JORDAN M. THOMPSONBirmingham, AL 35243

Jthomps5@samford.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmthompson2017 (678) 697-8276

EDUCATIONAug 2014 - Present CUMBERLAND SCHOOL OF LAW, SAMFORD UNIVERSITY Birmingham, AL

Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2017 Founder of Samford University’s “Campus Veterans Association” – Addressing Veterans’ issues

on local, state, and federal levels. Organized a Veterans Treatment Courts Program Seminar. Treasurer of the Military Justice Society – Appropriating funds for continuing functionality. Competitor in both the Williams Mock Trial & Donworth Negotiation Competitions. Studied abroad - Cambridge University, England: European Union & International Banking Law. Mediation – Meets credentials of 30 skill-hours and in process of becoming certified to mediate.

Aug 2008 - Aug 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa, AL Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Army Officer Commission & a Minor in Civic Engagement

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity• Freshman Class Vice President, Co-Lead all events involved in recruitment and philanthropy

Student Government Association• First Year Councilman -Elected member of Freshman Senate to create and vote upon resolutions• Director of Academic Programs- Created events propelling academic integrity and scholarship

EXPERIENCEMay 2016 – Present MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES Birmingham, AL

Legal Assistant- Clerk for former Lieutenant Governor, George McMillan, while addressing a variety of legal avenues, specifying in mediation as well as the fundamentals & legal aspects of event production.

Sep 2015 – Present TEAMS FOR TROOPS (501C3) Birmingham, ALPrincipal Director- Established a 501c3 in which donations fund care-packages sent from sports teams and fans to deployed military personnel. A portion of the proceeds also benefit traumatic brain injury research.

Sep 2009 - Present ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Talladega, ALExecutive Officer; First Lieutenant- Chief of Staff, responsible for Infantry Headquarters’ administrative operations & second in command of the Company. Duties include logistics, planning, training & strategy.

Aug 2012 - Aug2014 KAUFMAN LAW / BOMAR LAW Atlanta, GALegal Assistant- Personal Injury as well as Tax Litigation clerking experience using legal technology programs. Transcribed 911 calls as well as communicated with clients, insurance companies and hospitals. Additionally, work consisted of wills and non-profit tasks, writing memos regarding federal and state tax code, reviewing client files for audits. Also appraised clients for “currently non-collectable” status.

COMMUNITY SERVICEMarch 2016 – Present BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, AL

Big Brother – Mentor and teach my “little brother”, providing a male figure and friend in his life.

Fall 2014 – Winter 2016 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, ALVice President – Nonprofit Outreach: Organize networking, charity and volunteering events for the betterment of Birmingham. Establish and maintain rules and by-laws, ensuring non-profit status.

Fall 2012 – Fall 2014 THE BROWN HOUSE & THE BRAYDEN HOUSE Northport, AL Tutored underprivileged kids living in public housing. Organized “Brayden Goes to Prom”, a

charity even raising over $4,000 in two years.

AWARDSFall 2016 VETERAN OF INFLUENCE HONOREE – “Rising Star” by the Birmingham Business Journal.Fall 2016 PROFILES OF SERVICE LAW STUDENT HONOREE – For Pro Bono & Community Service.Spring 2016 EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS PUBLIC INTEREST AWARD – Public Interest Law & Pro Bono Work.Spring 2016 OUTSTANDING STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADER – As Founder & President of the CVA.Spring 2015 & 2016 SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD – Completed 30 hours or more pro bono legal or community service.October 2012 FIRE CHIEF’S COMMENDATION MEDAL – Saved a man’s life via CPR at the UA Rec Center.Fall 2009-Present ARMY AWARDS & COINS – Most notably, an “Excellence Coin” - Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates.

JORDAN M. THOMPSONBirmingham, AL 35243

Jthomps5@samford.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmthompson2017 (678) 697-8276

ReferencesFormer Lieutenant Governor George D.H. McMillan – EMPLOYER Birmingham, AL

Founding Attorney – McMillan Associates

(205) 919-3944

Senator Phil Williams – PREVIOUS COMMANDING OFFICER Montgomery, ALColonel – Alabama Army National Guard

(256) 442- 0201

Judge John Carroll – PROFESSOR & ADVISOR Birmingham, ALProfessor and Prior Dean – Cumberland School of Law

(205) 726-2690

Tom Garr - MENTOR Atlanta, GAChief Operating Officer - Profitability Revolution Paradigm

(404) 545-7308

Jeff Kaufman, Esq. – PREVIOUS BOSS Atlanta, GAFounding Attorney - Kaufman Law

(404) 488 – 6877

Captain David Ryan – PREVIOUS COMPANY COMMANDER Sylacauga, AL1st, 167th Infantry, D Company - (Heavy Weapons)

(205) 410 – 6347

Amy Peirce – FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF THE BROWN HOUSE Northport, AL

(205) 233 – 2603

Josh Giambalvo - FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF THE BRAYDEN HOUSE Northport, AL

(205) 799 - 3817