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University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA Rank: 1/139 Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, May 2012 Honors: Recipient of J. Westwood Smithers Medal (awarded to graduate with highest cumulative GPA) University of Richmond Law Review, Executive Board, Managing Editor The Order of the Coif Walter Scott McNeill Law Society Highest Grade in Special Problems in Evidence, Spring 2012 Highest Grade in Criminal Process, Fall 2011 Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills I, § 4, Fall 2009 Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills II, § 4, Spring 2010 2010 Carrico Moot Court Competition, Finalist Activities: Moot Court Board Student Bar Association, 2L Class Representative University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA GPA: 3.746 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Distinction, May 2006 Honors: Distinguished Majors Program Dean’s List (each semester) National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Golden Key International Honor Society Experience Stackhouse, Nexsen & Turrietta, Norfolk, VA Associate, August 2012 – August 2013 The Honorable Robert E. Payne, Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond, VA Judicial Extern, August– December 2011 Conducted legal research and wrote bench memorandums Drafted formal legal opinions Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond, Richmond, VA Legal Intern, May – July 2011 Prepared cases for trial by drafting discovery motions, researching case law, and interviewing witnesses, victims, and police officers Tried criminal and traffic cases using Third Year Practice Certificate Negotiated and presented plea agreements University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA Teaching Assistant, Lawyering Skills I & II, August 2010 – May 2011 Instructed students in the Bluebook, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills Publications Co-author, Understanding Fraudulent Transfers, 39 VBA Journal 16 (Fall 2012).

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