Christine Nickson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated Attorney offering a 27-year record of working for and providing sound legal advice on a variety of subjects to an appellate court judge. Communicates clearly and effectively, hardworking, and dedicated to an accurate and fair interpretation of the law.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Attorney/Staff Attorney
Presiding Judge William C. Thompson
Alabama Court Of Civil Appeals
09.1997 - 01.2024
- Reviewed briefs, motions, records, and other documents for cases.
- Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, opinions, and orders and made recommendations to Judge Thompson and the court on all types of cases that came before the court.
- Provided analyses of proposed or newly-enacted legislation or court rules to determine the potential impacts on cases before the court.
- Supervised and mentored law clerks, providing guidance and support to assist in their work for the court and to aid their professional development.
Law Clerk
Judge William C. Thompson
Alabama Court Of Civil Appeals
01.1997 - 08.1997
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda and opinions for the court.
Education
J.D. -
The University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1995
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Legal writing
- Appellate Practice
- Court Procedures
- Juvenile Court cases and Family law
- Westaw, Word, and C-Track
HOBBIES
Reading, knitting, crocheting, and walking my dogs.
Timeline
Senior Staff Attorney/Staff Attorney
Presiding Judge William C. Thompson
09.1997 - 01.2024
Law Clerk
Judge William C. Thompson
01.1997 - 08.1997
J.D. -
The University of Alabama School of Law