Upon graduation from Regent University School of Law, Jodi was awarded the Trial Advocacy Award by the Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association. In May of 2009, Jodi graduated from Temple University with an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy.

     At Temple, Jodi gained practical experience by arguing motions, taking and defending depositions and conducting full length trials. Jodi conducted full trials that were designed to, among other things, develop skills in technology and computer generated evidence, forensics, medical malpractice, expert testimony, damages, and civil and criminal litigation. Her deposition experience was lead by Howard Bruce Klein, author of The Deposition Guidebook.

     While at Gordon & Simmons, Jodi has primarily focused her practice on complex civil litigation. She has also aided in the negotiations and settlement of malpractice cases, and has handled cases in circuit and district court.

     Jodi enjoys spending time with family and friends and is active in her church's children's and women's ministries and participates widely in community service. When time allows, Jodi Lynn loves to travel to new places.


Education

Temple University (LL.M. in Trial Advocacy 2009); Regent University (J.D. cum laude 2008; Symposium Editor, Regent University Law Review; Chair, Regent University Trial Advocacy Board); McDaniel College (B.A. in Physics cum laude 2001).

Clerkships and Internships

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk, VA
       Judicial Intern, The Honorable Walter D. Kelley, Jr. (2007)
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, MD
       Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Ronald A. Silkworth, (2008-2009)

Publications

Do Two Wrongs Forfeit A Constitutional Right? Revising A Hearsay Rule to Protect the Right to Confrontation, THE FED. LAW. (Jan. 2008).

Bar Admissions

Maryland (2008) D.C. (2009)

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association Litigation Section (Litigation Programs Subcommittee)
Frederick County Bar Association
Frederick County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (Education Co-Chair)