Experience

The Quinlan Law Firm

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  -Represent clients in commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts in cases involving breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty, including court appearances, legal research and analysis, communications with clients and opposing counsel, and drafting written discovery and dispositive motions. -Represent clients in corporate governance matters involving board member and officer disputes and government investigations and subpoenas related to employment practices. -Lead day-to-day management of post-judgment proceedings on behalf of creditor of multi-million-dollar judgment. Show less



Formerly Freeborn & Peters LLP (now part of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP)

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Apr 2018 - Feb 2022

  -Represented clients in commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations in cases involving breach of contract and restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duty, reinsurance and insurance disputes, franchise disputes, negligence, antitrust, consumer class action, and unjust enrichment, including regular court appearances, communications with clients and opposing counsel, managing all aspects of pleadings stage and discovery, including electronic discovery and document production issues, and arguing case management matters and motion for default judgment. -Drafted dispositive motions in federal and state courts, mediation statements, motion for temporary restraining order, personal jurisdiction and venue motions, discovery motions, conduct fact investigation and legal research, assist in and take depositions, and assist in trial preparation including motions in limine. Show less



Duane Morris LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

  -Represented clients in commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts and mediations in cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, fraud, class action defense, mortgage-backed securities and guarantors, identity theft, qui tam, and TCPA, including regular court appearances, managing all aspects of discovery, including electronic discovery and document production issues, and arguing discovery and other motions. -Drafted dispositive motions in federal and Illinois state courts, participated in mediation and settlement conferences, conducted fact investigation and legal research, and assisted in trial preparation, motions in limine, and a preliminary injunction. Show less



Chittenden, Murday & Novotny LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  -Represented clients in federal and state courts in commercial litigation, insurance matters, and FINRA arbitration in cases involving business torts, breach of contract, interpleader, ERISA, fraud, and bankruptcy, including regular court appearances, managing all aspects of discovery, and taking depositions. -Drafted and argued dispositive motions in Illinois state courts and federal and state interpleader motions and conducted fact investigation and legal research. -Represented clients in federal and state courts in commercial litigation, insurance matters, and FINRA arbitration in cases involving business torts, breach of contract, interpleader, ERISA, fraud, and bankruptcy, including regular court appearances, managing all aspects of discovery, and taking depositions. -Drafted and argued dispositive motions in Illinois state courts and federal and state interpleader motions and conducted fact investigation and legal research.



Illinois Appellate Court First Judicial District

• Chicago, Illinois

• Judicial Extern to Justice Terrence J. Lavin

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Authored opinions on civil and criminal appeals. Authored opinions on civil and criminal appeals.



Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  -Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, settlement letters, interrogatories, and citations to discover assets in breach of contract, product liability, commercial lending, and bankruptcy cases. -Produced legal research and analysis on a range of issues, including contract law, bankruptcy, landlord tenant law, product liability, commercial lending, property law, and federal and Illinois civil procedure and rules of evidence. -Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, settlement letters, interrogatories, and citations to discover assets in breach of contract, product liability, commercial lending, and bankruptcy cases. -Produced legal research and analysis on a range of issues, including contract law, bankruptcy, landlord tenant law, product liability, commercial lending, property law, and federal and Illinois civil procedure and rules of evidence.



University of Illinois College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic

• Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Senior Law Student

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Led cases and counseled clients through initial consultation, fact investigation, discovery, and developing legal arguments in the area of family law. Led cases and counseled clients through initial consultation, fact investigation, discovery, and developing legal arguments in the area of family law.



Monahan Law Group, LLC

• Chicago, Illinois

• Summer Associate

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  -Produced legal research and analysis on a range of issues, including mental health law, guardianship, confidentiality law, and probate from federal and Illinois case law and administrative law to develop legal arguments and strategies for clients. -Authored educational materials on the Mental Health Code, federal and state confidentiality laws, and the Probate Code. -Produced legal research and analysis on a range of issues, including mental health law, guardianship, confidentiality law, and probate from federal and Illinois case law and administrative law to develop legal arguments and strategies for clients. -Authored educational materials on the Mental Health Code, federal and state confidentiality laws, and the Probate Code.



United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

• Chicago, IL

• Judicial Extern to the Honorable John W. Darrah

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Authored memorandum opinions and orders in civil cases on discovery motions, motions to dismiss, motions to transfer venue, and motions for summary judgment. Authored memorandum opinions and orders in civil cases on discovery motions, motions to dismiss, motions to transfer venue, and motions for summary judgment.



Illinois Legal Aid Online

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Legal Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  -Authored content designed to educate individuals about their rights and various legal procedures, including divorce, estate planning, criminal law, landlord-tenant law, and municipal law. -Revitalized the pro bono programs and offerings for attorneys. -Authored content designed to educate individuals about their rights and various legal procedures, including divorce, estate planning, criminal law, landlord-tenant law, and municipal law. -Revitalized the pro bono programs and offerings for attorneys.



Small Business Advocacy Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  -Authored content on issues important to small business owners, such as changes in regulations and tax codes. -Completed projects and hosted events designed to bring small business owners together and raise awareness for small business interests. -Authored content on issues important to small business owners, such as changes in regulations and tax codes. -Completed projects and hosted events designed to bring small business owners together and raise awareness for small business interests.



Citi Global Markets Inc

• Chicago, Illinois

• Private Wealth Management Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Produced asset allocation spreadsheets and analyses to advance clients' investment strategies. Produced asset allocation spreadsheets and analyses to advance clients' investment strategies.



State YMCA of Michigan, YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps

• Torch Lake, Michigan

• Cabin Leader

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Led cabin groups of young men aged 7-15 in camp activities, team building exercises, and outdoor wilderness trips. Led cabin groups of young men aged 7-15 in camp activities, team building exercises, and outdoor wilderness trips.