Legal

Stephanie L. Shockley

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Richmond Heights, Ohio 419-***-****

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Attorney with meaningful experience in civil litigation, consumer collections, contract interpretation, and general business litigation. Highly detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Result driven and efficient in aligning strategy with organizational goals. Networks effectively and possesses excellent interpersonal, social, and communicative skills, as well as legal research and writing abilities. Licensed in the state of Colorado. Sitting for the February 2019 Ohio Bar Exam.

EDUCATION

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Juris Doctor, May 2016

Activities: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 3Rs Student Representative

Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, May 2013

Major in Political Science; Minors in Legal Studies and Marketing

Honors and Activities: Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society; Dean’s List; Track and Field Team, 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner, 2009-2013

EXPERIENCE

Miller Cohen Peterson Young P.C., Law Firm, Longmont, Colorado

Associate Attorney, February 2018-August 2018

Represented and advised clients in matters involving civil litigation with an emphasis in collections law and business litigation

Maintained primary and sole responsibility for a large caseload of actively litigated cases

Lead negotiations for settlement prior to trial

Oral advocacy and courtroom experience includes: appeared for all case management requirements leading up to trial, including mediations, status conferences, pre-trial and case management conferences, and other hearings that occurred before and after trial

Propounded and responded to written discovery

Eliza Jennings Senior Care Center, Lakewood, Ohio

Legal Intern, January 2016-May 2016

Worked closely with General Counsel/ Human Resources Chair on regulatory, compliance, and contractual matters, as well as labor law issues and risk management

Revised and maintained conveyance methods for the company’s policies and procedures for distribution to all employees

Evaluated situations of potential HIPAA breaches and drafted corresponding notices for official submission

Aided in the organization of orientation for new hires; including organization of regulatory information for delivery to health care employees

Evaluated proposed contracts from outside employer

National General Insurance, Cleveland, Ohio

Law Clerk, July 2014-June 2015

Researched up to date insurance regulations and created state by state reference charts to be used company wide

Prepared bi-weekly legal compliance newsletters to keep the compliance department and insurance adjusters up-to-date

Attended legal conferences with company attorneys

Todd D. Cipollo Co., L.P.A., Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Law Clerk, Summer 2013

Assisted solo practitioner with legal research related to municipal and land use matters

Prepared subpoenas for oral testimony and organized client files

Baldwin Wallace University President’s Office, Berea, Ohio

Student Assistant, 2011-2012

Maintained President’s campus budget; organized and recorded expenditures

Answered President’s phone line and greeted President’s visitors

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