Curriculam Vitae
Jennifer K. Suits, LL.M.
EDUCATION:
Washington
University School of Law,
St. Louis, Missouri. LL.M. Taxation Law
– May 2001
Studies focused on business entity taxation and
reorganization, estate and transfer taxation and interrelated areas.
St. Louis
University School of Law,
St. Louis, Missouri. Juris Doctor Degree
‑ May 1990
Emphasis on tax and appellate law, Member First
Place Moot Court Team, Member National Moot Court Team and Moot Court Board,
Student Research and Writing Instructor
St. Louis
University School of Law,
St. Louis, Missouri. January
2004
Completed intensive courses in civil and family mediation
Maryville
University,
Chesterfield, Missouri Bachelor
of Arts Degree ‑ May 1987
Majors in Philosophy and Literature
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND ASSOCIATIONS:
State Bar of New Mexico ‑ Admitted April 22, 1991, (presently
inactive status)
State Bar of Missouri ‑ Member in good standing since April
17, 1992
Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Committee
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico ‑ Admitted June
12, 1991 (presently inactive status)
American Bar
Association, Member in good standing since 2004
Member,
Dispute Resolution Section
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) ‑ Member
since 1995
EXPERIENCE:
Conflict Solutions, St.
Charles, Missouri
Principal
January 2004 - Present
Conflict Solutions offers civil and family
mediation in a wide variety of disputes.
Stonebridge
Consulting Services, St. Charles, Missouri
Principal
July 2001 – Present
Legal and business consulting to small businesses
including, start-up, merger and acquisition consulting, exit planning and site
location services.
HARK! International, Inc., St. Charles, Missouri
President/General Counsel
July 2001 – January 2003
Formed, co-founded and developed HARK!
International, Inc. The company produces high quality children's books and
plush toys as well as promotion of characters in the line of children’s' books.
Responsibilities involved all financial matters,
intellectual property registration and protection, licensing, contract
negotiations (domestically and international contracts), public relations,
promotions, marketing, sourcing for products with overseas manufacturer, web
site design and maintenance, administration and preparation of pro forma,
business plan and SEC documents for private offering.
James Andrew GMAC Real Estate, St. Charles, Missouri
Full-Time Contract position. Hourly consultant November 2001 to February 2002,
Full-Time Contract Position - February 2002 through June 2002.
Worked in all areas for this start-up company.
Reviewed contracts for acquisition of franchise, worked on financial projections
and met with GMAC Home Services executives to negotiate terms of acquisition.
Assisted with implementation of human resources and operational policies and
procedures. Responsible for new office build-outs, purchase and design of
computer system (VPN), companywide telephone and other systems, risk management
matters and myriad of other tasks.
Rollings
& Associates, P.C., St. Charles,
Missouri
1000 Fairgrounds, Suite 200
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
(636) 946-0500
Transaction Attorney ‑ February 1995 to July 2001
Practice focused
on business mergers, acquisitions, succession planning, estate planning and
commercial real estate transactions.
Typical transactions included: representation of
clients in various types of reorganizations, both taxable and tax-free. Estate
and business succession planning was generally accomplished by utilizing
advanced planning devices and techniques. Purchaser and seller representation
in purchases and sales of office buildings, light industrial, and undeveloped
real estate, borrower representation in commercial refinances, commercial leases
and build-to-suit arrangements. Representation included financial analysis,
planning, negotiation and implementation through closing. Extensive education
and experience in estate planning and administration in connection with sale,
acquisition or succession planning for privately held companies valued between
$1m and $22m. Client representation for business succession consulting in 25
states.
Responsibilities also included client contact and
education, attendance at conventions and the creation and presentation of
Powerpoint assisted seminars for potential clients and various groups.
Investors
Title Company, St. Charles, Missouri
571‑573 Jefferson Street
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
House Counsel/Branch Manager ‑ St. Charles County offices May 1994 to December
1994
Supervised employees and operation of the St.
Charles County title production office and two closing offices. Acquired
insight into RESPA laws, and all aspects of residential and commercial real
estate transfers. Organized and presented seminars to real estate agencies.
Kallen
& Suits, P.A.,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
President and Treasurer (managing attorney) January 1992 to May 1994
Practice concentrated in the areas of tort,
products liability, real estate and commercial litigation. Significant work
in the areas of general civil litigation, real estate transactions, probate,
and collections. Served as volunteer settlement conference referee for First
Judicial District Court settlement conference program. Substantial
participation in various forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Sommer, Udall, Hardwick, Ahern & Hyatt, LLP.,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
P.O. Box 1984
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502‑2535
Associate Attorney ‑ April 1991 to January 1992
Law Clerk ‑ May 1989 to August 1989; December 1989; and August 1990 to April
1991
Responsibilities included the assignment of work in commercial matters,
corporate and estate planning, probate and real estate transactions.
Evans & Dixon,
St. Louis, Missouri
1200 Saint Louis Place
200 North Broadway
St. Louis, Missouri 63102‑2749
(314) 621‑7755
Law clerk May 1988 to August
1988
Law clerk for the workers' compensation attorneys
in the firm. Duties consisted mainly of legal research and writing
Academic
and Professional References Available Upon Request
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