Juris Doctor (bar results pending), experienced in IP, corporate governance, and transactional drafting. Committed to advancing a career in intellectual property and transactional law.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ad Hoc Operations Assistant
Warner Norcross + Judd
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - Current
Oversee the day-to-day operations of a large law firm.
Prioritize and handle multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
Coordinate legal documentation workflows and preparing materials for corporate matters.
Transactional Law Clerk
Shifman & Carlson
Farmington Hills, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
Reviewed contracts and conducted legal research to ensure alignment with regulatory bodies, including the CPSC, FCC, and the SEC.
Drafted and finalized 25+ high-value commercial agreements, including nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, joint venture (JV) agreements, and employment contracts.
Facilitated communication between business owners, independent contractors, and attorneys to ensure seamless contract negotiations.
Conducted legal risk assessments by evaluating corporate contracts and business structuring.
Student Attorney
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
Detroit, MI
12.2023 - 05.2024
Advised content creators and startups on copyright, trademark, and fair use compliance and drafted content licensing agreements, NDAs, LOIs, and term sheets.
Educated clients on content ownership rights and enforcement obligations under WIPO Treaty.
Filed copyright & trademark registrations and copyright infringement claims with the Copyright Claims Board.
Researched and analyzed The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) preparing legal memoranda explaining findings to client.
Law Clerk
Wakefield Law
Troy, MI
05.2022 - 09.2023
Drafted estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney), ensuring compliance with fiduciary duties, tax regulations, and HIPAA.
Prepared and filed court documents for probate proceedings, collaborating with trustees to document assets, identify outstanding debts, and maintain accurate accounting records for asset distribution.
Compiled and organized legal research on business succession, providing insights for senior attorneys.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Detroit, MI
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2021
Skills
Copyright and trademark eligibility analysis
Contract drafting
Regulatory compliance
Legal research
Entity formation
Due diligence
Attention to detail
Awards
CALI Award: Cross-Border Estate and Tax Compliance
Accomplishments
“Copyright Law: Application of Fair Use Principles” – Delivered a presentation analyzing IP principles, landmark cases, and implications for digital content and AI-generated works.
"Testamentary Freedom and Forced Heirship: Two Sides of the Same Inheritance Coin?" – Published article analyzing global conflicts surrounding wealth transfer.
Nationally Ranked Top 5% Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) – Demonstrated expert ability to navigate ethical dilemmas across legal and business sectors.
Certification
Westlaw Advanced Legal Research Certification
LexisNexis Legal Research Certification
Timeline
Transactional Law Clerk
Shifman & Carlson
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Attorney
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
12.2023 - 05.2024
Law Clerk
Wakefield Law
05.2022 - 09.2023
Ad Hoc Operations Assistant
Warner Norcross + Judd
08.2021 - Current
Juris Doctor -
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Grand Valley State University
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