Field AttorneyThe National Labor Relations Board － Cleveland, OH
Conducts detailed and efficient factual and legal investigations into alleged unfair labor practice claims and makes recommendations to the Regional Director regarding the merits of claims Effectively advocates on behalf of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board and individuals in administrative court proceedings and in federal court Successfully negotiates settlements on behalf of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board as well as reviews parties' settlement agreements to ensure compliance with Board law and procedures Reviews employee handbooks/policies and collaborates with employers to ensure their handbooks/policies provisions comply with Board law Receives ongoing training on developing Board law and procedures including, but not limited to, developing law regarding protected concerted activity and employer work rules, as well as training on new representation election procedures Assists in running representation elections Fields calls from the public and advises individuals of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act Selected for the National Labor Relations Board's Honors Attorney Program based upon my law school GPA and experience dealing with labor and employment matters.
01/2013 to 05/2013
Law ClerkUnited States District Court － Akron, OH
Extern for the Honorable Judge Dowd, Jr.
Performed legal research and writing.
Assisted in drafting several orders and opinions.
11/2012 to 06/2014
Law ClerkDavis & Young － Akron, OH
Performed legal research and writing for various attorneys Successfully drafted various dispositive motions filed in state and federal court Drafted discovery requests and responses Reviewed medical records and conducted factual investigations in order to construct initial case assessments and proposed litigation plans Daily filing of motions in the local state and federal courthouses.
05/2012 to 10/2012
Law ClerkFirstEnergy Legal Department － Akron, OH
Performed legal research and writing primarily dealing with labor/employment law and environmental law Performed legal research and writing assignments primarily dealing with labor/employment, property, and environment law Assisted outside counsel in preparing for arbitration and trial Prepared contractual agreements Filed and answered subpoenas.
06/2009 to 10/2012
CaddiePortage Country Club － Akron, OH
Provided assistance to members and guests during rounds of golf.
Trained new caddies on the course and at caddie school.
Recipient of the Denny Shute Scholarship for higher education (3-year recipient).
Education
Juris DoctorateThe University of Akron School of Law － Akron, OHGPA: Cum Laude GPA: 3.39 Dean's List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Recipient of the Ohio State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Student Achievement Award
The Bureau of National Affairs Award for the highest grade in Labor Law and Collective Bargaining
CALI Excellence for the Future Award for the highest grade inCum Laude GPA: 3.39 Dean's List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014 Recipient of the Ohio State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Student Achievement Award The Bureau of National Affairs Award for the highest grade in Labor Law and Collective Bargaining CALI Excellence for the Future Award for the highest grade in Legal Drafting, Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure, and Basic Business Associations. Assistant Coach of the Law and Leadership Mock Trial Team of Akron Akron Law Review Associate Editor
May 2010
Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceTrinity University － San Antonio, TXGPA: GPA: 3.35 Dean's List
Member of the Women's Golf Team - NCAA Division III, Captain
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team Award
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Honor Roll (4-year recipientPolitical Science GPA: 3.35 Dean's List Member of the Women's Golf Team - NCAA Division III, Captain Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team Award Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Honor Roll (4-year recipient Freshmen Seminar Teaching Assistant Secretary of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Volunteer, First Tee of San Antonio
Bond University － CairnsAustraliaGPA: GPA: 3.5International Relations Study Abroad Program (Fall 2008 Semester) GPA: 3.5
Baccalaureate DegreeFirestone High School － Akron, OH
Interests
Member of the Junior Board of the First Tee of Akron
Competitive golfer - amateur status
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES
Member of the Junior Board of the First Tee of Akron
Competitive golfer - amateur status
