Since 2014
2013 - 2014
The Williston Firm
Private practice - criminal defense, landlord/tenant, personal injury, family law
2012 - 2012
The Law Office of Ashkan Najafi
Drafted memorandums of law containing legal research on various intellectual property law issues such as copyright infringement, trademarks, cybersquatting, contract disputes, and patent appeals; drafted EULAs, and patent/trademark applications.
2009 - 2010
Justice & Safety Department - Eastern Kentucky University
Worked under several professors within the Department of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM). Graded assignments, exams, and essays. Created student projects as part of course curriculum. Served as liaison for professors and students. Assisted the admissions counselor for the SSEM program. Served as ambassador to potential students. Assisted OSHA Training Institute administrators to prepare and deliver frequent safety training conferences.
2008 - 2009
JCPenney, Inc.
Performed internal and external investigations via CCTV and direct surveillance including, shoplifting, credit/gift card fraud, associate theft, and workplace safety; performed OSHA audits and compliance checks; safety and emergency preparedness training. Interviewed theft suspects to investigate/recover stolen goods, prepared reports, and testified in open court; responded to emergencies such as accidents, falls, lockout/tag-out, code Adam/Amber Alerts; liaison for EMS, state/local law enforcement, and insurance companies. Handled all worker’s compensation issues, procedures, claims, and investigations.
2008 - 2008
Madison County Attorney
Assisted with preparing, delivering and filing documents including, subpoenas, summonses, court motions, warrants, dockets, and case files for misdemeanor and felony offenses. Assisted with public relations. Delivered office paperwork.
2003 - 2004
Jeanne K. Channell, P.S.C.
Maintained financial/personal records for clients in bankruptcy law practice; filed documents and prepared depositions
2011 - 2014
J.D. (2014) | Criminal Law
Coursework: Cyberlaw, Intellectual Property, Federal Criminal Law, Advanced Criminal Procedure, Social Media & the Law
2009 - 2010
M.S. (2010) | Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
OSHA regulatory compliance; Drafting workplace safety programs that meet or exceed state & federal OSHA regulations; Disaster & Emergency Preparedness planning; Safety Auditing; Worker's Compensation & Labor Law
2004 - 2008
B.S. (2008) | Criminal Justice
Coursework: Criminal Law, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Drugs, Crime & Society, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice Ethics.
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
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