CHRISTIAN MASTRODONATO
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OFFICE EXPERIENCE
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP San Francisco, CA Legal assistant Oct. 2002 – Dec. 2004
Supported three litigators, including one partner; part of team that secured a $118M unanimous jury verdict
Aided in editing motions, pleadings, discovery and correspondence
Assisted on trials providing full administrative support, occasionally involving overtime work
Handled court filings, client contact, calendaring, travel logistics, expense reports, contact database and time entry
Natural Heritage Institute Berkeley, CA Paralegal/legal assistant Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2001
Supported the attorney whose national practice focused on water and energy
Built on, and established new relationships with large network of fellow non-profits
Engaged in service filings, client contact, calendaring and administrative matters
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Poker Player San Francisco, CA Online tournament professional Dec. 2004 – Apr. 2011
Successfully managed a sizable bankroll while playing in thousands of high stakes online tournaments
Went head-to-head with well-known poker players like durrrr, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and James Woods
Mastered mathematical skills, patience and fast-paced decision-making in high-stress situations
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer San Francisco, CA June 2014 – Nov. 2015
Passed NASM’s national certification exam which required months of preparation
Performed physical assessments, developed workouts and provided injury management
EDUCATION
UC Berkeley Extension Berkeley, CA June 2017
Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies GPA: 3.5
Studied: Foundational Skills, Authority, Research & Writing, IP Law, Criminal Law, Business Law & CA Procedures
Colby College Waterville, ME May 1999
Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.1
Major: Biology, with a concentration in Environmental Science Minor: Religious Studies
Dean’s List 1995 & 1999, Spanish language tutor 1996-1998
Fluent in Spanish