October 10, 2006

I first met Ms. Duffy a few years ago as a student in my business law class. It immediately became apparent that she is an exceptional student and exceptional person. She immediately stood out as the most engaged student and most eager class discussion participant in the course. She demonstrated great communications skills both in class and in the law school-style essay exams that are part of the course. Needless to say, she performed well in all aspects of the course.

Ms. Duffy is as capable and hardworking as they come, but there are two things that truly set her apart, even from other exceptional students. First is her entrepreneurial experience. She has started multiple companies of various types, some even before she came to school at the University of Colorado. This gives her perspectives that few people her age have.

Second is the unbelievable level of enthusiasm and energy that she brings to everything that she does. Furthermore, whenever she is out there doing whatever it might be, she not only does it like no one else, but her enthusiasm and eagerness is infectious, causing others, whether they realize it or not, to give more than they otherwise would.

In numerous settings outside the classroom Ms. Duffy has shown that she easily gets along well with all kinds of people. Her ability to comfortably interact with those both much older and those much younger in unsurpassed.

In summary, I proudly give her my highest recommendation. Thank you for considering this recommendation, and please contact me at 303-492-4931 if you have any questions or would like any additional information.

Very truly yours,

Jay Ballantine
Senior Instructor of Business Law and Accounting

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