About Me

Jay L. Springer, Attorney

A professional in business and law

As an attorney, I emphasize bringing value to clients through understanding business needs and translating those needs into legal tasks. With over a decade of professional experience and advanced education, I have a strong foundation from which to bring value to my colleagues. As a professional, I actively seek to improve myself through continuing study, exceling in the workplace, and taking on increasingly critical responsibilities.

I am driven to seek win-win scenarios wherever possible, and have found transactional law is conducive to that mentality. I have studied economics, philosophy, political science, latin, formal logic, Mandarin Chinese, French, statistics, drafting, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, legal practice, oil and gas and other natural resource law, export controls and the World Trade Organization, and a number of other topics which enable me to analyze, problem solve, and ultimately, provide solutions.

"A professional does whatever needs to be done, whenever it needs to be done." - my work ethic mantra which represents the simple truth that a job description cannot begin to encompass all situations in which you will bring value to the organization.

Education

University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor, 2013

I was an active member of the community, particularly with foreign and LLM students. I spent two years on the Michigan Journal of International Law, with a focus on format and technical rules of citations. My curriculum focused on business and corporate courses, as well as practical application and small courses with significant professor interaction.

    Westminster College, B.A. Philosophy, Economics, Honors, 2009
     
  • Cum laude
  • Dean's List
  • Honors Program
  • Several merit-based continuing scholarships.
    Other and Continuing
    Education
     
  • Paralegal Studies at Weber State University
  • Continuing Mandarin studies
  • Continuing Legal Education courses focusing on business needs from intellectual property to real estate.
  • MBA-level courses in Operations Management, Business in Asia, and World Economies

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Regulatory Analysis
  • Internal Business Operations
  • Business Plan Development
  • Consulting Clients
  • Interviews
  • Legal Analysis
  • Non-Disclosure Specialty
  • Drafting Contracts
  • Business Analysis
  • Advanced Editing
  • Legal Blogging
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Excel
  • HTML & WordPress

Professional Experience

Freelance Consulting & Editing

For years I have taken on side projects ranging from academic editing to small business advising and support tasks. Since mid-2015, I have taken on clients more actively to continue using my skills to the benefit of organizations. I have developed business plans, assisted in contract review, reviewed and corrected marketing materials, and connected companies with potential new clients.

Microbial Robotics, LLC

As the Director of Operations from 2014-2015, I managed internal affairs of the organization. This jack-of-all-trades position put me in front of scientific experts, business executives, investors, vendors, and many other professional connections. The responsibilites were numerous and varied, where thoughtful yet fast-paced decision making was the norm. It was truly a phenomenal foundation for future development.

Salt Lake County District Attorney, Civil Division

My second stint in government work fell right in line with my time spent at the Securities and Exchange Commission, public interest efforts through my third-year legal clinic, and my chosen curriculum. While there I was able to draft significant portions of legal arguments, research interesting government-to-private-sector legal issues, and rub shoulders with important local decision makers.

University of Michigan International Transactions Clinic

While maintaining an otherwise full courseload, I balanced three clients with varying, and sometimes unexpected, legal needs. In addition to developing key legal skills like drafting and research, I was able understand the connection between legal service provider and client. I further developed working relationships with fellow student attorneys and outside managing attorneys.

Securities & Exchange Commission

The Summer Honors Clerkship was a true look into the organization and motives of a significant regulatory body. I attended meetings with commissioners, reviewed policy, investigated alleged wrongdoers, drafted federal court filings, and prepared attorneys for administrative testimonial hearings. I was able to see motion-practice in real-time and attend a variety of court hearings at all stages of litigation.

Summary of other experience

In short, I have been a paralegal, small business owner, high-volume processor, machine operator, salesman, editor, advisor, counselor, web developer, manager, strategist, and friend to business. I have worked 100-hour weeks and I have studied intensely. I have a broader base of experience than most attorneys and seek to build a specialty up from that strong foundation.

Publications, Writing, & Media

Primary writing sample: "Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment" 2012 SEC, filed in the United States District Court for the Central Utah District

Bilateral Investment Treaties and Project Finance: an Analysis of Negotiations between the United States and China, with a Focus on Project Finance Perspectives - Fall 2011 (unpublished)

Export Controls in the WTO: China's Rare Earths Export Policies Under Fire - Winter 2012 with 2016 update (unpublished)

Blog:Three-piece blog entry to lawforchange.org: Dispute Resolution, Choosing Arbitration, Drafting an Arbitration Clause

Media Highlight: University of Michigan International Transactions Clinic - Client Focus: Pilus Energy

Media Highlight: Westminster College Honors Program- Three-part Alumni focus and statements [YouTube Link]

Languages & Other

  • 中文 - Mandarin Chinese
  • French
  • Dvorak User
  • Road Cycler
  • Licensed Utah Attorney
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