Experience

Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • May 2022 - Present



Yukevich | Cavanaugh

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Specializing in complex products liability litigation, including preparation and execution of defense strategies involving high-exposure claims against major product manufacturers. Take and defend fact and expert depositions, handle court appearances, draft motions, propound and respond to written discovery, and prepare in-depth mediation briefs and case assessments, including those involving catastrophic injuries and the technical evaluation of product operations, physics and mechanics. Prepare summaries and analyses of plaintiffs’ medical treatments and damages. Prepare comprehensive insurance reports evaluating the nature and value of claims, liability assessments and case strategy. Prepare matters for trial, including mock jury presentations, drafting pretrial documents, motions in limine, and witness examination outlines. Show less



Lederer & Nojima, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Independently manage a caseload of approximately 60-80 personal injury litigation matters at any time, including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, and premises liability. • Take and defend fact and expert depositions, handle court appearances, draft motions, propound and respond to written discovery, attend mediations, and assist in all aspects of trial preparation. • Independently manage a caseload of approximately 60-80 personal injury litigation matters at any time, including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, and premises liability. • Take and defend fact and expert depositions, handle court appearances, draft motions, propound and respond to written discovery, attend mediations, and assist in all aspects of trial preparation.



LOYR, APC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Represented Plaintiffs in all aspects of labor and employment litigation, including matters of: Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation in violation of the FEHA; whistleblower retaliation claims (including complaints re OSHA violations); and wage and hour violations (including class actions and PAGA). • Took and defended depositions throughout the United States. • Handled client intakes; drafted complaints; made, opposed and argued motions (e.g., anti-SLAPP motions, oppositions to demurrers and motions for summary judgment/adjudication); propounded and responded to written discovery and managed discovery disputes; and prepared for trial. • Attended mediation and facilitated settlement discussions. Show less



Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Focused on commercial and complex business litigation, creditors' rights and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy. • Managed numerous cases in both prejudgment litigation and postjudgment (collection) proceedings, including, but not limited to, drafting pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, written and oral argument on law and motion, regularly handling court appearances, ex parte application, settlement discussions, and trial preparation. • Experience taking debtor and third-party examinations, and utilizing other effective remedies to satisfy judgments. • Comprehensive knowledge of both federal and state court procedures and rules. Show less



American Society of International Law

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Law Fellow

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Created Continuing Learning Education (CLE) courses and content for licensed practitioners, including researching and approving pertinent reading materials and lessons. • Helped Administer the American Society of International Law Annual Meeting: The meeting is the largest event for international law practitioners in the world and features a variety of prominent speakers discussing the most significant and current topics in international law, including refugee protection and human rights, international criminal law, national security, international economic law and climate change. • Helped Administer career panel and speed networking events at Howard University, featuring panelists and mentors from Human Rights First, the United Nations International Children's Fund, the ABA Rule of Law Initiative and the Department of State Office of the Legal Advisor. • Participant in the 2015 International Legal Theory Interest Group roundtable discussion, focusing on competing interests between diplomacy in international law, the International Court of Justice and various domestic constitutional courts. Show less



Hamburg, Karic, Edwards & Martin LLP

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Conducted legal research and writing on complex business and real estate litigation. Propounded and responded to written discovery. Drafted motions, including motions for summary judgment. • Provided trial support, including motions in limine, motions for nonsuit/directed verdict, jury instructions, verdict forms and trial briefs. • Helped in the preparation of depositions, opening and closing statements, examination and impeachment exhibits for trial. • Conducted legal research and writing on complex business and real estate litigation. Propounded and responded to written discovery. Drafted motions, including motions for summary judgment. • Provided trial support, including motions in limine, motions for nonsuit/directed verdict, jury instructions, verdict forms and trial briefs. • Helped in the preparation of depositions, opening and closing statements, examination and impeachment exhibits for trial.



HCCH - Hague Conference on Private International Law

• Netherlands
• Legislative Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern (Stagiaire)

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Conducted research and writing in regard to United States legal developments on the operation of the Hague Service Convention and the Hague Abduction Convention, including issues of international service and child custody disputes. • Drafted substantive text and verified all legal sources for the newest edition of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the Hague Service Convention. • Former member of the Permanent Bureau's “Judgments Project” team, focused on the creation of a multilateral treaty on the global recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Created supplementary reports to help identify potential treaty-drafting issues, including a comparative study of the recognition and enforcement of international class action judgments. • Legal Recording Secretary for the 2014 meeting of the Special Commission of the Hague Service, Evidence and Access to Justice Conventions Show less



BSH Law

• Brazil
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreign Legal Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Drafted and revised contracts for corporate transactions, such as shareholder agreements, debenture exchanges and equity-support agreements. Reviewed documents for case relevance. • Analyzed due-diligence reports in regard to future liabilities for mergers and acquisitions. • Prepared and conducted presentations on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") litigation. • Conducted legal research and writing in regard to private international law issues, including relevant case law and legislation implicated in proposed transactions. Show less



Law Office of Mark E. Vovos

• Spokane, Washington Area

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Conducted legal research and writing on felony offenses, including both violent and financial crimes. Focused on procedural issues such as Fourth Amendment search and seizure violations, as well as substantive issues involving charges of alleged federal insurance fraud and illegal commercial sex trade. • Provided trial support, including reviewing pleadings, discovery, and preparing for examination of witnesses. • Drafted various motions and legal memoranda, including motions to dismiss, to suppress evidence and to return unlawfully seized property. • Managed client communications and filed court documents. Show less