William D. Olson


USA
http://lawlink.net
Fax 612-441-8422
E-mail [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to structure a legal career around Intellectual Property, the Internet, Computer and High-Tech law, and all law related areas within these fields. My desire is to create legal protection for the leading edge of creativity in these areas and to advise start up High-Tech and Internet Companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive work on and experimenting with the Internet and Intranets since 1991.

Currently building small networks for Educational and Research Facilities.

Web design for William Mitchell College of Law and other small businesses.

I have acquired a great deal of practical knowledge of PCs and their inner workings.

Currently providing consultation to Law Students and Professors at William Mitchell College of Law in the areas of Internet research, resources, access, and technology.

Founder and President of CLIC (Computer Legal Internet Committee) at William Mitchell College of Law.

Consultation on the Educational Facilities and Technology advisory committee at William Mitchell College of Law in my first year as student.

The first Internet Research Assistant at William Mitchell College of Law.

I am currently working self-employed in my consulting firm, LawLink.net, specializing in all the above areas pertaining to Law and the Internet. I also do web site design and build small networks.

I participated in the first Cyberlaw class at Harvard as a student member.

Studied Internet Law, and Legal Issues of Start-up Tech Companies at the Santa Clara School of Law High Tech Summer Academy in 1998.

1998 summer High Tech intern for Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, a San Jose Law Firm.

Have completed Networking Basics and Java Programming classes at ZDU.

I have risen to management level, and obtained management skills in nearly every position I have held.

Throughout my career I have developed skills in the acquisition of new clients and the retention and service of existing clientele.

WORK HISTORY

1998-1998 Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel

Through the summer of 1998 I worked as High Tech/Internet Intern for Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, a general practice law  firm in San Jose, California. Besides typical law clerk duties, I was responsible for researching legal issues related to the Internet and advising the attorneys on those issues as they applied to clients.

1995-1998 Owner/Consultant, LawLink.net

This Internet Company was established to gain knowledge and experience in providing consultation to clients in the areas of Internet access and availability, valid legal Internet research, web site design and implementation, Intranet design and implementation, and available technology recommendations in similar areas.

1997-1997 Research Assistant, William Mitchell College of Law

I worked as the first Internet Research Assistant to William Mitchell College of Law. My duties were to track and research legal links on the Internet, contact, establish, and arrange mutual links to and from the new William Mitchell College of Law web site.

1995-1995 Intern, Stearns County Attorneys Office

During my senior year at Saint Cloud State University, I completed an Internship at the Stearns County Attorneys Office. I worked on case preparation with the attorneys, which included basic research and writing simple briefs. I worked with the Victim’s Assistance Program, providing victim support, which included interviewing clients for information, and attending court daily.

1980-1996 Owner, WDO Productions

I started as a Musician/ Manager in the local entertainment scene, eventually moving into the full time management of local entertainers. I produced and co-produced a number of new bands, worked to produce and record their original material, and was instrumental in gaining some bands contracts for furthering their careers. I acted as producer, promoter, and technical director for live shows, both in music and sports entertainment. I continue to rent a small amount of sound and lighting equipment to entertainment facilities. I later became involved in web page design.

1970-1980 Owner/Partner, Olson Home Improvements

I began working in this area of reconstruction with my father while in school, and eventually took over the company. I worked as carpenter trainer, estimator, sales and manager.

EDUCATION

1996-1998 William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. Student Third Year  -  Graduation May 15, 1999
Summer High Tech Academy at Santa Clara School of Law
Cyberlaw-Privacy in Cyberspace, Harvard University

1992-1995 St. Cloud State University

B.E.S. Majoring in Applied Psychology and Speech Communication.
Minor in Music

1979-1980 New York School of Photography

Advanced Photography

1977-1978 Vocational Technical Institute

Intermediate Photography and Darkroom Technology

1970-1972 Control Data Institute

Computer Operations and Technology

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Educational Facilities and Technology Committee at William Mitchell College of Law. I held a position appointed by the SBA. We were instrumental in establishing the WMCL web site, and many of the technological advancements at the College.

North American Tae Kwon Do Federation. I hold a first-degree black belt and teach.

U.S. Judo Association. I hold a third-degree black belt in jujitsu, and am second sensei.

City of Otsego. Park and Recreation Commissioner, appointed by the City Council.

CLIC, the Computer Legal Internet Committee. I established this student organization with two goals. First, to bring together students and faculty/staff who had technical expertise in the computer and Internet fields, and those who were technically challenged in hopes that each could advance with the help of the other. Second, to provide a forum in which to further technical advancement and training as it pertains to a legal career, at William Mitchell College of Law. I am now helping building the WMCL CLIC website, and will be assisting other student organizations in their web development plans.

See Official Activities Transcript, St. Cloud State University

COMPUTER SKILLS

I have acquired computer skills both in the area of software and hardware upgrades.

I am proficient with the use of the Internet as a research tool.

I design websites of all sizes and complexities.

I have worked with Win3.1, 95, 98, and NT 4.0 Server and Workstation.

I am currently Beta testing Microsoft Office 2000.

Extensive testing of new hardware and peripheral equipment.

Troubleshooting analysis in both hardware and software conflicts.

I have completed courses in Internet Programming, Java, and Microsoft Networking Basics to gain basic overview knowledge.

AWARDS RECEIVED

City of Otsego. Four Certificates of award for service to the Park and Recreation Commission.

St. Cloud State University. Two Certificates of Scholastic Achievement.

United States Judo Association. A Life Membership Award.