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Research Attorney at University of Utah
  • South Jordan, Utah , USA

    • About Niki

    2023 graduate working at the University of Utah Office of General Counsel. Bar admission in Utah pending swearing-in ceremony on October 27, 2023. Passionate about data privacy, data protection, consumer rights, AI, cybersecurity, and compliance.

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    Professional Experience

    University of Utah Office of General Counsel

    Research Attorney •August 2023 - Present

    • Handle research requests for the Office of General Counsel on transactional and litigation side
    • Conduct in-depth research across a wide variety of in-house matters, including privacy and data management, employment law, medical equipment contracts for the University of Utah hospital system, and more.

    Nelson Naegle

    Law Clerk •October 2022 - April 2023

    • Perform research and draft memoranda for medical malpractice claims, both plaintiff and defense
    • Support associates and partners with ongoing litigation projects

    The Broad Axe

    Law Clerk •September 2022 - April 2023

    Assist on different data-privacy related projects, including developing policies and procedures, implementing privacy programs, and managing client privacy programs through reports, assessments, and DPAs

    Christensen & Jensen

    Law Clerk •May 2022 - August 2022

    • Researched and drafted internal legal memos, settlement brochures, and motions on a variety of civil and criminal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and capital murder cases
    • Observed mediations and other methods of alternative dispute resolution

    Salt Lake Legal Defender Association

    Law Clerk, Appellate Division •May 2021 - August 2021

    • Provided research summaries and in-depth writing assignments for multiple criminal defense attorneys, including long-term projects and citation verification
    • Drafted motions and memoranda for both appellate and trial attorneys in misdemeanor and felony cases

    Tara Isaacson Law

    Law Clerk •April 2021 - April 2022

    • Drafted a variety of motions for Tara Isaacson and other attorneys on criminal defense cases at the trial level, including a winning Motion to Suppress
    • Conducted and summarized legal research for ongoing cases

    The Law Office of Benjamin B. Grindstaff

    Paralegal •January 2019 - August 2020

    • Drafted an award-winning grant which garnered more than $700,000 for Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians
    • Assisted in preparation for trial, including compiling briefs, organizing files, and filing motions
    • Aided with consulting work, including in-depth research, data compilation, and document construction

    Resort Property Management

    Sales Agent/Content Specialist •April 2018 - December 2018

    Ski.com

    Sales Agent •May 2016 - 2018

    LeisureLink

    Sales Agent •March 2015 - May 2016

    Anderson & Karrenberg Law Firm

    Paralegal Legal Assistant •January 2014 - March 2015

    • Researched cases, compiled documents, filed pleadings, and other documents for court• Aided in accounting, managed attorney schedules and weekly docket• Served as firm librarian, including managing incoming texts, updating library holdings and documenting incoming and outgoing materials

    The Daily Utah Chronicle & Wasatch Magazine

    Managing Editor/Writer •November 2011 - May 2014

    • Managed team of eight copy editors and proofreaders and coordinated with editor-in-chief to finalize staff decisions, editorial choices, and other administrative duties
    • Served as staff writer for paper; researched and contributed to paper in the form of blogs, columns, and reporting

    Education

    University Of Utah S.J. Quinney College Of Law

    J.D.•Graduated in 2023

    University Of Utah

    •Graduated in 2023

    Igniting The World Of Higher Education

    B.A.•Graduated in 2014

    University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

    Doctor of Law - JD•Graduated in 2023

    University of Utah

    Bachelor’s Degree•Graduated in 2014

    Universidad de Granada

    Spanish Language and Culture•Graduated in 2013

    Brighton High School

    •Graduated in 2010

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