Jack McInerney
Third-Year Law Student
Winston-Salem
Summary
Agile and analytical, with a strong foundation in legal principles supported by advanced research, strategic reasoning, and collaborative experience. Skilled in legal writing, document review, and case development, with experience supporting litigation strategy and trial preparation. While demonstrating a proven ability to excel in independent work, I’ve built a reputation for bringing thoughtfulness and intention to team leadership, consistently contributing to positive outcomes. Actively expanding technical capabilities, with experience applying machine learning methods—including inductive logic programming, rule-based translation, and data clustering—to enhance legal analysis and workflow efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
47
47
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Judicial Law Clerk
United States District Court (W.D. Missouri)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Drafted and prepared several Court orders in a wide array of legal claims/fields.
- Conducted extensive case law research and analysis to expedite resolution.
- Strengthened rapport with U.S. Attorney's Office, AUSA, Federal Public Defender's office, and Courtroom Staff & Deputies.
- Involved in extensive deliberation and analysis of several CPA, FECA, and FLSA class-action claims
- Provided crucial case research used in determining merit of Motion to Decertify in MMPA/FLSA class-action lawsuit
- Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Prepared several bench memoranda and briefs for Chief Judge Beth Phillips
Law Clerk, Litigation Team
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed proficiency using multiple cloud-based management systems as well as InTapp, Clio, CARET, and introduced legal team to several LLM and Automated Agent Programs.
- Demonstrated "remarkable" legal research proficiency, utilizing advanced search techniques and legal databases.
- Scrutinized and cross-referenced seven deposition transcripts to create 'deposition digest' utilized in oral arguments.
- Managed real-time document requests during pre-trial hearings, organizing and distributing documents for 80+ witnesses/experts and over 5,000 exhibits
- Enhanced exceptional attention to detail by streamlining document review process.
- Reviewed and critiqued opening statement, drafting several points implemented in finalized statement
- Participated in client meetings alongside supervising attorneys.
Head Server & Marketing Manager
The Well Restaurant & Bar
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Kansas City, MO
- Promoted to Manager of serving team after numerous employee recommendations and restaurant owner statement
- Achieved the highest sales numbers and tip percentage for 15 consecutive weeks
- Initiated and managed all social media accounts, organized several promotional events, promoted to Social Media Manager
- Created and led promotional event for inner-city childcare organization Operation Breakthrough, organized catering and serving, and scheduled appearances and speakers
- Kansas City, MO
Head Server
Big Biscuit Breakfast Café
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Prairie Village, KS
- Prairie Village, KS
Banquet Server and Organizer
Carriage Club Country Club
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Mission Hills, KS
- Mission Hills, KS
Server
Big Biscuit Breakfast Café
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Prairie Village, KS
- Prairie Village, KS
Education
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Winston-Salem, United States 05.2001 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, United States 05.2001 - 05.2023
Skills
Legal research, writing, opinion drafting, and documentation editing
Project and case coordination using (Trello), (Asana), and (Microsoft Office) for task/workflow tracking, deadline management, and team collaboration
Case data analysis using (Excel), (SQL), (Python) for litigation insights and reporting
Document drafting, report preparation, and confidential document control
Deposition and trial assistance
Excellent client communication and oral advocacy; supported by (Outlook) and (Teams)
Cloud-based collaboration and file management using (Google Drive), (Dropbox), and (Azure) for secure, remote access and productivity
Problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation development
Interests
Creator and writer of student blog, Wealth and Hellness
Enthusiastic about Dzogchen Mindfulness practice
Lifelong athlete
Obnoxious sports fan
Frequent volunteer and teaching assistant at Operation Breakthrough (local inner-city childcare facility)
Amateur boxer
Even more amateur golfer
Timeline
Judicial Law Clerk
United States District Court (W.D. Missouri)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Law Clerk, Litigation Team
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Head Server & Marketing Manager
The Well Restaurant & Bar
05.2020 - 08.2021
Head Server
Big Biscuit Breakfast Café
05.2019 - 08.2019
Banquet Server and Organizer
Carriage Club Country Club
05.2018 - 08.2018
Server
Big Biscuit Breakfast Café
05.2017 - 09.2017
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
05.2001 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Missouri
05.2001 - 05.2023
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