My last updated resume

1. Sean Patrick Gjerde
5050 Laguna Blvd. 112-726
Elk Grove CA 95758
916.895.9995
seangj@gmail.com
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (Business Section), American Bar Association (International Section)
Solicitors Roll of England and Wales,
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, Golden Gate University (2003) Cum Laude
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Transactions, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
(2002)
Juris Doctor, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (2001)
• International Legal Studies Concentration
• Honors at Entrance
• Dean’s List, 2000-2001
• Witkin (Am-Jur) Award in Antitrust law
• Student Bar Association Representative for the Class of 2001.
• Alumni Representative of the 2001 class
Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon (1998)
• Honor Roll, 1996-1997, Model UN Director of Communications, Pre-Law, Gay/Straight Alliance Outreach
Work Experience
Brightcurrent, Oakland, California (2015)
Solar Ambassador
Work as a Solar Ambassador conducting regular sales of green energy solutions to the public. Puts me in contact with multiple
people and having to use SAP software in conducting education with the public.
Central California Blood Center, Fresno, California (2015)
Volunteer
Worked as a volunteer for Central California Blood Center while I was living in Fresno, helping those who just gave blood.
Bureau of Prisons, Sheridan, Oregon (2013-2014)
GED tutor, law library clerk
Worked as a GED tutor and law librarian. Helped over 20 people pass the GED. Organized and help facilitate a better law
library. Worked with Lexis and helped other with that program.
Law Offices of Sean Patrick Gjerde, Elk Grove, California (2005-2012)
Associate
Handled many areas of law for myself and other attorneys in estate planning, and business planning. I have worked on a variety
of complex estate planning documents including living trusts, ILITS, Charitable Remainder Trusts and other related documents.
I worked with corporations in the area of corporate finance and formation. I have dealt with several planned giving situations
working with living trusts and with life insurance plans working with dozens of life insurance agents. I have a extensive
knowledge of estate and gift planning having a dedicated course through the California Department of Insurance on the topic.
Built a large law firm using aggressive sales techniques.
Estate Planning Masters, San Francisco, California (2004-2005)
Associate
Assisted with tax consulting, specifically in the area of business planning and with issues involving mergers and acquisitions.
Also dealt with planning involving tax free exchanges. Dealt specifically with planning of all transactions to ensure taxation
compliance involving international transactions. Helped create trusts for high net worth clients.
Hana, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP, Stockton, California (2002-2003)
Associate

2. Assisted with depositions, dealt with a variety of different clients on pressing litigation matters, and wrote briefs and motions.
Became familiar with California litigation procedures and laws. Clients included Hershey’s Foods and Lucent Technologies.
Loyens and Loeff, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Holland) (2001-2002)
Associate Internship
Practice focused on mergers & acquisitions and taxation for the world’s largest Benelux Taxation firm. Drafted letters of intent
and contracts. Conducted research of Dutch and American sources on taxation and business transaction issues. Clients included
Vivendi/Universal International and KPN (Dutch Telecom).
Sacramento County Superior Court, Sacramento, California (2001)
Judicial Extern
Wrote legal opinions and default judgments for Judge Gray. Conducted legal research for Law and Motion Dept 53/54
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office, Sacramento, California (1999-2000)
Legal Extern
Wrote motions and legal briefs. Argued motions in court and worked in arraignment courts for both misdemeanors and
felonies. Argued and wrote appeals to the criminal appellate court in Sacramento