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– PROFILE –

A top performing legal professional and business manager specializing in development of strategic initiatives for service enhancement and business growth. Experienced in law enforcement and a variety of legal practices and procedures. Familiar with federal and state courts, filing procedures, and various departments including federal, municipal, and appellate clerks’ offices. Dedicated and proactive with a demonstrated record of concern for the public. Excellent problem solving and crisis management skills. Fluent in English and Haitian Creole; conversational in Spanish and French. Exemplary moral and ethical standards. Core Competencies

Business Planning Business Development Public Service

Staffing Financial Management Community Relations

Team Leadership Case Management Consistent Results PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WASHINGTON, JACKSON, AND HOLMES COUNTIES Injunction for Protection Project Attorney, Present Provide legal representation as direct hire independent contractor to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction for protection proceedings and in civil contempt hearings for violations of injunctions in Washington, Jackson, and Holmes Counties

Complete and file ex parte petitions for injunction; represent survivors at final injunction hearings, and prosecute violations of injunctions

Conduct extensive community outreach and develop formal collaborative partnerships with entities such as the clerk’s office, the circuit court, law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, agencies working with LGBTQ, immigrant, and elder communities and persons with disabilities, health care providers, and faith- based organizations to develop referral protocols and to offer additional venues for the attorneys to meet with survivors who are seeking injunctions for protection FAIR PRICE LEGAL – LAW OFFICE OF MARIO THEODORE, BROWARD, AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES CEO/Managing Attorney, 2008 - 2018

Conceptualized and founded a legal practice concentrating in family law. Interview clients and witnesses, facilitate discovery, gather information, investigate cases, research precedents, attend arbitrations/mediations, and manage courtroom litigation.

Hired staff including the paralegal, receptionist, and file clerk and train staff in customer service and business operations; conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance geared toward professional development to strengthen the team

Work with clients to position cases favorably and negotiate settlements, minimizing impact to clients STATE OF FLORIDA 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MARTIN COUNTY Assistant Public Defender / Certified Legal Intern, 2006 - 2008 Handled all aspects of misdemeanor and felony cases. Served as attorney representative in Diversion Court on mental health and drug-related cases. Defended clients and conducted jury trials.

Appeared at trials for felonies such as weapons offenses, assault/battery, theft, and violent crimes

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EARLY CAREER HISTORY

Senior Law Clerk – Reda and DesJardins, Chicago, IL: 2004 - 2006 Deputy/Correctional Officer – Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Chicago, IL: 1995 - 2004 EDUCATION

JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, CHICAGO, IL

Juris Doctor, May 2006

Member, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

COLUMBIA COLLEGE, CHICAGO, IL

B.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2002

Member, National Association of Black Journalists

Graduated with Honors

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Core Competency Training-Women in Distress, Deerfield Beach, FL: 2018 Estate Planning Bootcamp, Online: 2017

Marital and Family Law Review Course, Orlando FL: 2013; 2016 Law Enforcement Training – Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Chicago, IL: 1995 - 2004 LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS

Haitian Lawyers Association, 2015-2018

Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation, 2014-2018 American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2014-2017 Broward County Bar Association, 2011-2017

Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2010-2017

U.S. Federal Bar, Southern District of Florida, 2008-Present 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (Licensed to Practice Law), 2008-Present Florida Bar Association, 2007

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Shriners International – Amara Chapter, Youth Services Volunteer, 2014 - Present Boca Raton, FL Masonic Lodge Community Service Volunteer, 2012 - Present Code Enforcement Board – Port St. Lucie, FL, 2008

References Available Upon Request

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