Attorney

Avra R. Leonard, Esq.

*** ****** * *****, *******, MD 20601

301-***-****(h), 614-***-****(c)

**********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly accomplished attorney with government procurement, employment law and bankruptcy law experience, as well as several years of experience practicing in family law, juvenile law, and criminal law. ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY/DOCUMENT REVIEW

Advanced Discovery

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (July 2017 Present) Lawfirm: Crowell & Moring, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyze complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning antitrust investigations. Determined which issues apply to each document and code the documents accordingly. Review and determine if documents are responsive to the issues in the case and determine if any type of attorney-client privilege apply. Perform quality control on other reviewers to ensure the client is receiving a top quality product. Recognized for my attention to detail and the ability to grasp the finer points of the project among a group of contract attorneys.

Consilio

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (July 2017 July 2017) Lawfirm: Goodwin Proctor, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning accounting and audit practices. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Hire Counsel

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (June2017 June 2017) Lawfirm: MoloLamken, LLP

Software: Axcelerate 5 by Reccomind

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails and spreadsheets concerning a False Claims Act Investigation. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case. Transperfect Staffing Solutions

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (April 2017 June 2017) Lawfirm: Clifford Chance, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails and spreadsheets concerning a False Claims Act Investigation. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case. Determined if any type of attorney-client or work product privilege applied.

Hire Counsel

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (November 2016 April 2017) Lawfirm: Crowell & Moring LLP, Arnold & Porter LLP, Sidley Austin LLP Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails and spreadsheets concerning antitrust and merger investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case. Determined if any type of attorney-client or work product privilege applied and created privilege logs. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive in preparation for Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (October 2016 November 2016) Lawfirm: Dechert, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails and spreadsheets concerning antitrust and merger investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Compliance Discovery Solutions

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (September 2016 October 2016) Lawfirm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails and spreadsheets concerning antitrust and merger investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Innovative Discovery

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (August 2016 September 2016) Lawfirm: Mayer Brown, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts and spreadsheets concerning a Civil Investigative Demand issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Advanced Discovery

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (November 2015 March 2016) Lawfirm: Crowell & Moring, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning antitrust investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied. Performed quality control on other reviewers to ensure the client was receiving a top quality product. Recognized for my attention to detail and the ability to grasp the finer points of the project among a group of contract attorneys.

Synergy Legal Staffing

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (October 2015 October 2015) Lawfirm: Norton Rose Fulbright

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning antitrust and patent investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Law Counsel Professional Staffing Solutions

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (October 2015 October 2015) Lawfirm: Crowell & Moring, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning civil litigation. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if the documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied. Recognized for my attention to detail and the ability to grasp the finer points of the project among a group of contract attorneys.

Transperfect Staffing Solutions

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (September 2015 October 2015) Lawfirm: Covington & Burling, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents concerning antitrust investigations. Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. Reviewed and determined if the documents were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Synergy Legal Staffing

Contract Attorney District of Columbia (May 2014 June 2014) Lawfirm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Software: Relativity

Thoroughly analyzed and categorized documents collected as potential evidence concerning antitrust investigations. Reviewed and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied. CAREER HISTORY

International Turbo Systems, Inc.

Paralegal District of Columbia (March 2016 August 2016) Clearance Level: Public Trust

Provided direct, on-site litigation support to the Enforcement Division at the Securities & Exchange Commission. Compiled, prepared and summarized relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents. Summarized transcripts, maintained case files and performed legal research. Indexed, tracked and controlled discovery documents, exhibits and other materials for depositions and trials. Brown Gaines, L.L.C.

Associate Attorney White Plains, MD (June 2014 August 2015) Provided attorney support for a boutique law firm serving business clients in government procurement; corporate governance; compliance; contract litigation. Represented public companies, and regulated entities and individuals in all phases of local and federal investigations. Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed contracts for clients. Filed claims, defended claims, and responded to regulatory inquiries. Researched and interpreted rules, regulations, statutes, and decisions of regulatory bodies. Also served small unions and employers who bargain with unions; and individuals in federal and private sector in employment discrimination and contract litigation. The Isaac Firm, L.L.C.

Of-Counsel Attorney Columbus, OH (May 2011 – December 2013) Successfully represented clients regarding employment discrimination (race, gender, religion, disability) and retaliation; unemployment compensation; immigration issues; and unfair pay practices. Litigated and appeared as Of-Counsel before local courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies. Represented clients at depositions. Conducted mediation with defense counsel concerning settlement of cases. Conducted extensive document reviews for fact finding, relevancy, and privilege. Prepared reports and successful memorandum of law including memorandum in opposition of defense motions. Assisted other Attorneys within the firm with all phases of employment law cases. Seventy-five percent (75%) of cases settled through mediation.

Tucker Law Office, L.L.C.

Managing Attorney Columbus, OH (August 2009 – December 2013) Established and operated a profitable general practice law firm. Over four (4) years experience practicing family law, juvenile law, bankruptcy law, and probate law. Served as a church’s attorney assisting with all legal matters. Generated and maintained a diverse clientele. Supervised and trained administration of legal services. Jamison Law Office Co., L.P.A.

Associate Attorney Columbus, OH (July 2009 – May 2011) Assisted the senior attorney in representing juveniles and adults in various degrees of felonies and misdemeanors. Assisted the senior attorney in representing clients in divorce, custody, child support and paternity cases. Served as Guardian ad Litem on behalf of children in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases. Represented parents in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases. Reviewed discovery, interviewed witnesses, and drafted motions and pleadings. Ohio Attorney General’s Office

Legal Extern Columbus, OH (Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2008)

Assisted attorneys and support staff in the Special Prosecutor’s Division. Sorted through case files, conducted legal research, drafted legal memorandums, revised legal documents, assisted in program development, and shadowed attorneys in court. Assisted attorneys with appropriate investigations, developed case strategies, and reviewed case statuses. JOB-RELATED TRAINING

Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course Columbus, OH (July 28, 2009) Relativity Reviewer Training kCura Online Course (January 11, 2014) Recommind Training Securities & Exchange Commission (May 4, 2016) CaseMap Training Securities & Exchange Commission (May 18, 2016) EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI (January 2009) Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science (Criminal Justice track), Wright State University, Dayton, OH

(November 2005)

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, magna cum laude, Wright State University, Dayton, OH (June 2004) BAR ADMISSIONS

Maryland State Bar: December 2015

District of Columbia Bar: June 2015

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division: July 2011 (Inactive) Ohio State Bar: May 2009 (Inactive)

CERTIFICATIONS

Notary Public, Maryland: October 2014 to October 2018 REFERENCES

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