Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionStinson Morrison Hecker was a Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm. On January 1, 2014, the firm completed its merger with Minneapolis, Minn.-based Leonard Street Deinard LLP, creating Stinson Leonard Street LLP, a law firm with offices in 14 cities and more than 520 attorneys. Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, United States Founded: 2002 Subsidiary: Stinson Leonard Street LLP
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Stinson Leonard Street LLP Employees
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2015 - Present
Messerli & Kramer October 2014 - August 2015
Winthrop & Weinstine November 2013 - July 2014
Data Sales Co., Inc January 1997 - October 2013
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand January 1991 - January 1994
Rider Bennett Egan & Arundel January 1988 - January 1991
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Microsoft Office, 27 years of paralegal..., Real Estate Law,..., Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Document Review, LLC, Loans, Mediation, Trials, Management, Program Management, Litigation Support, Customer Service, Nursing care and skills, Licensed Property &..., Licensed Cosmetologist, QuickBooks, Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Foreclosures, Intellectual Property, Courts, Insurance, Legal Writing, Licensing, Wordperfect, Contract Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Wills, Property Law, Westlaw
Education
St. Cloud State University 2013 — 2014
Advanced Paralegal Degree, Advanced Paralegal Studies
Normandale Community College 1994 — 1994
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Fairmont Academy of Hairdressing 1983 — 1984
Licensed Cosmetologist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Suffolk University September 2012 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - July 2014
Ball & Sargent, P.C. January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Lexis
Education
Suffolk University Law School
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2011 - Present
The Willows at Brooking Park (Senior Luxury Independent Living Facility) August 2005 - June 2011
Prudential Alliance, Realtors January 2006 - November 2008
GMAC Insurance May 1998 - August 2002
GMAC INSURANCE St Louis MO May 1993 - May 1998
NGIC INSURANCE CO May 1991 - May 1993
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Charles West High School
St Louis Community College
Fish & Richardson P.C. November 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - November 2014
Thomson Reuters July 2013 - May 2014
CPA Global November 2008 - June 2013
3M Company September 2006 - November 2008
Target January 2004 - February 2006
Fredrikson & Byron 1992 - 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Patents, Contract Negotiation, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Project Management, Strategic Relationships, IP, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance
Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 1998 — 1999
Certification, Paralegal
Liberty University 1978 — 1982
B.S., ExecSec/Psychology
Sherman & Howard L.L.C. August 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2011 - August 2015
Perkins Coie LLP August 2005 - May 2011
Arizona Court of Appeals August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Loans, Real Estate, Appeals, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Legal, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Mediation, Legal Advice, Creditors' Rights, Appellate Practice, Media Law, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Property Law, Westlaw
Education
Syracuse University 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Magna Cum Laude
Marshall University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2012 - Present
Ecolab 2003 - 2012
Ecolab 2008 - 2011
3M 1997 - 2001
Ben Franklin 1991 - 1996
Computer Applications Learning Center 1988 - 1991
Madison Area YMCA 1985 - 1988
YMCA Int'l Camp Counselor Program 1982 - 1985
Kobe YMCA 1978 - 1980
YM-YWCA of Newark 1977 - 1978
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
George Williams College 1980 — 1982
MS, Leisure and Environment Resource Adminstration
Montclair State University 1976 — 1978
BA, Psychology
Miami University 1970 — 1973
AA, Psychology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2012 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2009 - August 2012
Quazar Capital Corporation January 2005 - December 2009
Quazar Capital Corporation July 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Marketing, Management, Leadership, Mergers, Public Relations, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Advertising, Event Planning, Business Development, New Business Development, Budgets
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1998 — 2002
Marketing/Management
Institut de Formation Internationale 2001 — 2001
International Business
Elk River High School
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2003 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2001 - 2003
Gray Plant Mooty (Hall & Byers, PA) May 1990 - July 2001
Skills
Estate Planning, Sports Marketing, Business Acquisition, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Leadership, Sales, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D.
St. Cloud State University 1987 — 1992
B.A., Political Science, Communication Studies, Economics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2014 - Present
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estat, Small Business, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Estate Planning, Business Transactions, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, LLC, Business Formation, Breach Of Contract
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
Blythe Grace PLLC February 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2011 - 2013
Bryan Cave 2004 - 2011
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon 1995 - 2004
Carson Messinger PLLC 1993 - 1995
Gallagher and Kennedy 1990 - 1993
Cruse Firetag and Bock 1988 - 1990
Cook & Newman 1985 - 1988
Phillips & Lyon 1984 - 1985
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Finance, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Pleadings, Trials, Lexis, Appeals, Mediation
Education
Phoenix College 1982 — 1985
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2013 - Present
KCMSD August 2005 - August 2013
US Department of Homeland Security August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Oil Painting, Watercolor Painting, Drawing, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Fiber Arts, Photography, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Screen Printing, Printmaking, Fine Art
Education
University of Central Missouri 2011 — 2014
MAT with certification to teach Art K-12
Northwest Missouri State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Interactive Digital Media, Emphasis on Visual Imaging
Double Eight Fire Protection August 2011 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2011 - December 2014
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology June 2010 - July 2012
Northstar Fire Protection October 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Team Building, Project Management, Team Leadership
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
BS, Child Psychology
MHS
Conner & Winters May 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2012 - May 2015
ELCA Board of Pensions, d/b/a Portico Benefit Services 2003 - August 2012
Leonard, Street and Deinard 1998 - 2003
American Express 1993 - 1998
Chevron 1990 - 1993
Skills
Enterprise Risk..., Compliance, Insurance, Governance, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiations, Litigation, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Human Resources, Legal Research, Privacy Law
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MAIR, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Finance, General
William Mitchell College of Law
JD
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2000 - Present
Kansas Workers Compensation Appeals Board September 1993 - November 2000
Robert Herndon P.A. 1990 - 1993
Skills
Litigation Support, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Document Review, Business Litigation, E-Discovery Consulting, Data Privacy, Information Governance, Information Security..., IT Law, Information Technology, Mobile Technology, Digital Strategy, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1969 — 1972
J.D., law
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 1995 - Present
Thompson Coburn September 1981 - December 1995
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Corporate Venture..., Growth Capital, Corporate Finance, Plant Start Up, Emerging Technologies, Emerging Growth..., Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Advice, Business Attorney
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1978 — 1981
JD
Stanford University 1973 — 1977
BA, History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2000 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP 1998 - 2000
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 1995 - 1998
Lewis, Rice & Fingersh 1993 - 1995
O'Connor and Associates 1986 - 1990
Skills
Corporate Law, Real Estate, Banking, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commerical Transactions, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Dispute Resolution
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1990 — 1993
JD, Law
Northwestern University 1985 — 1989
BS, HDSP/Social Policy
St. Louis University High School 1981 — 1985
Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC March 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2003 - February 2015
Meyerson Law Office March 1998 - November 2003
Hotz & Weaver 1995 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law, Business Transactions, Property Law, Real Estate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Economics, Estate Planning, Privately-Held..., Legal Advice, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Tax Appeals, Commercial Lending, Legal Writing
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 1991 — 1994
JD
Northwestern University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, School of Speech
Hammond Enterprises LLC March 2009 - Present
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia April 2012 - Present
Monumental Sports & Entertainment May 2010 - Present
Elkind & Shea Disability Benefits Law Firm August 2011 - April 2012
Polsinelli Shughart PC December 2010 - May 2011
Thomson Reuters January 2010 - December 2010
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2007 - March 2009
Lathrop & Gage LLP November 2006 - August 2007
Warren Theatres August 2002 - August 2006
Kansas Legal Services August 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Records Management, Civil Litigation, Contract Review, Contract Writing, Entrepreneurship, Business Formations, Courts, Federal Courts, Court Proceedings, Social Entrepreneurship, Paralegals, Legal Documents, Legal Discovery, Small Business, Child Support, Civil Cases, Medical Records, Criminal Records, Corporate Records, Leadership, Research, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Administrative..., Westlaw, Nonprofits, Intellectual Property, Policy, Event Planning, Time Management
Education
Washburn University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Program
Montgomery College 2012 — 2014
Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2014 - Present
Stinson Morrison Hecker May 2013 - July 2013
Liberty Mutual Insurance May 2012 - August 2012
University of Missouri October 2010 - May 2011
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2011 — 2014
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Business
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 2013 - Present
City of Prairie Village April 2014 - Present
Dentons January 2004 - April 2013
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association January 2011 - 2012
Kansas City Tomorrow (Civic Council of Greater Kansas City) July 2008 - June 2009
University of Missouri August 2007 - January 2008
Shook, Hardy & Bacon June 1997 - January 2004
City June 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Mergers, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Strategy, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Finance, Choice Of Entity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Securities, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Class Actions, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Licensing, Mergers, Patent Litigation, Securities Regulation, Trade Secrets, Venture Capital
Education
Stanford University 1985 — 1990
AB, Human Biology, Economics
University of Kansas School of Law 1990 — 1994
J.D., Law
Cerner Corporation June 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2008 - June 2011
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. September 2007 - April 2008
Skills
SQL, Shell Scripting, Python, UNIX Utilities, C++, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Java, Visual Basic, C/C++ STL, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Customer Service, Records Management, Records Retention..., Data Entry
Education
The University of Kansas 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Kansas State University 2011 — 2013
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2014 - Present
Polsinelli November 2011 - June 2014
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. September 2010 - November 2011
American Gaming Association January 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Labor Law, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Westlaw, Courts, Legal Research, Trials, Arbitration
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
New York University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Psychology, History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 1997 - Present
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Outside General Counsel, Corporate Law, Business Strategy, Sports Law, Strategic Negotiations, Governance Planning, Exit Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Succession..., Estate Planning, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Small Business, Business Planning, Legal Writing, Management Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Real Estate, Sales, Leadership, Legal Research, Brand Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Negotiation, Business Transactions, Succession Planning, Commercial Litigation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., magna cum laude
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2012 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit September 2011 - August 2012
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota August 2010 - August 2011
Marine Hydraulics International 2006 - 2007
US Navy 2003 - 2006
Skills
Navy, Military Justice, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Defense, Courts, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Issues
Education
Regent University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), summa cum laude
U.S. Naval Academy 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2011 - Present
SNR Denton August 1994 - April 2011
Armstrong Teasdale LLP January 1983 - August 1994
St. Louis Union Trust Company (now known as Bank of America, N.A.) July 1980 - December 1982
First Wisconsin Trust Company (now known as U.S. Bank, N.A.) July 1979 - July 1980
Skills
Estate Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Gift Tax, Revocable Trusts, Estate Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Estate and..., Tax, Civil Litigation, Estate and Trust..., Legal Writing, Estate Tax Matters, Generation-Skipping..., Published Author, Public Speaking, Income Tax Returns of..., Estate Administration, Guardianship, Gift Tax Matters, Will and Trust..., Will Contests, Contests of Trust..., Breach of Fiduciary..., Irrevocable Trusts, Durable Powers of..., Marital Agreements, Legal Research, Estate Tax Returns, Litigation, Gift Tax Returns, Courts
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1976 — 1979
J.D.
Saint Louis University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European History
Luminara June 2014 - Present
Element Electronics LLC June 2014 - Present
Level11 1999 - Present
Ethos Business Law February 2009 - May 2014
Petters Group Worldwide March 2003 - September 2008
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Corporate Law, Business Strategy, Executive Leadership, Operations Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Licensing, Entertainment, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Trade Secrets, Public Speaking, Real Estate Transactions
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
MBA
William Mitchell College of Law
JD
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Speech-Communications and Business
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1992 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1992 - Present
Skills
Construction Lawyer, Claims Advisor, Construction Law, Dispute Avoidance, Design-Build, Claims Resolution, Performance Contracting..., Change Order Negotiation, Impact Claims, Extra Work Claims, Delay Claims, Disruption Claims, Acceleration Claims, Schedule Claims, Compression claims, Warranties, Mechanics Liens, Payment Bonds, Little Miller Act claims, Miller Act Claims, Performance Bonds, Lost Productivity Claims, Modified Total Cost..., Cardinal Change Claims, Abandonment of Contract..., Construction Dispute..., CPM Scheduling, Pay Applications, Release Documents, Lien Waivers, Surety Bonds, Water Intrusion, Building Automation, Building Management..., Building Technologies, Energy Performance..., Energy Efficiency..., M&V, Forensic Planning, Collateral Warranties, Public Projects, Federal Projects, Federal Acquisition..., Commercial Projects, Residential Projects, Construction Attorney, Claims Handling, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration
Education
St. Olaf College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Minnesota Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2001 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP March 1987 - May 2001
U.S. Department of Justice 1979 - 1983
Skills
Energy Attorney, Federal Regulatory..., Natural Gas, Power Plants, Electricity, Utility Regulation, Public Utility Holding..., FERC, Federal Power Act
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2007 - Present
Minnesota Attorney General's Office August 2001 - February 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
Minnesota State Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
Skills
Tenant Representation, Property Disposition, Purchase & Sale..., Quiet Title, Adverse Possession, Inverse Condemnation, Trespass, Unlawful Detainer, Enforcement Of Judgments, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Nuisance, Rights Of Way, Property Management, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Development, Eminent Domain, Land Use Law, Land Use Litigation, Land Use Issues, Special Assessment
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2000
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2007 - Present
Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C. 2004 - 2007
Skills
Litigation, Franchising, Property Tax Appeals, Non-compete Agreements, Employment Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Property Tax, Civil Litigation, Trials, Courts, Appeals, Dispute, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Trademarks
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2002 — 2004
J.D.
Yale University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Ethics
The University of Georgia 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 1997 - Present
Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman, Ltd. 1987 - 1997
Ernst & Whinney 1981 - 1986
U.S. Department of Labor 1980 - 1981
Investors Diversified Services, Inc. (IDS) - now known as Ameriprise Financial Services 1977 - 1980
Skills
Tax and legal advice..., ESOP, Deferred Compensation, ERISA, Fiduciary, Legal Advice, Tax, Employee Benefits, Pensions, Succession Planning, Retirement Planning, Executive Pay, Trusts, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Litigation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1977 — 1981
Juris Doctor, emphasis in Tax Law
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1972 — 1976
BBA, Majors: Business Admin./ Management Information Systems
Regis High School - Eau Claire WI 1968 — 1972
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2006 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals August 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Civil Litigation, Appeals, Business Litigation, Mining, Mineral Rights, NEPA, Mineral Exploration, Litigation, Environmental Review, Environmental Permitting, Water, Mineral Processing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD)
Lewis and Clark College 1996 — 2000
B.A., International Affairs and Foreign Languages
A.J. Dimond High School 1992 — 1996
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2012 - Present
Beatty & Wozniak April 2011 - July 2012
Crowley Fleck Attorneys August 2010 - April 2011
Dickson Law Office September 2009 - August 2010
Petro-Hunt LLC August 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Title Opinions, Oil & Gas Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Transactional Law, Legal Advice, Personal Injury
Education
The University of North Dakota School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Dr., Law
The College of St. Scholastica 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Applied Economics; Computer Information Systems Track
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1988 - Present
Skills
Energy Attorney, Renewable Energy, Power Marketers, Power Plant Development, Independent Electric..., Oil and Gas Transactions, Electricity Markets, Federal Energy..., State Energy Regulatory, Railroad Regulatory, Railroad Transactions, Infrastructure..., Energy Technology Start...
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1984 — 1987
JD, Law
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1981 — 1983
MBA, Accounting and Finance
Tulane University 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2004 - December 2014
Primedia May 1999 - March 2004
Vance Publishing December 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Marketing, Trade Shows
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Journalism
Law Office of Markus P. Cicka LLC October 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - October 2015
Home State Health Plan at Centene Corporation July 2013 - May 2014
Missouri Department of Social Services 2009 - July 2013
Husch and Eppenberger September 1991 - June 2007
Skills
Litigation, Compliance, Fraud, Auditing, Claims, Healthcare, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Contract Negotiation, Hospitals, Insurance, HIPAA, Corporate Governance, Torts, Risk Management, Mediation, Premises Liability, Healthcare IT, Health, Health Law, Negotiating Contracts, Medicaid, Health Care Law, Litigation Management, Investigations, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Private Investigations, Claim
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2008 — 2009
LLM, Health Law
Saint Louis University School of Public Health 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
Washington University in St. Louis 1983 — 1987
BA, Political Science and History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2014 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard January 2011 - Present
Flynn Gaskins & Bennett July 1989 - January 2011
Faegre & Benson 1981 - 1989
Skills
Product Liability..., Commercial Litigation, Federal Rules, Dispositive Motions, Trial, Consumer Safety, Investigations, Product Liability, Trials, Class Actions, Litigation, Appeals, Private Investigations, Business Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation Management, Dispute, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1978 — 1981
J.D., magna cum laude
St. Olaf College 1974 — 1978
B.A., magna cum laude, Economics & Political Science
Mound-Westonka High School 1971 — 1974
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2014 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP August 2007 - December 2014
Senniger Powers August 2003 - July 2007
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Copyright Law, Trademark & Copyright..., IP, IP Attorney, Research and Development, Technology Transfer, Technology Management
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
BS, Biology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2014 - Present
First American Title June 2008 - March 2014
Beisel & Dunlevy, P.A. March 2007 - June 2008
Gilmartin, Magence & Ross LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Title Insurance, Real Estate, Closings, Commercial Real Estate, Leases
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2006 — 2008
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Suffolk University Law School 2005 — 2006
Lake Forest College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Spanish
Fremont Senior High 1997 — 2000
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy February 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2013 - February 2014
William Mitchell College of Law August 2011 - May 2013
Minnesota Court of Appeals August 2009 - December 2012
Leonard, Street and Deinard March 2006 - January 2008
Trustees for Alaska June 2005 - August 2005
Ramsey County Attorney's Office December 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Appeals, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance, Courts, Research, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2001
M.S., Conservation Biology
Tufts University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Biology and Environmental Science
St. Paul Academy
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2008 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2004 - January 2008
Gray Plant Mooty 1999 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Wills, Real Estate, Trusts, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Business Formation, M&A Law, Family Succession..., Will and Trust Drafting, Construction Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
St. Cloud State University 1991 — 1996
B.A., Psychology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2014 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP January 2010 - July 2014
Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi 2005 - 2010
Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2003 - 2005
Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal 2000 - 2003
Meroni & Meroni 1997 - 2000
Corrigan Company Mechanical Contractors 1993 - 1996
University of Dayton Research Institute 1989 - 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark Infringement
Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D.
University of Dayton
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Chaminade
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2010 - Present
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 2008 - 2010
Minnesota Trucking Association 2006 - 2008
Skills
Policy, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Politics, Media Relations, Leadership, Political Consulting, Public Affairs, Legal Research, Fundraising, Research
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2012 - Present
Legal Marketing Association - Minnesota Chapter December 2014 - Present
Legal Marketing Association - Minnesota Chapter October 2013 - October 2014
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP January 2012 - August 2012
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP April 2010 - January 2012
ORC Guideline July 2009 - April 2010
Wipro Technologies May 2008 - June 2009
Gilbane Building Company June 2007 - September 2007
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark April 2005 - June 2006
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown June 2002 - April 2005
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing & Professional Services Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 2000
BS, Food Science, Hospitality Management
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2007 - Present
Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg and Gotlieb 2000 - 2007
Bernick & Lifson 1997 - 2007
Skills
Wills, Trusts, Multi-generational..., Business Succession..., Charitable Trusts, Charitable Gift Planning, Tax, Estate Law, Wealth, Tax Law, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Financial Planners, Estate Tax Planning
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Business and History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2010 - Present
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission August 2007 - May 2010
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities August 2006 - June 2007
Liberty Mutual May 2006 - August 2006
Ocean Spray Cranberries May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Electricity Markets, Smart Grid, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Energy Markets, Electric Power, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Public Policy
Education
Suffolk University Law School 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
Villanova University 2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science, International Relations, Italian
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2013 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2005 - December 2012
Skills
Corporate Law, M&A experience, Securities, Private Placements, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Buying Businesses, Selling Businesses, Succession Planning, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2002
BS, Economics, Political Science
New Ulm High School 1997 — 1999
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2014 - Present
Carmichael & Powell, P.C. February 2013 - January 2014
Littler Mendelson, PC May 2012 - January 2013
Greenberg Traurig, LLP June 2004 - May 2012
Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke & Miller LLP April 1992 - May 2004
Solan, Doran, Milhem & Hertel, P.S. July 1991 - April 1992
Randono, Donovan & Macek, P.S. October 1985 - July 1991
Skills
Civil Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, AZTurboCourt Filings..., Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Docketing, Proofreading, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Depositions
Education
Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA
Paralegal Certificate
Montana State University-Bozeman
Legal Secretary/Legal Assissant (program was discontinued)
Park Senior High
High School diploma
University of Great Falls
Certificate of Completion of Two Year Course, Legal Secretary/Assistant Certificate
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2014 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard 2010 - 2013
Larson King, LLP 1999 - 2010
King & Hatch, P.A. 1996 - 1999
Hoversten, Strom, Johnson & Rysavy, PLLP 1993 - 1996
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Torts, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Litigation, Trials, Persuasive Communication, Shareholder Disputes, Courts, CRM, Mediation, Entrepreneurship, Trade Secrets, Employment Law, Shareholder
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor, Law
Augustana College 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Economics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2014 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard 2006 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard 1999 - 2006
Doherty, Rumble & Butler 1990 - 1996
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1987 — 1990
University of St. Thomas 1980 — 1984
B.A., Political Science and English
St.Rosalie 1968 — 1976
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2015 - Present
KeyBank Real Estate Capital August 2013 - January 2015
KeyBank Real Estate Capital February 2013 - August 2013
Meara Welch Browne, P.C. January 2012 - May 2012
Bird Dog and 521 Restaurant March 2010 - February 2012
Hodge Park Golf Course June 2009 - August 2010
Outback Steakhouse June 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Accounting, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Kansas 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
St. Pius X High School 2003 — 2007
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2013 - December 2014
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP February 2012 - June 2013
Inver Hills Community College January 2002 - May 2012
Halunen & Associates November 2011 - January 2012
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. August 2011 - September 2011
Minnesota Paralegal Association January 2011 - August 2011
Lindquist and Vennum PLLP November 2003 - May 2011
Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE) 2010 - 2011
Minnesota Paralegal Association January 2010 - December 2010
Nichols Kaster, PLLP July 1999 - October 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Trials, Family Law, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Criminal Law, Document Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Depositions, Hearings, Summation, Trial Director, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Discovery, Pacer/ECF, Westlaw, Document Drafting, Document Review, Trial Preparation, Employment Law, Business Management, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Pleadings, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Writing, Problem Solving, Outlook, Editing, Analysis, Supervisory Skills, Documentation, Legal Services, Product Liability, Lexis, Concordance, Relativity, I-Connect, I-Manage
Education
Hamline School of Law 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctor, Law, Deans Honor Roll
The University of New Mexico School of Law 1994 — 1994
Pre-Law Program, Law
Northeastern State University 1992 — 1994
Master of Science, Business Administration & College Teaching, Magna Cum Laude
Northeastern State University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Psychology
Tahlequah Senior High School
College Prepatory, Business
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2001 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. 2000 - 2001
Briggs & Morgan 1998 - 2000
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
B.A., Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2003 - Present
Minnesota Brownfields 2009 - 2014
Leonard, Street and Deinard 1996 - 2003
Robert F. Devolve, L.S. 1993 - 1996
Ryan Survey 1984 - 1993
Skills
Real Estate, Environmental Law, Boundary Disputes, Mining, Zoning, Land Use, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legislation, Construction Law, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Energy, Property Law, Land Use Law, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy, Environmental Issues, Litigation, Business Transactions, Environmental Awareness, Joint Ventures, Courts, Mediation, Corporate Law, Licensing, Product Liability
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1993 — 1996
J.D., magna cum laude, Law
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
B.S., Environmental & Forest Biology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2003 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals September 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Arbitration, Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Class Actions, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Mediation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D., Law
St. Olaf College
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2003 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard October 1998 - December 2002
Faegre & Benson LLP June 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Investment Properties, Real Estate Financing, Leases, Commercial Mortgages, Refinancings, Shopping Centers, Real Property, Acquisitions, Loans
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
St. Olaf College
Philosophy, Philosophy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Philosophy
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2010 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association June 2008 - August 2010
University of Minnesota July 2008 - April 2010
Leonard, Street and Deinard June 2009 - August 2009
Minnesota State Bar Association June 2007 - August 2008
The Marquette Tribune September 2004 - May 2007
Northwestern Health Sciences University May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, FMLA, Westlaw, FLSA, Trials, Employment..., Mediation, Arbitration
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law, magna cum laude
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
H.B.A., Journalism, English, summa cum laude
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2015 - Present
Gordon Silver, Ltd. April 2014 - May 2015
Squire Sanders (US) LLP April 1995 - April 2014
Streich Lang, PA May 1982 - April 1995
Streich Lang 1982 - 1994
Streich Lang 1982 - 1994
Streich Lang 1982 - 1994
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Courts, Business Litigation, Arbitration, Business Transactions, Mediation, Debt Restructuring, Restructuring, Chapter 11, Breach Of Contract, Corporate Governance, Trials
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1979 — 1982
JD
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (BA), BA--Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2014 - August 2015
Women's Watch-China September 2012 - December 2012
Mount Holyoke College September 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Chinese, Chinese culture, Research, East Asian Studies, International Relations, Economics, World Religions, Microsoft Office, Women's Issues, Editing, Data Entry, Tibetan, Data Analysis, Global Politics, Psychology, Computer Hardware, Mindfulness Meditation, Typing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Mount Holyoke College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), East Asian Studies
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies 2013 — 2013
Five College Buddhist Studies Certificate
Beijing Language and Culture University 2012 — 2012
Chinese Language
Peking University 2012 — 2012
Chinese Culture and Ethnic Minorities
Kirkwood High School
Hogan Lovells May 2015 - July 2015
Colorado Department of Law June 2014 - August 2014
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - June 2014
Trinity School at River Ridge August 2010 - August 2013
El Pomar Foundation May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Curriculum Development, Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Policy Analysis, SPSS, Spanish, Event Planning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Social Media, Blogging, Community Development, Creative Writing, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Politics, Adult Education
Education
Tulane University 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
St. Olaf College 2006 — 2010
B.A., History
Jones & Keller PC June 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2013 - June 2015
Jones & Keller PC April 2004 - January 2013
Campbell Bohn Killin Brittan & Ray LLC August 2000 - April 2004
City and County of Denver July 1997 - July 2000
Gelt, Fleishman & Sterling November 1995 - July 1997
Skills
Leases, Estate Planning, Loans, Wills, Banking, Private Equity, Trusts, Real Estate, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Finance, Powers of Attorney, Investment Properties, Negotiation, Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Sales, Litigation Support, Motions
Education
University of Notre Dame 1992 — 1995
J.D.
The George Washington University 1988 — 1992
B.A.
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 2008 - Present
Builders Association of Kansas City 2014 - Present
Husch & Eppenberger, LLC August 1992 - March 2008
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Construction, Legal Writing, Insurance, Contractors, Construction Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Real Estate, Professional Liability, Trials, Legal Research, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Courts, Litigation Management, Insurance Law, Litigation Support, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Joint Ventures, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Employee Training, Public-private..., P3
Education
The George Washington University Law School
J.D., Law
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - July 2014
The University of Chicago Law School June 2013 - September 2013
Goza & Honnold LLC October 2011 - March 2012
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with high honors
Northwestern University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science
Olathe East High School 2005 — 2008
U.S. Bank December 2014 - Present
Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. March 2010 - October 2014
Medtronic March 2007 - October 2009
Contract/Temp Assignments September 2005 - February 2007
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2001 - August 2005
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant January 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Administrative..., Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Organization &..., Time Management, Travel Management, Executive Calendar..., Coordinate Meetings, Live Meeting, Typing, Document Review, Filing, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lotus Notes, AS400 system, Timeslips, Litigation, Estate Planning, family law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Administrative..., Calendaring, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Management, Executive Support
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1998 — 1999
Legal Secretary, Legal, Office Administration, 3.58 gpa
Stinson Leonard Street LLP November 2010 - Present
Gray Plant Mooty January 2006 - November 2010
Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. August 2002 - December 2004
Baker & McKenzie August 2000 - June 2002
Borene Law Firm June 1998 - August 2000
The Honorable Patrice K. Sutherland, District Court Judge November 1996 - June 1997
U.S. Department of State August 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Employment-based..., Visas, Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, I-9 Compliance, Naturalization, Consular Processing, Adjustment Of Status, Employment Law, Legal Advice, H-1B, Citizenship
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
St. Catherine University 1988 — 1992
B.A., International Relations and Spanish
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2005 - Present
Sidley Austin September 2000 - October 2005
Judge Mary Beck Briscoe, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit August 1999 - August 2000
Sidley Austin January 1998 - July 1999
Judge John F. Grady, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois December 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Appeals, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Trial Practice, Trials, Class Actions, Mediation, Legal Research, Courts
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1993 — 1996
J.D., Law
Northwestern University 1992 — 1993
M.A., Communication Studies
Northwestern University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Political Science
Emporia High School 1984 — 1988
Sedgwick LLP July 2014 - Present
Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Montemore, P.C. May 2013 - July 2014
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2002 - May 2013
Kemin Foods, a division of Kemin Industries June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
graphic design, creative direction, brand management, marketing communications, media buying, Website Management, Email Marketing, Email Design, Webmaster Services, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Media Buying, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Management, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Brochures, Media Relations, Marketing, Social Networking, Web Design, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Press Releases, Editing, Event Management, Collateral, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Branding & Identity, Content Management
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising
Maryville High School 1994 — 1997
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 1996 - Present
Stinson Morrrison Hecker 2002 - 2014
Stinson Mag & Fizzell 1996 - 2002
Skills
Employee Benefits, Executive Pay, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Compensation..., Corporate Law, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Retirement Planning, Legal Advice, Non-compete Agreements, Stock Plans, Corporate Tax, COBRA, Healthcare, Healthcare Compliance
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1993 — 1996
J.D.
University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
B.A. Economics
Dentons March 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2001 - March 2015
Clifford Chance 1999 - 2001
Howrey LLP 1996 - 1999
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur 1995 - 1997
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Internal Investigations, FCPA, Antitrust Law, Anti-corruption, Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, With Honors
Missouri State University 1983 — 1987
BS, International Business & Economics
Target June 2010 - Present
Citasca, LLC March 2015 - Present
St. Croix Preparatory Academy June 2015 - Present
Stillwater Public Library January 2009 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2005 - July 2010
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust June 2003 - May 2004
Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, School of Journalism, University of Minnesota May 2003 - January 2004
Evensen Dodge, Inc. September 2001 - August 2002
Perkins+Will November 1999 - August 2001
Saint John's University May 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Strategy, Start-ups, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Procurement, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor (cum laude)
Saint John's University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, English
Lakeville Sr. High School (Lakeville, MN)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) March 2013 - Present
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) March 2013 - Present
Milbank Energy at Work March 2008 - March 2013
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2006 - March 2008
Skills
ADP Payroll, Payroll, ADP ezLaborManager, ADP E-Time, ADP ReportSmith, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, iVantage, PeopleSoft, Outlook, Ceridian Payroll System
Education
Longview Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business/Commerce, General
JLL - Charles Schwab Corporate Real Estate 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2013 - 2015
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2007 - 2013
Skills
Facilities Operations, Purchasing, Project Management, Human Resources, AutoCAD, Accounting, Events Coordination, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Ableton Live, Linux, Mac OS, FileSite, Chrome River, Database Administration, Graphic Design, Audio Engineering, Audio Mixing, Web Design, Electronics, Spanish, Teamwork, Budgets, Management, Photoshop, Process Improvement, Social Networking, Team Building, Facilities Management
Education
University of Kansas 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
International Facility Management Association
Facility Management Professional (FMP) Credential
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2012 - Present
Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy September 1996 - July 2012
Martin Churchill Overman Hill and Cole May 1973 - September 1996
Education
University of Kansas 1970 — 1973
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Kansas State University 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2015 - Present
DSI ® January 2015 - June 2015
FishNet Security May 2013 - January 2015
Kansas City Fire Department April 2003 - May 2013
H&R Block February 2001 - April 2003
Manheim Auctions - Cox Enterprises April 1998 - February 2001
Sommer Allibert Industries February 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Employee Relations, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Benefits Administration, Training, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Policy, Job Descriptions, HR Policies, PeopleSoft, New Hire Orientations, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Interviews, Labor Relations, Accounting, ADP Payroll, Claims Management, Benefits Negotiation, Open Enrollment, Performance Appraisal, Department Budgeting, Kronos Timekeeping, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, HRIS Database Management, Auditing, Organizational..., Litigation, Healthcare Management, Medical Billing, Executive Support, Multi-state Payroll..., Pension Administration, Defined Contribution, Disease Management, Personnel Supervision, Medical Software, Supplier Negotiation, Payroll Conversions, 409A, 457 Plans, ESOP, 403 b, Employee Wellness..., Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Park University 2009 — 2016
Bachelors of Science
Southwest Missouri State University 2002 — 2002
Professional of Human Resources
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1985 — 1988
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2013 - Present
Campbell Killin Brittan & Ray 2002 - 2013
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Lending, Office Administration, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Pleadings, Trials, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Litigation, Legal Assistance
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - July 2014
Regency Beauty Institute January 2014 - April 2014
Karam Law June 2013 - December 2013
Karam Law May 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota State University, Mankato August 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Editing, Spanish, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) & Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & Spanish
Cretin Derham Hall 2004 — 2008
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 1994 - Present
Stinson Mag & Fizzell June 1987 - December 1993
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Litigation, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Construction Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1984 — 1987
J.D., Law
Kansas State University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 2012 - Present
Helfrey, Neiers & Jones, P.C. February 2006 - April 2012
The John Marshall Law School August 2005 - January 2006
Freeborn & Peters LLP September 2005 - November 2005
Bryan Cave November 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Real Estate, Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Properties, Small Business, Management, Leases, Real Estate Transactions
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2005 — 2006
LL.M., Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School 2002 — 2005
JD
Southeast Missouri State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Criminal Justice
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2007 - Present
Husch & Eppenberger February 1998 - October 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Torts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Appeals
Education
University of Kansas 1992 — 1995
J.D.
University of Kansas - School of Journalism 1988 — 1992
B.S., Broadcast Journalism
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2003 - Present
Skills
Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Litigation, Appeals, Business Litigation
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Kansas State University 1996 — 2000
BS
Sedgwick LLP May 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2001 - March 2014
Sentinel Federal Savings 1992 - 1997
Franklin Savings Association 1986 - 1992
Skills
Mergers, Project Management, Software Implementation, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Billing Systems, Budget Process, Business Intelligence, Team Leadership, Training, Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Litigation Support, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Tax
Education
The University of Kansas 1996 — 1999
BSE, Education, Mathematics
University of Missouri-Kansas City
BBA, Finance, Economics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2014 - Present
Lathrop & Gage June 1985 - August 2014
Lathrop & Gage June 1985 - August 2014
Skills
Torts, Appeals, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Trials, Intellectual Property, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice, Litigation Support, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Medical Malpractice, Employment Law
Education
Stanford University 1982 — 1985
J.D., Law
The University of Kansas 1978 — 1982
B.S., Business Administration
Shawnee Mission East 1975 — 1978
Grad, High school
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2005 - Present
Newbery Ungerer & Hickert 2003 - 2005
Newbery Ungerer & Hickert 2001 - 2003
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2004 — 2007
LL.M., Taxation
Washburn University School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Certificate in Tax Law
Kansas State University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Business Administration/Accounting
Larned High School 1992 — 1996
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 1997 - Present
Skills
Non-compete Agreements, Business Litigation, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Dispute, Product Liability, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Creditors' Rights
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1991 — 1993
J.D., Law - real estate, business litigation, construction
The University of Kansas 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemcial Engineering
Ottawa High School
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC October 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2014 - August 2014
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP April 2009 - December 2013
Heller Ehrman LLP September 2006 - October 2008
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary LLP January 2005 - September 2006
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP 2002 - 2005
Cooley Godward LLP 2000 - 2002
Brown & Bain (now Perkins Coie Brown & Bain) 1998 - 2000
Wallace Saunders 1996 - 1998
Sprint 1987 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D.
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1991
B.S., Journalism (Business Communications)
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2007 - Present
Gray, Plant, Mooty (formerly Hall & Byers, PA) August 2002 - February 2007
Hall & Byers, PA August 1994 - August 2002
United States District Court for the District of North Dakota August 1993 - August 1994
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Commercial Litigation, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Finance, Legal Writing, Tax, Litigation, Business Strategy, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Intellectual Property
Education
The University of North Dakota School of Law 1990 — 1993
J.D.
Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) 1991 — 1991
Law
Northern State University 1985 — 1988
B.S., Business Administration
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2015 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law January 2015 - May 2015
William Mitchell Law Review April 2014 - May 2015
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Prof. Daniel Kleinberger January 2014 - June 2014
Henson & Efron, P.A January 2014 - May 2014
MSBA Unemployment Appeals Clinic August 2013 - December 2013
William Mitchell Self-Help Family Law Clinic September 2012 - September 2013
Department of Veterans Affairs May 2013 - August 2013
AccuData Integrated Marketing December 2002 - November 2011
Skills
Database Marketing, Customer Service..., Management, Customer Service..., Training Management, Direct Marketing, Legal Compliance, Legal Documents, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Non-profit Volunteer, Sales Operations, Customer Acquisition, Performance Management, Training, Digital Marketing, SEM, B2B, Direct Mail, Strategy, Telemarketing, Business Development, Start-ups, Online Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Sales, B2C, Customer Retention, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing Automation, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Segmentation, Thought Leadership, Analytics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Customer Engagement, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, P&L Management, B2B Marketing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Dean's List
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2006 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard 2006 - 2011
Minnesota District Court August 2004 - August 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Domain Names, Licensing, IT law, Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Cyberlaw, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, Registered Patent..., Courts, Copyright Registration, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Civil Litigation, Unfair Competition, Arbitration, Appeals
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1999 — 2003
JD, Law
Purdue University 1980 — 1984
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Archer Daniels Midland Company July 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2011 - June 2014
Danna McKitrick, P.C. September 2009 - July 2011
Danna McKitrick, P.C. January 2008 - September 2009
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Mergers, Real Estate
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Saint Louis University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Economic
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2013 - Present
Jones & Keller PC August 2011 - January 2013
Proof Niteclub June 2011 - January 2013
SkinTech Systems October 2008 - June 2011
The Limited February 2009 - March 2011
Pivonka Family Chiropractic November 2007 - September 2008
Hacienda Builders July 2006 - October 2007
D.R. Horton Homes May 2003 - July 2006
United Airlines May 2000 - December 2000
Frame De Art II May 1994 - March 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Negotiation, Selling, Receptionist Duties, cocktail serving, Bartending, Radiologic Technology, Adobe, Lexis, Travel Planning, Travel Arrangements, Retail Sales, Retail Merchandising, Litigation Support, Administrative..., Picture Frames, Flight Safety, Confidentiality, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Home Warranty, Insurance, Sales, Legal Writing, Administrative...
Education
Cambridge College 1995 — 1996
Radiology State Board Exam, Diagnostic Radiology
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1988 — 1989
Coursework, English; Psychology, and Sociology
Alameda High School 1986 — 1988
High School Diploma, General Studies
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2005 - Present
Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner August 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Mergers, Loans, Finance, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Legal Writing, Financial Services, Corporate Law, Legal Research
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law
Kansas State University 1998 — 2002
B.S. B.A., Accounting
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2011 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2002 - December 2010
Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Consumer Products, Class Actions, Toxic Tort, TCPA, Litigation, Trial Practice, Appeals, Arbitration, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Non-compete Agreements, Business Litigation, Product Liability
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 1982 - Present
Skills
Courts, Securities Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, Appeals, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Trials, Class Actions
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D.
Kansas State University 1974 — 1977
B.S.
Stinson Leonard Street LLP July 2010 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 1988 - Present
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1985 — 1988
J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1980 — 1983
B.A., Communication Arts
St. Joseph's College (IN) 1979 — 1980
Journalism
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2011 - Present
Chubb June 2002 - 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Loans, Financial Risk, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Account Management, Risk Management, Sales, Underwriting, Budgets, Banking, PowerPoint, Finance
Education
University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
Business
Shawnee Mission South 1993 — 1997
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2003 - Present
Stinson Morrison Hecker September 1996 - April 2003
United States District Court for the District of Kansas September 1995 - August 1996
Senator John C. Danforth June 1991 - August 1992
Skills
Litigation, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Appeals, Trials, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Corporate Law
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
Princeton University 1986 — 1990
A.B., Economics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2013 - Present
Jones & Keller PC 2010 - 2013
Perry Glantz PC 2003 - 2010
Holland & Hart LLP October 1987 - October 2003
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation, Hearings, Trials, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Courts, Construction Law, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Jury Trials
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 1984 — 1987
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Denver 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2015 - Present
Hallmark Cards November 2007 - March 2015
Hallmark Cards 1999 - 2007
GlobalSource LLC April 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Knowledge Management, SharePoint, Market Research, Library, Content Management, Intranet, Motivational Speaking, Information Management, Web Design, Knowledge Sharing, Competitive Intelligence, Library Science, Digital Asset Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Information Architecture, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Web 2.0, Online Research, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Collaborative..., Training, Document Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Research, Marketing Research, Program Management, Collection Development, Taxonomy, Collaborative Working, Process Consulting, Budget Setting, Strategic Visionary, Not for Profit, Event Management, Policy Writing, Educational Fundraising, Site Development, Libraries, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Missouri State University 1990 — 1994
BS in Administrative Management, Emphasis in Marketing
Raytown High School 1986 — 1990
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1990 - Present
Murphy & Posner 1988 - 1990
Levy Sherwood Klein and Dudley 1985 - 1988
Skills
Jury Trials, Trials, Attorney, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Business Litigation
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1982 — 1985
Pomona College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2009 - Present
Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C. 1990 - 2009
Skills
Litigation, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Disputes, Licensing, Trials, Appeals, Commercial Real Estate
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of St. Thomas
B.A
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 1998 - Present
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, Legal Compliance, Mediation, Organizational...
Education
Loras College 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
University of St. Thomas
Master's degree, Human Resources Development
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2015 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit February 2013 - March 2015
Terris, Pravlik & Millian LLP November 2012 - February 2013
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights July 2012 - November 2012
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2008 - December 2011
Skills
Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Trials, Class Actions, Appeals, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2005 — 2008
Marlboro College 1999 — 2002
B.A., History/Political Science
W.T. Woodson High School 1995 — 1999
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 2004 - Present
Osborn Maledon May 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Bankruptcy, Pleadings, PACER, Document Review, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Trials, Legal Documents, Lexis, Legal Assistance
Education
Phoenix College 1989 — 1991
AAS, Paralegal Studies
Fort Wayne Bible College 1968 — 1969
General
Camelback High School 1964 — 1968
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana September 2014 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2001 - June 2014
Jenner & Block 1999 - 2001
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana 1997 - 1999
Skills
Mediation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Fraud, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Securities, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Defense, Depositions, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation Management, Legal Issues, Westlaw
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
BA, Business Administration
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 1987 - Present
United Missouri Bank December 1980 - December 1982
Skills
Public Speaking, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Training, Records Management, Legal Writing, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature
Northwest Missouri State University 1976 — 1977
KRM Inc. dba 54th Street Grill March 2011 - Present
Lathrop & Gage LLP August 2010 - March 2011
Stowers Institute for Medical Research July 2008 - June 2010
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2007 - February 2008
Hospitality Management Systems May 2003 - December 2006
H&R Block January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
System Administration, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Virtualization, Security, Windows 7, Microsoft SQL Server, Computer Hardware, Windows, Databases, Customer Service, VMware, Windows Server, Software Documentation, Disaster Recovery, Technical Support
Education
University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
Green Tree Servicing and Green Tree Credit Solutions June 2013 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2011 - June 2013
United States District Courts 2010 - 2011
Reed Smith LLP 2006 - 2010
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Financial Services, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Appeals, Mediation, Trials, Courts, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Class Actions
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Law
Spelman College 1999 — 2003
BA, Economics
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Study Abroad
The Marist School 1994 — 1999
Spencer Fane May 2015 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2005 - May 2015
KMOX 2015 - 2015
KMOX 2015 - 2015
KMOX 2015 - 2015
Officer of the Governor, State of Missouri 2002 - 2004
Stinson Morrison Hecker. LLP October 1999 - August 2002
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. 1995 - 1999
Missouri Attorney General's Office August 1992 - February 1995
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Class Actions, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Trusts, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Trials, Mediation, Courts, Product Liability, Public Speaking, Corporate Law, Legislative Relations, Medical Malpractice, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Appeals, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Alternative Dispute..., Powers of Attorney, Trial Practice, Licensing, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Wills, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Dispute Resolution, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Litigation, Public Policy, Legal Assistance, Torts, Legal Advice, Family Law, Basketball Coaching, Wrongful Death, Litigation Support, Estate Planning, Non-compete Agreements
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2014 - Present
Black Hills IP March 2012 - December 2014
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly February 2000 - February 2012
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner June 1994 - February 2000
Merchant & Gould August 1986 - June 1994
Skills
Trademarks, Docketing, Trademark Administration, Portfolio Management, Copyright Law, Paralegal training, Client Liaison, Domain Names, Prosecution, Paralegals, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Due Diligence, Trade Dress
Education
Palomar College 1975 — 1979
Associate of Arts (AA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1980 - Present
Education
University of Chicago Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2011 - Present
Litigation Firm November 2010 - November 2011
Balcomb & Green, P.C. May 2005 - November 2010
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpetner, LLP October 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Commercial Real Estate, Leases, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Legal Research, Courts, Mediation, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Construction Law, Product Liability, Trade Secrets, Torts
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
The University of Montana 1999 — 2001
Masters, History
Princeton University 1993 — 1997
B.A., History
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2012 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals August 2011 - August 2012
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2010 - August 2010
University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel June 2009 - May 2010
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., magna cum laude
St. Olaf College 2004 — 2008
B.A., summa cum laude, Economics and Political Science
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2010 - Present
Law Offices of Suzanne Brown, P.C. April 1999 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Pleadings, Courts, Administrative Law, Document Review, Employment Law, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Lexis, Licensing, Litigation Support, Research, Trials, Westlaw, Appeals
Education
Moscow Linguistics University 1986 — 1991
B.A, Linguistics
Moscow State Linguistic University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP April 2015 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP September 2008 - April 2015
The Boeing Company October 2003 - August 2008
United States Navy June 1995 - October 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Labor Law, Social Media, Litigation, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Family Medical Leave Act, EEO Policies and..., Uniformed Services..., Non-compete Agreements, FMLA, Courts, Torts, Employment Contracts, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Writing, Policy, Legal Research, Employment..., Civil Litigation, Human Resources, Rights, Retaliation, Civil Rights, Administrative Law, Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Legal Issues
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2003 — 2007
J.D.
Truman State University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Political Science
Lafayette 1986 — 1989
Lafayette High School
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2015 - July 2015
Anthem February 2011 - May 2015
United States District Court, District of Minnesota January 2014 - July 2014
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota August 2008 - February 2011
UCare Minnesota 2004 - 2006
Skills
HIPAA, Health Insurance, Insurance, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Process Improvement, Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Healthcare, Provider Relations, Policy, Healthcare Management, Health Care Reform, Outlook, Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2016
The George Washington University 2009 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Healthcare Corporate Compliance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2008
M.S., Health services research and policy
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 1997
BA, History, with Honors
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 1992 - Present
Hershberger, Patterson, Jones & Roth May 1984 - July 1992
Skills
Oil & Gas Law, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Construction Law, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1981 — 1984
J.D., Law
University of Kansas 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 1980 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Product Liability, Arbitration, Class Actions, Legal Writing, Mediation, Legal Research, Business Litigation, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Securities Litigation, Legal Assistance, Trial Practice, Trade Secrets, Legal Advice, Employment Law, Non-compete Agreements, Litigation Management, Intellectual Property, Courts
Education
Yale Law School 1977 — 1980
Juris Doctor, Law
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1976 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
St. John's University
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2005 - Present
GE Commercial Distributuion Finance Corporation November 1999 - November 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation
Education
American Institute of Paralegal Studies 1991 — 1992
Certificate of Completion, general paralegal studies, nominated for Certificate of Distinction
Saint Louis University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Magna Cum Laude
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2002 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Employment Litigation, Affirmative Action..., Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Document Review, Pleadings, Courts, Legal Research
Education
Newman University 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS), Paralegal Studies
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2014 - Present
Husch Blackwell March 2013 - September 2014
KPMG January 2009 - March 2013
UPS June 1999 - March 2005
Skills
Tax Law, Tax, Litigation, CPA, Corporate Tax, Tax Research, International Tax, SEC filings, Tax Accounting, Partnership Taxation, Income Tax, Commercial Litigation, Trusts, Corporate Law
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2008 — 2010
LL.M., Tax
Michigan State University College of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
The University of North Dakota 1999 — 2003
Accounting, Accounting
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 1995 - Present
United States District Court for W.D. MO. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Business Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Arbitration, Trials
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.
The University of Kansas
B.A.
Level 3 Communications May 2005 - Present
Sprint 2003 - 2005
Cessna Finance Corporation 2001 - 2003
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 1997 - 2001
Skills
Telecommunications, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Sales Contracts, Software Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Joint Ventures
Education
University of Kansas 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 2015 - Present
Washburn University School of Law August 2012 - December 2014
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2014 - July 2014
Law Offices of George Barton, P.C. May 2013 - September 2013
Arbitration Forums May 2011 - August 2012
Progressive Insurance June 2010 - August 2012
Truman Medical Centers January 2009 - May 2010
Best Buy 2004 - 2007
Skills
Interviews, Program Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Avila University 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Psychology
Park University
Bachelor's Degree, Social Psychology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP June 2014 - Present
Federal Judiciary 2003 - June 2014
Rider Bennett, LLP 2001 - 2003
Education
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology
University of Minnesota Law School
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2005 - Present
Colonial National Mortgage November 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching
Education
Metropolitan State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
North Hennepin Community College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Paralegal
Stinson Leonard Street LLP January 2009 - Present
Christian & Peterson, P.A. January 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Courts, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Outlook, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate Development, Business Development
Education
Riverland Community College 2004 — 2006
Legal Secretary, Legal
Stinson Leonard Street LLP September 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota September 2014 - August 2015
Criminal Justice Clinic - University of Minnesota Law School September 2013 - May 2014
United States Attorney's Office September 2013 - December 2013
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2013 - August 2013
University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel May 2012 - May 2013
Neighborhood Energy Connection May 2010 - May 2011
Tim Walz for U.S. Congress June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Community Outreach, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.) Candidate
Luther College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Environmental Studies
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2000 - Present
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Trial Practice, Trials, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Administrative Law, Estate Planning, Due Diligence, Criminal Law, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Negotiation, Tax
Education
Regent University 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor
Wichita State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
Dairy Farmers of America October 2012 - Present
Waddell & Reed May 2005 - September 2012
Dentons April 2004 - May 2005
Stinson Leonard Street LLP March 1996 - April 2004
Skills
Legal Writing, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Litigation, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Sales, Process Improvement, Legal Research, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Marketing, Negotiation, Bankruptcy, Public Speaking, Corporate Law, Research, Due Diligence
Education
Johnson County Community College 1982 — 1984
Associate of Arts Degree, Paralegal Studies Certification
University of Kansas 1978 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, English/Psychology
Kansas State University 1976 — 1978
Interior Design
St. Louis County January 2013 - Present
Stinson Leonard Street LLP May 2012 - December 2012
St. Louis Community College August 2009 - May 2011
St. Louis Community College September 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Government, Policy, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Sports Management, Sports Law, Data Analysis, Product Liability, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits
Education
Webster University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
St. Louis Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking
Education
Washburn University School of Law 1973 — 1976
Juris Doctor, Law
Reed College 1971 — 1973
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2014 - 2015
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2014 - 2015
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2014 - 2015
Stinson Leonard Street LLP 2014 - 2015
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly 2006 - 2014
Troy & Associates, P.A. September 1993 - December 2005
Frank W. Levin, P.A. November 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, E-Forms, Nuance, Microsoft Word
Education
Minneapolis Business College 1989 — 1990
Certificate from the Legal Secretarial Program, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Roseville Area High School 1985 — 1989
Highschool Diploma
U.S. Trust February 2014 - April 2014
Santa Barbara Bank and Trust March 2008 - August 2013
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2006 - March 2008
Guilfoil Petzall & Shoemake, L.L.C. April 1999 - September 2006
Skills
Credit, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Management, Banking, Estate Planning, Finance, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Loans
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1988 — 1989
Taxation
Saint Louis University School of Law 1985 — 1987
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Southeast Missouri State University 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology