Dedicated and goal-oriented legal professional offering expertise in environmental law and policy. Proven history of high-quality work and leadership excellence. Hardworking self-starter and dedicated to success. Licensed in North Carolina.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Attorney/Team Leader
Tower Legal Solutions
05.2016 - Current
Skilled analysis of documents to aid in development of case strategy and prepare for litigation
Advise team attorneys to resolve substantive and procedural questions
Conduct quality control reviews of team attorneys' work to ensure high standards
Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately.
Experienced in financial investigations, regulatory matters, contract disputes, employment matters, product liability, public utility matters, antitrust investigations, and privilege analysis
Attorney
Cargile Law Firm, PLLC
06.2016 - 12.2016
Assisted clients with business entity formation
Drafted and reviewed various contracts
Research Assistant
Charlotte School of Law
02.2014 - 08.2015
Researched the use of executive orders in environmental law and environmental justice matters
Provided proofreading and fact-checking assistance for law journal articles
Created and maintained large spreadsheets of state legislative data for research analysis
Certified Legal Intern
Charlotte Law Economic Development Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2015
Assisted clients with establishing new not-for-profit organizations by drafting governance documents and IRS applications
Advised clients on Board of Directors development and procedure
Drafted terms and conditions for websites
Performed audits to ensure regulatory compliance
Researched conversion of organizations from for-profit to non-profit status and from 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3) designations
Certified Legal Intern
Charlotte Law Entrepreneurship Clinic
01.2015 - 04.2015
Assisted clients with establishing new businesses by drafting and filing governance documents
Developed and performed e-commerce audits to ensure regulatory compliance for client websites
Advised clients on choice of business entity and start-up considerations
Law Clerk
The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC
05.2014 - 08.2014
Researched potential relevant law for potential cases to provide initial analysis of case feasibility
Reviewed discovery documents to support attorney in trial preparation
Drafted estate planning and administration documents, real estate closing documents, and clerk of court communications
Government Relations Intern
Defenders of Wildlife
05.2004 - 08.2004
Developed persuasive talking points, fact sheets, and letters for use during meetings with legislators to enhancing the organization''s credibility as an expert resource
Strengthened relationships with policymakers by attending meetings, hearings, and events to represent the organization''s interests
Streamlined internal processes by creating and updating briefing materials for staff on key policy areas.
Science Intern
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
06.2003 - 08.2003
Researched and wrote a cost/benefit analysis on the policy of constructing oyster reefs in wetland loss mitigation
Assisted with drafting of “The State of the Bay” report detailing nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay
Drafted letters to government officials to advocate for CBF's position on development proposals and permit applications
Assisted with ecological survey for a conservation easement property
Attended hearings to represent CBF's position on policy matters
Education
L.L.M. - Environmental Law
Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT
05.2020
J.D. -
Charlotte School of Law
Charlotte, NC
12.2015
Master of Public Policy -
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis & Design
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2000
Skills
Legal research and writing
Case analysis
Document review and analysis
Strong interpersonal skills
Public speaking
Collaboration and teamwork
Leadership
Timeline
Attorney
Cargile Law Firm, PLLC
06.2016 - 12.2016
Contract Attorney/Team Leader
Tower Legal Solutions
05.2016 - Current
Certified Legal Intern
Charlotte Law Entrepreneurship Clinic
01.2015 - 04.2015
Law Clerk
The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC
05.2014 - 08.2014
Research Assistant
Charlotte School of Law
02.2014 - 08.2015
Certified Legal Intern
Charlotte Law Economic Development Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2015
Government Relations Intern
Defenders of Wildlife
05.2004 - 08.2004
Science Intern
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
06.2003 - 08.2003
L.L.M. - Environmental Law
Vermont Law School
J.D. -
Charlotte School of Law
Master of Public Policy -
College of William And Mary
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis & Design
University of California, Irvine
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