Resume

• Business Strategy

  Legal Writing

  RFP

  Public Policy

  Start-ups

  Software Licensing

  Teaching

  Contracts

  Writing

  Politics

  Legal Documents

  Legal Research

  Legal Education

  Financial Analysis

  Business

  Salesforce.com

  Proposal Writing

  Animal Law

  Administrative Law

  Management

  v. -- Case Law

  Concepts

  and American Society (textbook)

  As law and society change over time

  so too do the fields of law in which an attorney can practice. The unique opening chapter of this book examines animal law

  a relatively new and rapidly growing legal field. The issues contained in this first chapter provide an entry point to the broader focus of the book: the law

  an ever-changing society

  and the relationship between the two. Vote totals for each Supreme Court case presented are also included

  which encourage discussion on a particular issue's importance to society or the polarization of society on that issue.\n\nTopics examined include:\n\n• Animal Law\n• Civil Procedure\n• Torts\n• Constitutional Law\n• Property\n• Intellectual Property\n• Corporate Law\n• Contracts\n• Family Law\n• Criminal Law & Procedure\n• Fashion Law\n\n\"v.\" provides a solid

  basic introduction to common legal concepts and the current societal issues these concepts affect. \n===\n\n\"The author's inclusion of Animal Law in this book illustrates his perceptive recognition of the growth of this field. This book provides an instructor with a framework to inspire students to think about the 'big issues' involved in legal cases while providing a logical topical structure.\" Rebecca J. Huss

  Professor of Law

  Valparaiso University Law School \n\nBook description

  sneak preview

  and review copies are available at: https://titles.cognella.com/v-versus-9781609276850.html

  v. -- Case Law

  Concepts

  and American Society (textbook)

  Protecting Animals Used in Circuses: A Survey of State Anti-Cruelty Statutes

  U.S. v. Stevens: The Heart of Protecting Animals

  U.S. v. Stevens: The Heart of Protecting Animals

  An Introduction to Cap and Trade for Animal Welfare

  An Introduction to Cap and Trade for Animal Welfare

  Nemeth

  Alan S.

  Nemeth

  Various Title Companies -- DC Metro Area

  University of Baltimore School of Law

  Mi9 Retail

  Lexmark Enterprise Software

  California University of Management and Sciences - Virginia Campus

  Envision Experience

  University of Maryland

  Dept. of Government & Politics

  Perceptive Software

  a Lexmark Company (formerly Brainware)

  American University Washington College of Law

  Vegan Trade Council

  Arlington

  Virginia

  • Business Law

  Adjunct Professor

  California University of Management and Sciences - Virginia Campus

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Founder and Executive Director

  Vegan Trade Council

  Baltimore

  MD

  • Introduced

  developed

  and teach UB Law's first class on Animal Law. (The course covers standard torts

  contracts

  property

  business and commercial issues

  constitutional law

  criminal law

  and federal statutes. Current legal

  business

  and political issues are also discussed.)\n• Faculty Advisor

  UB Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.\n• Faculty Advisor

  University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development student comment

  2016.\n• Justice

  2016 and 2014 National Moot Court Competitions

  Region III.\n\nPresentations:\n\n• Moderator

  \"The Changing Status of Animals Under the Law: Personhood Versus Property.\" 2015 Maryland State Bar Association Animal Law Symposium. Baltimore

  MD.\n• Panelist

  \"Growing Healthy Food for Your Family and Community: How Much Regulation Does it Take to be a Good Neighbor?\" Urban Agriculture Law 2014 Conference. Community Law Center. Baltimore

  MD.\n• Speaker

  “The Application of State Anti-Cruelty Statutes to Circuses.” University of Baltimore Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Benefit Dinner. 2009.\n• Speaker

  “The State of Animal Law.” University of Baltimore Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Benefit Dinner. 2008.

  Adjunct Professor

  University of Baltimore School of Law

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Speaker for the annual National Youth Leadership Forum: Law & CSI Program. \nAddress students and lead discussions for each week of this summer program.\n\n• Topic: Introduction to Animal Law

  Speaker

  Envision Experience

  • Drafted

  revised

  reviewed

  and edited software licensing agreements (perpetual and subscription) and other corporate agreements

  such as non-disclosure agreements

  HR documents

  and vendor agreements.\n• Managed the Deal Desk process (the process by which pricing is developed and transactional documents are created). \n• Worked directly with executive management and sales executives

  in both the U.S. and abroad

  to assist in the development and closing of agreements for software licensing.\n• Drafted sales proposals.\n• Led and managed the RFP response process.\n• Produced original document packages for execution (including software licensing agreements

  sales orders

  statements of work

  terms and conditions

  etc.).\n• Developed and updated pricing and ROI tools. \n• Trained new employees on the Deal Desk process and ROI tools. \n• Administered Salesforce.com.\n\nQ1 2013 VIP Sales Support Award

  Deal Support Specialist

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Perceptive Software

  a Lexmark Company (formerly Brainware)

  • Researched

  analyzed

  and developed business opportunities with Fortune 2000 companies

  governmental entities

  health care organizations

  and others in the US and overseas.\n• Delivered research briefings.

  Business Analyst

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Brainware

  (formerly Perceptive Software) Washington DC Metro Area

  • Draft

  revise

  review

  and negotiate agreements

  including master

  software license (perpetual and SaaS)

  non-disclosure

  partner

  and marketing agreements. \n• Review and respond to legal portions of RFPs. \n• Interpret and advise management on contractual terms

  conditions

  rights

  and obligations. \n• Prepare amendments to master agreements and conduct contractual reviews and renegotiation. \n• Guide colleagues and management through various stages of the contract process

  including planning

  collaboration

  contractual strategy

  negotiation

  and execution. \n• Participate in special initiatives geared toward updating and streamlining contracting processes.\n• Assist with international contractual matters. \n• Assist with vendor contracts and maintenance of corporate records. \n• Review

  approve

  and provide training on contractual documentation.\n\nManager's Award

  December 2014\nMember

  Lexmark Corporate Social Responsibility Cross Functional Team

  Contracts Manager

  Lexmark Enterprise Software

  College Park

  MD

  • Classes taught: Law & Society

  Animal Law & Policy

  Topical Investigations. \n(Law & Society included sections on basic principles of American law

  business law

  contracts

  intellectual property

  torts and product liability

  property

  constitutional law

  the jury system

  civil procedure

  and criminal law. Current legal

  business

  and political issues were also discussed. Animal Law & Policy was an undergraduate version of the law school class. Topical Investigations was serving as faculty advisor for student independent research.)\n\n• Introduced and developed Maryland's first class on Animal Law & Policy. \n• Developed and published textbook (v. -- Case Law

  Concepts

  and American Society) based on lectures from my course on Law & Society.

  Adjunct Professor

  University of Maryland

  Dept. of Government & Politics

  • Managed all office operations

  including staff management

  bank account management\n(escrow

  operating

  and recording)

  employee recruitment

  marketing

  company organization and start-up

  and business development. \n• Ensured full compliance with RESPA. \n• Additional responsibilities included regulatory and licensing compliance

  title exams

  binders

  and purchasing and installing IT. \n• Performed MD and DC legal work. \n• Performed refinancing and property conveyance settlements.

  Title Company Executive

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Various Title Companies -- DC Metro Area

  Washington D.C.

  • Introduced

  developed

  and teach WCL's first class on Animal Law. (The course covers standard torts

  contracts

  property

  business and commercial issues

  constitutional law

  criminal law

  and federal statutes. Current legal

  business

  and political issues are also discussed.)\n• Faculty Advisor

  WCL Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. \n• Faculty Advisor

  WCL Administrative Law Review student comment

  2014.\n• Judge

  National Trial Competition Regionals

  2018. \n• Judge

  Capitol City Challenge

  2018. \n\nPresentations:\n\n• Panelist

  “A Capitol Hill Event: Trending Topics in Animal Law.” UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. 2013.\n• Panelist

  “Practice

  Policy

  and Legislative Issues in Animal Law.” Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting. 2008.\n• Panelist

  “Personhood for Pets? The Ramifications of Altering Animals’ Status as Property Under Maryland Law.” Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting. 2007.

  Adjunct Professor

  American University Washington College of Law

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Draft

  revise

  review

  and negotiate both U.S. and international agreements

  including master agreements

  software license agreements

  SaaS agreements

  non-disclosure agreements

  partner agreements

  vendor agreements

  lease agreements

  and others as needed.\n• Interpret and advise management on contractual terms

  conditions

  rights

  and obligations. \n• Provide services on issues related to HR

  immigration

  IP

  GDPR

  privacy

  M&A

  and contract compliance.\n• Work directly with executive management on various projects.\n• Maintain contracts database.\n• Manage the pricing process through Salesforce.com

  and create pricing and proposal documents for presentation to prospective customers.\n• Lead and manage the proposal and RFP/RFI response process. \n• Review

  proof

  and edit company website and marketing materials for Marketing department.

  Corporate Counsel | Deal Desk Manager

  Mi9 Retail

  Founder

  Executive Director

  Vegan Trade Council

  Board Member

  Maryland Votes for Animals

  Advisory Council Member

  JVNA

  MBA

  Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society

  Sigma Iota Epsilon Management Honor Society

  France-Merrick Scholarship Recipient

  University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business

  Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

  Summer Sessions Abroad

  Tel Aviv

  Israel

  Best Paper Honors – Comparative Constitutional Law

  American University Washington College of Law

  JD

  Founder and president of Sports and Entertainment Law Society; Foreign Policy Intern

  Senator Edward M. Kennedy

  Capitol Hill.

  University of Maryland College Park

  BA

  Government & Politics

  Minor in Economics

  Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society; Intern

  Congressman Michael D. Barnes

  Capitol Hill.

  United States Supreme Court Bar

  State of Maryland Bar

  District of Columbia Bar