1. JUSTIN D. OWEN
1802 Riverside Drive, Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 653-6252
justindowen@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position in public policy, government relations, or law with opportunity to advance.
Education
University of Memphis School of Law Memphis, TN
Juris Doctor, May 2008 (Licensed in Tennessee)
Top 30% of graduating class
Freshman and Advanced Moot Court Competitions
Dean’s Excellence Awards: Best Oral Advocate, Best Memorandum
Class Achievement Awards: Legislation, Nonprofit Organizations
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
B.S., Political Science, May 2005
Top 15% of graduating class
Recipient, Norman L. Parks Pre-Law Scholarship
Dean’s List (Fall 2001, Spring 2003, Spring 2004)
Order of Omega, Golden Key International Honour Society
Experience
Tennessee Center for Policy Research Nashville, TN
Director of Policy & General Counsel Oct. 2009 – present
Oversee all policy initiatives for the nonprofit Center
Serve as Center’s liaison to the Tennessee General Assembly
Testify on legislation affecting Center’s mission
Advise Center’s leadership on legal matters
Tennessee Center for Policy Research Nashville, TN
Director of Legal Policy May 2008 – Oct. 2009
Directed healthcare, property rights, and economic liberty policy
Worked with outside counsel on federal and state lawsuits
United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Tennessee Memphis, TN
Law Clerk Spring 2008
Assisted attorneys with prosecutorial responsibilities
Prepared memorandums on complex criminal and civil law issues
University of Tennessee, Office of the General Counsel Memphis, TN
Law Clerk Jan. – Dec. 2008
Drafted legislation on behalf of University
Defended medical malpractice and employment claims

2. Tennessee Center for Policy Research Nashville, TN
Charles G. Koch Legal Policy Fellow Summer 2007
One of 64 chosen from 700 applicants for prestigious program
Published various public policy reports and opinions articles
United States Department of the Navy The Pentagon
Legal Intern to the General Counsel Summer 2006
Briefed Acting General Counsel on range of legal issues
Assisted in drafting portions of Navy’s legislative proposals
Compiled Secretary of the Navy’s legislative notebook
Van Hilleary for United States Senate Campaign Nashville, TN
Youth Campaign Director Mar. 2005 – Aug. 2006
Jim Tracy for State Senate Campaign Murfreesboro, TN
Scheduler and Office Manager May – Nov. 2004
Office of United States Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist Nashville, TN
Constituent Services Intern Summer 2004
Activities
Legal Counsel, Board of Governors, Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce
Civic Committee Chair, Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce
Professional Development Sub-Chair, Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce
Board Intern, Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
Graduate, Young Leaders Council of Nashville
President, The Federalist Society, University of Memphis Chapter
Founder & President, MTSU Raider Republicans
Grew to become largest campus organization with over 700 members in just eight months
International Vice-President, Cumberland Region, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Treasurer, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Eliminated $67,000 housing debt; increased collection rate from 83% to 97%
Senator and Associate Justice, MTSU Student Government Association
Legal Assistant, Republican National Committee (2006 General Election)
Recruitment Director, Tennessee College Republicans Federation
Volunteer: Boys and Girls Club of Murfreesboro, American Red Cross, AIDS Quilt
Member, American and Tennessee Bar Associations
References available upon request