EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor, Expected May 2010
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO
G.P.A. 3.78/4.0
Class Rank 2
- Staff Editor, DU Law Review
- Received Scholastic Excellence Awards (highest grade in class) for both Contracts and Lawyering Process I
- Finalist for the Hartje Objective Writing Award
- Recipient of the Norman E. Bradley Memorial Scholarship, the Honorable Chief Justice Pringle Scholarship, the Milton Jean Morris Endowed Scholarship, and the Law Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts, June 2004
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Biological Sciences Magna cum laude with University honors and departmental honors
Legal Studies minor
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa – honors society
- Recipient of Partners in Scholarship funding and merit-based Pioneer Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Technical
- Proficient in Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Email
- Completed basic Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw training programs
- Conducted legal research; prepared memorandums, trial briefs, and motions
- Conducted basic office duties including filing, copying, faxing, and phones
Functional
- Reorganized and revised samples and forms for estate administration, tax planning, and litigation
- Assisted with preparation of trial exhibit notebooks and an appeal
- Worked with people in various customer service settings
Personal/Adaptive
- Detail oriented, quick learner
- Able to work well with others
- Work well under pressure
EMPLOYMENT:
Law Office of David W. Kirch, P.C., Aurora, CO
9/2007 – 8/2008
University of Denver Bookstore, Denver, CO
Fall 2005 & 2006
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Queensland, Australia
6/2003 – 7/2003
Forest Heights Golf Course, Jamestown, NY
06/2000 – 08/2000 & 06/2002-08/2002
INTERESTS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
- Assisted the Denver Botanical Gardens with the re-establishment of natural wildlife habitats and preserves
- Enjoy traveling, hiking and organic cooking
