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Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2012 - Present
Best Western Plus February 2012 - October 2012
Craven County Clerk of Court April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Word Processing, Typing, Proofreading, Organizational..., Organizational..., Exceptional People..., Higher Education, Trial Notebook..., Courts, Document Drafting, Filing Motions, Legal Discovery, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Mount Olive 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Criminal Justice/Police Science
Carteret Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies
BDO USA, LLP August 2015 - Present
NC State University August 2014 - June 2015
BDO USA, LLP June 2014 - August 2014
Alpha Kappa Psi November 2012 - November 2013
Aviator Brewing Company May 2013 - July 2013
Nautilus Wealth Management, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Teamwork, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Social Media, Finance, Management, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Budgets
Education
North Carolina State University 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Accounting
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration-Finance; Accounting Minor
Arendell Parrott Academy
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2003 - Present
Arthur Andersen 1997 - 2001
Skills
Business, Education Law, Employee Benefits, Nonprofit Organizations, Tax, Financial Planners, Nonprofits, Estate Administration, Executive Pay, Estate Planning, Westlaw, Elder Law, Financial Planning, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, Wills
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2002 — 2003
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
The University of North Carolina School of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D.
North Carolina State University 1985 — 1989
B.A., with honors
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2010 - Present
Education
UCL 2009 — 2010
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Elon University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude
Saint Mary's College of California 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Ward and Smith, P.A. December 2012 - Present
Servpro Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration December 2010 - December 2012
131 Main Restaurant May 2009 - July 2012
Distance Learning Services at UNCA January 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Microsoft Word, Notary Public, CPR Certified, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Document Review
Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2013 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2012 - March 2013
Books A Million July 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Data Entry, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Office Administration, Editing, Administration, Research, Access, Event Planning, Time Management, Windows, Public Speaking, Budgets, Event Management, Social Media
Education
Craven Community College
West Craven High School
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2003 - Present
Duffus & Melvin, P.A. July 2002 - May 2003
North Carolina Court of Appeals-Judge James A. Wynn, Jr. June 2000 - June 2002
Walston, Wells, Anderson & Bains, LLP August 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Motions, Bankruptcy, Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Civil Litigation, Foreclosures, Hearings, Business Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Courts, Corporate Law, Westlaw
Education
Duke University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)
Washington University in St. Louis 1992 — 1995
M.A., Chemistry
Goucher College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2006 - Present
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Rotary 2014 - 2015
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Construction Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Appeals, Business Litigation, Patentability, Trials
Education
UNC Chapel Hill 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctorate, Law
North Carolina State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2015 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill August 2013 - Present
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC May 2015 - June 2015
North Carolina Supreme Court May 2014 - August 2014
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP July 2012 - August 2013
Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department October 2010 - December 2012
Boy Scouts of America May 2011 - August 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill October 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Emergency Management, Leadership, Research, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Peace, War, and Defense
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2001 - Present
Skills
Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Community Associations, Litigation, Trusts and Estates..., Elder Law, Appellate, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Copyright Law, Breach Of Contract, Courts, Construction Law, Dispute, Product Liability, Trials, Wills, Torts, Trial Practice, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Pleadings, Depositions, Estate Administration, Appellate Practice, Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Westlaw, Litigation Support, Property Law, Trusts, Licensing, Corporate Law, Class Actions, Document Review, Estate Planning, Legal Assistance
Education
Duke University School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1998
B.A., with honors and highest distinction
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communications
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2013 - June 2015
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, PA February 2008 - May 2013
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec March 2002 - May 2013
IBM June 1985 - February 2002
Skills
Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint
Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College
CIS
Mitratech May 2015 - Present
PPD March 2014 - April 2015
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2012 - March 2014
Dr. Surry Roberts October 2011 - June 2012
Carolina Gymnastics Academy 2006 - 2011
Royal Parking Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Harmonist inc. 2009 - 2010
Skills
Spanish-English, Professional Writing, Research, Team Leadership, Sailing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Mac, Administration, Training, Leadership
Education
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2012
BA, International Studies
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2012 - Present
Marine Corps Exchange February 2012 - September 2012
Marine Corps Exchange June 2009 - February 2012
Skills
Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Filing, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Data Entry, Research, Office Management, Administrative..., Office Administration, Customer Satisfaction, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Document Review, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Outlook, Litigation Support, Courts, Notary Public
Education
Craven Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate's degree, Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1982 - Present
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Business Disputes, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Administrative Law, Business, Licensing, Trials, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Appellate Practice, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Copyright Law, Product Liability, Depositions, Torts, Non-compete Agreements, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Courts, Mediation, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1978 — 1982
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Central Michigan University 1978 — 1980
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Texas A&M University 1970 — 1974
B.E.D., magna cum laude
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1990 - Present
Skills
CPA, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Mergers, Trusts, Litigation Support, Litigation, Tax, Legal Research, Estate Tax Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Trials, Business Litigation, Wills, Estate Administration
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1973 — 1980
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1996 - Present
Skills
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates..., Business Succession..., Estate and Gift Taxation, Wills, Trusts, and..., Education Law
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2009 - Present
Shipman & Wright, LLP September 2002 - August 2009
The Webb Law Firm May 1997 - September 2002
Skills
Pleadings, Document Review, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Depositions, Courts, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Notary Public, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Hearings, Litigation, Class Actions, Litigation Support, Trials, Legal Documents, Legal Assistance
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2015 - Present
Meredith College July 2012 - March 2015
Cottey College July 2009 - June 2012
Randolph College August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Training & Development, Staff Supervision, Research, Office Administration, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Computer Proficiency, Customer Satisfaction, Critical Thinking, Collaborative Problem..., Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Creative Services, Team Building, Leadership Development, Resident Relations, Nonprofits, Higher Education
Education
Randolph College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1982 — 1985
JD, Law
North Carolina State University 1978 — 1982
Murata Machinery USA, Inc August 2014 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2012 - July 2014
Cary Citizen January 2012 - August 2012
Lucy Daniels Center January 2011 - January 2012
Corning Cable Systems June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows XP Professional, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofit Leadership, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Outlook, Notary Public, Nonprofits
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, General
North Carolina State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Public Relations
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1989 - Present
Skills
Appellate Practice, Litigation, Zoning and Land Use..., Courts, Appeals, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Dispute, Trials, Depositions, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Pleadings
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP January 2013 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2011 - January 2013
Wake County Magistrates Office July 2012 - September 2012
GlaxoSmithKline August 2011 - November 2011
CDI Corporation January 2011 - July 2011
Glaxo Smith Kline September 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Detail Orientation, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Marketing, Employment Law, Public Relations, Social Media, Employee Benefits, Outlook, Project Management, Human Resources, Event Management, Litigation, Time Management, Legal Documents
Education
South University 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies, Deans List; Honors Cum Laude; GPA 3.63
Ball State University 1985 — 1990
no degree/some college, Business Administration
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2012 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Construction Law, Arbitration, Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Subcontracting, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Contractors, Contract Negotiation, Business Litigation, Mediation, Trials
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B.
Quay & Associates, P.A. May 2006 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2000 - April 2006
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1990 - 1997
United States Marine Corps September 1984 - March 1989
Skills
Family Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Notary Public, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Domestic Relations, Mediation, Courts, Wills, Trial Practice
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
North Carolina Wesleyan College 1990 — 1994
BA, Justice and Public Policy
Jefferson Area High School 1978 — 1982
High School Diploma
Van Der Have Family Law December 2012 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2007 - December 2012
Fritscher Law Firm, P.A. 2003 - 2006
Fritscher & Frye, LLP 2001 - 2003
Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Courts, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trial Practice, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Depositions, Litigation Support, Domestic Relations, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Appellate
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
North Carolina State University 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Peace College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts
Cummings & Kennedy 2014 - Present
Cummings & Cummings, PLLC 2009 - Present
Crowe and Cummings February 2006 - June 2009
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, DWI Defense, Legal Research, Trials, Traffic Violations, Courts, Litigation, DUI Defense, Traffic Offenses, Wills, Appeals
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 1999 — 2001
JD, Attorney at Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1990 — 1995
BA, Industrial Relations
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1980 - Present
N. C. Supreme Court August 1979 - August 1980
Skills
Construction Litigation, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage and..., Public Housing, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Trials
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with honors
North Carolina State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with high honors
Contract Attorney May 2015 - Present
Cook County State's Attorney's Office May 2013 - December 2014
Academic Support Program August 2013 - May 2014
The Memmen Law Firm, LLC January 2014 - April 2014
EXPRESS October 2011 - May 2012
New Hanover County District Attorney's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
LexisNexis Certified, Legal Research, Westlaw, Data Entry, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2012 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
St. Michael's High School
St. Michael's High School
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2003 - Present
Baker & Hostetler (Cleveland, OH) January 2000 - August 2003
Weston Hurd Fallon Paisley & Howley August 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Employment Contracts, Wage & Hour, Employment Law, Litigation, Restrictive Covenants, Non-compete Agreements, Non-compete Litigation, Licensing, Discrimination, Trials, Torts, FLSA, FMLA, Courts, Employment...
Education
John Carroll University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Computer Science
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctorate, Law
Brown Advisory November 2014 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 1991 - October 2014
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan 1985 - 1991
Skills
Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate Law, Asset Protection, Wills, Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning, Elder Law, Succession Planning, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Business Formation, Charitable Trusts, Business Succession..., Legal Research, Due Diligence, Investments
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1982 — 1985
J.D. with honors, Law
Davidson College 1978 — 1982
A.B. cum laude, Economics
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2012 - Present
Skills
Community Development, Government, Media Relations, Legal Research, Newspapers, Public Relations, Public Policy, Economic Development, Crisis Management, Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B., Journalism
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 1994 - Present
Skills
Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning, Wills, Trusts, Succession Planning, Small Business, Charities, Trials, Construction Law, Estate Law, Business Formation
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1983 — 1987
Episcopal High School
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2013 - Present
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC September 2007 - December 2012
NC Court of Appeals September 2006 - August 2007
Parsons Brinckerhoff 2002 - 2003
Skills
Corporate Law, M&A experience, Outside General Counsel, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D., Law
North Carolina State University 1997 — 2002
B.S., Civil Engineering
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2011 - Present
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Life Sciences, Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Chemistry, Patent Analysis, Lifesciences, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patent Applications, Legal Writing, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Asset..., Freedom to Operate, Medical Devices, Legal Opinions, Invention, Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Duke University 1980 — 1985
Ph.D., Chemistry
University of North Carolina School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1976 — 1980
B.S., Chemistry
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2008 - Present
Greenberg Traurig April 2005 - April 2008
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft September 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Mergers, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Legal Research
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Indianapolis 1994 — 1998
B.A., International Business
North Carolina State University June 2014 - Present
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University September 2012 - June 2014
North Carolina State University November 2010 - September 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Marketing, Editing, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Research, Social Networking
Education
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor of Science, Management and Organizational Development
Command Health July 2014 - Present
Wesley Campus Ministry (at Southeastern) September 2013 - Present
Command Health/Transform MT February 2013 - August 2013
Northwest Heights Elementary School December 2012 - February 2013
Nuance Transcription Services November 2012 - November 2012
Physicians East, P.A. February 2002 - October 2012
Carolina Centre 2003 - 2004
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1999 - 2000
Skills
Medical Transcription, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Urgent Care, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Gastroenterology, ENT, Family Medicine, Neurology, Urology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Orthopedic, Physicians, Surgery
Education
Pitt Community College 1999 — 2002
Associates in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2009 - Present
Twiggs, Beskind, Strickland & Rabenau April 2002 - April 2009
United States District Court, Clerk's Office May 1998 - April 2002
ICALM Group March 1996 - April 1998
Martin and Jones f/k/a Michaels Jones Martin & Parris March 1994 - March 1996
Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP August 1991 - April 1994
Yates, McLamb & Weyher January 1989 - August 1991
Skills
Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Trials, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Depositions, Document Review, Pleadings, Legal Documents, PACER, Lexis, Legal Research, Product Liability, Legal Writing
Education
Meredith College 1988 — 1988
Paralegal Certification, Civil Litigation
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1980 — 1984
BS
Ward and Smith, P.A. LawyerWard and Smith, PA1997 - Present
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1981 — 1987
A.B.; J.D. with High Honors, History; Law
Davidson College 1979 — 1981
N/A
The McCallie School
SRA International August 2015 - Present
SRA International August 2013 - August 2015
TeleHealth Services November 2012 - August 2013
inMotionNow February 2012 - October 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2011 - January 2012
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania August 2008 - December 2010
ENSCO April 2010 - August 2010
University, Library Information Systems August 2009 - December 2009
University, Library Science Masters Department May 2009 - August 2009
New York Stock Exchange March 2007 - December 2007
Skills
SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Visual Basic, HTML, C#, Java, C++, Database Administration, ASP.NET, SAS programming, jQuery, Linux
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3.89
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Masters, Information Systems, 3.85
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2010
BS, Computer Information Systems
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2007 — 2008
Computer
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 2011 - Present
Miller, Marshall Roth November 2006 - April 2011
Johnston, Thomas and Billington June 1985 - April 2006
Skills
Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Litigation, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Courts, Estate administration, Estate Planning - WIll..., Notary Public, Document Review, Trials, PACER, Depositions
Education
Broward Community College 1980 — 1982
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Coconut Creek High School 1977 — 1980
High school diploma
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2008 - Present
Kennedy Covington December 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Business Formation, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Corporate Law, Sales Tax, Property Tax, Mergers, Asset Protection, M&A experience, M&A tax, Lobbying, Direct Lobbying, Aircraft Finance, Renewable Energy Credits, Commercial Lending, Asset Based Lending, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
North Carolina State University 2001 — 2004
B.S. of Political Science, Minor in English, Summa Cum Laude
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2005 - Present
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Domain Names, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation
Education
Campbell University, Lundy-Fetterman School of Business 2002 — 2005
MBA, Business Management
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
North Carolina State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Business Management
ZeroChaos May 2015 - Present
ZeroChaos April 2012 - Present
ZeroChaos June 2010 - April 2012
CVS Pharmacy December 2009 - June 2010
CVS Pharmacy October 2008 - November 2009
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Account Management, Team Management, Community Outreach, Inventory Management, Vendor Management Skills, Interpersonal..., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Client Development, Client Liaison, Vendor Management, Training, Temporary Placement, Customer Service
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Central Florida Preparatory School 2000 — 2004
Keller Williams Preferred Realty November 2013 - Present
Red Hat July 2012 - October 2013
Vandeventer Black LLP August 2005 - March 2010
Thomas L. Hazen, Distinguished Professor, UNC School of Law July 2004 - May 2005
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2004 - July 2004
UNC Center for Civil Rights May 2003 - August 2003
Association for Financial Professionals 2000 - 2002
Skills
Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Real Property, Real Estate, Analysis, First Time Home Buyers, Move Up Buyers, Listing Services, First Time Home Sellers, Home Staging
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor with Honors, Law
Georgetown University 1995 — 1999
BSBA, Marketing
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics 1993 — 1995
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2013 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2011 - November 2013
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Document Review, Organization, Filing, Document Drafting, Personal Injury, Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Pleadings
Education
Pitt Community College 2008 — 2012
Associates in Applied Science, Paralegal
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2010 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2007 - December 2009
Kentucky Medical Association November 1997 - August 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Program Management, Onboarding, Employee Orientations, Employee Relations, Program Budgeting, Coordinating Schedules, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Budgets
Education
Indiana University-Southeast
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2012 - Present
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. 1991 - January 2012
Skills
Business Litigation, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Agribusiness, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Employment..., Employment Law, Human Resources, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Retaliation, Trials, Wage, Courts
Education
Duke University School of Law 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Duke University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Lake New Development Company, LLC January 2014 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2010 - December 2013
Reed Smith LLP 1998 - 2001
Skills
Wills, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Elder Law, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Law, Trusts, Courts, Legal Research, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Appeals, Trials
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.), High Honors
Duke University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Public Policy Studies
Malartu January 2015 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2013 - July 2013
North Carolina General Assembly May 2012 - December 2012
North Carolina State University April 2010 - April 2012
Sustainable Industrial Solutions February 2011 - May 2011
Theta Chi Fraternity - Delta Rho August 2010 - January 2011
Crow's Nest Yacht Club April 2008 - August 2010
Cronin Landscaping April 2003 - July 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation, Leadership, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Editing, Research, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Campbell Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)
North Carolina State University 2008 — 2012
Business Administration; Entrepreneurship
North Carolina State University - College of Management 2008 — 2012
Millbrook High School 2004 — 2008
United States Senate September 2007 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2004 - May 2007
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1998
B.A., Economics
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 1999 - Present
Eure, Kincer and Bell, P.A. July 1996 - March 1999
U.S. Marine Corps December 1986 - August 1996
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Product Liability, Trials, Defense, Public Liability, Appeals, Personal Injury, Personal Injury..., Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Construction Law, Torts, Depositions, Pleadings
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1990 — 1993
J.D., Law
Iowa State University 1982 — 1986
B.S., General Business - Management Emphasis
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2010 - Present
Butler and Butler, L.L.P. September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation Consulting, Appeals, Construction, Commercial Litigation, Contract Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Premises Liability, Trust and Estates..., Securities Litigation, FINRA, Non-compete Agreements, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Community Associations, Partnership Litigation, Negotiation, Property Litigation, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Trials, Trusts, Personal Injury, Contractual Agreements, Legal Research, Property Law, Trial Practice, Public Liability, Courts, Estate Law, Dispute
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
East Carolina University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Political Science; Business Administration
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2011 - Present
The Nolte Law Firm, P.C. January 2010 - May 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets
Education
University of Richmond School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2000 — 2005
B.S.P.H., Biostatistics, Women's Studies
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 1999 - Present
Liskow & Lewis / Monroe & Lemann May 1995 - May 1999
Skills
Creditors' Rights, Financial Institutions, Litigation, Bankruptcy
Education
Tulane University Law School 1993 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude, Law
Spring Hill College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), summa cum laude, History, Political Science
Red Hat August 2015 - Present
Red Hat April 2014 - Present
AT&T November 2013 - April 2014
AT&T August 2010 - November 2013
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Fedora, Microsoft Office, OPUS, Salesforce.com, Legal Case Management, Auditing Software, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Support Tools, Microsoft Excel, VirtualBox, Litigation Management, Retail, PowerPoint, Enterprise Software
Education
North Carolina State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), History
Law Firm of Abigail E. Peoples, PLLC October 2009 - Present
Elon University School of Law August 2012 - Present
Connors Morgan, PLLC April 2013 - May 2014
Guilford College May 2010 - August 2010
GTCC 2010 - 2010
Susan I. Jean and Associates January 2009 - May 2009
College of William and Mary 2008 - 2009
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2008 - August 2008
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office May 2008 - June 2008
U.S. Attorney's Office January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Estate Planning, Family Law, Wills, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Trusts, Social Media, Career Counseling, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Law, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Mediation
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Regent University 2000 — 2002
MA, Counseling
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1998
BA, History
ABC Phones of North Carolina, Inc. dba A Wireless July 2011 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2006 - July 2011
North Carolina Court of Appeals, the Honorable Barbara Jackson January 2005 - March 2006
Clayton County Police Department July 1998 - August 2001
Hendrick Automotive Group February 1997 - March 1998
United States Marine Corps November 1992 - November 1996
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD)
Cornell University 1988 — 1992
BS, Business Administration
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 2008 - Present
University of Phoenix August 2002 - Present
Late Model Racer Magazine June 2001 - April 2013
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC June 2001 - March 2008
Cetrulo & Capone September 1998 - May 2001
Northeastern Midget Ass'n 1987 - 2001
Peabody & Arnold LLP 1989 - 1998
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Management, Information Technology, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Security, Program Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Leadership, SaaS, Public Speaking, Troubleshooting, Enterprise Software, Strategy
Education
Lesley University 1996 — 2000
Masters, Management
Tufts University 1975 — 1979
BA, History and Theatre
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust January 2010 - Present
Davis Hartman Wright PLLC May 2007 - Present
Appalachian Trail Conservancy 2007 - July 2013
Ward and Davis July 2002 - May 2007
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 1991 - July 2002
Skills
Water Quality, Administrative Law, Litigation, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Law, Wetlands, Coastal Zone Management, Land Use Issues, Land Trusts, Appellate Practice, Volleyball, Photography, Problem Solving, Coaching, Appeals, Environmental Policy, Land Use, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Construction Law
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor, Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1975 — 1979
BA, Economics
Ravenscoft School - Raleigh NC 1970 — 1975
High School Diploma, History Honors
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2015 - Present
Florida Law Review March 2014 - Present
University of Florida Levin College of Law May 2012 - May 2015
Baker Donelson May 2014 - July 2014
U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida May 2013 - July 2013
Presidents Leadership Council at UCF March 2010 - May 2012
Alpha Epsilon Phi at the University of Central Florida November 2010 - November 2011
Alpha Epsilon Phi at UCF November 2009 - November 2010
AIPAC June 2010 - August 2010
UCF Student Government Association Senate September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Project Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Higher Education, Editing, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Policy, Social Networking, Marketing, Analysis
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2012
B.A. and B.S, History and Political Science
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2012
BA, History and Political Science
Musselwhite, Musselwhite, Branch & Grantham January 2011 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Litigation, Trials, Personal Injury, Courts, Arbitration
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science, Minor in Chemistry
The SYGMA Network June 2015 - Present
The SYGMA Network June 2015 - Present
Ply Gem March 2014 - December 2014
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2012 - September 2013
Sherwin Williams October 2011 - April 2012
21st Mortgage July 2009 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Lotus Notes, Skip Tracing, Legal Assistance, Credit, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Customer Service, Loans, Training, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Legal Research, PowerPoint
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2011 — 2011
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 3.6
University of Limerick 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2005
Brown Law LLP July 2014 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2013 - May 2014
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill October 2012 - October 2013
Troutman Sanders LLP June 2011 - September 2012
North Carolina Secretary of State January 2010 - May 2011
Office of the Governor - State of North Carolina November 2005 - March 2009
Meredith College May 2005 - October 2005
Meredith College January 2004 - April 2005
North Carolina General Assembly November 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Litigation, Student Development, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Microsoft Word, Document Review, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Product Liability, Research, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Business Litigation, Government, Pleadings, Legal Documents, PowerPoint, Notary Public, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting, Administrative..., Administrative Law, Medical Malpractice, Higher Education, Staff Development, Microsoft Excel, Appeals
Education
Meredith College 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Salem College 1996 — 2000
BA, Communication (Journalism)
Beverly-Hanks & Associates August 2015 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2014 - August 2015
McGuire Wood & Bissette, PA October 2010 - October 2014
Roberts & Stevens, PA June 2006 - October 2010
The Karp Law Firm 2004 - 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Estate Administration, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Notary Public, Litigation Support, Estate Planning, Trusts, Trust, Courts, Trust Administration, Document Review, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Administration, Document Drafting, Legal Assistance, Residential Real Estate..., Real Estate License
Education
Cumbie and Trull School of Real Estate 2015 — 2015
North Carolina Real Estate Broker's License, Real Estate
Indian River Community College
Paralegal Certification
Indian River Community College
Paralegal
Martin County High School
Lanier Law Group, P.A. August 2010 - Present
Hopf & Higley, P.A. 2003 - 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1994 - 2001
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Appeals, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Mediation, Legal Writing, Personal Injury..., Courts, Product Liability, Family Law, Torts, Arbitration, Wills, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Law, Automobile Accidents, Trials, Pleadings, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Nursing Home Neglect, Hearings, Attorneys, Administrative Law, Toxic Tort, Class Actions, Claim, Public Liability, Depositions, Appellate Practice, Breach Of Contract, Alternative Dispute..., Insurance Law, Legal Issues, Nursing Homes
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Quaker Valley High School 1979 — 1982
WilmerHale June 2015 - Present
The Carlyle Group May 2014 - June 2015
EUE Screen Gems Studios April 2013 - May 2014
Kirkland & Ellis LLP July 2010 - April 2013
Offit Kurman, P.A. April 2009 - April 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2006 - April 2009
Valvoline Instant Oil Change March 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, Litigation, Invoicing, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Highly resourceful, Superior Communications..., Procurement, LexisNexis, Kronos, Department Budgeting, Purchase Requisitions, Procurement Contracts, Ergonomics, Digital Photography, Editorial Manager, e-Plus, Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Vendor Contracts, Invoice Processing, SPSS, Legal Research, RoomTracker, EMS Program, Sales, Customer Service
Education
Marymount University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Forensic and Legal Psychology with Intelligence Studies Concentration
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology and Criminal Justice
Cape Fear Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice Technology
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2011 - Present
The Military Club and Anet 1 March 2008 - November 2011
Lee, Hancock & Lasitter, P.A. March 2002 - June 2008
Academy Title March 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Pleadings, Westlaw, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Document Review, Litigation Support, Mediation, Courts, Legal Documents, Appeals, Commercial Litigation
Education
Pitt Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Paralegal Technology, 4.0
Nexsen Pruet, LLC June 2015 - Present
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve April 2000 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2006 - June 2015
Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, PA 2001 - 2006
The Wooten Company January 1993 - July 1998
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Patent preparation, Patent Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Due Diligence, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Registered Patent..., Domain Names, Copyright Law, Medical Devices, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor
North Carolina State University
Master's degree, Engineering
North Carolina State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering (Mechanical Design)
North Carolina State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Engineering
Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer PA September 2015 - Present
Southern Law Group June 2015 - September 2015
L. A. Page Law Firm, PLLC September 2013 - June 2015
The Torres Corporation May 2012 - September 2013
Mississippi Center for Justice March 2012 - March 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2004 - August 2010
Eastern District of NC Bankruptcy Trustee, John F. Logan May 2002 - May 2004
Stratas & Weathers June 2000 - May 2002
Ogletree Deakins August 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Lexis, Westlaw, Legal Documents, Property Law, Document Drafting, Legal Issues, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Wills, Personal Injury..., Deeds, Real Estate Contracts, Title Opinions, Title Searches, LexisNexis
Education
Campbell University
Charlotte School of Law
Lewis & Roberts, P.L.L.C. July 2013 - August 2014
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2013 - June 2013
North Carolina Department of Justice, Transportation Section May 2012 - August 2012
McDonald York Building Company February 2010 - August 2011
Bovis Lend Lease September 2005 - February 2010
Lee F. Cowper, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Skills
Construction, Contract Management, Construction Management, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Contractors, MS Project, Procurement, LEED AP, Subcontracting, Change Orders, Budgets, Project Estimation, Engineering, LEED, Legal Research, Value Engineering, Project Planning, Submittals, Primavera P6
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
North Carolina State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Construction Engineering and Management
Wake County District Attorney's Office January 2013 - August 2013
Internal Revenue Service July 2011 - August 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2011 - June 2011
North Carolina Court of Appeals, The Honorable Robert Hunter June 2010 - July 2010
D.C. Children's Law Center January 2009 - July 2009
Covington and Burling, L.L.P. May 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Civil Litigation, Research, Trials, Appeals, Mediation
Education
UNC Chapel Hill School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2003 — 2007
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2012 - Present
Hanes Companies 2006 - 2011
Columbia Beauty Supply 2003 - 2006
RGIS Inventory Specialists 1998 - 2003
Bucknell University, Ellen Clarke Bertrand LIbrary 1990 - 1997
Sprout Bauer, Inc. 1987 - 1990
U.S. Shoe Corporation 1981 - 1985
Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2015 - Present
Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, PA August 2007 - March 2015
Skills
Estate Planning, Tax, Trusts, Business Transactions, Wills, Corporate Law, Estate Tax Planning, Business Planning, Small Business, Entity Formations, Business Entity..., Probate, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Estate Law
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2006 — 2007
L.L.M.
University of North Carolina School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Wake Forest University 1999 — 2003
B.A.
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2006 - Present
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald September 2002 - January 2006
The Structures Group 1992 - 1996
Skills
Residential Homes, Investment Properties, Real Estate Development, Condominums, Property Owners..., Land Use, Legal Writing, Condos, Zoning, Property Law, Real Property, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Licensing, Real Estate
Education
North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy 2012 — 2012
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1999 — 2002
J.D., Law
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Civil Engineering - Structural
Bloomingdale's 2014 - 2015
Urban Enterprises 2014 - 2014
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2011 - 2012
The Hon. & Mrs. Marvin K. Blount 2008 - 2011
Blount Law Firm 2010 - 2010
Skills
Managing files,..., Managing calendars &..., Errand runner &..., Planning private events..., Performing accounting..., Personal shopper and..., Data mining & research, Minutes/Diary Management, Social Media Management, Tutoring (K-6), Arts education & kids..., Special needs childcare..., Customer Service
Education
Louisiana State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Music, Performance, Opera
East Carolina University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Performance, Opera
Live Oak Bank February 2015 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2012 - February 2015
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Multi Tasking, Organization, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Notary Public, Employee Relations, Management, Console, Elite Webview, Legal Documents, Leadership, Social Media, Administrative...
Education
East Carolina University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
Cape Fear Community College 2013 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2013 - Present
Rogers Towers, P.A. May 2012 - August 2012
Pittard, Perry & Crone, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Del Designs May 2008 - August 2011
WhiteWater Adventures, LLC May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, QuickBooks, IRS, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Tax Accounting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Small Business
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2011 — 2013
J.D., Corporate & Taxation, Cum Laude
North Carolina State University 2007 — 2010
B.S., Accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Lourdes
Cree September 2015 - Present
Ogletree Deakins September 2014 - September 2015
Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. February 2012 - August 2014
Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association 2009 - 2014
Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association 2009 - 2014
Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association 2009 - 2014
North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence March 2011 - February 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2008 - July 2011
Morris, Schneider & Prior, LLC July 2002 - March 2008
Brawner & Brawner 1992 - 1995
Skills
Real Estate, Criminal Law, Immigration, Litigation, Employment Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Affirmative Action..., Title Searches, Civil Litigation, Immigration Law, Legal Contract Review, Employment Law, Hearings, Trial Management, Legal Documents, Depositions, Document Review, Trials, Affirmative Action, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, PACER, Litigation Support, Westlaw
Education
Rose State College
Political Science
TRAX International dba TRAX Test Services November 2007 - August 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2006 - August 2007
The MED Group August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Program Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Inbound Lead Generation, Online Lead Generation, Multi-media Marketing..., Relationship Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, SEO, Recruiting, SEM, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Research, Press Releases, Marketing Event Planning, Blogging, Team Building, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Risk Management, New Business Development, Project Management, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Public Speaking, Strategy, Security Clearance, Government, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Change Management, Logistics, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Public Relations, Event Planning
Education
Texas Tech University 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations, Magna Cum Laude
Texas Tech University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Tuggle Duggins P.A. September 2012 - Present
Tuggle Duggins & Meschan, P.A. July 2011 - August 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2011 - June 2011
Forsyth County Public Defender's Office July 2010 - August 2010
Warren & Sinkler June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Courts, Appeals
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science
Phillips Exeter Academy 2001 — 2005
High School
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2007 - Present
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, with honors
Campbell University
M.B.A., with distinction, Lundy-Fetterman School of Business
Campbell University
B.B.A., summa cum laude, major: Trust and Investment Management; minor: Financial Planning
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2012 - Present
Four Points by Sheraton February 2010 - July 2012
The Mediation Center August 2010 - May 2011
The Omni Grove Park Inn April 2008 - February 2010
Jesse Brown's Outdoors June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Administrative..., Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Documents, Notary Public, Trials, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Document Review, Courts, Appeals, Litigation
Education
South College Asheville 2013 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) January 2013 - Present
North Carolina Chinese Business Association December 2012 - Present
Triangle Chapter, British American Business Council July 2012 - Present
Center for International Understanding July 2012 - Present
Poyner Spruill LLP November 2009 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2007 - November 2009
American Australian Association, Sydney, Australia March 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Immigration Law, Courts, Immigration, Visas, Appeals, Litigation, I-9 Compliance and..., Naturalization, H-1B, L-1, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Asylum, Civil Litigation, Government, Labor Certification, Corporate Law, L-1A, E-2, I-9 Compliance, Trials, Legal Research, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Administrative Law, Torts
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1975 — 1978
JD
Dartmouth College 1970 — 1973
BA summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Williams Mullen July 2015 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2013 - July 2015
Campbell University School of Law August 2010 - May 2013
Coats & Bennett, PLLC June 2012 - August 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2012 - June 2012
Coats & Bennett, PLLC May 2011 - July 2011
Rockwell Collins January 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Systems Engineering, Labview, Matlab, System Design, Signal Processing, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Simulations, Sensors, LaTeX, Optics, Microsoft Office, Embedded Systems, Python, C++, C, Requirements Management, Mathematica, Radar, System Architecture
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law, summa cum laude
Duke University 2005 — 2006
M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rhodes College 2001 — 2005
B.S., Physics
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2005 - Present
Heller Ehrman February 2005 - August 2005
Palmer Legal Staffing October 2004 - February 2005
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. 1994 - 2004
Skills
Notary Public, Administrative..., Outlook, Litigation, Legal Documents, Data Entry, Pleadings, Office Management, Trials, Filing, Courts, Litigation Support, Spreadsheets, Administrative..., PACER, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office
Education
Prince George's Community College
United States Army Trial Defense Service May 2012 - July 2012
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin May 2011 - August 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 2008 - February 2009
Stuart Law Firm, PLLC January 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Writing, Government, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Appeals
Education
Campbell University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
North Carolina State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts July 2012 - July 2013
Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2011 - October 2012
MCCS April 2009 - August 2010
Bank of America October 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Cataloging, Customer Service, Word Processing, Integrated Library..., Public Libraries, Library Skills, School Library Media, Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Acrobat, Data Entry, Library Instruction, Library Research, Books, Library Reference, Information Literacy
Education
East Carolina University 2008 — 2011
Master's degree, Library and Information Science
East Carolina University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
United States District Court - Middle District of North Carolina January 2013 - Present
Duke University June 2012 - Present
Supreme Court of North Carolina September 2010 - December 2012
Campbell University School of Law September 2011 - May 2012
Steptoe & Johnson LLP September 2007 - September 2010
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit September 2006 - September 2007
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida September 2004 - September 2006
Sherman & Howard July 2003 - August 2003
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2002 - August 2002
netLibrary July 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trial Preparation, Complex Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Brief Writing, Evidence, Briefs, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Writing, Litigation, Research, Editing, Appellate Practice, Trials, Intellectual Property, Teaching Writing, Discovery, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Teaching
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Colorado at Boulder 1999 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and English Literature
United States Senate 2007 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2004 - 2007
Skills
Legislative, Appropriations, Legislative Analysis, Constituent Services, Government Affairs
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Ward and Smith, P.A. February 1993 - Present
Education
Sewanee-The University of the South 1987 — 1991
B.A., Economics
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2015 - Present
Williams Mullen September 2008 - August 2015
North Carolina Business Court November 2006 - August 2008
Law Office of Edward James Coyne III August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Appeals, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Mediation, Courts, Trade Secrets, Product Liability, Class Actions, Construction Law, Personal Injury, Trials
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
Appalachian State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Business Adminstration
North Carolina Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Lucy Daniels Foundation 2010 - Present
Zaytoun Law Firm 2009 - 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2008 - 2009
Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP 1987 - 2008
Skills
Office Management, Accounting, Civil Litigation, Accounts Payable, Purchasing
Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College 1992 — 1997
BS, Business Administration
Durham Technical Community College 1984 — 1986
AAS, Paralegal Technology
Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2008 - Present
Williams Mullen April 2001 - May 2008
North Carolina State Bar and Independent Consultant September 1996 - April 2001
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Document Review, Courts, Depositions, Practice Management, MS Office, Medical Records, Medical Billing, Law Office Management, Legal Ethics
Education
University of New Haven
Master of Art Legal Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northrop University, California
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
United States District Court - Middle District of North Carolina August 2015 - Present
North Carolina Business Court January 2015 - August 2015
Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A. July 2013 - August 2013
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2013 - June 2013
Campbell University School of Law June 2012 - November 2012
Shipman and Wright, LLP July 2012 - August 2012
US Department of Homeland Security May 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Editing, Westlaw, Legal Research Skills, Legal Discovery, Administrative Law, LexisNexis, Litigation
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2005
B.A., English
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2007 - Present
Skills
Depositions, Pleadings, Trials, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Appeals, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Document Review, Litigation Support, Legal Research, PACER, Legal Writing
Education
Appalachian State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
The National Center for Paralegal Training
Paralegal
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2015 - Present
Michigan State University May 2011 - Present
Biomedinnovations.com Blog January 2011 - Present
Morse Barnes-Brown & Pendleton January 2011 - March 2015
Greenberg Traurig September 2009 - January 2011
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School 2006 - 2009
Greenberg Traurig 2008 - 2008
Myriad Genetics 2007 - 2008
Skills
Licensing, Trademark Prosecution, Due Diligence, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Hatch-Waxman Act..., Biosimilars, Stem Cells, Trademarks, Biologics, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Medical Devices, Patent Applications, Pharmaceutical Industry, Prior Art Search, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Invention, Cell Biology, Biopharmaceuticals, Genetics, Start-ups, Life Sciences
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Biotechnology, Concentration in Regulatory Affairs, A
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., cum laude, Law
Stony Brook University 2003 — 2005
B.S., summa cum laude, Pharmacology
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 1997 - Present
Skills
Active Directory, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Windows 7, Information Technology, Litigation Support, System Administration, Databases, Citrix, Security, Troubleshooting, IT Management, Disaster Recovery, VMware
Education
East Carolina University 2006 — 2008
BSBE, Information Technology
Harford Community College June 2014 - Present
Harford Community College 2008 - June 2014
Harford Community College 2003 - 2008
Novant Health 1991 - 2001
U. S. Label 1986 - 1991
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1983 - 1985
Skills
Higher Education, Fundraising, Social Media, Research, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Teaching, PowerPoint, Student Affairs, Microsoft Word, Editing, Social Networking
Education
Harford Community College 2006 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Political Science
Forsyth Technical Community College
Business Admin
Dreambox Learning July 2012 - June 2015
Blackboard December 2010 - June 2012
Blackboard Connect October 2010 - December 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2009 - August 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2008 - May 2009
East Carolina University August 2007 - May 2009
Pitt County Schools August 2007 - June 2008
Progressive Electric, Inc March 2006 - August 2007
University Manor - College Park Communities August 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Event Planning, Team Building, Marketing, Management, Microsoft Office, Budget, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Leadership, Social Media, Lead Generation, Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales, Public Speaking, Email Marketing
Education
East Carolina University 2005 — 2009
BA, Psychology
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 1999 - Present
Real Estate Plus/Managaement Services November 1988 - November 1999
Skills
Pleadings, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Trials, Westlaw, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Legal Writing, Document Review, Legal Documents, Notary Public, Litigation Support, Depositions, Lexis
Education
Carteret Community College
Associate's in Applied Science
K. W. Keith July 2013 - Present
Liberty Mutual Insurance July 2011 - Present
Robert Half International May 2011 - July 2011
Service Credit Union December 2009 - June 2011
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle October 2009 - October 2009
Millennium Medical Communications, Inc. August 2008 - October 2009
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle January 2007 - August 2008
Ward and Smith, P.A. October 2005 - November 2006
Qessential Medical Market Research November 2004 - September 2005
PC Connection August 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Analysis, Budgets, Management, Payroll, Leadership, Training
Education
Northeastern University 2001 — 2002
MS/MBA, Graduate School of Professional Accounting
Wellesley College 1997 — 2001
BA, Classical Civilizations with Astronomy Minor
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2012 - Present
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. 2003 - Present
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude
Boston College 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP June 1998 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Finance, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing
Education
Syracuse University College of Law 1991 — 1994
JD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1987 — 1991
BS, Administration of Criminal Justice/Political Science
Social Security Administration September 2010 - Present
North Carolina Department of Justice October 2008 - September 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2007 - August 2007
Federal District Court Judge Earl Britt May 2007 - June 2007
Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers April 2002 - July 2005
Smith Debnam 2002 - 2005
Skills
Research, Negotiation, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Management, Claim, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Appeals
Education
Campbell University 2007 — 2008
Masters, Trust and Wealth Management
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Meredith College 2001 — 2002
Paralegal Certificate, Civil Litigation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Peace War and Defense
Independence High School 1994 — 1997
High School Diploma
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 2015 - Present
Life Science Legal Consulting 2011 - 2015
Inspire Pharmaceuticals August 2006 - September 2011
King Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2006
GlaxoSmithKline 1997 - 2001
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1990 - 1997
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC 1988 - 1990
Skills
Licensing, Divestitures, Mergers, Business Acquisition, Lifesciences, Due Diligence, Collaboration Solutions, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Agreements, Pharmaceuticals, Transactional Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Securities + SEC filings, Management Of Outside..., Risk..., Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Strategy
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law 1985 — 1988
JD with Honors, Law
Asheville High School
Davidson College
BA, History
Castle Branch, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2005 - April 2015
Skills
Business, Employee Benefits, Financial Transactions..., Tax, Technology, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Succession Planning, Corporate Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trials
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2004 — 2005
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
North Carolina Central University School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D., summa cum laude
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Psychology
Miller & Martin PLLC AttorneyBryan Cave Powell GoldsteinJune 2005 - December 2013
Bryan Cave 2009 - 2013
Powell goldstein LLP June 2005 - December 2008
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 1997 - June 2005
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs April 1989 - June 1991
Hansell & Post June 1980 - April 1989
Skills
Finance, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking, Loans, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Mergers, Securities, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Joint Ventures, Commercial Real Estate, Securities Regulation, Private Equity, Legal Writing
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 1977 — 1980
JD
University of Virginia 1970 — 1974
BS, Finance
Self Employed Writer March 2014 - Present
Carollo Engineers November 2007 - March 2014
Carollo Engineers September 1998 - November 2007
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Desktop Publishing, Creative Writing, Technical Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Technical Writing, Editing, InDesign
Education
Western Carolina University 1993 — 1996
BFA, Fine Arts
Penland School of Crafts 1993 — 1994
Fine Arts
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1993 — 1994
Art
East Carolina University 1991 — 1993
Art
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1989 — 1991
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 1988 - Present
Skills
Estate Planning, Wills, Estate Administration, Small Business, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Trusts, Elder Law, Appeals, Strategic Planning, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Arbitration, Business, Leadership, Sales, Trial Practice
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1982 — 1983
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
University of North Carolina School of Law 1979 — 1982
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Special Counsel February 2014 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2001 - February 2014
Skills
Management, Human Resources, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Recruiting, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Legal Writing
Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
East Carolina University 1992 — 1996
B.S.
East Wake High School c/o 1992
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2005 - Present
Skills
Elder Law, Estate Administration, Probate, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Gift Tax, Wills, Special Needs Planning, Trusts, Estate Tax Planning, Appeals, Construction Law, Special Education
Education
Tulane University Law School 1977 — 1980
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude
University of Alabama 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2004 - Present
Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, P.A. September 1992 - April 2004
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Hampden-Sydney College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
UNC Health Care February 2005 - Present
RegEd December 2004 - February 2005
UNC Health Care May 2002 - December 2004
HealthStream May 2000 - April 2002
ASMO of Greenville, NC December 1997 - May 2000
Kelly Services October 1997 - December 1997
Pitt County Mental Health February 1993 - May 1997
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 1992 - February 1993
Honda City of Goldsboro June 1991 - September 1992
Synergy Management Services January 1991 - May 1991
Skills
HTML, CSS, SQL Server, C#, .NET, Learning Management, Healthcare, SQL, Databases, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Testing, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Leadership, Access, Crystal Reports, Management, Database Design, Process Improvement, Visio
Education
La Salle University
Pitt Community College
Wake Technical Community College
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2012 - Present
Skills
Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Leadership, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Marketing, Research, Legal Issues, Litigation, Employee Benefits, Federal Contractor...
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Maryland College Park 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission September 2010 - Present
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP March 2005 - September 2010
Nelson Mullins March 2005 - September 2010
Alston & Bird LLP September 2002 - March 2005
Ward and Smith, P.A. February 1997 - July 1999
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
Penn State University 1990 — 1994
BA, International Politics and Spanish
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2012 - Present
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. August 2008 - January 2012
Bass, Berry & Sims June 2007 - August 2007
Kilpatrick Stockton May 2007 - June 2007
Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild, LLP July 2006 - August 2006
John W. Roper, PC May 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Employment..., Alcoholic Beverage Law, Trials, Beverage Industry, Pleadings, Non-compete Agreements, Business Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice, Trade Secrets, Dispute Resolution, Beer, Craft Beer
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2006 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2004 — 2005
MBA, Risk Management, Marketing, Operations Management
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1998 — 2001
BBA, International Business
Brookstone School 1994 — 1998
McGuireWoods LLP May 2000 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Contract Negotiation, Joint Ventures
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
Georgetown University 1985 — 1989
B.S.F.S., International Relations
East Carolina University April 2011 - Present
AgentActionTools.com October 2008 - June 2011
General Dynamics Information Technology December 2008 - March 2011
Southtech Plastics, Inc. May 2007 - November 2008
NACCO Materials Handling Group December 2006 - May 2007
Ward and Smith, P.A. December 2000 - May 2006
Skills
IT Management, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL, AJAX, Visual Basic, jQuery, PHP, HTML, Visual Studio, MySQL, C#, Windows Server, ASP, Programming, Access, CSS, IIS, XML, Web Applications, Operating Systems, Oracle, Web Development, SSRS, T-SQL, Web Services, Crystal Reports, Oracle SQL, SQL Server 2000-2008, AS400, visual c#, Advanced CSS, Perl, VBScript
Education
East Carolina University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
New Bern High School 1983 — 1986
New Bern High School
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2009 - Present
Ferguson Enterprises May 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Trusts
Education
East Carolina University 2003 — 2007
BA, Communication
Quantico High School 2000 — 2003
Matagorda County District Clerk of Court August 2014 - Present
Matagorda County District Attorney June 2014 - August 2014
Ward and Smith, P.A. June 2009 - April 2013
American Heart Association April 2005 - April 2009
Conference Management Services, Inc. December 1999 - April 2005
Skills
Legal Assistance, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Blinn College
Associates, English, Mass Communications, Journalism
Texas A&M University
Journalism
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2007 - Present
North Carolina Court of Appeals August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Family Law, Appeals, Mediation, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Campbell University 2003 — 2005
MBA
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1998 — 2002
BA, Journalism
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 1978 - Present
Craven Community College August 2008 - December 2010
Johnston County Public Schools September 1973 - June 1974
Skills
Employment Contracts, Legal Writing, Workers Compensation, Education Law, Labor and Employment, Arbitration, Employment Law, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Rights, Employment..., Labor, FMLA, Employment, Legal Assistance, Traditional Labor Law, Training, Non-compete Agreements, Wage & Hour, Constitutional Law
Education
UNC School of Law 1974 — 1978
J.D.
Duke University 1975 — 1978
Master's degree, Public Policy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1969 — 1973
A.B., History and English
Smithfield High School 1965 — 1969
Class of 1969
Wells Fargo June 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo June 2010 - June 2014
Kristy Meares Sides Attorney at Law March 2009 - June 2010
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Asset Protection, Wealth Management, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Litigation, Succession Planning, Business Formation
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD
Campbell University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Campbell University
BBA, Trust Management and Financial Planning
The University of Akron January 2014 - Present
Freelance Event Design September 2008 - March 2011
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2008 - July 2009
Dance Education Innovation - Mobile Dance Instruction Program July 2004 - July 2008
Coastal Carolina Radio, LLC - 97.9 The Bear June 2003 - July 2004
Carlson Marketing June 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Copywriting, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Editing, Advertising, Research, Public Speaking, Voice Over, Freelance Writing, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Event Planning
Education
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Advertising
Ward and Smith, P.A. November 1999 - Present
United States Marine Corps November 1973 - November 1993
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Document Review, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Security Clearance, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Boston University
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ward and Smith, P.A. Word Processing SupervisorWard and Smith, P.A.January 1990 - March 2013
Retired from Ward and Smith, P.A. 1990 - 2013
Ward and Smith, P.A. 1990 - 2011
New Bern, NC October 1982 - December 1989
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Education
Craven Community College 1984 — 1988
Associate, Political Science
Phillips Business College
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 2011 - Present
Miller Marshall Roth February 2007 - March 2011
Michael L. Miller, P.A. November 1990 - January 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, Tax, ERISA, Trusts, Estate Administration, Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Executive Compensation, Deferred Compensation, ESOP, 401k, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Powers of Attorney, Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Elder Law, Legal Writing, Wills
Education
University of Denver College of Law 1978 — 1980
LL.M., Masters of Law in Taxation
University of Denver College of Law 1974 — 1978
J.D., Law
University of Denver 1970 — 1974
B.A., Political Science
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2002 - Present
The Law Offices of Kathleen Shannon Glancy, P.A. August 1986 - August 2002
Skills
Family Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Trial Preparation, Research, Medical Malpractice, Word, Pleadings, Excel, Outlook, Notary Public, PowerPoint, Legal Documents, Trials, Legal Research, Depositions, Litigation Support
Education
E.A. Laney High School
Miller-Motte College-Wilmington
Ogletree Deakins May 2014 - Present
YMCA of the Triangle August 2012 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 2013 - May 2014
Bank of Stanly March 2006 - May 2013
Wake County Public Schools August 2012 - April 2013
YMCA of the Triangle August 2011 - May 2012
YMCA of the Triangle August 2010 - August 2011
Stanly County's District Attorney's Office June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Client Billing, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, Mentoring, Notary Public, Management, Editing, Microsoft Office
Education
Meredith College 2013 — 2014
Paralegal Program
North Carolina State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Education
North Carolina State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Public and Interpersonal
Cisco Systems January 2011 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2008 - March 2009
Sexton Construction Company May 2006 - July 2006
Berkshire Hathaway 1900 - 1901
Skills
Salesforce.com, Research, Analysis, Sales Operations, Spanish, Sales, Customer Service, SPSS, Problem Solving, Software Licensing, Customer Relations, Partner Development, Sales Process, Case Management, Cisco Commerce Workspace, JavaScript, Assembly Language, Java, x86 Assembly, ARM, C++, Multivariable Calculus, Multithreading, SAS Programming, PHP, Android SDK, HTML, CSS, Python, T-SQL, Ruby
Education
North Carolina State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Political Science, American Politics Concentration
CACI International Inc October 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage June 2013 - October 2013
Romano's Macaroni Grill June 2008 - October 2013
Genworth Financial July 2012 - June 2013
Ward and Smith, P.A. September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Moodle, Civil Litigation, Creditors' Rights
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science, Anthropology, History
North Carolina State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
Cary High School 2002 — 2006
MUFG Union Bank November 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Bank November 2009 - October 2013
Wachovia Bank, N.A. April 2006 - November 2009
Ward and Smith, P.A. August 2000 - April 2006
Restore Health Group 1998 - 2000
Symphony Health Services 1995 - 1998
Davis Advertising Inc. 1992 - 1995
BSA Advertising 1989 - 1992
Walter Bennett Communications 1988 - 1989
Mississippi State Department of Health 1987 - 1988
Skills
Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management..., Loans, Asset Managment, Strategic Financial..., Estate Administration, Personal Trust..., Fiduciary Risk and..., Trusts, Investments, Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Asset Allocation, Wealth Management, Insurance, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Securities
Education
University of Mississippi 1982 — 1986
BA, Journalism
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2010 - May 2013
Office of the District Attorney, District 9a, Person and Caswell Counties July 2012 - August 2012
Wake County Attorney's Office January 2012 - March 2012
Ward and Smith, P.A. 2007 - 2010
Golden Sands Motel June 2001 - September 2007
Coastal Tumblegym September 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Legal Documents
Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2005 — 2008
BA, Political Science
Ward and Smith, P.A. March 2012 - Present
Oliver Friesen Cheek, PLLC 2009 - February 2012
Craven County Government January 2009 - March 2011
Titles By Paula June 2004 - January 2009
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 1988 - June 2004
Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Documents, Appeals, Document Review, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Real Estate, Legal Assistance, Litigation, PACER, Customer Service, Depositions, Arbitration, Estate Administration, Criminal Defense, Product Liability, Trial Practice
Education
Mount Olive College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Major: Management and Organizational Development
Craven Community College
West Craven High School 1984 — 1987
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2011 - Present
First Citizens Bank August 1988 - January 2008
Skills
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Finance, Investments, Trusts
Education
Bucknell University 1982 — 1985
Central Atlantic School of Trust
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ward and Smith, P.A. May 1984 - Present
Pamlico County Dept. of Social Services 1974 - 1984
Skills
Legal Writing, Document Review, Legal Documents, Courts
Education
East Carolina University 1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Studies Teacher Education
Mount Olive College 1969 — 1971
Associate of Arts (AA)
Adminstrative Office of US Courts April 2008 - Present
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts June 2007 - April 2008
Ward and Smith, P.A. January 2003 - June 2007
Hunter Bircher, LLC August 2001 - January 2003
Education
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Craven Community College
Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice
Craven Community College
Associate's Degree, General Education (Teaching)
Ward and Smith, P.A. April 2013 - Present
Ward and Smith, P.A. July 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
High Point University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Athletic Training/Trainer