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ZACHARY A. RESSLER <br />101 W. Houston Paris TX. 75460 (903) 785 -2600 Zac @EIIisTidwell.com <br />EDUCATION <br />University of Oklahoma College of Law <br />/uris Doctorate <br />Scholarships: Frank and Edna Elkouri Scholarship <br />Honors: Dean's Honor Roll. Pro Bono Service Award <br />Activities: Phi Alpha Delta, International Law Fraternity: Justice (President); Dean's Council <br />Pro Bono: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Advanced Preparer; Victim Protective Order Assistance <br />Baylor University <br />Bachelor ofArts, English <br />Activities: Baylor Fencing Club: Vice President (2008), Treasurer (2007) <br />EXPERIENCE <br />Ellis &Tidwell, LLP <br />Associate Attorney <br />Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Suits <br />Dallas County District Attorney's Office <br />L egal Intern, 20J District Court, County Court 6 <br />Research any legal questions that arise <br />Observe criminal trials and assist as needed. <br />Assist in intakes. <br />Prepare misdemeanor cases and motions for trial or hearing <br />Cleveland County District Attorney's Office Norman, OK <br />Licensed Legal Intern August 2014 - December 2014 <br />Argued several non -jury trials. <br />Researched legal questions. <br />Prepared plea and judgment paperwork. <br />Participated in weekly misdemeanor dockets. <br />Answered phone calls from and met with defense attorneys and pro se defendants. <br />Dallas County District Attorney's Office Dallas, TX <br />Legal Intern, Family Violence Unit Summer 2014 <br />Managed and organized a significant volume of documentary evidence for discovery on a capital murder. <br />Researched a wide range of legal questions. <br />Observed and assisted attorneys in trial. <br />Assisted unit attorneys as needed. <br />University of Oklahoma Legal Clinic Norman, OK <br />Legallntern August 2013 -May 2014 <br />Assisted indigent clients with a variety of cases including family law, social security issues, and Subsection 1983 cases. <br />Developed and implemented case strategies. <br />Drafted and filed court documents including motions, orders, and discovery documents <br />Argued various issues before the Court as needed. <br />Performed client intake interviews and regularly held meetings with clients or opposing council. <br />Oklahoma Attorney General's Office Oklahoma City, OK <br />Norman, OK <br />December 2014 <br />Waco, TX <br />May 2009 <br />Paris, TX <br />November 2015 - Present <br />Dallas, TX <br />May 201 S- August 2015 <br />