職歴
I have advised small and micro entity companies since I started practicing law. As my clients needs have changed, I have sought opportunities in different areas of law and with different firms.
Consultant
Yingke Law Firm
August 2014 – Present (11 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Advise counsel regarding issues relevant to U.S. and international law in the areas of intellectual property, taxation and corporate law.
Editor
Sun Yat-sen University
October 2011 – Present (3 years 9 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Review and revise scholarly articles written in English by Chinese scholars and researchers.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
May 2014 – June 2014 (2 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
International Business Law for MBA students. Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions on business entities, international taxation, intellectual property law, treaty obligations and international arbitration.
Guest Lecturer
South China Normal University
May 2013 – June 2013 (2 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Delivered three part guest lecture to graduate students about U.S. domestic and international tax law.
Consultant
Dacheng Law Offices
May 2012 – January 2013 (9 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Advised counsel regarding transactions involving United States law including EB-5 investments.
Consultant
Wang Jing & Co.
November 2010 – April 2011 (6 months)Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Drafted and polished English language legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials,
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Kansas Attorney General's Office
September 2008 – August 2010 (2 years)Topeka, Kansas Area
Charitable Asset Protection
Litigation and corporate counsel.
Natural Resources - Interstate Water Litigation
Managed litigation as in-house counsel for the state of Kansas.
Kansas Board of Accountancy
Acted as disciplinary counsel in administrative hearings before the board.
Analyst
Kelly Law Registry
August 2006 – September 2008 (2 years 2 months)Kansas City, Missouri Area
Assigned to Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
- Performed quality control analysis of other analysts work to maintain consistency of ongoing mass tort products liability document review.
- Reviewed commercial lease agreements for transfer and guarantee rights with regard to franchiser client's reorganization transaction.
Partner
Speed & Holder, LLP
September 2004 – July 2006 (1 year 11 months)Kansas City, Missouri Area
Represented existing and start-up businesses in formation, governance, tax, regulatory and commercial matters.
Attorney
The Law offices of Samuel Speed, Esq.
September 2003 – September 2004 (1 year 1 month)Olathe, Kansas
Represented clients in criminal matters in both state and municipal courts. Advised homes association in areas of corporate rights under recorded easements and authority to seek damages from developer.
Prosecution Intern
Office of the District Attorney, 3rd Judicial District
May 2002 – May 2003 (1 year 1 month)Topeka, Kansas
Tried to the court, or negotiated settlement of, state traffic offenses in Shawnee Country, Kansas.
Research Assistant
Washburn University
February 2002 – May 2002 (4 months)Topeka, Kansas
Researched state constitutions, states and case law regarding civil actions in the areas of medical malpractice and wrongful death claims.
LawClerk
Law Offices of O. Keith Hallam, Esq.
1997 – 2000 (3 years)
Conducted initial client interviews, assisted counsel with criminal court appearances and managed the firm's calendar.
