Gerri Ignatova

Warminster, PA ***** . 212-***-**** . ab9y2y@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Assiduous, energetic, and highly capable attorney at law with an

exceptional track record in areas of pharmaceutical litigation, immigration

law and personal injury. A gifted communicator who consistently delivers

outstanding performance and exceeds expectations and outcomes. Fluent in

Bulgarian and Russian.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

TRIAL PREPARATION . DISCOVERY PROCESS . DOCUMENT REVIEW . WITNESS

PREPARATION . PLEADINGS & MOTIONS . HUMAN RESOURCES . OPERATIONS . CLIENT /

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS . REGULATORY COMPLIANCE . PRESENTATION WRITING &

EDITING . SUMMARIZATION . DATA SECURITY . ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS &

PROCEDURES

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WORK HISTORY

HEALTH EFFECTS LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Since 2006

PEPPER HAMILTON LLP

Philadelphia, PA

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Provided a high level of competency and energy assisting in

pharmaceutical litigation. Reviewed numerous, complex documents and

prepared witnesses as part of the discovery process. Prepared written

summaries and analyses to assist other attorneys in the types of legal

issues encountered in the documentation.

Contributions:

. Effectively utilized major document review platforms:

Relativity, Kroll Ontrack, Discovery Radar and

Summation.

CONTRACT ASSISTANT

2006

KOHN, SWIFT & GRAF

Philadelphia, PA

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Effectively and efficiently reviewed 12,000 boxes of client documents in

support of the defense of employment - related class action litigation on

behalf of a major retailing giant.

LAW CLERK

2005 -

2006

LAW OFFICES OF KATS, JAMISON, VAN DER VEEN & ASSOCIATES

Feasterville, PA

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Drafted and responded to interrogatories, document production requests,

pleadings and motions for personal injury cases.

Contributions:

. Deftly handled all aspects of trial preparation.

. Conducted extensive legal research using tools that included

LexisNexis.

LEGAL / REGULATORY ASSISTANT, TAX DEPARTMENT

2004 - 2005

LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS

New York, NY

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Collaborated across the department and assisted the Vice President and

the International Tax Manager in reviewing and preparing federal income

tax returns for several multimillion dollar corporations.

Contributions:

. Responded to and advised stakeholders for special projects by

responding to regulatory issues and disputes from various sources.

. Assisted in developing and executing regulatory compliance

training, and addressed compliance issues in contract templates.

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. Supervised correspondence development and editing, prepared

monthly expense reports, and coordinated conference calls and

meetings in an effective manner.

IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

2004

ASSOCIATED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS

New York, NY

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Played a key role in business immigration law activities to assist

corporate clients in securing highly qualified employees. Highly familiar

with and experienced in entire production cycle of various immigrant and

non- immigrant visa applications: H-1B, L-1, TN, J visas, and employment

authorization documentation. Assisted attorneys with the development of

effective immigration strategies, researched and analyzed legal sources,

and summarized and briefed clients and attorneys in areas of application

statutory, regulatory and case law. Drafted motions and legal memoranda

for attorney review.

Contributions:

. Managed all facets of PERM labor certification process,

including drafting minimum requirements for PERM

applications, preparing applications, and coordinating PERM

recruiting efforts.

INTERN

2003

UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT

New York, NY

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Selected from a pool of highly qualified and motivated candidates for

this coveted internship that earned academic credit and allowed

unprecedented access to and experience working with international

politicians and lawmakers.

Contributions:

. Assigned to the General Assembly Affairs Branch, and followed

the work of the Economic & Financial

Committee, the Special Political & Decolonization Committee, and the

Legal Committee.

. Prepared detailed reports of draft proposals from the Committees

to be considered in the GA Branch's

plenary meetings.

. Expertly conducted research on various UN treaties, and briefed

individuals and groups on memos and press statements in a concise

and accurate manner.

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EDUCATION & ENRICHMENTS

LLM

2004

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

New York, NY

International Law Clinic

Delegate at the 55 Student Conference on US Affairs at United States

Military Academy, West Point, NY.

Coauthored a policy proposal paper: "US National Security: Balancing Self

Interest with International Responsibilities-

Central and Eastern Europe."

LLM (equivalent to JD)

1998

University of the City of Plovdiv

Bulgaria

Finalist, 1996 Telders International Law Moot Court Competition held at

the Peace Palace in The Hague. Member of the Student Board, Academic and

Student Affairs Committee.

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ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

NY Bar - Admitted 2007

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: Online Resume

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