SUNJAY STERLING, JD, LLM

EDUCATION:

University of Denver Graduate Tax Program, Denver, CO
Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) June 2007

University of Denver College of Law, Denver, CO
Juris Doctor (J.D.) May 2005

Seikei University, Tokyo, Japan Summer 2003

St. Peter’s College, University of Oxford, England Summer 2003

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in English June 2001

Richard M. Colombik & Associates, PC

Associate Attorney 2009 – Current

• Complex commercial litigation and motions practice with an emphasis on business torts, fraud, and commercial contract disputes in addition to representation of clients under investigation and audit by state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Domestic and international formation, reorganization, restructuring, workouts and mergers of corporations with gross income of tens of millions of dollars with a focus on minimizing taxation, compliance with federal, state and industry specific regulations and asset protection in addition to business advisory services.

• Commercial negotiations with a focus on contracts, mergers, acquisitions and buyouts.

• Private tax reorganizations and related advising with a focus on reducing taxation.

• Federal and state tax defense for individuals and corporations.

• Will and trust preparation and administration as well as trademark and copyright filings.

2008-2009

Wells Fargo - Aurora, CO

Investment Consultant/Personal Banker

• Provided high net worth individuals and business customers with financial counseling, securities and investment products, bank accounts, loans and credit meeting specific current and future needs while exceeding sales goals.
   
• Delivered financial presentations at local schools and businesses.

Washington State Senate, Senate Committee Services - Olympia, WA

Staff Attorney: Economic Development, Trade & Management and Financial Institutions & Insurance Committees

• Responsible for the drafting, editing, researching, explanation and presentation of proposed bills, policy changes and all other forms of legislation through interaction with Senators, constituents, lobbyists and other state government officials and organizations.

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan - Detroit, MI

Law Clerk Intern for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Donald Scheer 2005

• Reviewed and researched case files, motions and arguments and drafted decisions, opinions, and recommendations in response to appeals filed against lower court decisions involving multinational corporations.

Valeo, Inc. - Auburn Hills, MI

In-House Corporate Law Clerk 2005

• Drafted and reviewed various contracts, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, fee agreements and other legal documents for domestic and international corporate use.
• Sent to a manufacturing site in Mexico to conduct a legal and personnel audit and review contracts and various internationally legally binding documents in preparation for corporate bankruptcy filings.
• Conducted document review, research and due diligence as required for ongoing corporate bankruptcy matters as well as corporate merger and acquisition reports.

McKenzie, Rhody & Hearn, L.L.C. - Denver, CO
Law Clerk

• Drafted motions, responses to motions, discovery requests, requests for admissions and interrogatories, client correspondence and conducted research and document review in addition to providing general litigation support.
• Reviewed and prepared deposition records, expert reports, exhibits and other evidence and information for use in trials.
• Project manager for the creation of law firm electronic library consisting of federal and state case law, statutes and Court rules.

Denver District Court - Denver, CO

Law Clerk Intern for the Honorable Judge William D. Robbins

• Reviewed and researched case files, motions and arguments and drafted decisions, opinions, and recommendations in response to appeals filed against lower court decisions.

TMI Associates - Tokyo, Japan

Summer Law Clerk 2003

• Completed legal research and drafted recommendations covering international intellectual property matters including patent, copyright and trademark issues and international gaming laws for exportation of gaming equipment and software.  

Denver District Attorney - Denver, CO

Denver Drug Court Intern

• Represented the district attorney’s office during progress report hearings between Judges and drug court participants including keeping district attorney files current based on judicial decisions from hearings.
• Drafted motions, responses, discovery requests, conducted research and document review in support of all legal staff.  

International Game Technology (IGT) - Las Vegas, NV

Marketing Technical Writer

• Tested and documented the operation of new technology for approval and licensing by local and international gaming control boards.
• Drafted for advertising, trade show documentation, promotional flyers and instruction manuals, the introduction, promotion, complete use and repair of new software and hardware for domestic and international gaming use. 

• Author of the 2011 Illinois State Bar Association Federal Tax Conference Individual Income Tax Update
• Author of seminar materials for “IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know”
• Author of “How the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Can Affect You” – Volume 21, Number 1, 2011 of Experience, the American Bar Association Senior Lawyer Division Magazine.
• Author of the 2010 Illinois State Bar Association Federal Tax Conference Individual Income Tax Update.
• Co-Author of “Increase a Charitable Endowment for Pennies on the Dollar” – Volume 20, Number 3, 2010 of Experience, the American Bar Association Senior Lawyer Division Magazine.
• Guest Co-Host of nationally broadcasted radio show “Un-Common Law” on WCPT – April 2010.