Ryan A. Burch

(410) 528-0600 (Baltimore)
(202) 628-0564 (Washington)
(410) 528-0602 (fax)
E-mail: RABurch@GandWLaw.com


Associate, Gorman & Williams, Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C.

Emphasis on: Tort and contract claims including commercial and business disputes, as well as intellectual property and insurance coverage actions.

Admitted to Practice: Maryland

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW, Baltimore, MD
J.D., May 2005
Certificate in Health Law, Law and Health Care Program

BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA
M.S., Administrative Studies, May 2001

BOSTON COLLEGE
, Chestnut Hill, MA
B.S., Marketing, May 2000

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY, Baltimore, MD
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Albert J. Matricciani, Jr., September 6, 2005 – September 1, 2006.
Draft and edit judicial opinions issued by the court.  Respond to mail from inmates requesting various forms of relief.  Draft memoranda and briefs for the Judge in preparation for hearings, trials, and appeals before the court.  Conduct research regarding complex business issues.  Manage the logistics of a daily civil docket in addition to specially assigned business and technology actions.
 
GORMAN & WILLIAMS, P.C., Baltimore, MD
Law Clerk, May 17, 2004 – April 29, 2005.
Conduct research on a variety of issues including foreign arbitration awards, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and reimbursement of discovery costs.  Draft and edit memoranda, letters, pleadings, and discovery motions arising out of Federal and State Court actions.  Prepare for and attend several depositions. 

CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY, Baltimore, MD
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Carol E. Smith, June 3, 2003 – August 7, 2003.
Prepare memoranda concerning post conviction cases.  Draft letters responding to requests for relief made by inmates.  Observe a variety of criminal and civil trials before several Circuit Court judges.  Work closely with the judge’s law clerk in preparation for hearings and trials.

BAR ASSOCIATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Maryland State Bar Association
Member, December 2005 – Present.

Bar Association of Baltimore City
Member, December 2005 – Present.

Boston College Alumni Association – Baltimore Chapter
Member, Steering Committee, November 2006 – Present.

AIDS Interfaith Residence Services (AIRS), Baltimore, MD
Director, Board of Directors, August 2005 – Present.

Community Mediation Program, Baltimore, MD
Certified Mediator, March 2004.



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