Joshua Robert Bowen J.D.

Context

• Global engineering consultancy supporting automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy programs

• Clients included Ford Motor Company, Rivian, and Rolls-Royce

Responsibilities

• Worked closely with chief engineers and senior technical teams in a role functionally similar to program management

• Reviewed full prototype documentation sets to identify errors, inconsistencies, and compliance issues

• Coordinated corrections directly with engineering teams under tight timelines

• Conducted internal research related to trademark considerations and supported process-alignment initiatives involving emerging technologies

Why it matters

• Work was compliance- and risk-adjacent, with delays or errors carrying material financial consequences

• Responsibilities required independent judgment, precision, and accountability in high-pressure environments

Context

• Small national team responsible for high-visibility appearances across the U.S. and internationally

Responsibilities

• Reviewed appearance agreements and confirmed permitted uses and compliance with program guidelines

• Managed end-to-end execution of appearances, including travel, accommodations, and on-site logistics

• Served as the primary on-site representative, integrating with local production and event teams

Why it matters

• Required discretion, adaptability, and sound judgment in public-facing environments involving corporate partners, families, and media

Context

• Technology platform connecting property managers, residents, and service technicians

Responsibilities

• Coordinated recurring service programs and major repair initiatives, including demolitions and restorations

• Managed documentation and communication between technicians, property managers, and internal stakeholders

• Handled time-sensitive service issues and escalation workflows

• Designed and implemented a standardized system for managing recurring services within the platform

Why it matters

• Led to the creation of a dedicated recurring services function

• Oversaw programs involving significant annual spend and a large network of independent contractors

• Required accuracy, documentation discipline, and sound judgment in resolving operational disputes

Context

• J.D., Wayne State University Law School, Evening Program

• Full-ride scholarship; graduated in the top 5 of the class

Coursework Focus

• Intellectual Property, Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Law

• Employment and Labor Law

• Corporations and Accounting for Lawyers

• Sports Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) issues

Practical Exposure

• Assisted with contract review, structured document analysis, and legal research

• Contributed to a NIL guide submitted to University of Michigan legal counsel

• Focused on applying legal frameworks to real-world business and creative contexts

Context

• Experience across live entertainment, corporate events, nonprofit programming, and national productions

Responsibilities

• Supported nationally and internationally visible events, including major parades, festivals, and conventions

• Worked with vendors, venues, performers, and production teams on logistics and execution

• Navigated compliance, branding, and reputational considerations in public-facing environments

Why it matters

• Offers firsthand understanding of how legal decisions affect live productions and brand-facing work

• Brings credibility when working with entertainment, media, and creative-industry clients

• Detroit Auto Show

• Los Angeles Auto Show

• Goodwood Festival of Speed

• DSEI

• NASCAR events

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Essence Festival

• Fiestas Patrias

• Atlanta Pride

• Chicago Pride Parade

• McDonald’s Worldwide Convention