Emily Epperson
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering an over 20 year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Licenses
Work History
Corporate Attorney & Executive Assistant
Two Crazy Dreamers, LLC & Remnant Ministries International
Fort Worth, TX
02.2017 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the corporation, Two Crazy Dreamers, LLC and ministry of Remnant Ministries, Intl.
- File annual corporate filings and Franchise tax forms
- Keep up to date on tax and legal updates regarding non-profit and S Corporations
- Large Event planning and preparation
- Oversee all social media and publicity
- Contract negotiation and preparation
- Employee oversight and employee contracts and HR
- Assistant role includes traveling and coordinating with events locations and media for scheduling and preparation of corporate & ministry events.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
In House Counsel & Executive Pastor
Heartland Community Church
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Oversaw HR and staff of the church
- As Executive Pastor I was over all staff and services
- Held weekly staff meetings and oversaw financial accountability
- Handled and oversaw accounting and financial dept
- Oversaw all media and tech arts department
- Did monthly reconciliation of bills provided and monthly reports to the board
- Transferred our giving system in 2015 and oversaw implementation
- Handled all service contracts and providers for the church including negotiating contracts and terms
- Handled foreclosure and negotiations with lending institutions during transition
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
In House Corporate Counsel
Payson Petroleum, Inc.
Bartonville, TX
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Oil and Gas Attorney/Securities Law
- Drafted all Private Placement Memorandums for the corporation
- Worked with the SEC on securities offerings and compliance
- Attended and presented at private securities offering events
- Oversaw oil and gas land documents and drafted land agreements and drilling agreements and contracts
- Oversaw rig contracts and contractor contracts and negotiations.
- Managed outside counsel relationships, optimizing resources and controlling expenses effectively.
In House Counsel
Red Rock Energy Partners
Bartonville, TX
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Oil and Gas Attorney/Securities Law
- Drafted the Securities offering documents – Private Placement Memorandums.
- Negotiated complex deals with suppliers, clients, and partners to protect the company''s interests.
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for corporation.
Associate Attorney
Law office of Bill T. Walker
Granite City, IL
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Personal injury litigation attorney
- Handled own case load and helped with Bill Walker’s cases as needed and directed
- Negotiated settlements for clients
- Participated and ran depositions
- First and second chaired trials in personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal and civil litigation
- Worked with clients applying for Title II and SSI disability
- Handled Social security hearings for clients and appeals
- Medical Malpractice Litigation and preparation
- Helped Attorney Walker work up medical malpractice cases from initial record gathering to finding and interviewing experts
- Helped draft complaints and motions
- Interviewed and found experts for all legal matters
- Worked with clients on trial preparation
- Assisted in trials
- Criminal Litigation and preparation
- Misdemeanor criminal litigation – handled small criminal litigation matters and traffic tickets for clients.
- Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
- Attended continuing legal education courses to stay current on changes in the law and emerging trends in practice areas.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Summer Law Clerk Intern
Judge David R. Herndon
East St Louis, IL
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Legal research and writing
- Participated and observed federal district court trials.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
Education
J.D. -
05.2001
- 2001 Alumnae Class President
- 2001 VLS Graduation Alumnae Award Recipient
- 1998-2001 Member of Student Bar Association
- 2000 – 2001 VLS Ambassador
Bachelor of Science - History and Secondary Education
05.1998
- Minor: Political Science
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
- Delta Phi Epsilon (sorority)
High School Diploma -
05.1994
- National Honors Society
- Debate Team
- Multiple clubs and sports
Skills
- Litigation Management
- Financial Administration
- Corporate Law and Event Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Numbers, PowerPoint
Certification
- Illinois, #6281758
- Texas, #24068566
- US federal District Court, Southern District of Illinois
References
- Attorney Paul Brown, paul@paulbrown.com, 214-514-5405 (cell)
- Dan Griffin, former boss at Red Rock Energy and Payson, 214-557-9777 (cell)
- Bill T. Walker, Attorney, Law Office of Bill Walker, (618) 797-1936 (office) or (314) 660-4819 (cell)
Timeline
Corporate Attorney & Executive Assistant - Two Crazy Dreamers, LLC & Remnant Ministries International
02.2017 - Current
In House Counsel & Executive Pastor - Heartland Community Church
06.2015 - 02.2017
In House Corporate Counsel - Payson Petroleum, Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2015
In House Counsel - Red Rock Energy Partners
10.2008 - 01.2012
Associate Attorney - Law office of Bill T. Walker
01.2001 - 01.2008
Summer Law Clerk Intern - Judge David R. Herndon
05.1999 - 08.1999
Vermont Law School - J.D.,
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, History and Secondary Education
Granite City Senior High School - High School Diploma,