Education

University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law - Juris Doctor (August 2021 – December 2024)

Fellow, Ordered Liberty Program; Second-Year Member, Law Review; Co-Founder and President, Tech Law Society; 1L Representative, Federalist Society; Member, Business Law Society

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Bellarmine University - B.A. Design, Art, & Technology/Communication (Summa Cum Laude) (August 2017 – May 2021)

Bellarmine Honors Program; Dean's List (2017 – 2021); Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society; Freshman Representative, Student Government Association; President, Bellarmine Photography Club​

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Experience

Denham Property & Injury Law Firm (Lexington, KY) – Attorney & Law Clerk (March - May 2025)

Litigated property damage & personal injury claims, focusing on wrongful insurance coverage denials. Drafted settlement demands, motions, & client communications to achieve favorable outcomes. Collaborated with attorneys to streamline case progression. Balanced litigation support with client-facing work, ensuring clarity, empathy, & momentum in complex claims.

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University of Louisville Office of Innovation & Commercialization (Louisville, KY) – Intern (June 2023 – December 2024)

Reviewed material transfer agreements related to pharmaceutical & scientific research. Developed IP strategy recommendations for early-stage inventions, contributing to University tech transfer efforts. Organized & streamlined technical patent & copyright documentation for commercialization pathways. Collaborated with a cross-functional team of legal, scientific, & business professionals. 

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Harmsen Utescher, Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB (Hamburg, Germany) - Legal Intern (June – July 2024)

Researched biotechnical patents, design trademarks, & cross-border IP disputes under EU & US frameworks. Drafted client communications evaluating the strength of IP protections & potential infringement risks. Participated in court hearings in Germany & Luxembourg. Provided comparative insight on American trade secret & IP law to support international client advice. Generated educational materials to clarify complex IP concepts for the firm's public outreach initiatives. 

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U.S. Army Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (Fort Knox) - Legal Extern (January – April 2024)

Drafted documents & memoranda pursuant to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Attended court-martial hearings & observed military litigation/procedural strategy. Coordinated with officers to support case preparation & develop litigation strategies. Gained practical experience within a federal military base.

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TEDxBellarmineU Core Team - Compliance Officer/Core Team Member (February 2018 – March 2024)

Co-organized planning & execution of 5 official TEDx events, fostering a dynamic, team-driven environment. Liaised with speakers & volunteers to ensure seamless event flow & alignment with TEDx values. Created a comprehensive internal handbook outlining TEDx regulations, workflows, & checklists to streamline future event planning. Directed event photography & documentation for content archives.

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Zoeller Company - Legal Intern for General Counsel (May – August 2022)

Collaborated with general counsel to support compliance & business initiatives. Audited product literature for compliance with federal warning standards. Drafted public comments to the U.S. Trade Representative under Section 301 addressing international trade dynamics & competitive manufacturing threats. Summarized legal documents to support cross-functional communications.

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University of Louisville Office of General Counsel - Legal Intern (December 2021 and July 2023; dual placements)

Conducted legal research on medical liability standards about informed consent for patients with diminished capacity. Analyzed campus housing policy & religious accommodations with Constitutional considerations. Investigated University bylaws regarding faculty termination procedures & the Fair Labor Standards Act applicability within institutional operations.

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Bellarmine SURF Center - Student Worker (January 2019 – December 2020)

Ensured safety for gym patrons through active supervision & clear communication. Maintained upkeep & functionality of gym equipment. Oversaw smooth shift transitions by delegating tasks & assisted with intramural sports events.

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Bellarmine Knights Men's Lacrosse Team - Manager (November 2019 – July 2020)

Captured & edited high-quality photo & video content during practices & home games to boost team visibility & social media engagement. Maintained practice field to support operations for a 40-person team.

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Bricks & Minifigs (Louisville, KY) - Sales Associate (July 2014 – January 2019)

Delivered high-impact customer service to a loyal base of Lego enthusiasts, helping to drive repeat business. Reverse-engineered & reassembled dozens of unique Lego sets to enhance store presentation & increase resale value. Maintained inventory accuracy & store organization, ensuring popular products remained in stock. Hosted birthday parties to provide amazing Lego fun.

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The Lego Group (Billund, Denmark) - Design Intern (August – December 2018)

Designed facades, stadiums, & vehicles as concept models for the Creator Expert design team. "Boosted" the Superheroes Team's design process & worked to bring 6 products to market. Showcased models for company-wide conference.

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Leadership & Selected Honors

• IP Committee for the University of Louisville (Member) (2023 - 2024)

• 1st Place in Bellarmine University Photo Competition (Architecture Category) (2023)

• Bellarmine Faculty Merit Award in Design, Art, & Technology (2021)

• Emcee for Holy Angels Academy Sister Elise Benefit (2021)

• TEDx Speaker: "TEDxYouth@Highlands" (2020)

• Co-organized Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief (2018)

• 1st Place in National "Be a Lego Creator" Competition (2014)

• Artistic works featured in Bellarmine Magazine, WDRB News, The Brothers Brick, The Brick Journal, and Ariel Magazine

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Proficiencies

OneDrive; Outlook; Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Teams; Zoom; Notion; LexisNexis; Westlaw; Lightroom; Canva; LinkedIn.

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Interests

Kayaking, learning German, photography, designing with computer-aided design, working out, and experimenting with AI.