Results-focused Law Professional eager to offer 18+ years of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Domestic Relations, Personal Injury, and Corporate Litigation experience, as well as a solid background in Law Enforcement and Homicide Investigations, toward maximizing Hamilton County s legal success.

 

 

         Top performer who delivers fair and objective assessments of diverse cases in compliance with strict legal guidelines.

         Integral leader who creates strong relationships with current / prospective clientele to maintain high-quality legal services.

         Excellent communicator who seamlessly interfaces with individuals of varying cultural and economic backgrounds, along with successfully liaising among top public- and private sector officials, LE teams, the media, and the general public.

         Ambitious self-starter who plans, prioritizes, and completes multiple legal tasks within deadline-driven environments.

 

 

 

Attorney / Managing Member

         Utilize broad scope of legal knowledge toward serving as a managing member of a two-attorney general practice firm, including performing as lead attorney for 30+ jury trials and 100 non-jury trials pertaining to both criminal and civil cases.

         Effectively manage all aspects of litigation for the firm, along with directing case work for the firm s associate attorney.

         Demonstrate expertise in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Domestic Relations, and Personal Injury.

 

 

President

         Strategically steered the administration of a class action settlement of Firestone v. Penn Central Railroad Company, et al.

         Developed a first-ever digitized mapping system of Indiana s abandoned railroads, along with implementing the sale and transfer of 15,000+ parcels of real estate and reviewing 15,000+ source deeds from the original 1800s railroad acquisition.

         Led a four-member team in coordinating the notice of 20,000 class members and claims qualification and disbursement.

 

 

Law Clerk

         Ensured seamless legal processes by assisting four in-house attorneys with research and case preparation with an emphasis on contracts and criminal investigations, including optimizing efficiency by preparing pre-trial motions and numerous general counseling memos, participating in plea agreements, and attending depositions and settlement conferences.

         Drove legal operations success by actively participating in developing a process to detect internet trademark infringement.

 

 

Law Clerk (1998 C 2000)

         Supported five attorneys with targeted research and preparation on key projects and cases, along with participating in litigation, acquisitions, bankruptcies, and reorganizations, as well as working closely with outside counsel to prepare cases.

         Participated in mediation and settlement conferences and settlement negotiations of property and environmental cases.

 

Administrator / Personal Assistant to General Counsel (1992 C 1998)

         Applied dynamic administrative talents toward directing a corporate legal department, including coordinating outside counsel, scheduling, bill payment, routing, and correspondence, as well as managing a high volume of incoming calls.

         Maximized efficiency by maintaining all political files and contacts, arranging travel and meetings, supervising the progress of all litigation, and organizing resources for intra-facility management by assisting in-house security.

 

 

 

Vehicular Homicide Investigator (1990 C 1992)

         Recognized as the first female assigned to the Traffic Unit responsible for investigating fatal and serious auto accidents.

         Contributed abilities toward investigating and / or reconstructing major traffic accidents, along with expertly analyzing vehicle dynamics, evaluating physical evidence, handling speed computations, and facilitating accurate crash analysis.

         Monitored and maintained interstate speed compliance within the City of Cincinnati, and apprehended DUI offenders.

         Liaised among the Ohio State Patrol, neighboring police agencies, and the prosecutor s office to comprehensively prepare cases, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and process alcohol and drug offenders.

 

Police Officer (1987 C 1990)

         Policed Over-the-Rhine, West End, Winton Terrace, Clifton, Camp Washington, and Northside areas, including evaluating citizen complaints and emergency request data to determine key response requirements, as well as reviewing situational facts, conducting investigations, and relaying information to appropriate agency personnel or dispatch.

         Worked drug, prostitution, and DUI details, and performed morgue transports, death notifications, and victims assistance.

         Frequently testified in court and prepared cases as an integral support for the Hamilton County prosecutor s office.

 

 

Juris Doctor (Dean s List)

University of Cincinnati College of Law

 

Bachelor of Arts (3.95 GPA)

College of Mount St. Joseph

 

Certified Accident Reconstructionist

Advanced Accident Investigation & Reconstruction Training (80-Hours)

Florida Institute of Police Technology

 

Detection of Drug Couriers Using Interstates / Courier Profiling Training

Vehicle Modification Detection / Drug-Trained Dog Use for Cargo Interception

Ohio State Patrol Academy Drug Interdiction Task Force

 

Advanced DUI Detection / Apprehension / Prosecution

Extensive DUI Case Management / Preparation Training

Ohio State Patrol Academy

 

Certified Ohio Peace Officer s Training Course

Cincinnati Patrol Academy

 

 

Guest Lecturer (2010)

What It Means to be an Advocate as a Criminal Defense Attorney

University of Cincinnati College of Law

 

Guest Lecturer (2009)

Opening and Closing Arguments in a Criminal Trial

University of Cincinnati College of Law

 

 

Speaker (2007)

Winning at Trial: Criminal Trial Practice

City of Cincinnati Law Department Continuing Legal Education Seminar

 

Speaker (2006)

Panel Member (2006)

Criminal Law The Basics

Cincinnati Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

 

Speaker (2002)

Panel Member (2002)

Client Development

Cincinnati Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

 

S.W.A.T. Team Member (1991)

Cincinnati Police Division S.W.A.T. Team

 

Most DUI Arrests Award (1991)

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers of Hamilton County

 

Lt. Tom Oberschmidt Award (1990)

Cincinnati Police Division / Women Helping Women

 

Top Overall Recruit Award (1988)

Cincinnati Police Division / Police Academy

 

 

Regional Panel Member (2009)

Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendation Panel

 

President (2009)

Vice President (2008)

Secretary / Treasurer (2007)

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

 

Active Member (2005)

Cincinnati Business Courier s Who s Who in Greater Cincinnati Law

 

Active Member (2003)

National College of DUI Defense

DUI Group Local Association of Attorneys Dedicated to DUI Defense

 

Vice Chair (2003)

Secretary (2001)

Women Lawyers Committee Cincinnati Bar Association

 

Active Member (2001)

Florida Bar Association

Ohio Bar Association

Cincinnati Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association