Experience

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  Espn

  Jun 1996 - Aug 1996

  Intern

  Screened and logged video footage of a wide variety of sporting events for subsequent use in SportsCenter broadcasts. Reviewed college football press conference and media day interview footage and coordinated the production of highlight packages. Assisted in the production and broadcast of ESPN Radio’s NBA Draft coverage.

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  Carpenter & lipps llp

  Sept 2001 - Oct 2004

  Associate attorney

  Coordinated the regional defense of property damage tort claims on behalf of a major American auto manufacturer. Regional coverage included the States of Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota.Wrote numerous successful dispositive motions and appellate briefs and assisted in the preparation of an amicus curiae brief before the Ohio Supreme Court.

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  Zeiger, tigges & little llp

  Oct 2004 - Jul 2007

  Associate attorney

  Counseling clients and conducting legal research and analysis regarding a wide variety of legal subjects, including adversarial bankruptcy proceedings, insurance, discrimination defense, estate tax, media law, construction litigation, contract disputes and professional liability.Participating in numerous litigation tasks including written discovery requests, discovery motions, depositions of expert and fact witnesses, mediations, preparation of pleadings, court appearances, and settlement negotiations. Show less

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  Tobacco public policy center

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Executive director

  Testified before Ohio Senate’s Health, Human Services and Aging Committee regarding tobacco’s effects on uninsured Ohioans. Served as a panelist at the 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health regarding legal options available to casino employees injured by secondhand smoke in the workplace. Conducted survey of tobacco-free school policies in Ohio’s school districts and working to increase the number of comprehensive 100% tobacco-free districts.

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  Capital university

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2013

  Multicultural affairs director

  Multicultural Affairs - Plan programs and events highlighting and promoting numerous forms of diversity including racial, GLBT, religious, and socioeconomic diversity- Organize writing and interviewing workshops and panel discussions for minority students- Serve as a bridge between minority law students and community legal groups including the Capital University African-American Law Alumni Association, the Columbus Bar Association, the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio, and the John Mercer Langston Bar Association- Create periodic newsletter focusing on issues relevant to a diverse student populationAdmissions- Plan recruiting events including open houses, informational sessions, LSAC Discover Law activities and minority networking events- Moderate panel discussions and conduct application workshops at on-site recruiting events - Utilize LSAC’s Aces 2 system to review law school applications- Serve an advisory role on the Admissions Committee- Conduct recruiting visits at various undergraduate institutions Pipeline Programs - Organize and coordinate Capital University Law School’s role in the statewide Law & Leadership Institute which engages high school students - Establish programming for WrightChoice Pre-Professional Law Program’s annual visits to Capital University Law SchoolStudent Services - Provide advice and counseling to students experiencing academic or personal hardships- Conduct orientation workshops regarding social media, online profiles and professionalism in the legal field - Conduct leadership training for more than fifteen student organizationsExam Administration- Interact with students to implement ADA accommodations - Hire, train and supervise multiple exam proctors on a semester-by-semester basis- Conduct faculty workshops regarding exam administration and proctor logistics - Create and disseminate faculty surveys regarding exam procedures Show less

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  The ohio state university

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

  Research specialist

  Conducted research through H.O.P.E.S. (Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Evaluation Studies). Reviewed tobacco-related advertisements in magazines focusing on Hip-Hop culture.Prepared focus group queries regarding smoking and cessation trends within the African-American community.Completed CITI Collaborative Institutional Training regarding human research.

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  The law & leadership institute

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Site administrator

  - Organize and coordinate Capital University Law School’s role in the statewide Law & Leadership Institute, a legal diversity pipeline program for high school students.- Plan annual mock trial event.- Event planning and organization regarding moot court event.- Oversee rising ninth-grade program (which has won three consecutive annual moot court events).- Manage law student instructors, site coordinators and interns.- Interact with parents, central office and hosting law school site. Show less

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  University of michigan

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2017

  Director of student services

  Darren advises and counsels students regarding academic issues such as course selection, dual degree programs, study skills, and more. In recognition of the fact that life does not stop while one is in law school, Darren also works to help students address external non-academic circumstances that interfere with their academic success. Specifically, he has assisted students dealing with issues relating to health and wellness, substance abuse, family deaths, and more.Darren also provides oversight of and guidance to student organizations, and serves as the point person on student disciplinary matters. He plays a large role in providing support and programming related to diversity and identity issues regarding race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender presentation, socio-economic status, and more. In addition, he oversees: the Michigan Access Program, the administrative functions of the Campbell Moot Court Competition, Honors Convocation, the Law School tutoring program, and the Law School's student alcohol policy. Show less

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  The ohio state university moritz college of law

  Sept 2017 - now

  Assistant dean of students
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  The ohio state university

  Jan 2022 - now

  Instructor

  Spring 2022 - Legal Aspects of Higher Education Administration (College of Education & Human Ecology)Autumn 2022 - Legal Aspects of Higher Education Administration (College of Education & Human Ecology)Spring 2023 - Loving v. Virginia (Moritz College of Law)Autumn 2023 - Legal Aspects of Higher Education Administration (College of Education & Human Ecology)Spring 2024 - Loving v. Virginia (Moritz College of Law)