I'm
Maggie
Gigandet.
Freelance Writer
About Me
I'm a former trial attorney with almost a decade of training and experience in writing, researching, and interviewing.
I now use these skills to write about the outdoors, people with interesting passions, and anything unusual.
Contact me to create compelling copy for your blog, newsletter, or publication.
Testimonials
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I can't say enough about Maggie! She has been so diligent, a self-starter, and has helped us craft new website copy and much, much more. If she has room in her schedule to support your organization, you should run, not walk! Thank you, Maggie for your contributions and sharing your talents with us at Photo Start.
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I thoroughly enjoyed working with Maggie! She is organized, professional, and an excellent communicator. She took the time to research our organization, asked excellent questions and caught our vision for our new Thank You Letter. Maggie incorporated all of our feedback and ended up delivering not one, but two, excellent letters which will serve our needs for months to come! I will not hesitate to partner with Maggie on another project in the future!
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Maggie's writing is inspiring and it is so enjoyable working with her. She's flexible, open to ideas and willing to "get into the weeds" about writing! Love working with her.
ABBY L., PHOTO START
BONNIE M., CEF CHATTANOOGA
JANICE L., POWERING POTENTIAL
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Maggie was fantastic! She was incredibly organized, has strong writing skills, and was committed to our organization's mission.
JILL K., THE AFRICAN SOUP
Experience
2020 - PRESENT
FREELANCE WRITER
2019 - 2020
PROJECT MANAGER AT MARKET RESEARCH FIRM
2016 - 2018
ASSISTANT CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
2014 - 2016
ATTORNEY AT WHITLOW, ROBERTS, HOUSTON & STRAUB
2012 - 2014
LAW CLERK TO CIRCUIT JUDGE TIM KALTENBACH
Education
2009 - 2012
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE
Tournament of Champions Trial Team
National Trial Competition Team
Kentucky Intrastate Trial Team
2005 - 2009
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Double major in French and History
Minor in International Affairs
Received grant to conduct research project in Vietnam on national cuisine and identity
Licenses and Certificates
LICENSES
Kentucky Law License
CERTIFICATES