Partner, Traverse Legal, PLC
Traverse City, MI, 2007 – present.

Law firm focused on global protection of business interests, mass tort litigation and class actions. Specializing in internet law, intellectual property issues, domain disputes, complex litigation, technology company representation and general counsel services. Using technology to connect to clients located throughout the world.

Summer Associate, Traverse Legal, PLC
Traverse City, MI, 2006 – 2007.

Drafted complaints, answers, discovery, trial briefs, various motions, and legal memorandum primarily dealing with IP, contract, and general civil litigation matters. Gained experience with WIPO domain name dispute arbitration, trademark filing, non-compete agreement matters, and various other general civil matters. Observed depositions, civil hearings, and settlement negotiations.

Law Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office – MDFL
Tampa, FL, 2005

Drafted legal memorandum, client letters, and motions as part of the Civil Division. Observed civil hearings, civil trials, and criminal trials in the United States Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Team Lead, Accenture
Cincinnati, OH, 2002 – 2004.

Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a global business intelligence solution. Served as the subject matter expert for all service and performance management reporting capabilities. Worked with clients in various industries to collect business requirements and interacted with developers to create a new reporting and outsourcing capability. Became certified in ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and contributed to the development of the processes and procedures that governed the Cincinnati Solution Center. Regularly traveled to personally interact with team members, clients, and outsourcing partners.

J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, Cum Laude – 2007

Michigan State Law Review, Executive Editor, 2006-2007
Michigan State Law Review, Staff, 2005-2006
Trial Practice Certificate Program
MSU College of Law American Inn of Court, Member, 2006-2007

B.S., Miami University, Richard T. Farmer School of Business – 2002

Management Information Systems Major, Marketing Minor, Business Consulting Concentration
Phi Kappa Psi National Fraternity

Michigan State Bar, admitted November 2007
IT Law Section State Bar of Michigan, Council Member and Previous Newsletter Editor
Michigan State University College of Law, Alumni Association Board of Directors
International Trademark Association (INTA), Member
International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw), Member
Standing Committee on Publications and Website Advisory for the State Bar of Michigan, Board Member (2008)
Intellectual Property Law Section State Bar of Michigan, Member
Domainnamenews.com, Editor (2007-2009)
Grand Traverse Leelanau Antrim (GTLA) Bar Association, Board of Governors
United Way of Northwest Michigan, Board of Directors
Rotary Club of Traverse City, Member
ConnecTech Grand Traverse Bay, Board of Directors
Miami University Alumni Association Northwest Michigan, Co-Founder/President

Northern Michigan outdoor activities, running, fishing, golfing, volunteering, attending sporting events, and spending time with wife Katie, daughter Isabelle, and other family and friends.