DONNA F. AKINRELE, ESQ.

* ********** ****. ( Wheatley Heights, New York, 11798

631-***-**** ( abjg56@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Seasoned attorney and executive leader with more than 15 years of proven

experience in law firm and mortgage brokerage environments. More than 7

years of sales/consulting experience. Hands on approach in managing the

full life cycle of the real estate process representing both purchasers and

sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions. Administer

staff supervision, training and mentoring to achieve solid processes

enhanced by professional positioning. Exercise excellent verbal and written

communication skills to develop strong interpersonal relationships to

attract and retain high profile clients. Expand knowledge and expertise

through continuous learning.

Analysis ( Staff Management ( Marketing ( Networking ( Negotiation (

Auditing ( Client Retention

Training ( Mentoring ( Public Speaking ( Team Leadership ( Case Management

Client Relations ( Volunteer Leadership ( Detail Orientated

Process Efficiency ( Verbal and Written Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Counsel Press, LLC, Staff Counsel, New York, NY - 2007- Present

The largest and most experienced appellate services company in the USA.

This organization prepares and files over 8000 appeals annually, working

with over 1500 law firms, nationwide.

Work as a consultant to develop and maintain client relationships. Monitor

and evaluate Appellate Court regulations in the NYS appellate courts and

the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Oversee the filling of appeals in both

criminal and civil matters touching on a variety of areas from real estate

and personal injury to professional malpractice. Follow up leads through

cold calling and in person presentations. Complete monthly target sales

reports. Maintained annual sales target of over $1,000,000. Responsible

for a strategic marketing idea currently implemented by Counsel Press, LLC.

DONNA F. AKINRELE, PC., Hempstead, New York - 2003 - 2007

A transactional residential real estate law firm with a secondary emphasis

on litigation in foreclosure and landlord / tenant claims. Generated annual

gross revenues that reach up to $100k with a client base located in Suffolk

and Nassau counties and the 5 New York City boroughs.

Sole Practitioner

Manage 100% of the contract life cycle including sales / leases, title

reports, surveys and permits. Generate client referrals through routine

follow-up and networking. Optimize the residential property sales process

by representing lending institutions, mortgage brokers, buyers and sellers.

Lead Q&A's regarding home buying legalities at first time homebuyer

seminars. Strengthen education and leadership by serving as a mentor with

the Urban Financial Services Coalition.

. Maximized growth of a newly implemented, full scope legal practice to

yield a steady increase in sales for 36 months.

. Gained valuable experience working on commercial real estate transactions

through the negotiation and management of the commercial financing and

transfer of a franchise and professional office space.

. Contributed efforts to secure a $1,000 grant for the purpose of

entrepreneurial venture start-up capital for a residential female youth

program (Madonna Heights) in Dix Hills, New York.

MINCONE & MINCONE, PC, Huntington, New York - 2001-2003

A residential real estate law firm with 10 attorneys and approximately 40

staff members with locations throughout Long Island and New York City.

Managing Attorney

Provided legal representation to lending institutions for the acquisition

and financing of homes, cooperatives and condominiums. Managed the daily

administration of the closing department including the supervision of

paralegals and legal assistants in scheduling closings, title review,

document preparation and post closing compliance. Supervised the purchase

of 1-8 family units, co-ops and condominiums.

. Retained the business of the satellite office's major client by revamping

the professionalism of the staff and office to enhance appeal and provide

leadership that resulted in positive outcomes.

. Accelerated career growth by acquiring supervision of the Roslyn

satellite office within 12 months of hire that included overseeing a

major client account, paralegal and 2 legal assistants.

. Exercised "beyond boundary" legal consultation to successfully defend one

of the firm's largest clients against fraud allegations.

RUBIN & LICATESI, PC, Garden City, New York - 1996-2001

Areas of concentration include real estate, mortgage banking, arbitration,

personal injury, civil litigation and labor law.

Associate

Oversaw sale contract drafts and negotiations, reviewed title reports and

represented multiple lending institutions, mortgage bankers, buyers, and

sellers during property transactions. Ensured RESPA compliance and

Secondary Mortgage Market requirements in all areas of property

transactions including contract negotiation, sales agreement drafts,

property title search analysis and file analysis. Provided legal

representation to lending institutions, mortgage brokers, buyers and

sellers in all facets of real estate acquisitions.

. Minimized profit loss and optimized internal file control through the

implementation of new system that addressed and solved the issue of

incomplete closing files and missing documentation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (Details on Request)

MEGALE & MIRRO, ESQS., GARDEN CITY, New York ( 1994-1996

Associate: Managed the full legal cycle of property sales. Prepared

documents and interviewed clients for personal injury cases.

LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD W. NEWMAN, ESQ., GREAT NECK, New York ( 1994

Associate: Represented lending institutions in the purchase and refinance

of residential real estate. Trained incoming attorneys and legal

assistants.

AMERIFIRST MORTGAGE CORP., Hempstead, New York ( 1993-1994

Closing Attorney: Administered the entire closing process for purchases and

refinance transactions. Reduced errors and enhanced process understanding

through internal procedure changes.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

JD Graduate

St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, New York

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

LICENSES

Licensed to Practice in New York State

Licensed to Practice in the United States Federal Courts

AFFILIATIONS/HONORS

Guest speaker, "Money Smart" Radio Show (AM/WLIE), Aired October 14, 2005

Member Nassau/Suffolk Amistad Bar Association

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