Results-oriented legal professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt and learn in fast-paced environments, contributing effectively to team objectives. Committed to delivering high-quality legal services while supporting organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Andrews & Barth, P.C.
Dallas, Texas
06.2024 - Current
Craft complex estate plans for clients with substantial assets
Utilize expertise in minimizing estate taxes, asset protection strategies, charitable giving, and navigating intricate legal issues related to large estates
Associate Attorney
AndersonClements, PLLC
Abilene, Texas
07.2022 - 05.2024
Provided legal services in practice areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, family law, business associations, municipal law, child protective services, general transactional matters, and limited litigation matters
Attorney
Big Country Title/Walker Law Group
Abilene, Texas
10.2021 - 07.2022
Conducted thorough review of title commitments and delivered curative title services for pending transactions
Applied knowledge of legal requirements in order to determine insurability of real estate transactions
Drafted essential documents for commercial and residential closings
In-House Counsel
Turner Behringer
Waco, Texas
10.2020 - 10.2021
Provided strategic legal advice to a prominent full-service real estate company relating to development, investments, management, maintenance, sales, and leasing of property
Drafted and reviewed complex real estate contracts, commercial leases
Managed litigation related to property transactions, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth property acquisitions and dispositions
Associate Attorney
Owen, Voss, Owen & Melton, PC,/Countywide Title Company
Plainview, Texas
11.2016 - 07.2020
First female attorney hired in Firm's 100-year history
Provided legal services in practice areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, family law, business associations, and municipal law
Examined title, prepared curative documents and closing documents for Countywide Title Company
Served as co-counsel for Wayland Baptist University- handled matters including real estate, employment issues, Title IX, revised policies and procedures for student handbook and employee handbooks
Served as Deputy City Attorney for City of Hale Center, City of Abernathy, City of Olton, City of Lockney, and City of Petersburg-- drafted city ordinances, drafted and/or reviewed employment contracts, prepared bid packets, attended city council meetings
Education
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
01.2009
Personal Information
Title: Attorney
Organizationsactivitiesinterests
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Parliamentarian, Chair of Composition, Orientation, Training, and Nomination Committee, Long Range Planning Committee
Meals on Wheels Plus of Abilene, Strategic Planning Committee, Personnel Committee
Kiwanis Club of Abilene, Co-Chair of New Membership Committee
Timeline
Attorney
Andrews & Barth, P.C.
06.2024 - Current
Associate Attorney
AndersonClements, PLLC
07.2022 - 05.2024
Attorney
Big Country Title/Walker Law Group
10.2021 - 07.2022
In-House Counsel
Turner Behringer
10.2020 - 10.2021
Associate Attorney
Owen, Voss, Owen & Melton, PC,/Countywide Title Company