EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW, East Lansing, MI

Juris Doctor, May 2004

State Bar of Michigan, Admitted November 22, 2004

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI

B.S. Public Law and Government, 1995 Minor, Psychology

B.S. Paralegal Studies, December 1999 (ABA Approved)

EMPLOYMENT

Paralegal/Litigation Assistant, August 1999 - February 2005

Manage caseload of approximately four hundred-consumer litigation cases annually.
Review lawsuits served on Ford, assign to appropriate local counsel, assist with preparation of all pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, motions to change venue, motions for removal of case to federal court, and motions for summary judgment, assist with trial preparation and attend trials as Ford’s representative.
Assist with preparation of Ford witnesses prior to giving testimony at trials.
Draft discovery requests, formulate responses to discovery requests and work with Ford local counsel to formulate appropriate discovery plans for consumer litigation cases.
Conduct legal research, draft memorandums analyzing Ford’s potential liability and damages.
Conduct negotiations directly with consumer attorneys, and participate in negotiations conducted at court ordered mandatory settlement conferences and mediations.
Created and managed Ford’s document retention program in the consumer litigation area, and helped create nationwide uniformity of Ford’s document production.
Formulate policies and procedures for Ford’s nationwide management of consumer litigation cases.
Formulate risk management policies and procedures for implementation by Ford’s Pre-Litigation Consumer Affairs Department

BP AMOCO, Southfield, MI

Field Supervisor, October 1997 - August 1999

Performed monthly retail inventory audits, investigate and take action for shortages as needed.
Created tracking systems for cost analysis, tracked inventory turns and sales trends.
Prepared and reconciled cash reports, sales figures, and inventory control plans.
Visited field manager sites as needed for training and instruction on policy, accounting, loss prevention, hiring and disciplinary actions.
Assessed demographics and created plans for increased revenue; implemented as needed.
Reviewed Profit and Loss Statements from stores, assessed performance, reviewed with field personnel and implement new strategies or policies as needed.