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EDUCATION
- The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Political Science (M.A., summa cum laude, 2003)
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX (J.D., with honors, 1998)
- Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York Albany, NY; Policy Analysis (M.P.A., summa cum laude, 1993)
- University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY; Political Science (B.A., magna cum laude, 1992)
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Michigan
- United States District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- State Bar of Ohio
- State Bar of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Energy Bar Association
- Ingham County Bar Association
- Michigan State Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Michigan Senate Majority Policy Office - Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Policy Advisor (2004-2006)
- Michigan Public Service Commission – Administrative Law Specialist (2003-2004)
- Ohio Consumers’ Counsel – Assistant Consumers Counsel (1999-2003)
DISTINCTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Board of Advocates
- Calhoun & Stacey Voir Dire Competition (1998 Champion)
- Carl W. Wilson Novice Mock Trial Competition (1998 Participant)
- Susman Godfrey Endowed Moot Court Competition (1998 Quarter-Finalist)
- Mediation Competition (1998 Second Place)
- Dean’s Achievement Award for Highest Achievement in Real Estate Law (1998) and Family Law (1997)
- Editorial Board- American Journal of Criminal Law, Volume 25
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Director, Michigan 2-1-1 Board of Directors
- Michigan 2-1-1 Business Planning Steering Committee
- Columbus Bar Association- Barrister Leaders Program
- Operation Feed Agency Coordinator
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