Scott Burger, Virtual Law Clerk

Mr. Burger is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is currently working toward his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law, which he expects to achieve in 2009.  His legal interests include business and securities law, property law, and intellectual property law, including trademarks, domain disputes, and copyright issues.

EXPERIENCE

Law Clerk, State of MI 55th District Court – Judge Thomas P. Boyd, Mason, MI, Jan. 2008-Apr. 2008.

Drafted motion recommendations for the Judge’s review.  Observed civil hearings, criminal hearings, and criminal preliminary examinations.  Reviewed party motions for Michigan Court Rules compliance.  Drafted memoranda on state statutory law issues.

Legal Extern, MSU Office of Contract and Grant Administration, East Lansing, MI, May 2007-Aug. 2007

Performed legal research and drafted memoranda regarding patent, copyright, and contractual issues.  Assisted in interpretation of contracts.  Learned the grant process in the university system, particularly involving Federal Acquisition Regulations and limited rights in technical data.

EDUCATION

J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, expected 2009
- Intellectual Property Concentration
- Michigan State University Journal of International Law, Articles Editor 2008-2009
- Michigan State University Journal of International Law, Associate Staff 2007-2008
- Intellectual Property Law Society, Treasurer 2007-2008

B.A., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, 2006
- History Major

PERSONAL

Scott enjoys college football, computers, working out, and golfing.