1. Dana Lizik
31 Oak Harbor Dr. * Houston, TX 77062 * (281)-658-0492 * dlizik@gmail.com
Bar Admission
Passed July 2015 Texas Bar
Texas Bar No. 24098007 (licensed November 2015)
Education
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, TX
• Juris Doctor, GPA 3.186 – Top 45% May 2015
• Honors: LEX Award for Highest Grade in Statutory Interpretation Class
• Activities: Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, Member
o UHLC Honor Court Student Representative
o Houston Journal of Health Law and Policy, Chief Notes & Comments Editor
o Completed 40 hour Mediation Training and Mediation Clinic
University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, GPA 3.933 December 2010
• The Signal (student newspaper), Assistant Editor
San Jacinto College South/Central, Houston, TX
• Associate of Arts Journalism, GPA 4.0 May 2009
• San Jacinto Times (student newspaper), Assistant Editor
• Attended an Early College High School program concurrently
Work Experience
Thompson & Reilley P.C., Houston TX
Law Clerk Aug. 2015 - Present
• Drafted and researched motions, reports to Adjusters, mediation reports, and legal briefs
• Created mediation and trial exhibits
165th
Civil District Court, Judge Elizabeth Ray, Houston TX
Law Clerk for the Honorable Elizabeth Ray June 2014 - July 2014
• Drafted briefs, memos and orders on Summary Judgment, Withdrawal of Attorney,
Substituted Service, and similar motions for the Judge, research on special cases
• Observed and assisted with court proceedings and trials including weekly docket
Houston Bar Association, Houston TX
8th
Grade Mock Trial Program Assistant Sept. 2013 – Oct. 2013
• Instructed students through use the of interactive hypothetical problems on criminal trials
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
Instructor/Office Assistant June 2006 – Jan. 2011
Administrative Director/Prelude Coordinator June 2011 – Aug. 2015
• Instruct ages 4 to 15 in ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre performance
• Schedule rehearsals, performances, classes, events, & maintain calendars
• Use QuickBooks and maintain accounts receivable and complete payroll
Walt Disney World Parks, Orlando, FL
Disney College Program – Entertainment Jan. 2011 - May 2011
• Participate in the Disney College Program working in Entertainment
South Belt-Ellington-Leader (newspaper), Houston, TX
Receptionist/Advertisement Manager/ Reporter March 2008 – Dec. 2010
• Exercise Associated Press style guidelines and deliver articles and photograph news and events
• Manage customer accounts and reach out to new customers