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Addison Shepherd

36 White Avenue North #4, Seattle, Washington, 98103 | (206) 882-3000 | ashep@uw.edu

Education

University of Washington School of Law | Seattle, Washington

Juris Doctor, expected 2008 | GPA: 3.4

Activities:

International Trademark Association | ABA Sections: Intellectual Property, Business, Litigation

Technology Law Society | International Legal Society

Washington Lawyers for the Arts | Immigration Family Advocacy Project

University of Washington | Seattle, Washington

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, minor in French, cum laude, June 2000

Selected Honors:

Dean’s List | 10/12 quarters

Legal Experience

| June 2007-present | Bellevue, Washington

Legal Intern: Review and provide advice on trademark and copyright issues, including cease and desist letters, registration, and approving use of marks and images. Revise and negotiate 3-part agreement with dominant international software company. Lead research and implementation of Food and Drug Administration regulations on labeling, packaging, and distribution of vitamins. Provide legal consulting for product development, advertising, and customer care teams. Research statutes regulating pharmaceutical advertising.

Washington State Office of the Attorney General | March – June 2007 | Seattle, Washington

Legal Extern: Researched and wrote memos on issues including tort liability for trademark licensors, significance of copyright notice, extent and meaning of patent “know how,” tortuous interference, breach of technology transfer contracts, and “piercing the corporate veil.” Authored memo on anti-piracy efforts of Recording Industry of America Association, and advised school officials on actions to take based on precedent, copyright law, and approaches by other Universities. Researched and drafted responses to trademark cease and desist letters.

Drew & Drew | February – July 2005 | Seattle, Washington

Litigation Clerk: Prepared trial notebooks, established and maintained discovery files, and handled communication between attorneys and clients. Provided clerical and administrative support by developing, proofreading and editing documents. Filed documents with the court and prepared subpoenas, deposition notices, temporary restraining orders, wills and agreements regarding separation, dissolution, and child and spousal support.

Ellis & Gray |August – December 2004 | Seattle, Washington

Special Projects Clerk: Produced, organized and maintained documents in trial notebooks and case files. Maintained document control, tracking and tracing. Proofed and edited legal documents.

Additional Experience

Monroe, Inc. | Fall – Spring from 2000 – 2004 | Mountain, Washington

Ski Patrol EMT: Provided emergency care and on-hill risk management. Lead Accident Investigation Team. Examined facts surrounding incidents, analyzed findings, and authored reports for review by resort attorney.

Interests & Extracurricular Activities

Backcountry skiing, rock climbing, surfing, and boating. Camping in the San Juan Islands. Travel to France and Norway. Reading Kurt Vonnegut & Tom Robbins. Volunteered for two years in Urgent Care Clinic at Harborview Medical Center.

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