JON-KADEN MULLEN
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced Litigation Attorney admitted in Alabama and Tennessee, specializing in employment law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Skilled in managing cases from inception to resolution, including pleadings, discovery, and settlement strategies. Adjunct Professor at Birmingham School of Law, bringing expertise in advocacy and legal writing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2026 - Current
- Taught law students in adjunct faculty role, emphasizing practical legal analysis and fostering professional development.
- Presented legal concepts clearly and oriented towards practice, enhancing student comprehension and application.
- Present legal concepts in a clear, practice-oriented manner.
- Mentored students in legal reasoning and professionalism, preparing them effectively for legal practice.
Associate Attorney
Virtus Law Group
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2024 - Current
- Represent clients in employment law, personal injury, workers' compensation, wrongful termination, and related civil litigation matters.
- Managed 2EEOC claims, pre-suit investigations, litigation filings, discovery, settlement negotiations, and client counseling to support case outcomes.
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, settlement communications, position statements, and other litigation documents.
- Evaluated liability, damages, medical and employment records, wage loss, and developed overall case strategy to strengthen legal positions.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, administrative agencies, medical providers, and court personnel.
- Coordinated management of high-volume civil litigation caseload across multiple practice areas to ensure timely case progression.
- Coordinate with paralegals, legal assistants, intake staff, and law clerks to maintain case progress and client communication.
- Prepare cases for mediation, negotiation, hearings, and litigation deadlines.
Associate Attorney
McGlinchey Stafford
Birmingham, Alabama
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed financial services litigation cases from inception through resolution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and legal strategy.
- Drafted dispositive motions and supporting briefs in complex civil litigation matters.
- Analyzed litigation risk and provided client-focused evaluations regarding liability exposure, procedural posture, settlement considerations, and case strategy.
- Drafted dispositive motions and supporting briefs, contributing to successful outcomes in complex civil litigation matters.
- Evaluated litigation risk and provided clients with focused assessments on liability exposure, procedural posture, and settlement strategies.
Associate Attorney
Whatley & Ricci, PLLC
Columbia, Tennessee
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed caseload of 50+ active clients, ensuring timely progress and resolution of cases.
- Drafted motions, petitions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
- Drafted and responded to discovery requests.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case status and litigation strategy.
- Coordinated communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to align on case status and litigation strategy.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
Birmingham, Alabama05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Pre-Law
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama05-2018
Skills
- Federal Employment Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Financial Services Litigation
- Litigation Strategy
- Legal Research and Writing
- Discovery
- Motion Drafting
- Trial Preparation
- Settlement Negotiation
- Oral Advocacy
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
- State Bars: Alabama, 2021 | Tennessee, 2022
- Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama; Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Birmingham School of Law
05.2026 - Current
Associate Attorney
Virtus Law Group
10.2024 - Current
Associate Attorney
McGlinchey Stafford
12.2022 - 10.2024
Associate Attorney
Whatley & Ricci, PLLC
11.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Pre-Law
Jacksonville State University
Juris Doctor -
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law