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EDUCATION<br/><br/>NORTHWESTER... UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, IL<br/>Juris Doctorate - June 2003<br/>GPA: 3.40<br/> Deans List (Spring 2002) (Spring 2003)<br/> Recipient of the Marion B. Rathje Scholarship (Leadership and Character Award)<br/><br/>UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, Greensboro, NC<br/>Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Psychology, magna cum laude - May 1999<br/> Major: Psychology <br/> Major: Political Science<br/> Minor: Philosophy<br/>GPA: 3.80<br/> Phi Beta Kappa, elected 1999<br/> University Marshal (cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher/1997-1999)<br/> Recipient of the Annie Moring Alexander Scholarship (Political Science Award) <br/> Recipient of Minority Achievement Academic Excellence Awards<br/> Member, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)<br/> Member, Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honor Society)<br/><br/>KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS<br/><br/>LEGAL... Effectively and strategically formulate solutions to complex legal problems by use of excellent research, negotiation, leadership, interpersonal and written and oral communication skills <br/> Knowledge and experience in complex litigation, regulatory (environmental) and transactional (real estate and finance) practices of law <br/> Establish priorities, decipher relevant facts and apply applicable laws and standards to the same<br/> Ability to analyze distinct facts and apply different legal standards simultaneously <br/> Confer with and counsel individuals, business owners, directors, officers and opposing counsel on various legal matters <br/> Coordinate and facilitate resolutions between clients, managers, partners, board members and the other entity(ies) or persons involved in the transaction or litigation<br/><br/>PUBLICATIO... POWERFUL LESSONS ON HOW TO WORK WITH CONTRACTS: HOW TO READ THEM, ENFORCE THEM, AND NOT GET CHEATED 2013<br/><br/>TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br/><br/> 2009-10: Taught business law classes at the Community Business Partnership/Womens Business Center in Springfield, VA<br/> 2010: Taught business law class at the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce