Abigail Abbott is a third-year law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She has a strong academic record, including being ranked 9th of 167 students and maintaining a 3.76 GPA. She has legal research and writing experience as a research assistant and judicial clerk. Prior to law school, Abbott had a successful career in medical sales, where she consistently exceeded sales goals and won several awards for her performance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame.
Abigail Abbott is a third-year law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She has a strong academic record, including being ranked 9th of 167 students and maintaining a 3.76 GPA. She has legal research and writing experience as a research assistant and judicial clerk. Prior to law school, Abbott had a successful career in medical sales, where she consistently exceeded sales goals and won several awards for her performance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame.
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Abigail Abbott is a third-year law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She has a strong academic record, including being ranked 9th of 167 students and maintaining a 3.76 GPA. She has legal research and writing experience as a research assistant and judicial clerk. Prior to law school, Abbott had a successful career in medical sales, where she consistently exceeded sales goals and won several awards for her performance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame.
Abigail Abbott is a third-year law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She has a strong academic record, including being ranked 9th of 167 students and maintaining a 3.76 GPA. She has legal research and writing experience as a research assistant and judicial clerk. Prior to law school, Abbott had a successful career in medical sales, where she consistently exceeded sales goals and won several awards for her performance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame.
EDUCATION University of St. Thomas School of Law Candidate for Juris Doctor: May 2013, Minneapolis, Minnesota August 2010 - Present Rank 9 of 167, GPA 3.76/4.0, Deans List, Presidential Scholar Recipient of Deans Awards in Legal Writing and Foundations of J ustice Associate Editor: University of St. Thomas Law Journal Health Law Society; Pro Se Divorce Clinic Volunteer
University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Arts: International Relations / Chinese, South Bend, Indiana August 1996 - May 2000 Notre Dame Honors Program, Deans List, Academic Athletic Honors Area Studies Certificate, Senior Honors Thesis: Propaganda in the Chinese Media Created and taught a class in Guangzhou, China at Guandong University of Business Studies Varsity swimmer and winner of Notre Dame Monogram; Navy ROTC 1996-1998
EXPERIENCE University of St. Thomas School of Law Research Assistant to Professor Gregory Sisk, Minneapolis, Minnesota J une 2011 - Present Researched case law on federal obstruction of justice for a law journal article Currently researching and drafting supplement to: Litigation With The Federal Government
6 th Judicial District Summer Clerk for Judges Shaun Floerke and Eric Hylden, Duluth, Minnesota J une - August 2011 Briefed judges on legal issues and relevant law before hearings Researched legal questions and wrote memoranda following hearings Wrote judicial orders and supporting memoranda upon the judges decisions
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Surgical Account Manager, Denver, Colorado February 2008 - J une 2010 Managed LASIK surgical accounts and laser installations in an eight state territory Responsible for procedure sales, technical assistance during surgeries, and practice development Ranked second in sales in the US division for 2009 and ranked third for 2008 Awarded a National Field Service Award for 2008 and 2009
District Manager, Los Angeles, California J anuary - November 2006 Managed team of eight representatives selling to over 1,100 ophthalmologists Led the team with the highest market share in the country Developed and presented training classes for new sales representatives
Medical Sales Representative, Ann Arbor, Michigan February 2003 - December 2005 Sold three ophthalmic pharmaceuticals used to treat glaucoma, infection, and allergies Won Presidents Club in 2004, Balanced Performance in 2003, and named District Sales Trainer Gained the highest national market share for Travatan in 2004 and held for remainder of tenure Highlighted as a role-model: Day in the Life Video at 2005 National Sales Meeting
General Mills, Inc. Business Management Associate, Ann Arbor, Michigan J uly 2000 - February 2003 Co-managed the 7.8 million dollar Farmer J ack/Kohls account with 146 stores Managed the Great North account in Alpena, Michigan with 400 small grocery stores Volunteered as a mentor in the General Mills Mentorship Program
INTERESTS Travel, alpine skiing, running, yoga, modern art, and architecture
