My Resume

Mark W. Dahl

381 N. Washington Blvd. Apt I-301, Ogden, UT 84404.  (801) 971-0256

mdahl0321@gmail.com.

Education

Boston University School of Law                                                                J.D. received May 2010                                                                                                                                                  G.P.A. 3.68

Honors:                                                                                                                                   Cum Laude

• Edward F. Hennessey Scholar (Top 10% 3rd Year)
• Paul J. Liacos Scholar (Top 10% 2nd Year)
• Dean's List (Top Student in Professional Responsibility)
• Boston University International Law Journal Article Editor

Brigham Young University                                                                             B.A. received April 2007

Major: Mandarin Chinese                                                                                                          G.P.A. 3.7

Experience

Utah Second District Court, Judicial Law Clerk                                             May 2012 - Present 

• Prepare draft rulings and orders, legal memoranda, and proposed jury instructions
• Assist judges in evaluating motions submitted for decision

Ray Quinney & Nebeker, Contract Attorney                                           January 2012 - April 2012

• Perform electronic discovery

Attorney Mark W. Dahl, PLLC, Owner                                              September 2011 - March 2012

• Manage all aspects of a solo law practice
• Represent clients in all aspects of their cases, including pleadings, motions, discovery, negotiation, settlement and oral argument
• Draft legal documents, including articles of association, attorney-client agreements, bills of sale, security agreements, and promissory notes

Massachusetts Superior Court, Judicial Law Fellow                                   September 2010 - June 2011

Boston University Civil Litigation Clinic---                                                     September 2009- May 2010

Asylum and Human Rights, Student Attorney

• Represent clients in asylum claims before the United States Immigration Court, including open arguments and direct examination
• Prepare memoranda in support of asylum claims
• Interview and counsel clients concerning their asylum claims
• Prepare witnesses to testify before the Immigration Court

Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, Rule 3:03 Certified Intern                       Summer 2009

• Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in prosecuting various crimes, including Driving Under the Influence, Possession of a Classified Substance, and Driving on a Suspended License

Wang Jing & Co., Summer Associate, GuangZhou, China                                                Summer 2008

• Prepare legal memoranda concerning recent changes in Chinese law
• Help Chinese attorneys translate legal documents into English
• Help English speaking clients communicate with Chinese attorneys

Other

• Admitted to Utah Bar (#13188)
• Member of the American Inns of Court
• Eagle Scout
• Served two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Taichung, Taiwan