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PRACTICE AREAS
Administrative & Governmental Law
Alternative Energy
Appellate Law
Cable Television
Communications
Governmental Relations
Legislative
Litigation
Telecommunications
Utility Law EDUCATION
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Political Science (M.A., Summa Cum Laude, 2003)
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX (J.D., with Honors, 1998)
Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York Albany, NY; Policy Analysis (M.P.A., Summa Cum Laude, 1993)
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY; Political Science (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1992)
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
State Bar of Ohio
State Bar of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Energy Bar Association
Ingham County Bar Association
Michigan State Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michigan Senate Majority Policy Office - Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Policy Advisor (2004-2006)
Michigan Public Service Commission - Administrative Law Specialist (2003-2004)
Ohio Consumers' Counsel - Assistant Consumers Counsel (1999-2003)
DISTINCTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Board of Advocates
Calhoun & Stacey Voir Dire Competition (1998 Champion)
Carl W. Wilson Novice Mock Trial Competition (1998 Participant)
Susman Godfrey Endowed Moot Court Competition (1998 Quarter-Finalist)
Mediation Competition (1998 Second Place)
Dean's Achievement Award for Highest Achievement in Real Estate Law (1998) and Family Law (1997)
Editorial Board- American Journal of Criminal Law, Volume 25
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Director, Michigan 2-1-1 Board of Directors
Michigan 2-1-1 Business Planning Steering Committee
Columbus Bar Association- Barrister Leaders Program
Operation Feed Agency Coordinator
RESOURCESAn Energy Plan for Michigan's Future By Jennifer Utter Heston
Alternative Energy Legislative Update.
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