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Director, Senior Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel 

Levy Restaurants

Senior Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Reviewed, negotiated, and provided advice on service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and a variety of miscellaneous client-specific liability concerns. Drafted agreements and amendments based on internal client's specific needs or financial deals. Worked directly with various outside counsel on specific projects including specialized licensing and corporate compliance. Reported directly to the General Counsel.

Law Clerk

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Conducted legal research on issues such as the use of criminal background checks of jurors. Drafted a Recommendation of Opinion involving a dispute over court costs. Wrote a Memorandum regarding the court’s jurisdiction over the adjudication of lien disputes.

Judicial Extern

Cook County Bureau of Human Resources EEO Office

Worked on race and age employment discrimination cases, drafted position statements, attended fact-finding conferences, drafted a county-wide bullying policy, and completed other various policy research assignments.

Extern

Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County

Handled all corporate matters and meetings regarding the Board of Directors or corporate investors. Managed the corporation's annual Board of Director's strategic planning retreat and annual investor update meeting. Coordinated fundraising for the corporation through large community events. Coordinated public relations for the company including press releases, press conferences, and speech writing. Assisted in establishing 501c3 tax exempt status for the nonprofit organization. Assisted with business outreach and community events highlighting the economic impacts of one of California's largest infrastructure projects. Worked with city and county leaders, and reported directly to the President/CEO of the corporation.

Investor Relations Manager

Assisted with the management and implementation of Strategic Plans for local working groups consisting of over 900 local members, collectively, in the clean energy, construction, logistics/distribution, and manufacturing industries.

Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control

Provided office management and assistance with basic case investigation. Created and maintained department reports including reports containing confidential information.

Student Assistant

Office of Community & Economic Development, CSU Fresno

Assisted the Marketing & Communications Director with research regarding community resources in order to more efficiently market the surrounding community. Assisted the Human Resources Department by updating job descriptions and performance evaluation forms to be used system-wide.

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