Clay Jackson

Clay Jackson has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Clay began their career as a Judicial Intern at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, where they gained valuable experience working under Senior District Judge Jon P. McCalla. Following this, Clay served as a Judicial Intern at the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, working alongside Circuit Judge Bernice B. Donald. Clay then held a research fellowship at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, assisting Professor Andrew J. McClurg as a Research Assistant. Clay continued to gain experience as a Freelance Law Clerk at Book-It Legal, where they contributed their legal expertise on various projects. Clay further expanded their skills as a Summer Associate & Law Clerk at Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC. Clay also held important roles within The University of Memphis Law Review, serving as both a Research Editor and Staff member. During their time at the Law Review, they developed strong research and editorial skills. Additionally, they served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, working under Chief Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo before transitioning to Magistrate Judge Jon A. York. Clay continued to excel in their judicial clerkship roles and moved on to become a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, working with Chief District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. Clay then joined Bass, Berry & Sims as a Litigation Associate, where they worked until 2023. Currently, Clay has taken on a new role as Associate Vice-President, Trial & Appellate Counsel at Fidelity National Financial. With this extensive and varied experience, Clay is well-prepared for their current position.

Clay Jackson completed their education at The University of Memphis, where they obtained a J.D. degree from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, they attended Arkansas State University from 2012 to 2016 and earned a B.S. degree in Strategic Communication & Public Relations, with a minor in Marketing.

In terms of certifications, Clay obtained their Tennessee Law License from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee in November 2019. Additionally, they achieved the Uniform Bar Examination (Fully Portable) from the National Conference of Bar Examiners in October 2019.

For their professional qualifications, Clay has acquired numerous certificates of admission to various district courts and circuits, including the Eastern District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Western District of Tennessee, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Clay also holds law licenses in Ohio and Texas, granted by the Supreme Court of Ohio and the State Bar of Texas, respectively. These licenses were obtained in May 2023 and December 2022.

It is important to note that Clay's Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is not mentioned in the provided information, and therefore it is unclear whether they have taken or obtained this certification.