Nancy R.

Eaton
1808 Davis Avenue Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 507-1476

nancyreaton@comcast.net

Memberships Education

State Bar of Michigan (P76191)

Certificate of Good Standing

Admitted July 2012

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Lansing, Michigan LL.M, Trial Advocacy, Expected 2014 Self-Directed LL.M. with course emphasis on Trial Advocacy Taking Masters Level courses that emphasize criminal law, evidence, family law, and litigation skills Participated in several case review sessions, designed to assist defense attorneys in preparing their cases for trial and/or appeal Juris Doctor, Litigation Concentration, May 2010 Deans List, 2 Semesters Academic Scholarship Recipient Mock Trial Board, 2005 2010 Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, 2008 2010 Named in Top Ten Advocates for Moot Court Intraschool, 2009

Siena Heights University

Bachelor of Arts, English & Pre-Law, May 2004 Pre-Law Program Deans List, 2002 2004 Humanities Department Honors , 2003 and 2004 Magna Cum Laude Graduation Honors, May 2004

Adrian, Michigan

Legal Experience

Law Office of Nancy R. Eaton

Solo Practitioner

Lansing, Michigan Sept. 2012 Present

Small solo practice office serving the Greater Lansing and Southeast Michigan area. Practice areas include Criminal Defense, Family Law, Mediation, Negotiation, Legal Document Review, Legal Consulting, Contract Drafting, and some Probate Matters.

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Co-Teacher for Evidence Skills Workshop Course

Lansing, Michigan May 2012 Aug. 2012

Co-developer and co-teacher of new elective course, Evidence Skills Workshop, designed to teach students the practical application of The Federal Rules of Evidence (FREs) and other basic courtroom procedures. Worked closely with Prof. Marge Russell and Cooleys Curriculum Committee to develop course plan and propose course for app roval to Cooleys Board. Developed course materials in multiple formats to reach students of different learning styles. Presented original lectures, PowerPoint, handouts, and in-class simulations for students to enhance their understanding of the FREs and courtroom procedures. Co-taught a class of 22 students during the Trinity 2012 Term (May-August). Page 1

Resume of Nancy R. Eaton Lenawee County Prosecutors Office

Legal Intern Adrian, Michigan Jan. 2010 Apr. 2010

Conducted trials, motions, and hearings in 2A District and 39th Circuit Courts. Handled a wide variety of cases, including civil infractions, traffic tickets, misdemeanors, felonies, domestic violence cases, CSCs, abuse cases, and cases under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA). Drafted legal memoranda and briefs for Lenawee Countys 2A District Court, 39th Circuit Court, and Michigan Court of Appeals. Conducted legal research for cases, including criminal offenses, property offenses, municipal law, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) and Domestic Violence cases. Drafted letters, emails, and other correspondence for the Prosecutors Office. Completed various SCAO forms and other court documents.

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Research Assistant for Professor Wm. Wagner

Lansing, Michigan Sept. 2007 Dec. 2008

Conducted legal research, including the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, various states ethical codes, and ethical misconduct cases. Drafted outlines, case summaries, and hypotheticals for the professors upcoming textbook.

Other Experience

Siena Heights University

Computer Services & Systems Department

Adrian, Michigan Jan. 2001 - Apr. 2004

Served at the Help Desk and as the Student Training Supervisor for Computer Services & Systems Department at Siena Heights University. Drafted memoranda, letters, emails, instruction manuals, and training materials for the student help desk. Answered phone calls, documented caller information, and scheduled service appointments.

Additional Skills and Certification

Advanced Computer Aided Legal Research Course

Learned advanced research techniques for Westlaw, Lexis, and other legal computer research databases. Completed numerous advanced research exercises to demonstrate research skills.

Dec. 2008

Dispute Center of Central Michigan Training Certification

Completed 40 hours of classroom training in facilitative mediation.

Aug. 2008

Computer Skills
Lexis and Westlaw Relativity Document Review Software Microsoft Windows 1995/1997/1998/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7 Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet Adobe Programs, incl. Acrobat (Reader X and Pro XI) Some experience with WordPerfect and Corel Office Suite programs Various Electronic Mail formats (e.g. GroupWise, Gmail Group Share, Portal)

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