EDUCATION
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Juris Doctor (2003)
· Cum Laude
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (2000)
· Admitted to New Mexico Bar 2005
· Admitted to Colorado Bar 2006
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Mid Sized Firm, Denver, CO
Associate Attorney, August 2007 until present.
· Moved to this firm to gain practical legal experience and for the opportunity to have more responsibility over case management.
· Worked on large commercial litigation cases involving shareholder disputes, corporate bankruptcies, and breach of contract claims.
· Gained practical experience taking depositions, arguing motions in front of state and federal courts, as well as assisting the lead attorney in all aspects of trial preparation.
White and Steele, LLC
Associate Attorney, March 2005 – August 2007
· Products liability work defending personal injury claims against a manufacturer of a heating system that malfunctioned due to multiple causes.
· Participate in construction defect litigation representing home warranty company against homeowner’s structural defect claims.
· Conduct legal research and draft memorandums on legal issues for members and clients.
· Propound and answer discovery, issue subpoenas, and draft responsive pleadings.
· Litigation and motion practice in Colorado State and Federal Courts relating to general commercial litigation and property rights cases.
Modrall Sperling, Albequerque, NM
Associate Attorney, September 2003- December 2004
· Handled products liability actions concerning unreasonably dangerous equipment due to design defects.
· Conduct legal research regarding issues such as Jones Act negligence, evidentiary issues, procedural questions, and quantum studies.
· Draft initial responses to Request for Production of Documents and Interrogatories as well as initial responses and defenses to petitions for review.
· Create tables to chart progress in Discovery.
· General court filing of motions, memorandums, and suits.
