1. A. Sterchi Morton, Jr., J.D., M.B.A.
712 Aeronca Rd. ● Knoxville, TN 37919 ● 865.679.9271 ● sterchimorton@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Tennessee State Licensed Attorney at Law with a wide range of work experience including positions in law and business
management. Excellent communicator and reliable leader with experience consulting and leading individuals. Extensive
knowledge of criminal procedure and corporate law, including governance and finance.
EDUCATION
University ofTennessee, Haslam College ofBusinessAdministration Knoxville, TN
Master of Business Administration GPA 3.73/4.0 December 2014
Custom Concentration: Finance and Supply Chain Management
MBA International Business - Study Abroad, May 2014 Santiago, Chile
University ofMemphis School ofLaw Memphis,TN
Juris Doctor GPA 3.1/4.0 May 2012
Class Rank Top 30%
Passed Tennessee State Bar Examination October 2012
University ofTennessee Knoxville,TN
Bachelor of Arts,Political Science GPA 3.57/4.0, Cum Laude December 2008
Awarded Tennessee State Lottery Scholarship August 2004 – December 2008
University ofTennessee Study Abroad Program Salamanca, Spain
Proficient in Spanish May 2007 – July 2007
EXPERIENCE
City Of Knoxville Knoxville,TN
Assisted the City of Knoxville with the process of systematically replacing and adding metered parking. City required
best practices as to rate structure development for these technology-enabled, on-street parking meters
Project Consultant January 2014 – April 2014
● Developed understanding of City social cause,purpose and strategies
● Identified and articulated best practices to meet the deliverable
● Outlined role of change leadership and implementation plan
● Value Creation Plan resulted in enactment of pilot project
Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, Domestic Violence Unit Memphis, TN
The Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit (DVPU) provides specially trained prosecutors who handle all casesof domestic
violence at the General Sessions Criminal Court level
Licensed Student Practitioner – Legal Extern August 2011 – January 2012
● Drafted motions and orders, negotiated plea agreements with defense attorneys
● Interviewed victims, witnesses, and police officers in General Sessions court
● Prepared preliminary hearings and legal research for bench trials and Grand Jury indictments
● Managed the courtroom docket, made announcements, filed cases,set report dates, interacted with attorneys and court
University Liquors,1919 Cumberland Avenue- Manager Knoxville, TN
Small, family owned retail organization conducting operations in Knoxville, TN for 20 years May 2004 – Present
● Manage inventory and safety stock levels in order to ensure the seasonal and turbulent customer demand is met
● Work with sales representatives to negotiate optimum “deal” levels for desired products
● Accountable for compiling daily and monthly sales reports to provide comparative analysis
● Interact with City Council pursuant to State Alcohol and Beverage Commission licensing and regulatory procedures
ACTIVITIES HONORS
Tennessee Organization of MBA’s (TOMBA)
Knoxville Bar Association
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 2009-2012
The Federalist Society, 2010-Present
Sports and Entertainment Law Society, 2010-2012
Sigma Chi Fraternity, 2004-2008
Vice President 2008, Recruitment Chairman 2007
Knox Youth Sports Coach, 2004
Knoxville Men’s Cotillion, 2008-present
1st
Place,MBA Case Competition, Fall 2013
CALI Award,Criminal Procedure II, Fall 2011
● Top grade in class of over 60 students
Graduated Cum Laude, University of Tennessee 2008
Hope Scholarship, 2004 – 2008
Clark M. Robert’s Memorial Scholarship
● Awarded for outstanding community service,
academic achievement, fundraising, and dedication to
the Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Chi