Prior Experience
Law clerk, United States Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

• Researched energy policy issues for use in agency decisions and policy development, including international energy conservation goals, utility rate regulation, and energy tax credit programs
• Participated in agency briefings on current administrative and regulatory issues

Law clerk, Harris Corporation, Melbourne, Florida

• Prepared research memoranda and recommendations regarding international impodexport regulations, domestic and international environmental compliance, and resolution of a substantial government communications contract dispute
• Researched and provided analysis of tax implications of international corporate restructuring, recommended adjustments to implementation plan and drafted merger documents necessary to effectuate restructuring, including transfer of intellectual property and licensing agreements
• Authored live database of intellectual property agreements providing additional profits through increased licensing and efficient contract compliance
• Advised Pension Investment Committee on recent federal "stock drop" decision Legal assistant to chairman/CEO, Salem Lavv Group, P.A., Tampa, FLorida
• Assisted lead partner with various aspects of government lobbying practice including preparing statutory and policy analysis for clients, legislative staff members and attorneys

Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.

• Dean's Academic Scholarship B.A., English, University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society