BEVERLY J. CLARKE

HIGH PERFORMER

LICENSED ATTORNEY

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

EDUCATION

Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctorate

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Magna Cum Laude

PHR

Professional Profile

Experienced professional focused on channeling legal experience to enhance services. Possess a high level of professionalism and discretion with the ability to handle multiple projects.

skills

Legal research and writing, representation, advocacy, effective communications, contracts negotiator, mediation.

Professional Experience

Beverly Clarke Legal Rockville, MD 2020 to Present.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

MAY 2020 TO PRESENT

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Advocate for clients in matters related to immigration (naturalization, various types of visas (example EB-1, EB-2 with NIWs, etc., adjustment of status, among others.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company Bethesda, MD

ASSISTANT TO GENERAL COUNSEL

APRIL 2019 TO PRESENT

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Increase efficiency by providing strategic aid on legal matters to General Counsel, including board of director matters, hotel leases, and operating agreements. Managed the preparation of individual agreements for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Share Units (PSUs), and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), among other duties. Member of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) initiative.

State of Florida Department of Children & Families Jacksonville, FL 2018

SENIOR ATTORNEY APRIL 2018 TO SEPT. 2018

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Demonstrated competent performance to manage a heavy caseload while advancing the interests of children and families in dependency proceedings. Prepared case plans and witnesses for trials. Attended hearings and determined the best interests of children for proper placement with their new family.

Law Office of Beverly J. Clarke, LLC Multiple Locations

2017 to 2018 & 2008 to 2011

Boutique law practice focused on serving in diverse practice areas.

MANAGING ATTORNEY/OWNER APRIL 2008 – 2011 & 2017-2018

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Employed knowledge of litigation to advocate for clients in the following areas: Immigration, Contracts, Debt Counseling and representing debtor clients in Consumer Debt Matters, Probate, Foreclosures, Real Estate, and Landlord/Tenant matters.

Aldridge Pite Delray Beach, FL 2016

LITIGATION ATTORNEY & CONTRACT ATTORNEY JULY 2016 TO APRIL 2017

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Leveraged legal expertise to represent creditor/financial institution clients in foreclosure matters, including summary judgment hearings, depositions, trials, mediations, and interfacing with opposing counsel and court personnel.

Choice Legal Group, P.A. Coral Springs, FL 2011 to 2015

LITIGATION ATTORNEY AUGUST 2011 TO SEPT. 2015

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENT

Represented financial institutions in foreclosure matters, which encompassed summary judgment hearings, depositions, trials, mediations, and interfacing with opposing counsel and court personnel.

Additional Experience

Alternative OPPORTUNITIES, LLC (educational services)

Start-up Company/Director of HR Operations & Business Development/Compliance

Administered HR Department, including employee benefits, hiring, training and retention, staying abreast of changes in relevant laws via weekly research projects, represented company at contested Department of Labor hearings, advocated employees’ needs to management team, revamped employee manual, served on task forces and committees, assisted with preparation of briefs for arbitration.

Diplomatically negotiated, drafted, and edited contracts with vendors.

Advocated for expelled youth to boards of education to be reinstated.

Set best practices for recruiting and development; restructured the company employee manual with relevant and up-to-date information to mitigate risk.

Managed company growth from 5 to over 53 employees, and the student population from 10 to approximately 300. Also instrumental in raising revenue to over $1million.

Ensured company compliance with federal, state and local laws.

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