"I graduated cum laude from Utah State University, earning a dual major in Philosophy and Political Science (Law & Constitutional Studies Emphasis). I then attended law school at the University of Utah, where I graduated with honors. After passing the grueling state Bar exam on my first attempt, I was hired as a prosecutor by the Box Elder County Attorney's Office. I am currently the Chief Criminal Deputy and handle a rigorous felony-level case load, including murder and serious sex offenses. Most recently, I was awarded a "Prosecutor of the Year" by two different state-wide agencies. As a prosecuting trial attorney, I specialize in persuasive writing and argument.

Throughout my college and grad school experience, I was fortunate enough to have remarkable people in my life to influence and assist me on the way. When I graduated law school, I made a pact with myself to make sure I paid it forward to others. I want to help and mentor others to success, just as others did for me.

Majoring in social sciences like Philosophy and Political Science, writing was an integral part of my undergraduate education. Likewise, law school also required particular skill in persuasion and effective writing. While I attended law school, I worked as an intern for the Utah Court of Appeals. I also worked as a paid law clerk for the Utah Attorney General's Office in their Criminal Appeals Division. These two experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to be mentored by some of the best legal writers I've ever known. I was taught how to proofread and write effectively and persuasively. Since that time I've written hundreds of briefs, motions, and memoranda and have successfully prosecuted over two dozen jury trials.

I aggressively studied for the LSAT and learned a number of effective strategies. I also obtained numerous past actual LSAT tests that I still retain to today. My background in deductive logic coupled with my personal experiences will be beneficial to those who worry about conquering this stressful" less...