MARIANE KONSTANTARAS

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EDUCATION

University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California

LL.M in Comparative Law May 2014

Honors: Merit Scholarship

Course work: International Law, Comparative Law, Business and Corporations

Activities: Panel, Immigration Law Society, USD

Faculdade de Ciencias Sociais de Florianopolis, Florianopolis, Brazil

Bachelors in Law, July 2010

Honors: Merit Scholarship

Thesis: Legal Risks in Maritime Transportation

EXPERIENCE

Cooley LLP, San Diego, California August 2014 – Present

Corporate Paralegal

Performed and assisted 17 associates drafting tax-qualified pension and profit-sharing plans (such as 401(k), employee stock ownership and defined benefit plans), equity compensation plans, nonqualified deferred compensation and other executive compensation plans, severance plans, health and other welfare benefit plans (including flexible benefit programs), and 280G tax calculations.

Researched, analyzed and drafted legal documents and agreements pertinent to corporate transaction and corporate secretarial work.

Assisted associates with Immigration pro bono cases (Asylum, U-visa, and VAWA).

Strickland & Amezola Immigration Law Firm, San Diego, California March 2014 – August 2014

Volunteer Intern

Coordinated paperwork related to papers for immigration or citizenship, including affidavits, petitions, applications.

Conducted research of immigration law and procedures; and prepared draft correspondence and memoranda.

Drafted deportation proceedings appeals and all legal documents necessary to the casework.

Assisted with the translation of documents in Spanish.

District Office of Congressman Scott Peters, San Diego, California March 2014 – June 2014

Intern

Performed general office duties, casework for constituents and researched policies.

Recorded constituent sentiment on policy issues, answered constituent inquiries, phone calls and drafted letters.

USD Immigration Law Clinic, San Diego, California June 2013 – August 2013

Legal Intern

Coordinated all aspects of casework, including client communication, relevant research.

Prepared immigration forms, drafted memos, conducted advocacy with law enforcement and other agencies (DHS, USCIS).

Attended court appearances, community outreaches and provided interpretation.

USD Legal Research Center, San Diego, California

Graduate Assistant March 2013 – June 2014

Trained and supervised students, and assisted patrons when requested.

Jesta Group, New York, New York November 2009 – December 2012

Executive Assistant for President of U.S. Headquarters

Analyzed contracts and negotiated with clients resulting in savings of $30,000 per month.

Coordinated all travel arrangements and President`s calendar, as well as personal and business expenses.

Initiated vendor management processes for multi million-dollar projects, saving company $100,000 per year.

Drafted contracts and streamlined procedures for real estate acquisitions, wire transfers and business accounts, which resulted in an estimated savings of 400 labor hours per year for clients.

LANGUAGES

Bilingual in Portuguese and English; Basic fluency in Spanish (Reading and Speaking)

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