David L. Sherman is a Juris Doctor candidate at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, set to graduate in May 2016. He has worked as a law clerk at Plevin & Gallucci Co., LPA since 2014, where his responsibilities include entering new workers' compensation claims, participating in discovery processes, and drafting various legal documents. Prior to law school, Sherman held several roles in the food service industry, managing dining facilities and kitchen operations at locations in Yellowstone National Park and the Washington D.C. area. He is an avid hiker and outdoorsman with extensive experience in customer service and supervising staff.
1. David L. Sherman
4294 W. 189th
Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
davelsherman@gmail.com
703.431.1383
EDUCATION
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2016 – Current GPA: 3.07
• Student Bar Association, 2013-2015
• Trial Advocacy Team Member, 2015
• Certified Legal Intern
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2011
• Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Mu Chapter
EXPERIENCE
Plevin & Gallucci Co., LPA, Cleveland, OH
Law Clerk, February 2014 – Current
• Enter new workers’ compensation claims and work with clients as necessary through the Administrative hearing process
• Participate in discovery for workers’ compensation and personal injury claims
• Draft Jury Instructions and Interrogatories, Trial Briefs, Mediation Case Summaries, and various court filings
• Engage in research and drafting of memoranda on workers’ compensation and personal injury issues
Northwest Fresh Catering, LLC, Falls Church, VA
Director of Paleo Operations, March 2013 – July 2013
• Handled business relations with parent comapny and coordinated a kitchen responsible for producing about 2,000
meals per week for Crossfit gyms in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
Kitchen Manager, January 2013 – March 2013
• Oversaw hourly staff, handled all aspects of payroll and inventory, and ensured quality customer service
Junior Assistant of Operations and Event Coordination, October 2012 – January 2013
• Handled office duties on a day-to-day basis including invoicing, scheduling, and company monetary transactions
Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Assistant Dining Room Manager, Canyon Lodge, Summer 2012
• Supervised a resort dining facility that serves on average 1.5 million guests per season
• Lead presentations on food safety, TIPS alcohol certifications, and legal issues encountered in a dining facility
Server Assistant/Server, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Winter 2011 – 2012
• Provided customer service and participated in the Winter Management Development Program
Assistant Cafeteria Manager, Canyon Lodge, Summer 2011
• Trained approximately thirty employees on guest relations, safety in the workplace, and accuracy of accounting, while
improving on every guest survey score from previous years in one of the busiest Park locations
Cafeteria Crew/Shift Leader, Canyon Lodge, Summer 2010
• Promoted mid-season to Shift Leader, and acted as floor supervisor and assistant to managerial staff
Commonwealth of Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, VA
Senate Page, January – March 2003
• Organized documents pertaining to bills in preparation for use on the Senate Floor
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
• Virginia Boys State of the American Legion, 2006
2. • Advanced hiker and member of the “500 Miles Hiked Club” in Yellowstone National Park
• Other interests include freshwater fishing, gardening, camping, and attending all Cleveland sporting events