Tiffany Hoyd, Esq.
Durham,NC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ad Hoc Contracted Attorney
May Jung LLP
Remote
11.2023 - Current
- Investigate potential claims and legal issues
- Research relevant facts, case law, and regulations for cases
- Review, analyze, and summarize evidence
- Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and legal memorandum
- Prepare for settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials.
- Research and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Develop legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Name Image, and Likeness Advisor
Self-Employed
Remote
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted Sam Houston State’s Jequez Ezzard, and 4 other Football Championship Subdivision athletes in NIL branding development
- Negotiated with potential advertisers and vendors.
- Cultivated network of industry professionals to support client needs beyond traditional financial advisory services.
Podcast Host
SB Nation’s Hog’s Haven
Remote
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with guests for compelling interviews and conversations.
- Improved audience retention by consistently delivering informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking content.
- Maintained organized records of episode scripts, interview contacts, and guest releases for seamless production management.
Legal Intern
May Lightfoot PLLC
Washington, D.C.
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted the firm in 80 percent of all current cases
- My task included all aspects of discovery process, research, and keeping regular contact with clients
- Started working with the firm in the retention of HBCU athletes in a class action lawsuit against the NCAA for disproportionate sanctions
- Ensured jurisdictional issues were resolved following a Rule 12 motion in their NCAA class action
- Wrote briefs, memorandums, and assisted in filing motions.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Freelance Writer
ESPN’s AndScape
Remote
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
Broadcast Associate
MLB & NHL Network
Secaucus, NJ
07.2019 - 04.2020
- 41st Annual Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Show-Daily for “MLB Tonight”.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2019
Skills
- Civil Law
- Negotiation
- Corporate Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Case Management
- Legal writing
- Advocacy
- Document Review
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Sports and Entertainment Law
License
- Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar: 08/2023
- Uniform Bar Exam score: 302
- Eligible for admission into all 41 Uniform Bar Exam states.
Certification
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution 05/2023
- 40-hour MSC training in Mediation
Timeline
Ad Hoc Contracted Attorney
May Jung LLP
11.2023 - Current
Name Image, and Likeness Advisor
Self-Employed
08.2022 - 01.2023
Legal Intern
May Lightfoot PLLC
10.2020 - 08.2022
Broadcast Associate
MLB & NHL Network
07.2019 - 04.2020
Freelance Writer
ESPN’s AndScape
07.2019 - 01.2022
Podcast Host
SB Nation’s Hog’s Haven
01.2019 - 01.2023
Juris Doctorate -
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Howard University