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, IN12.2022
TESOL, TESL, TEFL Certificate - undefined
TEFL ACADEMY of ARIZONA
Scottsdale, AZ01.2017
Juris Doctor - Law, with Distinction
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY PETITT COLLEGE OF LAW
Ada, OH01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Communications, cum laude
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ01.1994
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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