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TOD STEWART

TOD STEWART

Muncie

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a Juris Doctor degree and dual Master's degrees in Linguistics and TESOL, offering a unique blend of analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills honed through extensive experience in law and education. Expertise in analyzing complex information and developing innovative solutions in high-stakes environments is supported by 19 years as an accomplished attorney and 8 years as a university professor. A proven track record of exceptional communication with clients, opposing counsel, jurors, and judges underscores the ability to navigate diverse legal matters effectively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Attorney

Stewart Law Firm
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases both effectively, efficiently, and in the clients' best interests.
  • Conducted legal research and applied facts with law to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases in all phases.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Prepared demand packages, reviewed police reports, witness statements, medical records and bills, drafted demand letters, arbitration, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and settlement distribution letters.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and provided litigation support.

C.E.O./Curriculum Designer/Instructor

English Corner, L.L.C.
02.2024 - Current
  • Used a vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of online lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs for online instruction.
  • Established charitable outreach branch of the company to donate to the needs of underprivileged students to make English lessons and practice available.
  • Partnered language exchange partners from U.S. universities with foreign universities to provide English language practice with field of study specific vocabulary learning.
  • Developed tailored and quality lessons for individual and corporate clients based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Promoted language development based on current applied linguistics and SLA (Second Language Acquisition) theories and research.

Professor of Law/Lecturer

Yantai University Trier Engineering College & Yantai University College of Law/Shandong Business College
08.2017 - 02.2024
  • Taught College English, Pronunciation & Idioms, IELTS preparation, and Public Speaking to first year through fourth-year university students
  • Prepared syllabi, lesson plans, and maintained grade books for each course
  • Provided training to other teachers on effective presentation techniques for the classroom
  • Held numerous English Corners (conversation practice) to help aid students in developing their oral and written English skills
  • Taught advanced IELTS course for the E.I.E (English in Education) program

Managing Attorney

Attorney, Stewart Law Firm, P.L.L.C
07.1998 - 05.2017
  • Founded and managed a civil litigation firm with a focus on child tenant safety and pool safety in Arizona
  • Investigated 21 allegations of pool barrier code violations: trained lawyers and legal assistants in pool barrier code research and litigation
  • Handled several high-profile cases in both state and federal courts, including coordination of all media interaction
  • Responsible for all marketing, accounting, litigation, conservatorship, client retention policies, and employee management
  • Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation.
  • Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts.

Education

Master of Arts - LINGUISTICS & TESOL

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Muncie, IN
12.2022

TESOL, TESL, TEFL Certificate - undefined

TEFL ACADEMY of ARIZONA
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2017

Juris Doctor - Law, with Distinction

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY PETITT COLLEGE OF LAW
Ada, OH
01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Communications, cum laude

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
01.1994

Skills

  • Legal Research & Analysis
  • Oral argument
  • Case analysis
  • Discovery processes
  • Persuasive Legal writing
  • Efficient researcher
  • Reviewing documents
  • Settlement negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised legal team of 15 members, including 3 attorneys.
  • Represented thousands of clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases which led to millions of dollars recovered.
  • 1996, Place and Best Oralist Award, 1996 National Administrative Law Moot Court Competition
  • Staff Editor, Journal of Pharmacy & Law
  • 1996 Outstanding Commentary on the Law Award Author, “Getting High with a Little Help from the Feds: Federal Regulation of Herbal Stimulants," 6 J. Pharmacy & Law 101 (1996).
  • Master’s Creative Project: “English Vocabulary Acquisition with Genuine Semantic Development and Form-Meaning Mapping for Chinese Learners”, Ball State University, December 2023.
  • TESOL Association Member

Certification

  • Arizona State Bar (#018163)
  • Certified English Language Instructor, TEFL Academy of Arizona, (TESOL/TESL/TEFL 120-hour Certificate), 2017.
  • 2013 Arizona State Bar Trial College Graduate

Languages

Spanish: Professional
Chinese (Mandarin): Limited

Timeline

Freelance Attorney

Stewart Law Firm
08.2025 - Current

C.E.O./Curriculum Designer/Instructor

English Corner, L.L.C.
02.2024 - Current

Professor of Law/Lecturer

Yantai University Trier Engineering College & Yantai University College of Law/Shandong Business College
08.2017 - 02.2024

Managing Attorney

Attorney, Stewart Law Firm, P.L.L.C
07.1998 - 05.2017

TESOL, TESL, TEFL Certificate - undefined

TEFL ACADEMY of ARIZONA

Juris Doctor - Law, with Distinction

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY PETITT COLLEGE OF LAW

Bachelor of Science - Communications, cum laude

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - LINGUISTICS & TESOL

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
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