Whitney Lauren Borgman is seeking a position as an attorney utilizing her experience representing clients in litigation and conducting legal research. She has over two years of experience advocating for clients in family law cases and criminal defense. Borgman is proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents such as motions, briefs, and orders. She is looking for a collaborative work environment where she can continue developing her litigation skills.

1. Whitney Lauren Borgman, J.D.
4120 Valley View Rd., Unit B, Austin, TX 78704 • (512) 289-4417 • whitneyborgman@gmail.com
SUMMARY Proven experience representing clients in district court proceedings and administrative law hearings.
Seeking a position fostering litigation abilities and legal research skills with an opportunity for
collaboration and thoughtful discourse with senior attorneys.
LEGAL Piper Burnett Turner Bollier Miller, PLLC, Austin, Texas July 2013 – Apr 2015
EXPERIENCE Associate Attorney
• Advocated on behalf of clients at contested final trials and temporary orders hearings
• Deposed third party witnesses and acted as second chair for partners in over ten (10) depositions
• Negotiated settlements at mediations and informal settlement conferences
• Prepared applications for family violence protective orders and temporary restraining orders
• Drafted motions, briefs, and orders based on analysis of legal research and judgment rendered
• Acted as communication liaison between clients, senior partners, and expert witnesses
• Studied and summarized complex medical and financial records to prepare for court appearances
• Devised real estate deeds, powers of attorney, closing documents, and letters of authorization
Bargas Law Firm, Austin, Texas Sept. 2012 – June 2013
Associate Attorney
• Represented criminal defendants in the early stages of prosecution
• Engaged in plea deal negotiations with county and district attorneys
• Drafted, reviewed, and submitted agreed orders for uncontested court settings
• Tailored discovery requests and objections and responses to written discovery
• Interviewed potential employees for support staff positions
RELATED Dotco Law Marketing, Houston, Texas Jan. 2011 – Sept. 2012
EXPERIENCE Content Writer and Website Developer
• Utilized Content Management System to establish online national web directory
• Designed website templates based on search engine optimization principles
• Interfaced with national sales team using GoTo Meeting and Skype
• Managed development of an overseas staff in India by preparing daily work assignments
• Participated in national legal conferences to facilitate sales and generate sales leads
DLG Luce Salazar, LLP, San Antonio, Texas July 2010 – Jan. 2011
Law Clerk
• Consulted with clients to establish case parameters and legal theories
• Assisted in preparing case files and evidence to be used at trial
• Calendared client meetings, trial deadlines, and appellate deadlines for partners
Court of Criminal Appeals Judicial Internship, Austin, Texas May 2010 – Aug 2010
Judicial Intern
• Analyzed trial court records to find preserved and unpreserved errors
• Advised staff attorneys on case issues pending before the Supreme Court
• Prepared legal briefs for circulation to the Supreme Court justices
EDUCATION St Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
Juris Doctorate, May 2011
• External Advocacy Program, Mock Trial Team 2009 and 2010
• Semi-finalist in 2010 National Trial Competition
University of Texas, Austin, Texas

2. Bachelor of Arts, May 2011
• Magna cum laude
BARS Texas Bar Association
SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite, Apple software, Mac OSX, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, GoTo
Meeting, TimeSlips, Clio, Content Management System, Skype, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners
MEMBERSHIPS • Texas Young Lawyer’s Association
• Austin Young Lawyer Association, Docket Call Committee Co-Chair
• Austin Bar Association – Family Law Section
• Williamson County Bar Association
• Travis County Women’s Law Association
• Austin Young Chamber of Commerce
• St. Mary’s Alumni Association
• Texas Exes
• NARAL Pro-Choice America
• Austin Young Democrats
VOLUNTEER • Austin Volunteer Legal Services
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
• Austin Town Lake Animal Shelter Jog-a-Dog Program
• San Antonio SPCA Animal Shelter Volunteer