The University of Texas School of Law
Visiting Student, Fall 2005/Spring 2006

University of Houston Law Center

• J.D., with honors, May 2006
• Between Top 10 & 15 Percent; 3.49 GPA; Cum Laude
• Order of the Barons
• Dean’s Scholarship (3-year academic scholarship to the University of Houston)
• Head Notes & Comments Editor, Houston Journal of International Law; Best Candidate Award
• Received highest grade issued on Legal Research and Writing Memo and Appellate Brief
• Lex Award in Criminal Law and Legal Research and Writing for highest grades in those classes
• Best Brief Runner-up in John Black Moot Court Competition

Brigham Young University

• B.A. Communications/Business Minor, Broadcast Journalism Emphasis, April 2002
• Magna Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
• Dean’s List (4.0 GPA), Fall 1999, 2000, 2001
• Full Academic Scholarship Recipient for 3 years; Bruce Merrill Journalism Scholar, Fall 2000
• Golden Key International Honour Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2006 - Present
Kincaid & Horton L.L.P.
L.L.P. • Austin, Texas • Associate
Represents insureds and claimants in cases involving insurance disputes

Summer 2005
Jones McClure Publishing • Houston, Texas •  Legal Editorial Assistant
Researched and performed cite analysis on legal books varying from criminal code to family code

Spring/Summer 2005
Fisher, Boyd, Brown, Boudreaux & Huguenard LLP • Houston, Texas •  Law Clerk
Researched and wrote memos, summarized depositions, and participated in client interviews

Summer 2004
Probate Court 1, Judge Russell Austin • Houston, Texas • Judicial Clerk
Researched and wrote memos to the judge on motions for summary judgment before the court
Observed hearings in the court daily and met with the judge after the hearings to discuss cases

September 2002 to August 2003
KXLY-TV News 4 ABC • Spokane, Washington •  Prime-time News Producer
Gathered and wrote over 20 timely and extraordinary news stories each weekday
Produced 4:30 PM weekday news broadcast

Summer 2002
Broadcast Intern • New York, New York                            
Wrote, researched, and edited news stories for producers

July 2001 to February 2002
International Sports Broadcasting • Salt Lake City, Utah •  Production Assistant
2002 Olympic Winter Games - Assisted photographers shooting interviews with foreign reporters
and Olympic hockey games

Summer 2001
News 8 Austin (Time Warner) • Austin, Texas •  Broadcast Intern
Formulated stories with reporters—shooting, interviewing, writing, and editing

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Mentor and advisor to 15 teenage girls in Austin  •  2006 - Present
Activities coordinator of local women’s group  •  2005 - 2006
Mentor and advisor to ten inner-city Houston teenage girls •  2003 - 2005

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