Pohl & Berk LLP

Associate Attorney

Nashville, TN  |  2010 – Present

Civil Litigation law firm representing plaintiffs in tort and product liability claims, primarily in cases of tire defect, automobile rollover and roof crush. Researching legal and factual issues related to negligence and strict liability claims in multiple jurisdictions including Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Utah. Negotiating settlement terms with insurance carriers, medical providers and creditors. Drafting legal pleadings, motions, and correspondence. Preparing and managing discovery documents, co-counsel work product, and expert witness findings and research reports. Screening incoming clients, investigating and analyzing the viability of potential claims. Researching proposed “Tort Reform” legislation in Tennessee, analyzing the potential effects on plaintiff rights and recovery.

Paul C. Hinman, Esq

Attorney

Nashville, TN |  2009 – Present

Solo legal practice with an emphasis in business, entertainment and financial matters.  Counseling clients in matters related to business affairs including consumer protections, marketing and investment. Drafting and reviewing business formation documentation and LLC operating agreements. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating personal service agreements, work-for-hire contracts and intellectual property assignments and licenses.

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

Prospect Coordinator – General Licensing

Nashville, TN  |  2005 – 2006

Created and proofed licensing agreements, calculating rates based on music usage and performance.  Initiated a new role researching potential licensing prospects in support of the field staff, this project created over $350,000 in new licensing opportunities in the first 6 months.  Supported the transition to a new Customer Relationship Management software.

Internships

The Law Office of Elliot A. Resnik, Esq.

Law Clerk

New York, NY  |  Fall Semester 2008

Aided solo practitioner in transactional law practice. Drafted and revised production, personal service and licensing agreements.  Prepared documentation in anticipation of breach of contract litigation.

The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.

Legal Intern / Summer Associate

New York, NY  |  Spring Semester and Summer 2008

Researched legal and factual issues related to HFA business dealings, copyright, and agency law.  Drafted letters, licenses and settlement agreements.  Responded to discovery requests and subpoenas, reviewed and organized voluminous records in connection with complex copyright infringement litigation.

Carroll, Guido & Groffman, LLP

Law Clerk

New York, NY  |  Fall Semester 2007

Assisted attorneys at a boutique transactional law firm.  Compared and revised draft agreements.  Drafted and reviewed letters, contractual notices, licensing requests and synchronization agreements.

United States Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina   

Summer Law Clerk

Asheville, NC  |  Summer 2007

Prepared memorandum in Federal civil and criminal litigation at District Court and Appellate level.  Drafted and collaborated on  briefs presented before 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, including issues of first impression. Attended plea and sentencing hearings. Wrote motions to the Court, including international requests for assistance.

mtvU

Affiliate Relations and Marketing Intern

New York, NY |  Fall Semester 2004

Researching and building databases of student organizations and clubs.  Promoting current contests, themed programming, and upcoming events.  Planned and coordinated multiple events, including a Marilyn Manson “Stand In” at Temple University, where he served as surprise guest lecturer for a philosophy class.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

New York, NY

Juris Doctor, awarded June 2009

1. • Degree Concentrations in Corporate Law and Intellectual Property
   

2. • Law Dean Merit Scholarship
   

3. • Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, 2007 – 2008
   

4. • Intellectual Property Law Society: Copyright Committee Chair 2007-2008
   

5. • Intellectual Property Law Society: Media and Cyberlaw Committee Chair 2007-2009
   

6. • Sports and Entertainment Law Student Association (SELSA): Music Committee Chair 2007-2008
   

7. • Cardozo CyberLaw Society
   

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, awarded May 2005

1. • Dean's List – All Semesters
   

2. • Belmont Scholar Honors Program
   

3. • Honors Thesis: Marketing in Today’s Musical Climate and the Effects of Digital Technology

Tennessee State Bar (2009)
US District Court, Middle District TN (2012)