1. A. Sterchi Morton, Jr., J.D., M.B.A.
7824 Village Drive ● 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 a unique understanding of the legal framework in which
businesses operate.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business Administration 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 of Memphis School of Law Memphis, TN
Juris Doctor GPA 3.1/4.0 May 2012
Class Rank Top 30%
Passed Tennessee State Bar Examination October 2012
University of Tennessee 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 of Tennessee 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
● Corresponded with Mayor’s Office to develop understanding of City’s social cause, purpose and strategies
● Conducted in-depth research and analysis to identify and articulate best practices
● Prepared concise reports on the impact of proposed implementation plan and role of change leadership
● Value Creation Plan resulted in successful pilot project and build profitable operating model
Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, Domestic Violence Unit Memphis, TN
The Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit (DVPU) provides specially trained prosecutors who handle all cases of domestic
violence at the General Sessions Criminal Court level
Licensed Student Practitioner – Legal Extern August 2011 – January 2012
● Leveraged statutory analysis to negotiate plea agreements in high-pressure environment
● Worked independently to interview victims, witnesses, and police officers to ensure offender accountability
● Prepared preliminary hearings; conducted factual and legal research under strict time constraints
● Managed high volume courtroom docket; simultaneously made announcements, filed cases, set report dates
University Liquors, 1919 Cumberland Avenue- Manager Knoxville, TN
Small, family owned retail organization conducting operations in Knoxville, TN for 20 years
Manager May 2004 – Present
● Interpret complex statutory changes and analyze impact of regulation on business operations and profitability
● Interact with City Council and State Alcohol and Beverage Commission pursuant to licensing and regulatory procedures
● Manage inventory and safety stock levels to ensure seasonal and turbulent customer demand is met
● Accountable for compiling daily and monthly sales reports to provide comparative analysis
ACTIVITIES HONORS
Tennessee Organization of MBA’s (TOMBA)
Knoxville Bar and American 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, Vice President 2008
Knox Youth Sports Coach, 2004
Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church
National Rifle Association
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