Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis on communicating clearly and effectively with clients, opposing council, and judges.
Skills
Analytical
Proactive mindset
Persuasive communication style
Strong work ethic
Key relationship management
Strong legal/non-legal research skills
Bankruptcy expertise
Process improvements
Work History
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, 06/2015 to Current Sodexo Usa – Rockford, IL,
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Wrote Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.
Represented debtors at Section 341(a) meetings.
Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Oversaw an average of 200 cases each month.
Drafted reports based on audit findings.
Maintained records of client and vendor contracts.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Managed a high-volume caseload in the most populous and demanding circuit.
Attorney, 01/2015 to 04/2015 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell And Berkowitz, Pc – Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Counseled business owners regarding entity formation, growth opportunities, planning, and disposition/exit strategies.
Oversaw the development, review, and negotiation of various complex contracts.
Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Optimized the Claire Wurie, LLC website and the main company blog to boost traffic to the sites.
Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.
Litigation Associate, to State Of North Carolina – , ,
Collaborated with senior attorneys from Seeger Weiss, L.L.P.
in managing discovery for the Xarelto class action lawsuit.
Examined pharmaceutical studies and publications, marketing materials, and internal communications in order to identify documentation detrimental to Bayer's and Johnson & Johnson's joint defense strategy.
Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Defense Associate/ Public School Board Counsel, 06/2012 to 2016 Alexander & Associates, P.C. – City, STATE,
Represented the DeKalb County School District and Atlanta Public Schools in employment and workers' compensation litigation and administrative proceedings .
Provided legal counsel to workers compensation adjusters, human resources and general counsel departments.
Managed approximately 150 cases from intake through final disposition, as well as negotiated and mediated settlement offers.
Advised the DeKalb County School Board at public board meetings.
Supervised and trained administrative staff and paralegals.
Researched and analyzed land development issues and water rights and conservation controversies.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with $[Amount] in counterclaims.
Drafted objective memoranda for each case.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
Drafted statements of the case and witness lists.
Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Oversaw an average of [Number] cases each month.
Conducted and led extensive document review projects.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Addressed strategic issues of public policy.
Law Clerk, to – , ,
Drafted employment and subcontractor agreements, pleadings, motions, briefs, and court orders.
Produced and responded to discovery requests.
Contributed to firm-wide organizational development, including succession planning, workforce development, and organizational design.
Interests
Member, State Bar of Georgia (Bar No. 128833). Admitted to practice in all State of Georgia courts and the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Interests include reading non-fictional and fictional novels, golf, and emerging technologies.
Education
J.D.: Law/Transactional Law and Skills , Expected in May 2013 Emory University School of Law - Atlanta, Georgia GPA:
Member of Lamar Inn of Court
Member of Phi Delta Phi
BBA: Legal Studies/ International Business , Expected in 2010 The University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia GPA:
Minor in environmental law
Study Abroad: Asian politics, history, and religion , Expected in July 2006 Ryukoku University - Kyoto, Japan GPA:
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Member, State Bar of Georgia (Bar No. 128833). Admitted to practice in all State of Georgia courts and the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Interests include reading non-fictional and fictional novels, golf, and emerging technologies.
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School Attended
Emory University School of Law
The University of Georgia
Ryukoku University
Job Titles Held:
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Attorney
Litigation Associate
Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Defense Associate/ Public School Board Counsel
