Jacob Kelley
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
4
years of professional experience
Licensed Utah Attorney with a Juris Doctor and specialized certification in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Expertise in contract drafting, regulatory analysis, trademark filings, and dispute resolution. Regional Champion and National Finalist in ABA Negotiation & Mediation Competition. Delivers practical, solution-oriented counsel for law firms and corporate legal departments, leveraging strong client-facing leadership and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Supervisor / Barista
1 Year 6 Months- Utilize a customer-first approach to a wide range of personalities in order to both problem solve, and build relationships through de-escalation tactics and active listening.
- Oversee team deployments, and task delegation. Meet target goals and maintain strict operational standards.
- Exercised real-time conflict resolution and crisis management while leading teams in fast-paced environments.
Student Assistant / Legal Intern
4 Months- Conducted legal analysis and drafted commercial and governance agreements, enhancing clients' operational frameworks through precise LLC Operating Agreements, service contracts, and licensing agreements.
- Prepared and managed USPTO trademark applications, conducting conflict searches, likelihood of confusion analysis and guiding clients through registration pipeline to secure intellectual property rights.
- Utilized legal case management software to track client milestones and organize documentation, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Recognized with the FIU Business & Technology Clinic Award for Outstanding Contribution.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law
- Certificates: Certificate in Environmental & Natural Resources Law
- Honors & Competitions: Regional Champion & ABA National Finalist (Negotiation & Mediation Competition)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Arts
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Skills
Key Skills: Case Management | Contract Drafting | Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution | Statutory Analysis
Legal Disciplines: Trademarks & IP | Small Business & LLC Structuring | Environmental & Energy Regulation
Communication Skills: Active listening | De-escalation tactics | Adaptability | Problem Solving | Non-verbal Decoding
BAR ADMISSION
State Bar of Utah – (Admitted February 2025)
Timeline
Supervisor / Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Student Assistant / Legal Intern
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CLINIC
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Liberal Arts
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Law
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