Donald L. West, Jr., JD, CLTP TM
122 Holbrook Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
EMAIL: donwestjr@aol.com ♦ PHONE: (404) 435-5419
SUMMARY
Accomplished and dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience handling business and legal matters for celebrity and high net
worth individuals. Excellent legal reasoning, research, written and oral advocacy skills. Practiced and proven negotiator with
demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and build strong client relationships.
♦ Familiar with sophisticated financial, legacy and estate planning solutions
♦ Extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, researching and reviewing standard and non-standard company contracts, trust
documents, estate plans, powers of attorney; developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures designed to
ensure legal compliance with the law.
♦ Energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, with an ability to work independently and assertively.
♦ Ability to manage numerous complex tasks and territories.
♦ Additional experience with team building, working as a team leader, and interacting with other professionals, non-legal
operational staff and outside counsel.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
♦ AXIS LEGACY & WEALTH PLANNING, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama
Vice President/Trust Officer, March 2008 to Present
♦ AXIS PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama
Publisher, July 2008 to Present
♦ AXIS INSTITUTE OF LEGACY & ESTATE PLANNING, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama
Managing Director, September 2006 to Present
PAST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
♦ THE PITTMAN LAW GROUP, P.L., Tallahassee, Florida
Of Counsel, January 2003 to February 2008
♦ REVOLUTION SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, Tampa, Florida
Chief Executive Officer, July 2002 to September 2006
♦ STEINBERG, MOORAD & DUNN, Newport Beach, California
Attorney, June 2001 to July 2002
♦ THE FLORIDA SENATE, Miami, Florida
Chief of Staff & Staff Counsel, The Honorable Daryl L. Jones, Senator District 40 - August 2000 to June 2001
♦ SHUTTS & BOWEN, LLP, Miami, Florida
Summer Associate, August 1999; May 1998 to July 1998
♦ LAW OFFICES OF LEIGH STEINBERG & JEFFREY MOORAD, Newport Beach, California
Summer Associate, June 1999 to August 1999; July 1998 to August 1998
♦ THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, Miami, Florida
Judicial Intern, The Honorable A. Jay Cristol, Chief Judge – January 1999 to April 1999
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
♦ THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, Florida
Adjunct Professor, Athletics and the Law- Spring 2003
♦ THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON SPORTS IN SOCIETY, Coral Gables, Florida
Steering Committee Member, Spring 2003
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
♦ American Academy of Financial Management – Chartered Trust & Estate Planner, CTEPTM
♦ Axis Academy for Legacy & Estate Planning – Chartered Legacy & Trusts Planner, CLTPTM

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
♦ THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, Florida
Juris Doctor, May 2000
Honors Activities
♦ Moot Court Board ♦ President Emeritus, Student Bar Association
- Winner, 1L Moot Court Competition - President, (1999-2000)
- Semi-Finalist, 1999 Negotiation Competition - Treasurer, (1998-1999)
- Quarter-Finalist, 1998 Negotiation Competition - 1L Senator, (1997-1998)
- Quarter-Finalist, Advanced Moot Court Competition ♦ University of Miami Board of Trustees
♦ Dean's Honor Scholarship - Student Trustee, (1999-2000)
♦ Dean's Certificate of Achievement in Property ♦ Law Activity Fee Allocation Committee
♦ Florida Education Fund – M.P.L.E. Scholar - SBA Representative, (1999-2000)
♦ Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society - Vice Chair, (1998-1999)
♦ Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Fraternity ♦ Black Law Students Association
♦ Bar and Gavel Leadership Honor Society ♦ Entertainment and Sports Law Society
♦ 2000 Bar and Gavel ‘Golden Star Award’ ♦ Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
♦ 2000 Roger Sorino Memorial Award ♦ Eugene P. Spellman American Inn of Court
*Awarded to the most outstanding graduating 3L ♦ Ambassador, Law School Recruiting Office
♦ Iron Arrow Honor Society
*The Highest Honor Attained at the University of Miami
- Son-of-Chief (Vice President), (1999-2000)
♦ THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science, December 1996
Honors Activities
♦ Dean's List, 5 semesters ♦ 3-Year Letterman, Varsity Track Team
♦ Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll, 6 Semesters ♦ 1994 Atlantic Coast Conference Champion Track Team
♦ THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW, Tallahassee, Florida
Summer Law Program for Undergraduate Students, Summer 1995
Honors
♦ Best Overall Oral Advocate
♦ Best Moot Court Presentation
♦ THE SAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama Boys State Delegate, Summer 1991
Honors
♦ Elected Mayor of Boys State City
♦ Received 1991 Boys State Leadership Award
♦ THE WILLIAM PENN CHARTER SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA
Summer Camp Jr.-Counselor, Summer 1988
Sports & Reading Camp Attendee, Summer 1987
Summer Camp Attendee, Summer 1985, 1986
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
♦ THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, Tallahassee, Florida
Midshipman, Florida A&M University R.O.T.C. Unit- August 1993 to December 1994
 Released from future active duty obligations to pursue Juris Doctor Degree.
♦ THE UNITED STATES NAVY, San Diego, California
Seaman (E-3), Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training School- June 1992 to August 1993
 Received two Naval Letters of Achievement, a meritorious promotion, and an honorable discharge.

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CURRENT PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE AFFILIATIONS
♦ American Bar Association Section of Real Property Trust & Estate Law
♦ Florida Bar
♦ Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Charitable Planning Committee
♦ Moral Champions, Inc., Board Member
♦ Seminole Track & Field Alumni Association
♦ National Bar Association
♦ Florida State Varsity Club
PAST PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE AFFILIATIONS
♦ Warrick Dunn Foundation, Founding Member Board of Directors
♦ Host Committee Ambassador, South Florida Super Bowl XXXIII Host Committee, 1999.
♦ Anti-Defamation League, Orange County/Long Beach Jurisprudence Awards Dinner Chair, April 2002.
♦ National Multiple Sclerosis Society Leadership Award, 2000.
♦ Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, 1998 to 2002.
♦ Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
♦ “United We Stand, Divided We Fall: An examination of the collective bargaining process and key events and
issues impacting entertainment and sports unions today,” University of Miami School of Law.
(9th Annual Symposium on Entertainment and Sports Law.) February 2006.
♦ “Practicing Law in the Sports Industry: Getting Started without Crossing the Lines,” University of Miami School of Law.
(6th Annual Symposium on Entertainment and Sports Law.) 2003.
♦ “Sports Law: New Challenges and Issues,” Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. 2003.
♦ “Athletes’ Roles in the Classroom and on the College Campus,” University of Miami Athletic Department. 2003.
♦ “Spring 2000 Student Graduation Keynote Leadership Address” University of Miami School of Law. May 2000.
ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS
♦ "How to Choose the Best Estate Planning Attorney for You and Your Family"
(6 Apr. 2008. EzineArticles.com.)
♦ "Legacy & Estate Planning Basics"
(3 Apr. 2008. EzineArticles.com.)
♦ "You Have A Living Trust, Who Acts As Trustee? Six Reasons to Consider A Corporate Trustee"
(1 Apr. 2008. EzineArticles.com.)
♦ “Giving the Gift of Legacy”
(PLG Chronicle. Volume VII, Issue I, Winter 2007.)
♦ “The 2006 Florida Land Trust Act – Florida’s Best Kept Property Secret”
(PLG Chronicle. Volume VI, Issue I, Fall 2006.)
MASS MEDIA APPEARANCES & REFERENCES
♦ ESPN 1400-Miami, The Afternoon Drive with Carl Foster & Anita Marks, July 22, 2005.
♦ WAMR 1320, The Hayes & Black Show, July 20, 2005.
♦ St. Petersburg Times, Chase Squires, Wave of Reality, ST. PETERSBURG TIMES , July 4, 2005 at 2B.
♦ Super Agent, Spike TV Documentary Style Reality TV Show based on 9 NFL Agents recruiting a prospective 2005 1st Round
Draft Pick. (Co-Starring Reality Contestant), 2005.
http://www.tv.com/don-west-jr./person/559475/summary.html?tag=stars;name;3
♦ The Oprah Winfrey Show, Facilitated and participated in a surprise appearance by Warrick Dunn. Warrick was recognized
for his selfless philanthropic efforts and his “Homes for the Holidays Program” founded in 1997 while he was an NFL
rookie to help single mothers realize the American Dream of home ownership. Aired April 1st, 2002.
♦ The National Jurist, Jim Dunlap, Different Strokes for Your J.D., THE NATIONAL JURIST, January 2002, at 23, 27.