Present
Davis, Davis, Kasnetz & Greenberg   1988 - 1998
Honorable John M. Karns, Jr, Illinois Appellate Court, and Fifth Judicial District   1981 - 1982

Skills
Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trial Practice, Arbitration

Education
University of Kansas

Saint Louis University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   March 2013 - Present
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.   March 2006 - February 2013
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.   March 1996 - February 2006

Skills
Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Securities, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Courts, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Lexis, Document Review, Class Actions, Appeals, Depositions, Employment Litigation, Trial Support

Education
Webster University   1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

St. Louis Community College   1991 — 1993
Associates In Applied Science, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Experience
The Robertson Law Group   September 2009 - Present
Ford, Parshall & Baker   1987 - 2009
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   1986 - 1987

Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Appeals, Appellate Practice, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Trials, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Legal Research, Alternative Dispute..., Product Liability, Defense, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Research, Commercial Litigation, Wrongful Death, Trusts, Torts, Automobile Accidents, Class Actions, Wills, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Business Litigation

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law   1983 — 1986
J.D.

University of Missouri-Columbia   1979 — 1982
BJ, Journalism

Experience
Scottrade  January 2013 - Present
Scottrade  August 2011 - December 2012
Renaissance Financial  January 2007 - August 2011
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Investments, Research, Financial Services, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Equities, Corporate Law, Banking, Analysis

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   2001 — 2004
Juris Doctor

Southeast Missouri State University   1997 — 2001
B.S, Psychology and Communication Disorders

Sikeston Senior High School

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2014 - Present
Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard   June 2008 - September 2014
Brown & James, P.C.   April 2006 - May 2008
St. Louis County Assessor's Office   June 2000 - June 2005

Skills
Excel, One Source Property Tax..., Argus, COSTAR, MLS, Loopnet, Litigation, Real Estate, Microsoft Office, Tax, Mergers, Writing, Estate Planning, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Defense, Negotiation, Word, PowerPoint, Budgeting, Civil Litigation, Compliance, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Investments, Courts, Litigation Support, Arbitration, Valuation, Analysis, Problem Solving, Real Estate Investment, Appeals, Non-profits, Investment Properties, Property Management, Property Tax, Real Property, Government Relations, Appraisals, Trials, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Trusts, Microsoft Word, Budgets

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   2007 — 2008
LLM in Tax Law, Tax Law/Taxation

St. Louis University School of Law   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctorate, Law

University of Missouri-Columbia   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

Experience
Fox Galvin LLC  January 2005 - Present
Fox Galvin LLC  April 2001 - December 2004
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 1997 - March 2001

Skills
Trial Practice, Product Liability, Class Actions, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Employment Practices..., Medical Devices, Jury Selection, MDL, Depositions, Torts, Defense

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   1994 — 1997
J.D., Law

University of California, Berkeley   1983 — 1988
B.A., History

Experience
Crosswhite, LImbrick & Sinclair   January 2004 - Present
Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata  April 2003 - December 2003
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 1998 - December 2002
Evans & Dixon  June 1997 - October 1998

Skills
Personal Injury, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Defense, Torts

Education
University of Houston Law Center   1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Davis   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Crescenta Valley High School

Experience
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC   November 2013 - Present
Luther & Associates, P.C.   February 2012 - November 2013
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   March 2007 - September 2009
Schlichter Bogard & Denton  November 2006 - March 2007
Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C.   2001 - 2004
Behr, McCarter & Potter, P.C.   2000 - 2003

Skills
Document Review, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Depositions, Trials, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Product Liability, Legal Research, Document Drafting, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
Columbia College   2000 — 2010

Columbia College
Dance

Experience
Onder, Shelton, O'Leary & Peterson, LLC   2014 - 2015
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2007 - March 2014
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen   August 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Product Liability..., Premises Litigation, Litigation, Toxic Tort, Civil Litigation, Torts, Appeals, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Public Liability, Personal Injury, Defense

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics

Centralia High School, Centralia, Illinois   1994 — 1998
Valedictorian

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   August 2013 - Present
Rite Aid  September 2011 - August 2013
RehabCare  February 2008 - July 2011
Bloch Law Firm LLC   January 2007 - February 2008
Thompson Coburn LLP.  1995 - 2002

Skills
Health Care Law, Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Healthcare, Managed Care, Medicare Part D, Hospitals, Employment Law, Health Law, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Appeals, Healthcare Information..., Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, cum laude, Law

Ladue Horton Watkins Senior High

University of Missouri-Kansas City
BA, Psychology

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   June 2007 - Present
Lashly & Baer, P.C.   2005 - 2007
McGlynn & Luther, P.C.   2003 - 2005

Skills
Personal Injury, Westlaw, Product Liability, Trials, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Document Review, Depositions, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation

Education
Benedictine College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

St. Louis Community College
Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   1997 - Present

Skills
Medical Malpractice, Health Law, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation, Appeals, Legal Research, Defense, Wrongful Death, Product Liability

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   1994 — 1997
JD, Law, Health Care, Magna Cum Laude

Bradley University   1990 — 1994
B.S., Business Management, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Morningstar  November 2013 - June 2015
Morningstar  April 2013 - November 2013
Aerotek  June 2012 - April 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  May 2011 - May 2012
Banana Republic  August 2009 - December 2011
The Women's Center Inc  June 2008 - July 2011
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Hindi, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Customer Service, Recruiting, Time Management, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Social Networking

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Psychology, Communication and Business

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   October 2014 - Present
Clark & Sauer, LLC   June 2012 - September 2014
Rosewood Companies   October 2011 - June 2012
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, P.C.   January 2006 - February 2011
Kaufman & Canoles  November 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Litigation

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Paralegal Studies

Experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   November 2014 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 2007 - Present
Anheuser-Busch  2000 - 2004

Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Mediation

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Saint Louis University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Economics

Experience
Senniger Powers  May 1999 - Present
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.   September 1994 - May 1999

Skills
Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Registration, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1981 — 1982
English Language and Literature, General

Gustine High School