Welcome!
Father | J.D. Candidate | Photographer
My name is Warren Carr. I am a husband, father, J.D. Candidate, leader, and photography enthusiast, with a history of crafting successful sales stories. Currently, I am in the process of pursuing my J.D. degree and will graduate in 2027 from the University of Akron School of Law.
[Warren] “makes an immediate impression . . . [he] stood out for his adaptability, teachability, and his willingness to work harder than everyone else to reach his goals . . . His determination to produce high-quality legal work at the highest standard are impossible to miss.”
– Jonathan Moore – Professor of Legal Writing
With more than a decade of experience in revenue generation, marketing strategy, and team leadership, I approach the law through a business-first lens. I believe the best lawyers solve problems. Lawyers should help companies achieve their goals. Not list out reasons that will prevent them. My goal is to help companies make good, wise, decisions based on applicable knowledge of the law.
The same principles guide both my professional and personal life; quality craftsmanship, creativity, and continual improvement.
Professional Experience
Result Focused | Business Tested | Legally Sharpened.
Hello, I’m Warren Carr.
Naturally curious, strategic under pressure, and energized by solving complex problems. I value clear communication, logical thinking, and working with integrity. My background in business shaped my ability to navigate challenges with focus and adaptability and I bring a collaborative mindset to every team I join. With a natural inclination for analytical and logical thinking, strong foundation in business acumen, client-facing communication, and sales negotiation, backed by real-world experience, I aim to position myself to excel as a young associate.
TESTIMONIALs
Career Timeline
Akron Law Review – Executive Editor of Student Writing – Contributing to student writing, editorial policy, and journal operations.
Good Place Holdings – Law Clerk Externship – Supported General Counsel on transactional and compliance matters.
DPY – Law Clerk – Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda and pleadings for client business matters
LexisNexis – Student Representative – Student representative with occasional presenting of legal research tools
Akron Law Review – Assistant Editor – Researching a 35-page paper on generative AI and the First Amendment
Law & Leadership Institute – Fellow – Independent research project on barriers to civic and legal leadership
Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office – D.A. Intern – Worked in financial / white-collar crime division
Apple – Retail Sales Specialist – Delivered world class retail service part time while in law school
Personal and Academic Development – Pursued additional college coursework
ListenFirst – Sales Director – Developed and executed strategies for client relationships to drive revenue.
MRI Software – Multiple Positions – Grew within company from entry level to quota carrying position
- West Coast Account Executive – Grew business sales accounts through presentation for bottom line growth
- Sales Development Representative – Generated leads by engaging prospects for sales team
- Lead Generation Representative – Identified potential customers to support marketing efforts
Sherwin-Williams – Store Lead – Continuous high remarks from management and customers
2026 – 2027
2025 – Current
2025 – Current
2025 – Current
2025 – 2026
Summer Intern 2025
Summer Intern 2025
2024 – 2025
2023 – 2024
2021 – 2022
2017 – 2021
2019 – 2021
2018 – 2019
2017 – 2018
2016 – 2018
Legal EXPERIENCE
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Akron School of Law – Executive Editor of Student Writing
- Serving on the Akron Law Review Executive Board, one of five executive leadership positions, contributing to strategic decision-making, editorial policy, and journal operations.
- Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief, faculty advisor, and co-editor to define responsibilities, streamline workflows, and maintain publication standards.
- Oversee and coordinate assistant editors to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality editorial review.
- Elected from Assistant Editor to the Executive Board based on demonstrated editorial excellence, strong legal writing skills, and consistent work ethic.
Good Place Holdings – Law Clerk Externship
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and report directly to the General Counsel, receiving positive feedback for strong written analysis and communication.
- Support in-house legal and business operations by assisting with contract review, entity management, and risk assessment for a multi-entity holding company.
DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder – Law Clerk
- Received consistently strong feedback from supervising attorneys and partners for work
- product quality, professionalism and client-first focus.
- Drafted and revised client-facing legal documents, including bylaws, restructuring plans, retention schedules, and compliance materials, ensuring statutory accuracy and practical clarity.
- Assisting with researching, preparing discovery responses, and drafting memos and briefs.
- Produced work-related product on a variety of matters, including bankruptcy stay and indemnification briefs, corporate structure, zoning and administrative and compensatory damage caps under Ohio law.
Akron School of Law – Student Mentor
- Guide and support two 1L students through academic and professional development by providing one-on-one mentorship, sharing study strategies, and giving honest feedback.
LexisNexis – Student Representative
- Deliver one-on-one training and small group sessions to enhance classmates’ legal research and writing skills using Lexis+
- Organize and host on-campus workshops, tabling events, and promotional activities in coordination with the LexisNexis Account Executive
- Gather and report peer feedback to LexisNexis regarding product use, training needs, and student engagement
Akron Law Review – Assistant Editor
- Collaborating with a team of editors to maintain the journal’s high academic standards.
- Editing and cite-checking legal scholarship submitted by professors, practitioners, and peers for publication.
- Ensuring accuracy in Bluebook citation format, grammar, and substance.
- Researching and drafting a 35-page comment on generative artificial intelligence and the First Amendment, analyzing whether AI-generated outputs constitute protected speech and proposing a doctrinal framework for courts to evaluate emerging regulations.
Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office – D.A. Intern
- Assigned to both the Narcotics Unit and Investigations Division, focusing on prosecution of drug trafficking, white collar and financial crimes, and property-related offenses.
- Assisted with legal research, case preparation, and evidentiary analysis in criminal matters.
- Drafted motions, prepared discovery, and observed court proceedings related to white-collar and felony drug cases.
- Supported prosecutors with fact development, including reviewing investigative reports and financial records.
Law & Leadership Institute – Research Fellow
- Independent research project on diversity and inclusion in leadership, analyzing barriers to access and strategies for fostering equitable participation in legal and civic institutions.
- Develop and deliver lessons on legal topics and utilizing experiential learning methods.
- Guide students through the research and writing process for papers on landmark Supreme Court cases, culminating in presentations that explore the societal and historical impacts of these decisions.
Professional EXPERIENCE
Team Leadership
- Managed a high-performing business development team that increased pipeline (qualified leads for future revenue) by 35% over one quarter and improved prospect interactions, resulting in revenue growth. Focused on improving prospect
interactions, which directly contributed to increased revenue and stronger future business opportunities. ListenFirst – Sales Director
- Trained the sales team to deliver compelling product demonstrations, resulting in 12% pipeline growth, including securing deals with Fortune 500 companies. ListenFirst – Sales Director
- Established sales objectives for United States geographic sales territories, forecasting sales volume based on historic company trends and potential profit for all existing and new products. ListenFirst – Sales Director
- Improved workflow through organization on Google Workspace and increased transparency of various team’s resources, resulting in a 2-hour reduction in workload per team member per week. ListenFirst – Sales Director
Revenue Generation
- Formulated and executed strategic plans and collaborated across departments to design impactful marketing campaigns to increase pipeline, resulting in increase of $1.2 million in 9 months through precise and targeted cold outreach. ListenFirst – Sales Director
- Achieved an impressive 12.5%-win rate, compared to average of 5-10% in social media marketing industry. (Industry involves Complex decision-making processes; Multiple stakeholders and layers of approval; Longer than average sales cycles, often 12-18 months or more). ListenFirst – Sales Director
- Averaging 200 cold calls per week, through consistent outreach, converted 1% of calls into future sales opportunity. MRI Software – Sales Development Representative
- Built outbound sequences with an 80% Open Rate and 20% reply rate over two quarters. Scheduled and set meetings for account executives, with a 90%+ show rate. MRI Software – Lead Generation Representative
Account Management
- Developed new Software as a Service (SaaS) accounts and added $550,000 to annual revenue by selling Business to Business (B2B), demonstrating strong expertise in client management, sales presentation, complex products knowledge and service solutions. MRI Software- Account Executive
- Managed 12-month sales cycle pipelines, overseeing every stage from prospecting to post-close. Ensured smooth transitions after closing. MRI Software- Account Executive
- Negotiated sales deals by identifying needs and building strong relationships to achieve sales targets. ListenFirst – Sales Director; MRI Software- Account Executive
- Provided prospective retail customers with solution information in a clear, easy-to-process format. Apple Inc. – Retail Sales Specialist.
Client Relations
- Provide world-class retail sales service while efficiently managing and assisting multiple customers simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and customer relationship skills. Apple Inc. – Retail Sales Specialist
- Engaged with clients to understand their unique business needs and provided customized, multi-hour marketing demonstrations. Focused on delivering solutions that addressed specific challenges, building trust and credibility with clients while showcasing the value of the product through detailed, targeted power point presentations. ListenFirst – Sales Director; MRI Software- Account Executive
- Received managerial recognition for excellence of presentation, customer interaction, and software demonstration execution. MRI Software- Account Executive
- Managed sales accounts for 6 months post-deal closure, offering support through the often-complicated implementation process. This involved troubleshooting customer issues, addressing concerns, and ensuring a smooth transition from contract signing to product implementation. Acted as a dedicated point of contact, strengthening relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction before handing account off to account manager. MRI Software- Account Executive
Latest Posts
- The Law Is Written in StoriesLaw school teaches the law, but it fundamentally revolves around stories of people and their experiences. Effective legal analysis involves narrative, not just logical elements. Great lawyers listen to their clients’ stories, identify key aspects, and present them clearly, guiding others toward understanding and justice. The essence of law lies in resolving human moments.
- A House Divided“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:24–25 There are precious few things that my heart loves more than this country. Perhaps only two sit above the Flag. However, the same heart that beats… Read more: A House Divided
- First Week of 1L Summer InternshipI finished my first week of legal internship. I sat in rooms where strategy meets law, watched how careful words shape outcomes, and felt the weight of decisions that truly matter; decisions that impact the lives of individuals in front of me. I also had the privilege of preparing to teach high school students who… Read more: First Week of 1L Summer Internship
- Finishing My First YearFinishing my first year at University of Akron School of Law has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, experiences of my life. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to pursue this career path, and I truly cannot imagine doing anything else. However, I am even more grateful for the people who made… Read more: Finishing My First Year
- Reflections Near the End of 1LI’ve reached the end of spring break. In some ways, it feels like the end of my 1L year as well. With only a few weeks left before finals, I have no doubt that this last stretch will fly by. 1L has been such a whirlwind. I’ve learned far more about myself than I ever… Read more: Reflections Near the End of 1L
Photography Portfolio
“It is my intention to present – through the medium of photography – intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators.”
— Ansel Adams
Through photography, I aim to capture the beauty and complexity of the world, offering a lens through which others can find meaning and connection. I am inspired by life’s fleeting yet profound moments, weaving storytelling and relationship-building into my creative process. Each image reflects a commitment to understanding diverse perspectives, driven by a desire to leave a meaningful impact through both art and life’s pursuits.
For those wondering here are the “specs” of my home office.
- Standing Desk – https://amzn.to/40CtpFY – Electric Adjustable Standing Computer
- Desktop – https://amzn.to/4aqZ9RL – 48×30 inches Tabletop, Solid One-Piece (Ikea)
- Monitor – https://amzn.to/40Evjpx – Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27″ (Updated)
- Monitor Stand – https://amzn.to/3Cp2nIP – HUANUO Dual Monitor Stand
- Monitor Lights – https://amzn.to/3PHi01g – Quntis Monitor Light Bar
- Desk Lamp – https://amzn.to/40FmSdK – Newrays Glass Bankers Desk Lamp
- Floor Lamp – https://amzn.to/3WlWIu8 – DINGLILIGHTING Floor Lamp Modern for Living
- Keyboard – https://amzn.to/3WkFg91 – Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Gaming Keyboard
- Mouse – https://amzn.to/3DYFaxR – Logitech G502
- Lights – https://amzn.to/4amLFq4 – WiZ Connected 60W A19 LED Smart Light Bulbs
- Laptop – https://amzn.to/4awnRjJ – Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13
- Tablet – https://amzn.to/4jfF7O6 – Apple iPad (10th Generation)
- Favorite Pen – https://amzn.to/4h0ua1v – Scriveiner Gold Ballpoint Pen
- Sound – https://amzn.to/3Ec51lK – Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System
- Display Link to drive the monitors from the laptop – https://amzn.to/40qblha – Plugable 12-in-1 USB C Triple Monitor Docking Station
- KVM to switch between the computers and share the keyboard and mouse – https://amzn.to/4joQ2oL – KVM Switch 2 Monitors 3 Computers
- Camera – https://amzn.to/3E32L0l – Canon EOS 6D Mark II
- Favorite Lenes
- 70-200 – https://amzn.to/4aqEnSv – Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L
- 24 – 70 – https://amzn.to/4fZcpyc – Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
- Hard Drives – https://amzn.to/40nCP6X – WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
- The Desktop PC is custom
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