BREA JORE
Madison,WI
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Johnen and Holevoet Law Offices
Madison
12.2023 - Current
- Served as sole counsel in more than 30 jury trials involving traffic, OWI, and drug possession matters, and as co-counsel in sensitive crime trials.
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 100-160 cases, negotiating favorable outcomes that reduced penalties, fines, and resulted in case dismissals.
- Prepared and argued substantive pretrial motions and appellate briefs, shaping case strategy and preserving issues for appeal.
- Provided consistent and direct communication when counseling clients on case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.
Student Attorney
University of Denver Sturm College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic
Denver
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted low-income clients with civil controversies in a variety of areas, including housing, domestic violence, and employment.
- Conducted research, prepared for trial, negotiated with opposing counsel, and represented clients in court.
Summer Associate
Nathan, Dumm, & Mayer
Denver
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Researched an array of federal and 10th Circuit caselaw and assisted in drafting motions, including one I wrote which a judge reviewed and ultimately granted.
- Wrote various internal research memos summarizing caselaw in areas of civil procedure, civil rights law, employment law, and insurance defense.
Legal Extern
Arcadis
Denver
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed company contracts with external clients regarding compliance with general company guidelines including usage of global employees.
- Researched state and local prevailing and living wage laws and wrote legal reports advising client of suggested future action to ensure compliance.
Legal Extern
Williams, Weese, Pepple, & Ferguson
Denver
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched and drafted memoranda in response to questions from clients regarding legal ramifications of failing to comply with the Clean Air Act.
- Researched and drafted memoranda in response to questions from supervising attorneys on numerous topics, including nationwide workplace laws and Colorado Uniform Trust Code.
Office Assistant
Nilles Lawyers
Fargo
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported attorneys and paralegals in pre-trial preparation for civil litigation cases, ensuring thorough documentation and readiness.
- Conducted interviews for office assistant candidates and played a key role in hiring decisions; created onboarding and training procedures to enhance new hire integration.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2019
Skills
- Case management
- Legal research
- Client counseling
- Legal writing
- Trial preparation
- Negotiation strategy
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Johnen and Holevoet Law Offices
12.2023 - Current
Student Attorney
University of Denver Sturm College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023
Summer Associate
Nathan, Dumm, & Mayer
05.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Extern
Arcadis
08.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Extern
Williams, Weese, Pepple, & Ferguson
05.2021 - 08.2021
Office Assistant
Nilles Lawyers
08.2019 - 07.2020
Juris Doctorate -
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University