Served as lead trial and appellate counsel in both state and federal courts on matters including: products liability, employment disputes, student rights and discipline, medical malpractice, professional liability, personal injury claims, insurance coverage, and construction defects.
Provided general legal counsel to public and private schools, colleges, universities, insurance companies, national and international corporations, health care providers, hospitals, and non-profit entities
Briefed and argued matters before the Appellate Court of Maryland, Maryland Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Participated in hundreds of mediation or settlement conference sessions.
Managed all aspects of traditional and eDiscovery processes.
In-House Counsel
National School Boards Association
01.2007 - 12.2007
Directed and managed outside counsel
Prepared and edited school law publications and conference materials
Researched and drafted amicus curiae briefs for the U.S
Supreme Court
Developed training materials and presentations for educational organizations, school board members, and school attorneys
Associate
Thrun Law Firm P.C.
01.2004 - 12.2007
Provided legal counsel to public schools, community colleges, and school officials on employment/labor matters, civil rights, special education, and general civil litigation
Represented clients in administrative proceedings and unfair labor practice proceedings
Developed, revised, and reviewed school board policies
Presented client seminars and advised school officials on issues including: employment rights, civil rights, special education, student rights and discipline, criminal background checks, student publications, open meetings and public information laws, Family and Medical Leave Act, No Child Left Behind Act, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Education
J.D. -
George Mason University School of Law
Arlington, VA
05.2004
B.A. - Political Science, Concentration in Public Policy and Public Service
Albion College
Albion, MI
05.2001
Accomplishments
Maryland Super Lawyer, 2019-2024
Maryland Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2016-2019
Baradmissions
Maryland
Michigan
District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Timeline
Partner
Anderson, Coe & King, LLP
01.2015 - Current
In-House Counsel
National School Boards Association
01.2007 - 12.2007
Associate
Thrun Law Firm P.C.
01.2004 - 12.2007
B.A. - Political Science, Concentration in Public Policy and Public Service