Experience

Varnum LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Attorney

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  As a member of Varnum's Real Estate Practice Team, I regularly counsel clients on the acquisition, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial property, including retail shopping centers, and office and industrial buildings. I also have significant experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of medical office buildings, as well as the subsequent leasing of medical office space to physician groups, hospitals, and medical practices. My clients range from large, multimillion dollar… Show more As a member of Varnum's Real Estate Practice Team, I regularly counsel clients on the acquisition, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial property, including retail shopping centers, and office and industrial buildings. I also have significant experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of medical office buildings, as well as the subsequent leasing of medical office space to physician groups, hospitals, and medical practices. My clients range from large, multimillion dollar companies to startup entrepreneurs, and I represent both landlords and tenants, buyers and sellers. I also support Varnum's Construction Law Team by reviewing and advising clients on contractual matters. In addition, I also assist Varnum's White Collar Defense Practice Team with internal investigations. Show less As a member of Varnum's Real Estate Practice Team, I regularly counsel clients on the acquisition, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial property, including retail shopping centers, and office and industrial buildings. I also have significant experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of medical office buildings, as well as the subsequent leasing of medical office space to physician groups, hospitals, and medical practices. My clients range from large, multimillion dollar… Show more As a member of Varnum's Real Estate Practice Team, I regularly counsel clients on the acquisition, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial property, including retail shopping centers, and office and industrial buildings. I also have significant experience representing clients in the sale and acquisition of medical office buildings, as well as the subsequent leasing of medical office space to physician groups, hospitals, and medical practices. My clients range from large, multimillion dollar companies to startup entrepreneurs, and I represent both landlords and tenants, buyers and sellers. I also support Varnum's Construction Law Team by reviewing and advising clients on contractual matters. In addition, I also assist Varnum's White Collar Defense Practice Team with internal investigations. Show less



Wayne State University Law School, Law Review

• Editor in Chief

  • May 2016 - May 2017



Legal Advocacy for People With Cancer Clinic

• Detroit, Michigan

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Through a medical-legal partnership between Wayne State University Law School and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, I was responsible for the case-management of and providing legal assistance to clients in the following areas: - Insurance coverage and eligibility; - Property transfers including drafting and filing deeds; - Employment benefits, including appealing and securing a $50,000 insurance benefit through an employer's insurer; - Estate and end-of-life planning; and -… Show more Through a medical-legal partnership between Wayne State University Law School and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, I was responsible for the case-management of and providing legal assistance to clients in the following areas: - Insurance coverage and eligibility; - Property transfers including drafting and filing deeds; - Employment benefits, including appealing and securing a $50,000 insurance benefit through an employer's insurer; - Estate and end-of-life planning; and - Public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability, and State Disability Assistance. Show less Through a medical-legal partnership between Wayne State University Law School and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, I was responsible for the case-management of and providing legal assistance to clients in the following areas: - Insurance coverage and eligibility; - Property transfers including drafting and filing deeds; - Employment benefits, including appealing and securing a $50,000 insurance benefit through an employer's insurer; - Estate and end-of-life planning; and -… Show more Through a medical-legal partnership between Wayne State University Law School and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, I was responsible for the case-management of and providing legal assistance to clients in the following areas: - Insurance coverage and eligibility; - Property transfers including drafting and filing deeds; - Employment benefits, including appealing and securing a $50,000 insurance benefit through an employer's insurer; - Estate and end-of-life planning; and - Public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability, and State Disability Assistance. Show less



Varnum LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  - Performed legal research and summarized analysis in legal memoranda for litigation and transactional groups - Drafted complex documents such as construction loan agreements, certificates of trust existence and authority, resolution and incumbency certificates, and security agreements - Authored and co-authored relevant legal Internet blog posts for publication - Performed legal research and summarized analysis in legal memoranda for litigation and transactional groups - Drafted complex documents such as construction loan agreements, certificates of trust existence and authority, resolution and incumbency certificates, and security agreements - Authored and co-authored relevant legal Internet blog posts for publication



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Member and Outside Competition Member

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  - Arthur Neef Moot Court Finals, 1st Place Team - 40th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition, Quarterfinalist - Arthur Neef Moot Court Finals, 1st Place Team - 40th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition, Quarterfinalist



Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  - Conducted legal research and drafted briefs, motions and pleadings for medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and personal injury cases - Assisted in preparing an appellate brief to the Michigan Court of Appeals regarding the Open and Obvious Doctrine - Prepared litigation documents including facilitation summaries, case evaluations and discovery documents - Observed depositions and interacted with clients regarding discovery - Conducted legal research and drafted briefs, motions and pleadings for medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and personal injury cases - Assisted in preparing an appellate brief to the Michigan Court of Appeals regarding the Open and Obvious Doctrine - Prepared litigation documents including facilitation summaries, case evaluations and discovery documents - Observed depositions and interacted with clients regarding discovery



A.S.K. Services

• Processing

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  - Researched and reported tax data relating to delinquency or timeliness of tax payments - Entered real estate documents such as mortgages, deeds, and liens into client’s web-based system

• Title Abstractor

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  - Conducted title searches of tax delinquent properties in Wayne County - Researched status and background of individuals, banks and corporations to determine party interests - Adhered to strict deadlines and requirements of three or more property searches per hour without error



Associated Students of Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Faculty Hearing Board Chair

  • Jul 2013 - May 2014

  - Collaborated with Board members to adjudicate cases alleging university infractions by students - As the Chairperson, worked closely with faculty board advisor to determine case hearing priority - Drafted, and proofread drafts of decision letters issued to student respondents - Collaborated with Board members to adjudicate cases alleging university infractions by students - As the Chairperson, worked closely with faculty board advisor to determine case hearing priority - Drafted, and proofread drafts of decision letters issued to student respondents



Capital Area Humane Society

• Lansing, Michigan

• Event and Grant Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  - Raised over $100,000 assisting in planning and coordinating the Annual Fur Ball fundraiser - Researched new grant opportunities and assisted in drafting grant applications - Raised over $100,000 assisting in planning and coordinating the Annual Fur Ball fundraiser - Researched new grant opportunities and assisted in drafting grant applications



Michigan House of Representatives

• Legislative Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  - Conducted legislative research, specifically aimed at bill proposals - Responded to and investigated individual constituent inquiries and issues - Drafted office and constituent newsletter memoranda; updated constituent database and press information - Conducted legislative research, specifically aimed at bill proposals - Responded to and investigated individual constituent inquiries and issues - Drafted office and constituent newsletter memoranda; updated constituent database and press information