Experience

Washoe County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Deputy Public Defender

  • Feb 2016 - Present



The Eddy House

• Reno, Nevada Area

• Interim Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Responsible for overseeing all administrative duties related to the launch of a homeless “drop-in” center that serves homeless, runaway and aged out foster youth between the ages of 12 -21. Responsibilities include, strategic planning, fund raising, human resources, staff development, “day-to-day” operations and public relations. Responsible for overseeing all administrative duties related to the launch of a homeless “drop-in” center that serves homeless, runaway and aged out foster youth between the ages of 12 -21. Responsibilities include, strategic planning, fund raising, human resources, staff development, “day-to-day” operations and public relations.



Fennemore

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Government Relations Specialist

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Lobbied during the 78th Session of the Nevada State Legislature. Focused on public policy and government relations for corporate and business clients. Advised clients with respect to legal and tax issues. Lobbied during the 78th Session of the Nevada State Legislature. Focused on public policy and government relations for corporate and business clients. Advised clients with respect to legal and tax issues.



Lionel Sawyer & Collins (1967-2014)

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • May 2012 - Dec 2014

  Practiced complex civil litigation and commercial litigation. Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to compel discovery and attended court proceedings. Participated in all phases of the litigation process. Practiced complex civil litigation and commercial litigation. Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to compel discovery and attended court proceedings. Participated in all phases of the litigation process.



Second Judicial District Court

• Reno, Nevada Area

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Researched case law, prepared bench memoranda, and worked exclusively on the business court docket. Drafted orders for both civil and criminal cases. Researched case law, prepared bench memoranda, and worked exclusively on the business court docket. Drafted orders for both civil and criminal cases.



Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Superior Court

• Law Clerk

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  Drafted orders for both civil and criminal cases, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and motions to suppress evidence. Worked closely with Judge Wiseman during jury trials preparing preliminary and closing jury instructions. Researched case law, prepared bench memoranda prior to motion hearings, and drafted orders for administrative appeals. Drafted orders for both civil and criminal cases, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and motions to suppress evidence. Worked closely with Judge Wiseman during jury trials preparing preliminary and closing jury instructions. Researched case law, prepared bench memoranda prior to motion hearings, and drafted orders for administrative appeals.



Law Office of Marc B. Geller

• Certified Legal Assistant

  • Dec 2008 - May 2009

  Assisted with daily court appearances, drafted requests for downward departures, interviewed clients, spoke with inmates, and observed video conferences, plea bargains, and federal sentencings. Assisted with daily court appearances, drafted requests for downward departures, interviewed clients, spoke with inmates, and observed video conferences, plea bargains, and federal sentencings.



El Cajon Superior Court

• Mediator

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Mediated various types of cases in small claims court to help parties amicably resolve their disputes without involving the court. Mediated various types of cases in small claims court to help parties amicably resolve their disputes without involving the court.



Banker's Hill Law Firm

• Legal Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Coordinated and drafted discovery documents for personal injury suits. Wrote demand letters to insurance companies. Researched case law and extracted rules in preparation for motions. Coordinated and drafted discovery documents for personal injury suits. Wrote demand letters to insurance companies. Researched case law and extracted rules in preparation for motions.



Chambers of Federal Judge Brian E. Sandoval

• Summer Law Clerk

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Drafted orders for motions to remand and motions for summary judgment, reseached case law, and drafted bench memoranda. Traveled to Seattle and observed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Drafted orders for motions to remand and motions for summary judgment, reseached case law, and drafted bench memoranda. Traveled to Seattle and observed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.