Director of Corporate Operations

Qualification Profile

Well-organized, multifaceted, and highly analytical professional, offering strong qualifications in operations management within the

legal industry. Adept at initiating process improvements necessary to ensure successful operations by outlining policies and

procedures toward company growth and advancement. Effective at assessing problems and formulating comprehensive decisions to achieve a

positive change and refocus on new priorities. Equipped with excellent people skills and proven ability to communicate well with all

levels of professionals. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Relevant Experience

Owner Attorney 2010–Present

The Law Office of Leah L. Rosenberg LLC, Chicago, IL; Rosenberg Law, Denver, CO

Oversee daily business operations, including advertising, client relations, case resolution, court appearances, and bookkeeping.

Interface with various clients to identify their immigration needs focusing on family-based petitions, which include preparation of

appropriate plans and development of legal actions to provide resolution to their issues in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with established regulatory guidelines and standards by maintaining all state certifications and continuing

education requirements.

Developed and established long term immigration strategies for entire families.

Executive Assistant (Remote Location)

The Nestmann Group Ltd, Phoenix, AZ 2013–2015

Established and cultivated business relationships with clients by delivering high-quality service, including providing information

regarding services, answering phone calls, entertaining inquiries and requests, and completing sales.

Demonstrated adeptness in handling multiple email accounts for consulting businesses.

Displayed strong command with multiple interfaces to manage and maintain client database.

Planned and scheduled client meetings, as well as owner’s schedules, appointments, and calendar.

Worked with clients to evaluate the effectiveness of the program for them.

General Counsel Director of Export Compliance

Aerial Technologies HC Inc., Lakewood, CO 2013–2014

Played leadership role within the Export Compliance Department to ensure strict compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Dealt with the preparation and submission of the United States export license requests to the appropriate personnel.

Interacted with the Sales Team and senior management on export licensing; while presiding over the training of staff on export

concerns and regulations.

Worked in collaboration with the IT Department to ensure alignment of company website and email procedures with export regulations.

Employed analytical skills in rewriting and/or creating new corporate handbooks, while facilitating training to other employees.

Initiated the development and implementation of corporate policies and new sales guidelines.

Served as general counsel, responsible for reorganizing the Legal Department and providing professional advice on all contract

negotiations.

Attended numerous planning and strategy meetings to discuss legal issues and plan on international expansion; as well as alternation

of manufacturers and sales teams.

Created and executed an export structure in adherence to all government regulations including International Traffic in Arms

Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for products within the US munitions list.

Administrative Legal Assistant

Novelis Inc., Atlanta, GA 2006–2007

Proactively participated to board meetings by preparing board manuals, charts, diagrams, and spreadsheets.

Played an integral role within the Legal Department by closely monitoring and maintaining invoices.

Offered hands-on support with calendar management for 11 attorneys and executives.

Managed the planning and coordination of attorney meetings with representatives from multiple countries and law firms.

Other Experience

Contract Attorney

Falcon Medical, Hogan Lovells Document Review, Denver, CO 2016

Beacon Hill, Clayton Utz Document Review,, Denver, CO 2015

Williams & Connoly, Synergy Legal Professionals, Chicago, IL 2013

Hudson Legal, Steptoe & Johnson, Chicago, IL 2011; 2013

SK Legal Staffing, Bryan Cave LLP, Chicago, IL 2012

Discovery Services, Wintson & Strawn, Chicago, IL 2011; 2012

Donovan Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, IL 2012

Hudson Legal, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Chicago, IL 2011

Hudson Legal, Sidley Austin, Chicago, IL 2011

Hudson Legal, Foley & Lardner, Chicago, IL 2011

Synergy Legal Professionals, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Document Review, Chicago, IL 2011

Synergy Legal Professionals, Neal Gerber Eisenberg, Chicago, IL 2011

Synergy Legal Professionals, DLA Piper, Chicago, IL 2011

Hudson Legal, Perkins Coie, Chicago, IL 2011

Robert Half Legal, Bartlit Beck, Chicago, IL 2011

Quality Controller Contract Attorney

Beacon Hill, Denver, CO 2015

Server

Stagecoach Sports Grill, Evergreen, CO 2015

The Brickery, Sandy Springs, GA 2009

Ted’s Montana Grill, Marietta, GA 2006–2007

International House of Pancakes, Las Vegas, NV 2003–2005

International House of Pancakes, Chicago, IL 2001–2002

Administrative Legal Assistant

Law Firm of Goodman & Chesnoff, Las Vegas, NV 2005–2006

Law Clerk

Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, New Orleans, LA 2009–2010

Martin E. Regan and Associates, New Orleans, LA 2009

Education and Credentials

Juris Doctor: 2010, Common Law Division, International Law Certificate

Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, LA, USA

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science: 2005 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Study Abroad Program: 2008 University of Vienna School of Law, Vienna, Austria

Study Abroad Program: 2008 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary

General Education: 2002 Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL, USA

Licensed Attorney: State of Illinois

Awards and Honors

Trial Advocacy Program, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Tournament Champion Award: 2009 Legal Excellence Award: 2010

Employee of the Month Award: 2007, Ted’s Montana Grill, Marietta, GA

Professional Affiliation

Illinois Bar Association

Activities

Team Member–AAJ Regional Trial Competition, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Vice President–Loyola Jewish Student’s Association, New Orleans, LA

Legal Counsel–Immigration Detention Center, Waterproof, LA

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