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Michelle Norris

Michelle Norris

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Juris Doctor | Sitting for the July 2024 California Bar Exam

  • Education

    • California Western School of Law

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Activities and Societies: - Editor-in-Chief, California Western Law Review - National Order of Scribes - Dean's List, American Jurisprudence Award: STEPPS (legal writing and ethics), International Business Transactions - Appellate Moot Court Team: three-time national competitor, quarter-finalist (USD 2023 Criminal Procedure Competition) - Concentration in corporate law - Public Service Honors Society - Member of the Business Law Society - Gafford Trial Competition Finalist, Distinguished Advocate Award recipient

    • Shift

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate of Completion Skillbridge Career Accelerator Cohort

      Course for transitioning military and veterans, teaching interview skills, LinkedIn, and more.

    • Troy High School

      2006 - 2010
      Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Symphonic and Marching Band, German Club, Kudos Club, The Austrian Society of Detroit's 61st, 62nd, and 63rd Annual Viennese Straussball, Volunteer for the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan (60 hours), Other Miscellaneous Volunteer Experience (40 hours)

    • Miami University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Creative Writing, English Literature

      Activities and Societies: Chi Omega, Staff Writer for The Miami Student, NROTC, Sigma Tau Delta (Honors English Fraternity): Public Relations Chair/VP

  • Experience

    • Alliance Therapy/Access Answers

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
      Assistant

      Clerical and organizational work.

    • Magna International

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Summer Intern

      A range of work including translating German press releases, aiding in writing speeches and editing Power Points, editing and updating the corporate benefits program, and communicating with corporate offices and dealerships.

    • Papa Joes Gourmet Market and Catering

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
      Patisserie Worker

      Pastry decoration and cashier duties.

    • Miami University

      Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
      Student Specialist, Alexander Dining Hall

      Student worker.

    • LOFT

      May 2011 - May 2014
      Sales Associate

    • America Reads*America Counts

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      Reading and Writing Tutor

      Tutor for 2nd and 5th grade students, as well as reading fundamentals for students with learning differences.

    • US Navy

      May 2014 - Aug 2023

      Talent Acquisition Officer: Responsible for finding talented applicants for Intelligence, logistics, and other fleet-specific positions. Also responsible for completing application packages for selection boards, and mentoring selected applicants prior to completing Officer Candidate School.Command Legal Officer: the Commanding Officer's legal advisor and command notary. Oversee investigations, Captain's Mast, and other legal functions for Navy Talent Acquisition Group Ohio River Valley (NTAG ORV).Awards: Navy Achievement Medal, October 2019; Officer Recruiter of the Quarter, Q1 FY20; MVP January 2021; Navy Commendation Medal, May 2021. Show less October 2015 - December 2017: Auxiliaries Officer, Responsible for 14 Sailors and Chiefs in the maintenance of mechanical and auxiliary engineering equipment.July 2017 - May 2018: Command Legal Officer, the Commanding Officer's legal advisor and command notary.December 2017 - May 2018: Anti - Terrorism Officer, in charge of planning and execution of anti-terrorist measures, drills, training and administration.Qualifications: Command Duty Officer (CDO), Officer of the Deck (OOD), and Anti-Terrorism Tactical Watch Officer (ATTWO). Show less USS Cowpens: Main Propulsion Officer, Legal Officer, and Assistant Safety Officer in charge of 28 Sailors and 2 Chiefs in the maintenance of all propulsion equipment, enforcement of safety standards, and the legal advisor to the Commanding Officer and notary.USS Preble: Western Pacific deployment as Combat Information Center Officer, in charge of 27 Sailors and 1 Chief.Qualifications: Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Pin, Officer of the Deck (OOD), Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CICWO), Anti-Terrorism Tactical Watch Officer, Boat Officer Show less

      • Reserve Surface Warfare Officer

        Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

      • Officer Recruiter, Legal Officer

        May 2018 - Jul 2021

      • Auxiliaries/Mechanical Officer, Anti-Terrorism Officer, Legal Officer

        Oct 2015 - May 2018

      • Main Propulsion Officer, Combat Information Center Officer, Legal Officer

        May 2014 - Oct 2015

    • Hiring Our Heroes

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      Legal Intern

      - Filed over 100 court documents for divorces, unlawful detainers, and misdemeanors (primarily DUIs).- Conducted research for a Serna Motion- Trained one new hire- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for divorces, unlawful detainers, and misdemeanors- Drafted discovery documents including Requests to Admit, Interrogatories, and Requests for Production.- Conducted legal research as necessary for trial/motion hearings- Created a training aid for new hires on unlawful detainers during Covid-19- Authored four mitigation packages for DUI cases.- Authored one military mitigation package. - Created and maintained a tracking system for clients, court dates, and relevant information pertaining to cases. Tracked 46 cases. Show less

    • Avant Law Corporation

      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
      Law Clerk

      - Draft business formation documents including shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and articles of incorporation for LLCs, Professional Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, and Partnerships.- Respond to Office Actions from the USPTO in response to Trademark filings.- Conduct trademark word mark/design mark searches for clients.- Draft demand letters for various business and civil matters.- File client's applications for Fictitious Business Names (FBN) and Employment Identification Numbers (EIN).- Draft contracts including licensing agreements, commercial real estate, and purchase agreements. Show less

    • California Western Law Review

      Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

      - Manage the day-to-day operations of the law review, including working with the publisher, finalizing articles, managing a budget, and contracting authors. - Lead 33 students in the publication of Issues 1, 2, and 3 of Volume 60 of the California Western Law Review. - Publication: "Furry Non-Fungible Tokens: The Fuzzy Standards Governing Trademark and NFTs" (Volume 59, Issue 2).- Complete textual edits, source checking, and Bluebooking for articles published with the journal.

      • Editor-in-Chief

        Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

      • Associate Writer

        Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of California

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
      Judicial Extern to the Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia

      - Research various legal topics, write memoranda, advise on oral argument recommendations, and draft opinions.

    • DLA Piper

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Law Clerk

      Law Clerk for the Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity division.

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of California

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Judicial Extern to the Hon. Michelle M. Pettit

      - Conduct legal research and analysis: Perform in-depth research on relevant legal issues, statutes, and precedents to assist in making informed decisions and recommendations.- Draft legal documents: Prepare memos, orders, and opinions in social security and discovery matters.

    • California Western School of Law

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Graduate Research Assistant

      - Research various topics, including international and business law, review and edit articles, and Bluebook citations for Professor James Cooper.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Applied Legal Research: Statutory Law Certificate

      LexisNexis
      Feb 2024
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    • Applied Legal Research: Case Law Certificate

      LexisNexis
      May 2024

    • Applied Legal Research: Artificial Intelligence Certificate

      LexisNexis
      May 2024

    • Applied Legal Research: Litigation Certificate

      LexisNexis
      May 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Distinguished Advocate Award - Feb 2022 Distinguished Advocate Award for competing in the Gafford Trial Competition, and presenting an opening statement for the prosecution. One of 13 finalists (of 39 competitors) who moved to the final round of the competition.
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Commendation Medal US Navy Jul 2021 For outstanding service as a recruiter, enlisting 27 officers in the Navy as Pilots, Surface Warfare Officers, and Supply Officers from June 2018 - July 2021.
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Recruiting Medal US Navy Jul 2021 For successfully completing a three-year tour as a recruiter.
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Achievement Medal Commanding Officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group, Ohio River Valley Oct 2019 For submitting five applicants to the September 2019 aviation selection board.
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Commendation Medal Commanding Officer, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) May 2018 For exemplary work assisting in the successful completion of USS Zumwalt's First-of-Class Light Off Assessment while running and training the Discrepancy Action Response Team, developing over 200 procedures, and developing/demonstrating equipment checks for the ship's steering gear system. Crucial player in ensuring critical repairs and design changes were made to the potable water/reverse osmosis system. Additionally, for creating and executing dynamic Anti-terrorism drills to prepare the crew… Show more For exemplary work assisting in the successful completion of USS Zumwalt's First-of-Class Light Off Assessment while running and training the Discrepancy Action Response Team, developing over 200 procedures, and developing/demonstrating equipment checks for the ship's steering gear system. Crucial player in ensuring critical repairs and design changes were made to the potable water/reverse osmosis system. Additionally, for creating and executing dynamic Anti-terrorism drills to prepare the crew for asymmetric terrorist situations. Show less
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Sharpshooter (Pistol) Qualification Ribbon US Navy Jun 2017 Achieved Sharpshooter ribbon during course of fire.
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Achievement Medal USS COWPENS (CG 63) Sep 2015
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Navy Sea Service Ribbon US Navy Jul 2015 For 2015 7th Fleet Deployment with USS PREBLE (DDG 88)
    • Awarded to Michelle Norris
      Departmental Honors in English Miami University Department of English Apr 2014 By completing an extensive research project and essay on Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, and earning a cumulative department GPA above a 3.6, I was awarded Departmental Honors in English.