JACKSON C. COOPER 502.802.6886 - jackson@jacksonccooper.com
BAR ADMISSIONS Commonwealth of Kentucky, October 2011
EDUCATION DePaul University College of Law: Chicago, IL J.D., 2011, Cum Laude Certificate in Information Technology Law G.P.A: 3.596 / Top 15% Recipient CALI Award for highest grade in Trial Advocacy II - Fall 2010 Dean's List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011 DePaul Intellectual Property Law Society – President: May 2009 - May 2010 Technology and Intellectual Property Clinic: August 2010 - December 2010 DePaul Journal of Art, Technology, and Intellectual Property - Staff Writer: April 2009 – January 2010
University of Louisville College of Business and Public Administration: Louisville, KY B.S.B.A., December 2001 Major: Computer Information Systems Eagle Scout/Trustee’s Scholarship Alpha Kappa Psi: Professional Business Fraternity - Technology Chair: August 2000 – May 2001
LEGAL EXPERIENCE Daniel J. Canon, Attorney at Law: Louisville, KY Law Clerk: August 2011 – October 2011 - Assisted with civil rights, appellate, and employment law issues - Drafted a successful appeal to the Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission - Contributed to the drafting of an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in a 4th Amendment civil rights case - Contributed to the drafting of a response to a motion for summary judgment for a plaintiff in a Kentucky Whistleblower Act case
Ashman Law Offices, LLC: Chicago, IL Summer Associate: June 2010 – May 2011 - Drafted a complaint for breach of contract and unjust enrichment - Drafted a motion to disqualify opposing counsel under the lawyer-witness rule - Responded to and drafted interrogatories, requests to admit, and requests for production in business litigation matters - Researched complex legal issues related to business litigation - Filed documents with the court and provided general administrative assistance
DePaul Technology / Intellectual Property Clinic: Chicago, IL Student Attorney under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711: August 2010 – December 2010 - Conducted client intake, correspondence, and case management - Advised an e-commerce entrepreneur about relevant legal considerations, including trademark, copyright, and privacy - Advised a photographer about protecting her intellectual property, including the issuance of a DMCA takedown notice - Advised a game designer about the relevant legal considerations, including copyright, trademark, and patents
Amatore and Associates, P.C.: Chicago, IL Law Clerk: December 2009 – May 2010 - Drafted Appellant’s brief in response to court’s dismissal, pursuant to Tort Immunity Act, of a wrongful death complaint - Drafted complaints, motions, answers to interrogatories, and demand letters for personal injury plaintiffs - Managed upcoming deadlines, researched legal issues, and assisted with client intake for personal injury plaintiffs
DePaul University: Chicago, IL Research Assistant for Professor Matthew Sag: May 2009 - August 2009 - Researched and analyzed the Google Book Settlement for a journal article being written by Professor Sag - Researched class action lawsuit procedure, including settlement approval - Drafted analytical memorandum on copyright and contract issues