Resume

John Rapp

M.A. (Philosophy), J.D. (cum laude)
Admitted to practice law in Washington, New York and several federal courts

Northwest University: School of Business (2005)
MBA Program, Adjunct Professor: Organizational Management

Emerald Education Group (January 2003 - present):
Founder/Principal

Baker & McKenzie (June 1998 - January 2003)
Regional Training Officer ("RTO") (Professional Development Director),
Asia Pacific Region (plus substantial global responsibilities).
Taught hundreds of classes and consulted on all core aspects of professional development and knowledge management efforts of offices across the world (special focus: critically underperforming attorneys, offices, Practice Groups)
Prepared attorneys for selected negotiations, "beauty contests"/speeches; worked with marketing staff to develop many attorney marketing plans; etc.

University of Washington School of Law (January 1993 - May 1998)
Director of Continuing Legal Education
Lecturer in Law: Negotiations

Seattle Pacific Univ.: School of Business and Economics (1992-97)
MBA Program, Adjunct Professor: Business Law; Business Ethics

Bogle & Gates (September 1987 - December 1992) (major multi-office firm)
Senior Attorney (pre-equity partner tier, 1992); Associate (1987-1991).
Director, Litigation Training Program (April 1991 - December 1992)
Created first comprehensive program for 111 litigators and 45 paralegals

Assistant District Attorney: Kings County, New York (1984 - 87)

PUBLICATIONS
The Comparative Reliability of Polygraph Evidence. 4 Rev. of Litigation 151
90 Second Nuggets: The Best Business Books; trademarked business column

EDUCATION AND HONORS
Law Firm Executive Management Course: Kellogg School (Northwestern)
Editor, University of Washington Law Review
Student law clerk to United States District Judge John C. Coughenour
Member, Washington State Bar Association Select Task Force On CLE
M.A. (Philosophy), University of Washington
B.A. (Philosophy/English), summa cum laude; Rhodes Scholar state finalist


Consulting Training Speakers » RESUME CLE	Resume John Rapp M.A. (Philosophy), J.D. (cum laude) Admitted to practice law in Washington, New York and several federal courts Northwest University: School of Business (2005) MBA Program, Adjunct Professor: Organizational Management Emerald Education Group (January 2003 - present): Founder/Principal Baker & McKenzie (June 1998 - January 2003) Regional Training Officer ("RTO") (Professional Development Director), Asia Pacific Region (plus substantial global responsibilities). Taught hundreds of classes and consulted on all core aspects of professional development and knowledge management efforts of offices across the world (special focus: critically underperforming attorneys, offices, Practice Groups) Prepared attorneys for selected negotiations, "beauty contests"/speeches; worked with marketing staff to develop many attorney marketing plans; etc. University of Washington School of Law (January 1993 - May 1998) Director of Continuing Legal Education Lecturer in Law: Negotiations Seattle Pacific Univ.: School of Business and Economics (1992-97) MBA Program, Adjunct Professor: Business Law; Business Ethics Bogle & Gates (September 1987 - December 1992) (major multi-office firm) Senior Attorney (pre-equity partner tier, 1992); Associate (1987-1991). Director, Litigation Training Program (April 1991 - December 1992) Created first comprehensive program for 111 litigators and 45 paralegals Assistant District Attorney: Kings County, New York (1984 - 87) PUBLICATIONS The Comparative Reliability of Polygraph Evidence. 4 Rev. of Litigation 151 90 Second Nuggets: The Best Business Books; trademarked business column EDUCATION AND HONORS Law Firm Executive Management Course: Kellogg School (Northwestern) Editor, University of Washington Law Review Student law clerk to United States District Judge John C. Coughenour Member, Washington State Bar Association Select Task Force On CLE M.A. (Philosophy), University of Washington B.A. (Philosophy/English), summa cum laude; Rhodes Scholar state finalist