Education

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctorate Dallas, TX
May 1991
Coursework in Employment Practices and International Business Transactions. Comm
itted time to the Jessup International Moot Court Team, North Dallas Tennant Ass
ociation, and the Student Bar Association.
AUSTIN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts,
Majored in English/Communications,
Minored in Biology Sherman, TX
May 1988
Taught freshman forensics class. Elected student representative for Student Gov
ernment, represented College at recruitment events and elected officer for Delta
Phi Nu Sorority.
Professional Experience
CHAMBLEE, RYAN, KERSHAW, & ANDERSON, P.C.
Senior Associate Dallas, TX
September 2010 to present
Evaluated and defended cases founded in employment, personal injury, constructio
n defect, and trucking law. Supervised junior associates and staff. Guided busi
ness owners through immigration issues related to business and employment. Pres
ented to various forums on employment and immigration issues.
CLARK & MILBY, PLLC
(MILBY, PLLC in 2010)
Senior Associate
Dallas, TX
April 2009 to September 2010
Analyzed and defended cases in labor & employment law, immigration law, and cons
truction law. Supervised junior associates and staff. Presented seminars and we
binars to the American Institute of Architects on employment and immigration iss
ues.
JUDGE MARTIN HOFFMAN
68TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Interning Briefing Attorney
Dallas, TX
January 2009 to April 2009
Briefed Judge Hoffman in preparation for hearings and trials. Attended hearings
, and trials in the 68th Judicial District Court. Interacted with counsel durin
g attorney conferences at the court. Observed the inner working of the State Ju
dicial District Courts.
MICHAEL MASLANKA
Ford & Harrison, LLP
Research Assistant
Dallas, TX
January 2009 to April 2009
Evaluated the Department of Labor's 2004 Regulations governing the Fair Labor St
andards Act. Compiled and reviewed case law applying and interpreting the Depar
tment of Labor's regulations. Assisted Michael Maslanka with his Field Guide to
the Fair Labor Standards Act.
MARIAN PREPARATORY ACADAEMY
Homeschool Teacher
& Leader
Dallas, TX
January 1999 to December 2008
Managed curriculums and extracurricular activities. Founding member of the Sain
t Thomas Aquinas Homeschool Organization in 2000. Focused on enhancing educatio
nal, social, and service opportunities for homeschoolers in the metroplex as the
moderator of the DFW Homeschool Leaders Network.
LAW OFFICE OF MARIA S. R. WIEMANN
Principle
Dallas, TX
June 1996 to December 1998
Drafted employment contracts for small business owners. Analyzed employment law
issues regarding Title VII of the Equal Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disa
bilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor
Relations Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, workers compensation, whis
tle blowers, contract violations, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements
and confidentiality issues. Reviewed business immigration matters related to B
1 & H1B visas, green card applications, greencard lottery and U.S. Citizenship a
pplications.
BYFORD & ASSOCIATES
Attorney
Dallas, TX
August 1993 to May 1996
Focused on Labor and Employment Litigation in State and Federal Court related to
Title VII of the Equal Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fam
ily Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, A
ge Discrimination in Employment Act, workers compensation, whistle blowers, cont
ract violation, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements and confidentiali
ty issues. Handled all aspects of case preparation from client intake, initial
pleadings, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution and trial.
JOHN CARNEY & ASSOCIATES
Attorney/Law Clerk
Dallas, TX
January 1992 to July 1993
Focused on Civil Litigation in State and Federal Court. Draft petitions, motion
s, requests for discovery, responses, settlement agreements and other pleadings
related to cases. Conducted depositions and document review. Prepared witnesse
s for hearings, depositions and trials. Attended hearings, mediations and trial
s.
BARRAGON & ASSOCIATES
Law Clerk
& Research Assistant
Dallas, TX
September 1991 to
December 1991
Focused on Litigation in State Court. Drafted petitions, motions, requests for
discovery, responses, settlement agreements and other pleadings related to cases
. Prepared witnesses for hearings, depositions and trials.
Publications and Lectures
Employment Law Rights and Duties (AIA Presentation June 2, 2009),
Are Lawsuit Awards Taxable Income? (July 2009),
E-verify and the Employer (AIA Presentation September 28, 2009),
Visas Used to Hire Foreign Architects (AIA Presentation March 2, 2010),
Wage and Hour Pitfalls (Zweig White Webinar July 13, 2010)
Employment Practices Liability (MHBT Presentation October 22, 2010
Leadership Experience
Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas - Board of Directors - 2010 - present
Hope Help Heal - Board of Directors - 2010 - present
Dallas Bar Association, Bar None - cast member - 2010
Austin College Dallas Alumni Event Organizer 2009 - present
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, 2009 to present
Member of the Gospel Choir, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2004 to prese
nt
Delta Phi Nu Leadership Committee, 2009 to present
Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas Gala Committee, 2009 to present
Religious Education Teacher, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2009 to 2010
Parish Council Member, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2008-2009
Coordinator for Catholic Homeschool Leaders, 2001-2009
Founding Member and Fine Arts & Field Trip Coordinator, St. Thomas Aquinas Homes
chool Organization, 2001-2009
Skills and Interests
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Travelled and lived worldwide. God is my Guide.