THOMAS DOLPHY
2145 West 107th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
773-555-1212
http://www.linkedin.com/[yourLinkedInURL]
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
TRUMAN, TRIPPER, AND THOMAS, Chicago, IL,
Litigation Associate, September 2002 to Present
Handle commercial litigation cases, including consumer fraud, bankruptcy, employment discrimination, and breach of contract, in state and federal courts for a 2,000-lawyer firm. Conduct depositions, contested evidentiary hearings, complex motions, arbitration hearings, and bench trials. Draft pleadings. Research and draft appellate briefs.
MULRAY & MULRAY, LLP, Chicago, IL
Summer Associate, Summer 2002 (permanent offer extended)
Worked on assignments in the bankruptcy and litigation departments of 100-attorney law firm. Wrote research memoranda about bankruptcy issues, including equitable subordination, “new value” defense, and standard for filing late proof of claim forms. Assisted in closing of Chapter 11 asset sale.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, IL
Judicial Extern for Honorable Mary L. Smith, January 2002 to May 2002
Researched and wrote memoranda and drafted judicial opinions under supervision of Judge Smith and her clerk. Observed hearings and trials.
LAW OFFICES OF WILSON REILLY, Chicago, IL
Legal Intern, Summer 2001
Prepared motions, memoranda, and discovery in sexual discrimination cases. Assisted with witness preparation for depositions and at administrative hearings.
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, CIVIL LITIGATION CENTER/BLUHM LEGAL CLINIC, Evanston, IL
Student Litigator, Spring 2001
Advocated for clients in poverty law cases. Took depositions, drafted written discovery, prepared and argued motions, and tried cases. Made presentations at case acceptance meetings.
EDUCATION
JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago, IL
LL.M. in litigation/trial advocacy, 2005
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Evanston, IL
Juris doctor with honors, May 2002, GPA: 3.8 / Class rank: Top 15%
Robert J. Wilson Academic Achievement Scholarship
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 1999, GPA: 3.2
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
National Employment Lawyers Association
National Bar Association
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER CREDENTIALS
Member, State Bar of Illinois, September 2002
Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification, 2008
Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, 2012