Blake Van Zile, J.D.

Experience

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  Northwest Film Forum

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Volunteer Coordinator

  Solely responsible for interviewing, assigning and training new volunteers and managing approximately 60 weekly volunteers and a large group of seasonal volunteers for local artistic non-profit organization.

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  BRIUS Telecom Solutions LLC

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Technical Recruiter and Account Manager

  • Responsible for full-cycle recruiting and account management at start-up telecommunications recruiting company.• Negotiated employment offers, mediated between clients and contractors, served as Human Resources liaison between contractors and clients throughout wireless projects, resolved any personnel disputes as needed, aided contractors in understanding legal aspects of employment contracts.

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  Utah Legal Services

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Clinical Intern

  Completed domestic violence client intake paperwork and divorce and child custody pleadings; drafted motions, and directed legal research. Attended pre-trial, protective order and evidentiary hearings; assisted at clinics and performed other tasks as assigned by supervising attorney.

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  Third District Court, Judge Keith Kelly

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Judicial Intern

  Drafted bench memos and opinions, attended hearings, and worked with Judge Kelly on substantive issues in current cases.

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  Utah Attorney General's Office

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2015

  Law Clerk, Civil Appeals

  Perform legal research and draft appellate case briefs and pleadings for Solicitor General

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  Legal Aid Society

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Clinical Intern, Domestic Violence Division

  Assist in interviewing and representing Legal Aid clients in pursing protective orders under the third year practice rule.

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  The Salt Lake Lawyers

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Law Clerk

  Perform legal research and draft, edit, and e-file pleadings; consult with supervising attorney on cases; compile financial declarations

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  Open Legal Services

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Law Clerk

  Perform family law client consultations; consult with supervising attorneys on cases; conduct legal research and draft, edit, and e-file pleadings; compile financial declarations

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  COR LAW, PLLC

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Law Clerk

  Assist with all aspects of family law litigation cycle including document review, drafting, editing, and e-filing pleadings and exhibits; compile financial declarations and initial disclosures

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  Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C.

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  Associate Attorney

  Full-service domestic relations practice in Washington and Oregon. Perform all aspects of client advocacy including litigation (discovery, motion practice, oral argument at hearings and trial) and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, based on client needs and case strategy. Develop and maintain client base in Southwest Washington and Oregon of divorce, parentage, custody modification, de facto parentage and protective order cases. Assist in hiring, training and management of new employees and develop internal training materials and procedures. Show less

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  Tomasi Bragar DuBay

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2022

  Associate Attorney

  Civil litigation practice includes real estate, business, debtor-creditor/collections, and landlord-tenant matters throughout Oregon and Washington (state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts). Also provides a broad range of services to financial, business, and governmental clients in real estate transactions and land use matters, including negotiating and drafting purchase agreements and other contracts.

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  Chenoweth Law Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  Attorney