Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctorate, Expected May 2013
GPA: 3.50

Honors and Achievements:

• Dean’s List, 3 semesters
• Jurisprudence Achievement Award, Professional Responsibility
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, Treasurer
• Family Law Society, Treasurer
• Defense for the Wrongfully Convicted, Member

Siena Heights University
Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies, May 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.90

TINA S. GRAY, P.C.
Williamston, MI
Legal Assistant, September 2011 – Present
Areas of concentration are estate planning, business law, and construction law

• Conduct legal research and analysis focused upon estate planning, business planning, and construction law.
• Provide investigative, organizational, writing and litigation support to attorney.

Baumstark & Vincent, PLLC
Lansing, MI
Legal Assistant, October 2003 - September 2010

• Conducted legal research and analysis focused upon criminal defense, family law, general civil litigation, probate, and bankruptcy.
• Drafted initial pleadings, responses, motions, discovery requests, mediation briefs, pre-trial statements, and final orders.
• Assisted with jury selection and trial.
• Corresponded with clients, opposing attorneys, courts, and expert witnesses.
• Trained staff on office policy, procedure, and specific practice-area skills.
• Implemented office management practices, including conflicts of interest database, file retention plan, and file tracking system.
• Coordinated and supervised move of entire office to larger, updated facilities.

• State Bar of Michigan, Student Member
  
• Ingham County Bar Association, Student Member
  
• MSU College of Law Faculty Endowed Scholarship, 2011
  
• Merit Scholarship, MSU College of Law, 2010, 2011
  
• LexisNexis Certificate of Completion, 2002