Christina L. Ellis, ACP, MJCM

**** ******** ******, ***** *, Bellevue, NE 68005

402-***-**** (Cell)

ac2679@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptionally well-organized and resourceful legal professional with more than twenty-nine years of experience in public and private law, specializing in Personal Injury and Labor and Employment Law; superior research and analytical skills; experienced in meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Orchard High School

High School Graduate 1989

Lincoln School of Commerce

Associate of Paralegal Studies 1991

Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science in Management (National Dean’s List- GPA 4.0) 2002 Thesis: “Workplace Bullying”

Bellevue University

Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (GPA 4.0) 2012 Bellevue University

MBA – Concentration in Project Management (COURSEWORK ONLY – NO DEGREE) AWARDS/HONORS

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PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE

Litigation Paralegal – Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68137

2014 - Present

Litigation Paralegal – Whistleblower/Employment Team, responsible for drafting responses to OSHA Complaints, investigation of whistleblower claims, gathering and processing of data, legal hold orders, e-discovery data review, production and discovery, trial preparation and presentation at trial of evidence through Sanctions.

Litigation Paralegal – Inserra & Kelley, 6790 Grover Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68106

2002-2014

Firm Litigation Paralegal; responsible for all aspects of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation; worked closely with opposing counsel, judiciary, and clients. Work in areas of workers’ compensation, FELA and personal injury, as well as social security appeals. Specialized in trial practice.

Litigation Assistant/Paralegal – Willson & Pechacek, 421 West Broadway, Suite 200, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

2000-2002

Litigation paralegal; responsible for all aspects of my litigation caseload; worked closely with opposing counsel, judiciary and clients. Board of Equalization Appeals, Board of Agriculture administrative hearings, general litigation.

Paralegal – Werner Enterprises, 14507 Frontier Road, Omaha, NE 681**-****-**** Litigation Paralegal for In-House counsel; monitor files and law library; create agendas for Roundtable and Claims Committee meetings; draft lump sum settlements; draft pleadings and discovery.

Over 29 years experience in the legal field, including probation, prison system, domestic relations, criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation and FELA/FRSA. Additionally, minimal experience in retail, hospitality, marketing and management functions from various full and part time work over the past 30 years.

SEMINARS

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PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

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LANGUAGES

English – native language

Spanish – survival conversation and read with basic competence. MEMBERSHIPS

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CERTIFICATIONS

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CHRISTINA L. ELLIS, ACP

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

Member (2001 – present)

LEAP [Leadership Enhancement and Preparation] (2009 Class)

Contributing Author - Facts and Findings

Nebraska Paralegal Association (NePA)

Member (2002 – present)

Board of Directors (2007-Present)

President Elect (2010-2011)

NALA Liaison (2007-2010)

District I Director (partial year 2007-2008)

CLE Committee Chair (2007 – 2008)

Public Relations Chair (2007 – Present)

Official Publications Committee (2009-2010)

Seminar Committee Chair (2010-2011)

Member – Ad Hoc Fundraising & Advertising Committee (2010-2011)

Contributing Author - In Brief

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

Member (2004 – Present)

Paralegal Advisory Task Force (2008 – 2010)

Paralegal Member – Membership Recruiting Committee (2010-2011)

Nominated for Paralegal of the Year Award (2010)

Paralegal of the Year Award (2011)

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal – Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE (2014 – Present)

Paralegal - Inserra & Kelley, Omaha, NE (2002 – 2014)

Paralegal - Wilson & Pechacek, Council Bluffs, IA (2000 – 2002)

Paralegal - Werner Enterprises, Omaha, NE (1998 – 2000)

Legal Assistant - Hansen, Engles & Locher, Omaha, NE (1996-1998)

Legal Compliance - Nebraska State and Local Government (1989 – 1996) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

NALA Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (2001)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Trial Practice (2007)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Automobile Accidents (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Premises Liability (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Workers’ Compensation (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Wrongful Death (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Intentional Torts (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Medical Malpractice – Entities (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Individual Medical Malpractice (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Products Liability (2010)

NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal – Personal Injury (2010)

ParalegalGateway Superstar (March 2008)

Phi Beta Lambda/Omega Alpha Zeta – State and National Leadership (1989-1990)

Phi Beta Lambda/Omega Alpha Zeta – Secretary (1989-1990)

National Dean’s List Scholar (2002)

ParalegalGateway’s Nebraska State Representative (2010) EDUCATION

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE – Masters in Justice Administration and Crime Management (GPA 4.0)

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE – B.A. – Management (2002 Graduate – GPA 4.0)

Lincoln School of Commerce, Lincoln, NE – A.S. – Legal Assistant Studies (1991 Graduate)

SEMINARS PRESENTED

Webinar with Vicki Voisin (November 2010)

o Discovery Tips & Tricks

Co-Wrote and Co-Presented with Vicki Voisin, The Paralegal Mentor www.paralegalmentor.com

Webinar with Vicki Voisin (February 2010)

o Trial Notebook Techniques & Strategies – How to Create the Ultimate Trial Notebook

Co-Wrote and Co-Presented with Vicki Voisin, The Paralegal Mentor www.paralegalmentor.com

NePA Educational Luncheon, Omaha, NE (November 2009) o LEAP, A Primer to National Leadership

IPE Seminar, Omaha, NE (October 2009)

o Creating the Ultimate Trial Notebook: The Art of Maximizing Your Litigation Theme Script

o Preparing the Trial Cast

NALA Convention, San Diego, CA (July 2009)

o LEAP Presentation with LEAP Team: The History of the Paralegal Profession

IPE Seminar, Omaha, NE (October 2008)

o Pleadings and Motions

o Is the Writing Complete?

Trial Specialist Institute, Las Vegas, NV (June 2008) o The Ultimate Trial Notebook

o Working With the Players

o Successful Techniques for Using Evidence and Exhibits

Paralegal Super Conference, Charlotte, NC (April 2008) o Effective Document Control and Organization

o Successful Techniques for Using Evidence and Exhibits

IPE Webinar, Omaha, NE (March 2008)

o Document Control and Litigation Support

APEG Seminar, Orlando, FL (February 2008)

o How Experienced Paralegals Use Document Management Strategies to Prepare for Trial

IPE Seminar, Omaha, NE (January 2008)

o Document Control and Litigation Support

o How Experienced Paralegals Use Document Management Strategies to Prepare for Trial

NALP Seminar, Omaha, NE (October 2007)

o Successful Techniques for Using Evidence and Exhibits

IPE Seminar, Omaha, NE (April 2007)

o Effective Document Control and Organization

o Successful Techniques for Using Evidence and Exhibits ADDITIONAL LEGAL PUBLICATIONS

Bicycle Basics

o The Safety Report (f/k/a Injury Board Magazine) (Fall 2010)

Co-Wrote with Craig Kelley, Esq.

“Paralegals – Past, Present and Future”

o NePA In Brief (February 2010)

Co-Wrote with Lydia Brackett, ACP, FRP

“Be Extraordinary”

o NALA Facts & Findings – Career Chronicle (January 2010)

“Breaking Into the Business”

o Guest Blogger www.practicalparalegalism.com (March 2009) o NePA In Brief (July 2009)

“Legal Research 101: Tips and Tricks”

o NePA In Brief (January 2009)

o Paralegal Gateway (2009)

“Working With the Players – Witnesses, Judges, Clerks, Bailiffs & Expert Witnesses” o Paralegal Gateway (2009)

“The Benefits of Mediation”

o Paralegal Source (Fall 2006)

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