EDUCATION

University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine
J.D., 2007

• Member, Moot Court Board.  Train first-year students for appellate advocacy in the legal writing program; represent Maine Law in moot court competitions.  2005-2007
• Vice-President, Student Bar Association.  Oversee committees appointed by the SBA and by law school faculty, assist Treasurer in maintaining budget, and act in the absence of the President.  2006-2007
• Treasurer, Student Bar Association.  Oversee funding for more than 14 active campus organizations; manage and allocate funds from $15,000 general budget.  2005-2006
• Chair, Class of 2007 Graduation Committee.  Oversee committees organized to plan events and fundraising associated with graduation.  2006-2007

University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine
B.A., Political Science, 2004
Degree awarded magna cum laude
Honors: Collegiate All-American Scholar Award; Pi Sigma Alpha (National Honor Society)

EXPERIENCE

Student Attorney, Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, Portland, Maine.  2006-2007.
Represent clients in cases through legal services program serving low-income communities in Southern Maine.  Perform all aspects of case management, including opening cases, meeting with clients, preparing motions and conducting pre-trial conferences and litigation under the supervision of a faculty attorney per Me. Rule of Civil Procedure 90.  Also attend regular seminar course to develop practical skills and link legal theory with current cases. 

Legal Researcher, Freelance.  2005-2007.
Research case law, statutes, and law review articles for area attorneys.

Law Clerk, Lechner Law, Freeport, Maine.  Spring/Summer 2006.
Performed research on a variety of subjects including landlord/tenant, commercial and contract law.  Drafted motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents in areas including tort litigation.  Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses. 

Legal Intern, Dyer & Gustufson, Augusta, Maine.  Summer 2005.
Performed research for family law attorney on active cases and in preparation for legal year in review.  Assisted in drafting memos, correspondence, and reports.  Organized client billing and open files, completed document requests, and closed files.

Office and Billing Clerk, Givertz, Lunt, Hambley & Scheffee, Portland, Maine.  2003-2004.
Compiled data, computed fees and charges, and prepared invoices for billing purposes. Duties included computing costs and calculating rates for goods and services; posting data; and keeping other relevant records.

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Member, Board of Directors, Back Cove Neighborhood Association, Portland, Maine.  2005-2006
• Volunteer, Baxter Elementary School, Portland Maine.  2000-2003

SKILLS