RICARDO L. POLK, J.D., M.B.A.

*** *. ***** ** **** Ave. 404-***-****

Suite 602 acfami@r.postjobfree.com

Decatur, GA 30030

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results oriented leader with talent to work independently or with a team to efficiently complete projects

under time sensitive constraints. Legal Professional with J.D. and M.B.A. demonstrating knowledge and

experience in resolving clients’ issues with skill identifying, anticipating, and evaluating issues to protect

and advance clients’ interests.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Client Relations/Interviewing Negotiating/Drafting Contracts Criminal Investigations

Marketing/Business Family Law Agreements Discovery Research/Request

Development Prepared Real Estate Closing Litigation Management

Business Formation Packages

EDUCATION

Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC

J.D., May 2004

Activities and Achievements Vice-President, Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Team

President, Sports & Entertainment Law Students Association

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

M.B.A., Real Estate, August 2001

Activities and Achievements Graduate Research Assistant, Project Healthy Grandparents

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

B.S., Mathematics, July 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Polk Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA November 2004-Present

Attorney

Criminal Defense, Domestic Litigation and Real Estate Closing Attorney representing a diverse group of

clients charged with misdemeanors (DUI’s, domestic violence, etc.) and major felonies in Georgia state

courts. Conduct hearings, argue motions, and try cases before Superior, State and Magistrate Court

judges. Litigate various domestic issues including divorce, child custody and child support related

matters. Conduct residential real estate closing.

Manage all aspects of case from inception to completion, including case investigation and related

research, trial strategy development, discovery management, and court appearances.

Draft pleadings, motions and briefs, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings,

and other legal proceedings.

Thoroughly explain Real Estate closing documents, including deeds and security instruments,

etc., to borrowers and notarization of documents.

Lovette Entertainment Group, Ltd., Atlanta, GA September 2004-January 2005

Associate

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Drafted and negotiated various music, television, and film agreements for a boutique entertainment law

firm. Performed de facto management duties for independent labels, production companies, and

publishing clients, including trademark, copyright, and performing rights registrations. Administered

publishing rights for clients through synchronization licenses, mechanical royalty licenses, and

ringtone/voicetone licenses.

Incorporated and organized new music, film, and media companies.

Prepared budgets for artists, producers, and production companies.

Drafted client legal memorandums and contract summaries for complex long form agreements.

Conducted legal research on entertainment, media, and emerging technologies issues.

Law Office of Michael D. Mann, Atlanta, GA June 2001-August 2003

Summer Law Clerk

Researched complex legal issues and drafted legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents in

criminal defense practice. Conducted initial client interviews and prepared clients and witnesses for trial.

Law Office of Rosalind R. Ray, Washington, DC January 2002-May 2002

Law Clerk

Drafted legal pleadings, motions, and other correspondence in personal injury practice. Reviewed and

edited entertainment contracts.

Hodges Ward Elliott, Atlanta, GA August 2000-May 2001

Financial Analyst

Provided financial analysis support for the sale and financing of hotel assets ranging from small limited

service hotels to large international resort developments and multi-state portfolios. Constructed and

maintained complex financial models for various projects, including forecast development, capital

structures, and return analysis.

Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Atlanta, GA December 1998-August 1999

Loan Officer/Account Executive

Provided non-conforming mortgage lending products to “credit challenged” individuals. Collaborated

with the underwriting department to quickly and accurately complete and process loan documents.

Successfully developed volume to over $2 million per month.

Trained mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders on products, processes, underwriting

guidelines, and legal requirements to close loan packages efficiently.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

State Bar of Georgia (2004)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Gate City Bar Association

Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity, Inc.

Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Inc.

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