Experience
Gibb & Riley, LLC   November 2011 - Present
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   June 2002 - November 2011
Draughon Professional Association   August 2000 - May 2002
Shanley & Baker LLP   May 1999 - June 2000
Law Offices of Joseph A. Miklasz   1998 - 1999
US Navy  May 1980 - November 1995

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Patents, Copyright Law, Licensing, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Leadership, Litigation, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Management

Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD

United States Naval Academy   1976 — 1980
BS, Mathematics -Operations Analysis

Toll Gate High School

Experience
Sol Vista   June 2009 - Present
University of Maryland  January 2009 - Present
USGBC National Capital Region Chapter  January 2008 - December 2011
Holland & Knight LLP  June 2006 - June 2009
JHU Real Estate Forum   January 2007 - March 2009
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   June 2003 - July 2006
MBNA  September 1999 - August 2001

Skills
Real Estate Development, Sustainability, Real Estate, Green Building, Renewable Energy, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Executive Management, Web Services, Real Estate Financing, Non-profit Boards, LEED, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Economics, LEED AP, Cleantech, Zoning, Sustainable Development, Sustainability..., Strategy, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Energy, Entrepreneurship, Energy Conservation, Investment Properties, Start-ups, Acquisitions, Disposition, Real Estate Transactions, Solar Energy, Climate Change, Energy Policy, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School   2005 — 2007
MS, Real Estate, 3.9

University of Baltimore School of Law   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

Frostburg State University   1994 — 1999
BS, Political Science

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP   May 2013 - Present
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC   January 1985 - May 2013
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC   February 1982 - December 1984

Skills
Analysis and solving of..., Mediation of disputes, Pro bono programs, Business and health..., Community Service, Analysis, Mediation, Legal, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Dispute, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Legal Issues, Wills, Product Liability

Education
University of Maryland School of Law   1970 — 1973
Juris Doctor with honors, Law

University of Maryland College Park   1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS) with High Honors, Psychology

Experience
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.   January 2015 - Present
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.   May 2011 - December 2014
Miles & Stockbridge  August 2008 - May 2011
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP   October 2003 - August 2008
Kluwer   1996 - 2000

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Appeals, Courts, Trial Practice, Legal Writing

Education
University of Maryland School of Law   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of Rochester   1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science and Psychology

Experience
Smithsonian Science Education Center  May 2013 - Present
Arlington Arts Center  2011 - 2014
Artisphere  2011 - 2013
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   2010 - 2012
Smithsonian National Science Resources Center   2009 - 2012
Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities   2009 - 2011
Bitek International, Inc.   2004 - 2010
Keller and Heckman LLP  2001 - 2004
Cascadent Communications, Inc.   2000 - 2001
FaciliCom International, LLC   1997 - 2000

Skills
Change Management, Corporate Governance, Operations Management, Managerial Finance, Strategic Planning, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Corporate Law, Start-ups, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Donor Identification, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Nonprofits, Copyright Law, Community Outreach, Program Management, Strategy, Trademarks, Mediation, Negotiation, Editing, Non-profit Board..., Social Impact

Education
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law   1991 — 1994
JD, Law

University of Maryland Baltimore County   1988 — 1991
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   April 2015 - Present
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston   February 2012 - Present
The Bridge Alliance Ltd   July 2011 - February 2012
Metrum Group   May 1988 - April 2000

Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Criminal Justice

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   April 2015 - Present
Saul Ewing LLP  December 2004 - March 2015
Shapiro Sher Guinot and Sandler   November 2002 - December 2004
Neuberger Quinn Gielen Rubin and Gibber   August 1999 - November 2002

Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Start-ups, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Non-compete Agreements, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Mergers, Tax

Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

Ner Israel   1992 — 1999

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   October 2010 - Present
La Pietra & Krieger, P.C.   April 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting

Education
Dickinson College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law & Policy

Experience
University of Baltimore School of Law  January 2015 - May 2015
University of Baltimore School of Law's Black Law Students Association   May 2014 - May 2015
University of Baltimore School of Law  August 2013 - May 2015
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.   June 2014 - August 2014
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
Pre-college Program, Upward Bound   October 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Case synthesis, Legal Writing, Philosophy, Rhetoric, Rhetorical Analysis, legal analysis, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Torts, Civil Procedure, PowerPoint, Courts, Legal Research

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Maryland College Park   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Rhetoric

Experience
TIC Gums  July 2015 - Present
Textron Systems  June 2014 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court  January 2014 - April 2014
Miller, Miller & Canby   June 2013 - August 2013
Army Judge Advocate   January 2013 - April 2013
AFGE  September 2012 - January 2013
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   June 2012 - August 2012
Pentagon  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Research, Courts, Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Management, Criminal Law, Microsoft Excel, Policy

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Maryland Baltimore County   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Anne Arundel Community College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Transfer Studies

Experience
National Association of Surety Bond Producers  July 2013 - Present
whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   March 2006 - May 2013
Ernstrom & Dreste LLP  2001 - 2006
American Insurance Association  1994 - 2001
Ott & Purdy   1991 - 1994

Skills
Surety and construction..., green building and..., fidelity law, Surety, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Liability, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Product Liability, Reinsurance, Corporate Law

Education
Mississippi College School of Law
J.D., with distinction

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP   May 2012 - Present
Themis Bar Review  May 2011 - December 2011
Timberline Condominiums   November 2010 - April 2011
Maine Conservation Corps  June 2010 - November 2010

Skills
12+ years experience..., Ability to type 60 wpm..., High Proficiency rate..., Intermediate knowledge..., Office/Travel/Records/Su..., Ability to work..., Professional demeanor..., Legal Research, Data Entry, Social Media, Customer Service, Editing, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Bankruptcy, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Westlaw

Education
Sewanee-The University of the South
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP   May 1996 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trials, Mediation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Corporate Law

Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law   1994 — 1997
JD

McGill University   1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science

The Hebrew University   1992 — 1993
One Year Program for Overseas Students

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   February 2015 - Present
The Grand Opera House  December 2008 - February 2015
The Grand Opera House, Inc   January 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Editing, Writing, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Outlook, Non-profits, Photography, Promotions, Technical Writing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Artist Relations, Relationship Management, Executive..., Personnel Management, Meeting Planning, Coordinating Special..., Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Music, Publicity, Advertising, A&R

Education
Widener University School of Law   2013 — 2014
Paralegal Certificate, Litigation

University of Delaware   2002 — 2006
B.A. of Arts, English, Concentration in Business and Technical Writing

Williamstown High School   1998 — 2002
High School

Experience
University of Baltimore  May 2015 - Present
Archdiocese of Baltimore  2013 - 2015
MEDVAL  2010 - 2012
BNA  2005 - 2010
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   2001 - 2005
Gordon Feinblatt  1999 - 2001
Venable  1995 - 1999

Skills
Social Media, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Wordpress, Crystal Reports, Healthcare IT, Law Firm Marketing, Blogging, New Business Development, Market Research, Online Marketing, Online Publishing, Public Relations, Budgeting, Market Planning, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, RFP, HTML, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, SEO, Webinars, Competitive Analysis, PPC, Business Intelligence, Client Relationship..., Coaching, Market Launch, Content Marketing, B2B, Social Media Marketing, Twitter, LinkedIn, CRM software, Content Development, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Web Analytics, Direct Mail, Electronic Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Branding & Identity, Media Relations, Budgets, Digital Marketing, Strategy

Education
Loyola University Maryland
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Systems and Marketing

Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management
BS, Marketing

Gonzaga College High School

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP  

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Maryland College Park   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and Politics

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP   October 1989 - Present
Maryland Court of Appeals  August 1988 - August 1989

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Business Transactions, Information Technology, E-Discovery Consulting, Creditors' Rights, Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Appeals, Securities Regulation, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Privacy Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Maryland College Park   1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting

Experience
Maryland Defense Force  2004 - Present
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   1986 - Present
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston   2006 - 2010
Clapp, Somerville, Honemann & Beach   July 1969 - January 1986

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Appeals, Defense, Trial Practice, Real Estate, Arbitration, Courts, Mediation, Trials, Bankruptcy, Alternative Dispute..., Product Liability, Torts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Dispute, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Jury Trials, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Administrative Law, Construction litigation

Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law   1965 — 1968
LLB/ JD, law

University of Maryland College Park   1960 — 1965
BS (Zool.), Zoology and Chemistry

Experience
Tulane University School of Architecture  May 2013 - Present
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  May 2011 - August 2011
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   December 2008 - July 2010
Huron Consulting Group  October 2008 - November 2008
GKG Law   September 2008 - October 2008
The Peace Corps  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Courts, Employment Law

Education
Southern University Law Center   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

Indiana University of Pennsylvania   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   September 1992 - July 2010

Skills
Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Intellectual Property

Education
University of Maryland School of Law   1989 — 1992
J.D.

Harvard University   1982 — 1987
A.B.

Experience
Smiths Detection  2010 - Present
US Army  2009 - 2010
AAI Corporation  2005 - 2009
Fila  1997 - 2004
Fila  1994 - 1997
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP   1988 - 1994

Skills
Contract Management, Government Contract..., Contract Negotiation, Government Contracting, Commercial Contracting, Contract Law, Government Procurement, Government Auditing, Cost Accounting..., Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Contract Closeout, Federal Acquisition..., Defense Federal..., Proposal Support, Risk Analysis, Subcontracts Management, Truth in Negotiations..., Procurement, SAP, Mentoring, Training, Lean Six Sigma, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Import Export, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Brand Protection, MD Notary Public, ITAR, EAR, Export Administration..., Security Clearance, Legal Document Review, TINA Compliance, Supplier Management

Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business Administration and Management

Towson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology

Villanova University
Master Certificate, Government Contract Management

Villanova University
Master Certificate, Commercial Contract Management

Public Contracting Institute
Certificate of Completion, FAR

Public Contracting Institute
Certificate of Completion, DFARS

Textron University
Certificate of Completion / Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Program

Felician College
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies