Tanner Nielson Verified Account

Attorney / Founder at Nielson Law, PLLC

Cypress, Texas , USA

About Tanner

Attorney focused on business contracts, real estate, estate planning, and general practice matters. Wide array of professional background and experience, both as an attorney and formerly as a diplomat/foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, with extraordinary negotiation and organizational abilities. Adept at working independently with no oversight or as a member of a professional team, and able to get up to speed quickly in new and dynamic settings.

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Professional Experience

Nielson Law, PLLC

Attorney & Founder •July 2021 - Present

Founding attorney of Nielson Law, PLLC, specializing in business contracts, real estate, estate planning and general practice matters.

U.S. Department of State

Foreign Service Officer •February 2010 - March 2022

Experience Highlights:

U.S. Department of Defense Joint Acquisition Support Office (Houston), (2019-present)
U.S. Embassy Riga, Regional Affairs Officer (2016-2019)
U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Political Officer (2014-2016)
U.S. Embassy Kabul, Political Officer (2013-2014)
U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Regional Affairs Officer (2010-2013)

Represented U.S. Government interests and managed relations with foreign nations and international organizations
Developed nuanced understanding of host country culture, language and history to enable tailoring of U.S. foreign policy initiatives for maximum value
Protected and advanced political, economic, commercial and security interests overseas
- Assisted financial and trade exchanges and analyzed host countries’ economic trends and developments
- Analyzed security conditions in host countries and developed policies to identify appropriate support methods
As needed, rendered legal services to Americans abroad and foreign nationals traveling to the United States.
Performed various translation duties in Indonesian and Vietnamese, as required.

BAE Systems

Consultant • 2009 - 2010

• Provided problem analysis cost reduction, process and organizational improvement, and related training for education, service, and client organizations
• Worked with customers to ensure monitoring and documentation were accurate and met standard

Electronic Data Systems

Client Solutions Consultant • 2008 - 2009

• Created training collateral and conducted remote training webinars, resulting in reduced training costs
• Reviewed and refined management methodologies for global businesses to standardize disparate management and leadership best practices

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed

Associate Attorney • 2007 - 2008

• Specialized in commercial real estate and business-related legal matters
• Prepared business contracts, declarations and related documents governing real estate rights and obligations
• Evaluated findings and gathered evidence to formulate strategies in preparation for case presentation
• Reviewed trademark application requirements and submitted trademark renewal requests

Virginia Office of the Attorney General

Intern • 2005 - 2005

• Drafted appellate filings and oral briefings in defense of criminal cases under appeal
• Conducted legal research to drive strategic planning and issue presentation for trial

Virginia House of Delegates

Rep. Steve Landes, Extern • 2005 - 2005

• Interfaced with Virginia delegations to foster legislative coalitions on relevant political matters
• Represented legislative interests during dialogues with lobbyists, interest groups and relevant stakeholders

Education

William & Mary College Of Law

J.D.•Graduated in 2007

Brigham Young University

B.A.•Graduated in 2004

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