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ATTORNEY
Summary
Diligent attorney offering skill in innovative problem solving and finding unique theories, ideas and solutions to the most complex commercial, real estate and finance transactions.
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Accomplishments
Received customer satisfaction award for providing exceptional service to business clients while implementing cost reduction policies during a period of economic distress.
Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt for efficiency projects at Ford Motor Credit Company
Experience
Attorney
April 2012 to July 2012Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
April 2012 to July 2012Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
- Drafted corporate minutes, resolutions and executive summaries for a busy in-house client.
- Assisted with organizational matters.
- Reviewed and revised by-laws and articles of incorporation for multiple subsidiaries.
- Conducted multi-state research on licensing requirements and regulatory matters.
Attorney
February 2008 to September 2009Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
February 2008 to September 2009Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
- Drafted documents for multiple clients relating to commercial loans, mortgage loans, work out agreements, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, commercial leases and the purchase and sale of real property in a large law firm environment.
- Negotiated, documented and closed numerous mortgage loans, secured and unsecured lending transactions for banking and finance clients of the firm.
- Reviewed and advised banking clients of due diligence issues related to outstanding loans.
- Prepared, drafted and negotiated workout transactions and deeds in lieu of foreclosure to protect client interests.
- Negotiated and drafted residential and commercial loan modifications.
- Researched and advised senior members on key provisions of UCC Article 9 and their effect on various transactions.
- Drafted and negotiated office leases for various clients with commercial, municipal and government tenants.
- Documented and assisted in closing the sale of condominium developments.
Attorney
May 2001 to February 2007Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
May 2001 to February 2007Sheena Law － Southfield , MI
- Advised client on commercial vehicle leases and sales, municipal financing, secured transactions and commercial real estate and capital lending.
- Provided legal support to commercial lending department on product lines, loan default situations, workouts and foreclosures.
- Monitored legislation and advised client of effect on product lines.
- Reduced costs and protected company interests in secured and unsecured loan transactions.
- Reviewed, recommended and instituted changes to existing commercial lending programs to better protect the company's interest while maintaining a marketable product during periods of financial distress.
- Implemented transition from in-house handling of transactions to the hiring and maintenance of outside counsel relationships in order to achieve cost saving initiatives.
- Provided legal and risk training targeted at specific product lines resulting in minimized risk and associated litigation cost.
- Managed multiple real estate secured lending transactions from application, structure, approval, due diligence and negotiation through closing in an effective and efficient manner.
- Participated in senior management committee meetings and advised on risks associated with credit approval and lending transactions including default situations, lender liability and bankruptcy.
Law Clerk
January 1997 to May 2001State Of Idaho － Preston , ID
January 1997 to May 2001State Of Idaho － Preston , ID
- Assisted in negotiation, documentation and closing of commercial real estate loans, capital loans and unsecured loans to automobile dealerships and related commercial entities.
- Researched legal issues associated with product lines.
- Provided clear and concise advice to management on how to protect the company's interest in the event of default.
- Advised senior management on necessary measures to comply with all related legal and regulatory requirements.
Compliance Specialist
August 1996 to January 1997Ascension Health － Morton Grove , IL
August 1996 to January 1997Ascension Health － Morton Grove , IL
- Researched, analyzed, tracked and implemented changes required by federal and state legislation related to consumer insurance, extended service plans and warranty products.
- Drafted and maintained written procedures.
- Advised senior management of pending legislation.
Legal Assistant
August 1993 to January 1996Sgi Global, Llc － Chicago , IL
August 1993 to January 1996Sgi Global, Llc － Chicago , IL
- Drafted terms and provisions of consumer retail installment contracts and leases.
- Advised client of matters associated with consumer lending transactions including Truth in Lending, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Reg M and Reg Z.
- Assisted in client training and the development of bankruptcy policies and procedures.
- Obtained and renewed necessary state licenses for retail installment sales contracts, consumer leases and service contracts.
- Negotiated settlements of lawsuits filed by consumers against the company to protect the best interests of the company.
Education
Law, December, 2000Wayne State University － City, StateGPA: Cum LaudeCum Laude
Bachelor of Science : Legal Assistant, Business Administration, June 1996Madonna University － City, State, USAHigh Honors
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan, Member since 2001
Publications
Co-Authored "Representing the Construction Lender" chapter on Pre-Construction Issues (Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2009)
Skills
commercial lending, contracts, due diligence, real property transactions, negotiation, UCC
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School Attended
- Wayne State University
- Madonna University
Job Titles Held:
- Attorney
- Law Clerk
- Compliance Specialist
- Legal Assistant
Degrees
- Law , December, 2000
Bachelor of Science : Legal Assistant, Business Administration , June 1996
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