Manager Assistant

SUMMARY:

Law graduate with experience in the review, formation, negotiation, and

analysis of complex contracts. Excelled in Oil & Gas Law, Real Property,

and Contract Law courses. Adept at developing strategies to resolve issues,

communicating, anticipating key issues to negotiate, minimizing liability

exposure, maximizing net profit, and finalizing value-creating

transactions. Eager to cooperate with colleagues, and attain objectives in

an expeditious manner.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Tribble, Ross & Wagner Houston, Texas May 2010 to Present

Law Clerk

. Analyzed complex contracts and agreements for loans, services,

construction, goods, and insurance that were the subject of a lawsuit,

dispute, or negotiation. Researched law to determine the legal import

of contractual provisions, and evaluated each party's claims or

defenses. Examined client's case-file and/or communicated with client

to gain comprehensive understanding of the dispute or negotiation.

. Prepared legal memoranda, briefs, case analyses, and client update

letters articulating legal analysis in response to an issue or

question presented on the matter. Work product helped clients gain a

favorable settlement agreement or judgment. Drafted seminar papers on

broad legal topics for firm's marketing seminars.

. Developed litigation plan to effectively discover relevant information

from opposing party. Drafted discovery requests and deposition

questions. Examined and summarized voluminous document production and

deposition transcripts.

. Performance evaluation noted my superior work.

Keating, Muething & Cincinnati, Ohio May 2009 to August 2009

Klekamp

Document Review Clerk

. Reviewed and analyzed class action claimant records to determine

relevancy in a pending lawsuit. Input relevant information derived

from the records into web-based case management system (Ringtail).

. Performance evaluation highlighted my accurate and efficient work.

Houssiere, Durant & Houston, Texas September 2007 to July

Houssiere 2008

Production Manager/Legal Assistant

. Managed cost incurred records, and clients' medical records. Procured

and managed firm's office supplies, and acted as firm's liaison to

companies that provided services integral to daily operation.

. Corresponded with clients regarding their claim to facilitate

information flow. Scrutinized client's file and compiled relevant

documents in a mediation brochure. Brochure used as reference during

mediation, was sent to the mediator for review before mediation, and

was presented to the opposing party at mediation.

. Work product resulted in expeditious resolution of clients' claims

with cost-effective settlement agreements.

. Four-time Employee of the Month. Promoted from Production Manager to

Managing Partner's Legal Assistant.

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Houston, Texas 2001 to 2007

Second Class Petty Officer (E-5), Port Security Specialist

. Conducted offshore Homeland Security and law enforcement boardings

aboard vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, and inspected shore facilities

for compliance with federal law and regulations.

. Selected by unit's command to attend Boarding Officer training at the

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Training included courses in

maritime law/regulation, use of firearms, tactical entry into spaces,

use of force continuum, and personal-defense.

. As a Boarding Officer, successfully lead boarding teams on numerous

enforcement missions. Also was the lead law enforcement trainer for

reserve force at unit.

. Managed the law enforcement qualifications of 30 Reservist boarding

team members. Ensured that each individual passed a physical fitness

test, educated the members about maritime law/regulations and the use

of force continuum, and instructed the members on self-defense and

tactical maneuvers.

EDUCATION:

University Of Dayton School Dayton, Ohio 2010/2011

Of Law

Attended the University of Houston Law Center for 2010/2011 academic-

year.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), May 2011.

University Of Houston Houston, Texas 2007

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Political Science.

Dean's List.

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