Experience

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  Jones Walker LLP

  • New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas

  • Associate Attorney

    • May 2021 - Present
    • New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas

    With offices across the southeastern United States and in select cities nationwide, Jones Walker focuses on the needs of regional clients while providing effective representation in courts in key jurisdictions. We have represented clients with interests, operations, and investments in a number of key economic sectors, including energy, financial services, hospitality, maritime, utilities, and real estate. We regularly counsel clients in Chapter 11 and other forms of bankruptcy, adversary proceedings, forbearances, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, loan modifications and reviews, special liens, and consumer-related litigation.At Jones Walker, we are committed to delivering the highest-quality counsel possible while meeting the legal budgets of our clients. Engagements are staffed appropriately, communications are delivered in a timely, clear manner, and we strive to work cooperatively with client staff and other inside and outside counsel.We regularly represent the following:Secured and unsecured creditorsCreditor committeesDebtorsTrusteesInvestorsLessors and lesseesPre-petition and debtor-in-possession lendersReceivers

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  U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

  • Jackson, Mississippi

  • Term Law Clerk

    • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
    • Jackson, Mississippi

    Term Law Clerk to the Honorable Neil P. Olack of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Drafted and edited orders and opinions in chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings before the Court. Reviewed pleadings to determine issues involved and basis for relief. Researched and drafted opinions on bankruptcy law and federal and state law legal issues that impacted bankruptcy decisions. Assisted the Judge in preparation for hearings and trials and attended court proceedings.

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  Hall & Navarro

  • Statesboro, Ga

  • Law Clerk

    • Dec 2018 - May 2019
    • Statesboro, Ga

    Semester long legal research and writing position to alleviate case load demands. Drafted appellate brief for ongoing criminal case. Conducted research on various bankruptcy issues for clients.

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  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Honors Program Intern

    • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Atlanta, GA

    Honors Intern with the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Responsibilities included assisting staff attorneys with investigations into potential violations of the securities laws and researching and writing on various legal issues that arose during ongoing investigations.

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  James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP

  • Macon, Georgia Area

  • Summer Associate

    • May 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Macon, Georgia Area

    Drafted memorandum for clients regarding the use of technology in banking regulations; drafted corporate formation documents including by-laws, finance agreements, and promissory notes; drafted contracts for corporate and banking clients; advised attorneys on election laws; drafted motions for ongoing litigation; prepared documents for clients regarding trademark laws.

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  United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

  • Macon, GA

  • Intern

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018
    • Macon, GA

    Semester long position through the Judicial Law Clerk Class offered at Mercer University. Selected as the only student in the class to intern with a federal judge. Assisted law clerks with researching and writing in the chambers of the Honorable Marc T. Treadwell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

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  Chambless, Higdon, Richardson, Katz, & Griggs

  • Macon, Georgia

  • Summer Law Clerk

    • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Macon, Georgia

    Conducted legal research for moderate sized litigation firm predominately regarding insurance defense and employment litigation. Drafted memorandum regarding researched topics. Attended trials with attorneys and contributed to research and arguments presented to the court.

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  Miller & Martin PLLC

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

  • Summer Associate

    • May 2017 - Jun 2017
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

    Researched and drafted memorandums for commercial, corporate, and litigation departments. Attended client meetings with attorneys.

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  Brennan, Wasden & Painter LLC

  • Savannah, GA

  • Clerk

    • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Savannah, GA

    Summer position prior to entering law school. Attended depositions and mediations regarding insurance defense in medical malpractice suits. Composed deposition indexes and reports. Conducted legal research for various attorneys in the firm.

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  The University of the South

  • Sewanee, TN

  • Senior Interviewer

    • Aug 2015 - May 2016
    • Sewanee, TN

    Performed interviews with prospective students to contribute to their admission's profile. Assisted admission's counselors with information sessions for prospective students and families. Served on student information panels covering a number of different topics for prospectives students and families.

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  McGriff Alumni House

  • Sewanee, TN

  • Work Study Student

    • Aug 2012 - May 2016
    • Sewanee, TN

    Assisted in the daily proceedings of the Office of Alumni Relations, specifically prepared for alumni and student events. The McGriff Alumni Office focuses on maintaining relationships with alumni and transitioning students into professionals.

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  Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation

  • Nashville, TN

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
    • Nashville, TN

    Non-profit organization responsible for the legal and administrative aspects of the student run Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.

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  The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature

  • Tennessee

  • Lieutenant Governor

    • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
    • Tennessee

    The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature is a mock legislative body that colleges across the state of Tennessee participate in every year. During the General Assembly students submit bills, debate legislation, and vote on prospective bills in Tennessee's State Capitol. I have been a Senator representing Sewanee: The University of the South for the last three years and was a member of the Executive Council as the Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate. I was elected to the position of Lieutenant Governor at the 45th General Assembly to serve another term on the Executive Council. The Executive Council is responsible for planning the General Assembly every year and recruiting schools to participate.

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  Tennessee Secretary of State

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Intern

    • May 2015 - Jul 2015
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Intern with Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett's office. Assisted the Communications Department with the "I'm Registered"​ campaign; a bipartisan effort to increase voter registration in the state of Tennessee. Completed administrative tasks in the Secretary of State's Office in the Tennessee State Capitol. Performed research on a wide variety of topics related to ongoing projects. Drafted professional correspondence related to research projects. Compiled media audits for press releases.

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  Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature

  • Nashville, TN

  • Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate

    • Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
    • Nashville, TN

    The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature is a mock legislative body that colleges across the state of Tennessee participate in every year. During the General Assembly students submit bills, debate legislation, and vote on prospective bills in Tennessee's State Capitol. I have been a Senator representing Sewanee: The University of the South for the last two years and was recently elected Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate which includes a position on the Executive Council. The Executive Council is responsible for planning the General Assembly every year and recruiting schools to participate.

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  Morton Morton and Associates

  • Zebulon, GA

  • Tonya Public Affairs Intern

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Zebulon, GA

    Tonya Public Affairs student intern at Morton, Morton, and Associates, LLC. Mentored by Judge Robert L. Morton, I assisted in the responsibilities of his office as the City Attorney for Zebulon, Georgia, County Attorney for Pike County, acting County Manager for Pike County, and Judge in Warm Springs, Barnesville, Woodbury, and Zebulon. Responsibilities included court preparation, legal research, maintenance and update to the Pike County Annotated Code, and attending meetings, court, and public discussions due to the obligations of the positions held by Robert Morton.

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  The University of Georgia

  • The University of Georgia: Griffin Campus

  • Young Scholar

    • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
    • The University of Georgia: Griffin Campus

    Assisted Dr. Chang in research on Xylella Fastidiosa and the impact on plant life in Georgia during the summer of 2010. Under Dr. Chang, conducted experiments on different varieties of grape leaves from the preparation to the conclusion of the results. During the summer of 2011 I assisted Dr. Kostandini in the department of Agricultural Economics, which involved doing in depth research for a number of publications.