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Nancy R. Eaton1808 Davis Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 507-1476
[email protected]
Memberships State Bar of Michigan(P76191) Admitted July
2012Certi fi cate of Good Standing
Education Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, MichiganLL.M, Tr
ial Advocacy, Expected 2014
Self-Directed LL.M. with course emphasis on Trial Advocacy
Taking Masters Level courses that emphasize criminal law,
evidence, family law, and litigation skills
Participated in several case review sessions, designed to assist
defenseattorneys in preparing their cases for trial and/or
appeal
Jur is Doctor, Liti gation Concentration, May 2010
Deans List, 2 Semesters Academic Scholarship Recipient Mock
Trial Board, 20052010 Women Lawyers Association of Michigan,
20082010 Named in Top Ten Advocates for Moot Court Intraschool,
2009Siena Heights University Adrian, MichiganBachelor of Ar ts,
Engl ish & Pre-Law, May 2004 Pre-Law Program Deans List, 2002
2004 Humanities Department Honors , 2003 and 2004 Magna Cum Laude
Graduation Honors, May 2004
Legal Experience Law Office of Nancy R. Eaton Lansing,
Michigan
Solo Practitioner Sept. 2012Present
Small solo practice office serving the Greater Lansing and
SoutheastMichigan area.
Practice areas include Criminal Defense, Family Law, Mediation,
Negotiation, LegalDocument Review, Legal Consulting, Contract
Drafting, and some Probate Matters.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, MichiganCo-Teacher for
Evidence Skills WorkshopCourse May 2012Aug. 2012 Co-developer and
co-teacher of new elective course, Evidence Skills
Workshop, designed to teach students the practical application
of The FederalRules of Evidence (FREs) and other basic courtroom
procedures.
Worked closely with Prof. Marge Russell and Cooleys Curriculum
Committeeto develop course plan and propose course for approval to
Cooleys Board.
Developed course materials in multiple formats to reach students
of differentlearning styles.
Presented original lectures, PowerPoint, handouts, and in-class
simulations forstudents to enhance their understanding of the FREs
and courtroom procedures.
Co-taught a class of 22 students during the Trinity 2012 Term
(May-August).
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Lenawee County Prosecutors Office Adrian, Michigan
Legal I ntern Jan. 2010Apr. 2010
Conducted trials, motions, and hearings in 2A District and 39
thCircuit Courts. Handled a wide variety of cases, including civil
infractions, traffic tickets,
misdemeanors, felonies, domestic violence cases, CSCs, abuse
cases, and casesunder the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
(MMMA).
Drafted legal memoranda andbriefs for Lenawee Countys 2A
District Court, 39thCircuit Court, and Michigan Court of
Appeals.
Conducted legal research for cases, including criminal offenses,
property offenses,municipal law, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
(MMMA) and Domestic
Violence cases.
Drafted letters, emails, and other correspondence for the
Prosecutors Office. Completed various SCAO forms and other court
documents.Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, MichiganResearch
Assistant f or Pr ofessor Wm. Wagner Sept. 2007Dec. 2008 Conducted
legal research, including the ABA Model Rules of Professional
Conduct, various states ethical codes, and ethical misconduct
cases.
Drafted outlines, case summaries, and hypotheticals for the
professorsupcoming textbook.
Other Experience Siena Heights University Adrian,
MichiganComputer Servi ces & Systems Department Jan. 2001 -
Apr. 2004 Served at the Help Desk and as the Student Training
Supervisor for
Computer Services & Systems Department at Siena Heights
University.
Drafted memoranda, letters, emails, instruction manuals, and
trainingmaterials for the student help desk.
Answered phone calls, documented caller information, and
scheduledservice appointments.Additional Skills
and CertificationAdvanced Computer Ai ded Legal Research Course
Dec. 2008 Learned advanced research techniques for Westlaw, Lexis,
and
other legal computer research databases.
Completed numerous advanced research exercises to
demonstrateresearch skills.
Dispute Center of Central M ichigan Tr aining Certi fi cation
Aug. 2008 Completed 40 hours of classroom training in facilitative
mediation.Computer Skill s Lexis and Westlaw Relativity Document
Review Software Microsoft Windows 1995/1997/1998/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7
Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher,
and Internet
Adobe Programs, incl. Acrobat (Reader X and Pro XI) Some
experience with WordPerfect and Corel Office Suite programs Various
Electronic Mail formats (e.g. GroupWise, Gmail Group Share,
Portal)
