Experience

Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area - Develop, implement, and manage legal defense and subrogation strategies for insurance claims - Prepare requests and responses for written discovery and document production - Draft motions and pleadings for all stages of litigation in State courts - Conduct depositions, examinations under oath, and informal interviews - Review and analyze voluminous records, transcripts, and investigative materials - Advocate for clients at court hearings and through alternative dispute… Show more - Develop, implement, and manage legal defense and subrogation strategies for insurance claims - Prepare requests and responses for written discovery and document production - Draft motions and pleadings for all stages of litigation in State courts - Conduct depositions, examinations under oath, and informal interviews - Review and analyze voluminous records, transcripts, and investigative materials - Advocate for clients at court hearings and through alternative dispute resolution - Perform legal research to develop and support defensive arguments - Retain expert witnesses and attend lab and scene investigations for subrogation claims Continuing Legal Education: - Subrogation Seminar: Cracking of Plumbing Components, Cozen O'Connor, May 2021 - Subrogation Seminar: Improper Fireplace Installation, Cozen O-Conner, April 2021 - Subrogation Seminar: Lithium Ion Batteries, Cozen O'Conner, February 2021 - 5th Annual No-Fault Summit, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, April 2018 - Hillman Advocacy Program, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, January 2018 Show less



Grand Rapids Bar Association

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President - Young Lawyers Section

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States



State Bar of Michigan

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Outreach & Education Committee Member

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Representative Assembly Member, 17th Circuit

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States



Committee to Elect Tom Cochran to the 67th District

• Campaign Treasurer

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Mason, MI - Registered Treasurer by Michigan Secretary of State - Managed and tracked campaign contributions received and purchases disbursed - Monitored and filed transactions for campaign compliance (NPG VAN) - Organized fundraisers, invitations, and catering - Canvassed neighborhoods and called voters - Ordered and delivered campaign yard signs, literature, letterhead, and posters - Communicated with donors and lobbyist organizations - Completed questionnaires and sought… Show more - Registered Treasurer by Michigan Secretary of State - Managed and tracked campaign contributions received and purchases disbursed - Monitored and filed transactions for campaign compliance (NPG VAN) - Organized fundraisers, invitations, and catering - Canvassed neighborhoods and called voters - Ordered and delivered campaign yard signs, literature, letterhead, and posters - Communicated with donors and lobbyist organizations - Completed questionnaires and sought endorsements Show less



Michigan House of Representatives

• Legislative Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative Aide/Policy Specialist I

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Lansing, Michigan Area Office of the Honorable Tom Cochran State House District 67 - Research legislative issues and assist in preparing new legislation - Prepare legislative analyses of pending legislation - Write speeches and draft resolutions - Attend meetings on behalf of Representative - Speak with local and state-wide leaders on current issues before the legislature - Attend advocacy events to communicate with constituents and advocates on local issues - Communicate with other state… Show more Office of the Honorable Tom Cochran State House District 67 - Research legislative issues and assist in preparing new legislation - Prepare legislative analyses of pending legislation - Write speeches and draft resolutions - Attend meetings on behalf of Representative - Speak with local and state-wide leaders on current issues before the legislature - Attend advocacy events to communicate with constituents and advocates on local issues - Communicate with other state departments to solve constituent problems - Draft and edit publications and media posts - Correspond through email, phone, and post on behalf of Representative Show less



Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Extern

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Okemos, Michigan - Analyzed and researched impact of pending legislation - Researched and performed jurisdictional comparative analysis for issues related to the Bureau - Reviewed policies and procedures for consistency with statutory language and authority - Researched current issues in business regulation, such as beneficial ownership registry and business identity theft - Tracked pending legislation



St. Vincent Catholic Charities

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Lansing, Michigan Area Immigration Law Clinic - Researched immigration consequences of criminal activity - Analyzed court records for immigration issues - Assisted clients with immigration needs - Drafted legal memorandums regarding immigration issues - Translated for client to write personal statement for asylum (French)



Arnie's Bakery & Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Grand Rapids, Michigan - Created Sales Reports - Took Inventory of Bakery Products and Food Supplies - Ordered and Organized New Supplies - Ran Restaurant Floor, Kitchen and Front Counter - Responsible for Opening and Closing Restaurant - Hired/Terminated Staff - Created Policy Documents to Be Distributed Across All Locations - Attended Policy Meetings - Coordinated With Other Managers to Create Budget

• Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Lansing, Michigan Area - Wrote letters to constituents - Created tributes for special occasions - Used Mail Merge with Word and Excel - Communicated between constituents and House Staff - Helped organize events - Assisted in daily operations - Assisted in campaigning