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Resume:
Debbie Standridge
**** ***** ** *** ******, Calabasas, CA 91302 • ****************@*****.*** • 818-***-****
Summary
Senior litigation support specialist with over 12 years’ experience. Knowledgeable in all phases of discovery, document management, database management, trial preparation and presentation. Educated and experienced with the handling of EDiscovery and following EDRM guidelines and following widely accepted practices and procedures. Detail oriented, strong work ethic, team player and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Exercise independent judgment and decision-making abilities with a high level of confidentiality.
Skills
• Heavy Litigation Support Experience with big law firms
Experience with several software platforms including Relativity, Casemap, Concordance, Summation, Trial Director, OnCue, Timemap, Sanction, IPRO Eclipse SE
• Maintain complex databases
• Develop departmental practice and procedure manuals re workflow
• Prepare detailed documentation of EDiscovery Projects
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects
Assist teams with planning retrieval of client data and structure of review platform (first pass review, second pass review, privilege, redaction and productions
• Heavy trial preparation lead person and trial technician
• Assist with implementation of EDiscovery Projects
• Maintain project timelines
• Attend initial client interview to assess location of relevant case material
ROBINS KAPLAN (Jan 2019 - Current)
Complex Litigation Paralegal
Case management: Develop file/document maintenance and management systems to facilitate large document holdings and information retrieval. Coordinate multi-person, multi-office internal case teams, work flow and timelines. Coordinate case information for multiple parties and multi-district litigation. Assist with preparation for trial.
Substantive Responsibilities: Assist with collection of, and organization and production of documents and prepare necessary indices or production tracking charts, create privileged document logs. Coordinate and prepare for depositions, including witness and exhibit information. Assist with page/line designations for court testimony. Locate relevant documents, articles, research, etc. from outside sources. Make independent and critical decisions regarding exchange of information among parties, case preparation, file management, delegation of responsibilities. Discuss case-specific needs and use of software program(s) with attorney(s), client(s) and litigation support department.
eDiscovery: Assist with legal holds, document collections, document review, tagging, search queries, privilege review, reporting, batching, QC of collections and productions, file transfers, logging, license issuing, uploading and downloading large amounts of data; encrypting files, work with and assist various individuals within the firm, clients and vendors on a daily basis.
DISCOVERReady (Aug 2018 – Dec 2018) Bought out by Consilio November 2018
eDiscovery Project Manager
Provide project management and support for eDiscovery review projects
Consult with clients on review workflow, database organization, tagging structure, search terms, and other aspects of electronic review
Deliver web-based and on-site client training (Relativity)
Handle and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effectively manage client expectations and firm resources to ensure that deadlines are met 100% of the time
Deliver prompt and proactive communication to ensure internal and external client satisfaction
Perform thorough quality checks on client data and work product to ensure 100% compliance of data and deliverable to client specification
Maintain an appropriate sense of urgency on all deliverables and internal requests
Maintain an up-to-date record on the status of all projects
Provide comprehensive daily reports re attorney review teams
Be willing to work a flexible work schedule to support clients in various time zones throughout the U.S.
Be available (as needed) for support in a 24 x 7 production environment
Be available to travel for on-site trainings (as needed)
Laser focus on client satisfaction
Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Thorough understanding of each stage of the EDRM model
Experience managing eDiscovery projects
Experience in leading daily online meetings conference calls
Strong background in search term
Experience with, managing large document review projects, and contract attorney review.
Experience with common document review platforms such as Relativity and Concordance
Experience with file sharing software
Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of experience in litigation support/eDiscovery, or comparable combination of education and experience
Desired Professional Traits
GLASER WEIL (Mar 2018 – Aug 2018)
Litigation Support Specialist
Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff
Manage large cases and databases
Prepare and maintain issue, subject-matter, witness and deposition files
Review and analyze discovery requests and assist lawyers with discovery responses
Coordinate document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors
Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context
Assist trial teams with presentation software, video clips and PowerPoint presentation's
Coordinate out of state trial preparation
Interact with litigation support vendors
BURKE WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LOS ANGELES (Sept 2016 Mar 2018)
Litigation Support Specialist
EDiscovery planning and implementation
Document review team support
Research vendor offerings to determine appropriate utilization
Assist client with in-house data collection
Perform remote data collection
Receive, log and prepare media
Analyze electronic data and evaluate EDiscovery needs
Create EDiscovery budgets
Collaborate with case attorneys, paralegals and service providers to plan and organize litigation EDiscovery workflows
Work with eDiscovery technologies including Concordance, Relativity, NextPoint and other internal and external software solutions
Create and maintain document databases for all litigation cases
Revise load files for imports, productions, exports, and custom analyses
Resolve issues related to EDiscovery applications and database issues
Provide training on existing and new software to attorneys and paralegals
Confer with service providers to ensure adherence to specifications for data collection, processing, and production
Prepare production of documents according to specifications from multiple platforms
Conduct technical and EDiscovery case support firm wide
Contribute to internal process development, preparing workflows and documentation
Complete daily billing time records in an accurate and timely manner
Review vendor bills for accuracy prior to sending to attorneys for payment approval
US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, DOJ, LOS ANGELES (Apr 2015 Sept 2016)
Trial Presentation Specialist -Litigation Support Group
Led planning and development of presentations for use at trial
Led trial database management on approximately 4 – 5 trials per month
Primary point of contact for trial exhibits
Prepare exhibit images for dynamic presentations
Develop graphic images/exhibits
Utilize various litigation support software packages
Advise attorneys and agents on the effectiveness of certain exhibits and sequence of exhibits
Build database containing trial exhibits
Assist with opening and closing presentation
Lead and plan smooth operation of presentation in the courtroom
Audio and video clips conversion
Synchronize audio clips with transcripts
Provide trial and courtroom support functions
Equipment set up and troubleshooting in courtroom
Train paralegal and attorneys to use trial presentation software
Prepare best practices and procedure manuals
Facilitate large scale multi end user VTC meetings at multiple locations
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
Maintain scheduling and event calendars
NEMECEK & COLE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA (Oct 2012 Apr 2015)
Senior EDiscovery Paralegal
Areas of law include legal malpractice in defense of top tier law firms in Southern California
Consult with case teams to develop and apply technical strategies, requirements and goals to develop and implement project plans, data collection, processing, productions and trial
Document review e.g. Issue coding and for privilege
Lead & monitor discovery flow prepare reference binders and indices
Knowledgeable in numerous legal support software re database management, graphics, media conversions, synchronization, trial presentation and deposition maintenance
Knowledgeable in EDRM best practices and procedures
Led collection of client EDiscovery
Create, maintain and enter data into multiple complex databases
Create complex tables, graphs and charts to be incorporated into legal documents
Assist with motion filings, cite checking, exhibits
Research; state and federal courts, judicial profiles, verdicts
Extensive background research of people, businesses, litigation
Led organization of new cases in preparation for mediation and arbitration of underlying
Led organization of cases set for trial; trial exhibits, expert and witness files, trial subpoenas, discovery folders, depositions and trial binders
Prepare graphics and timelines for trial
Organize destination set up for non-local trials
Attend trial as hot seat operator
Handle external communications with clients, vendors, experts, government entities, co-counsel
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Prepare jury instructions and assist with jury selection through background checks
Direct staff in assisting trial team
Summarize records and depositions
Management of case budget dictated by retainer agreement
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH, LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan 2010 Oct 2012) Senior Paralegal
Areas of law include insurance defense of Fortune 500 companies
Lead paralegal in high profile cases
Train junior paralegals
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Research download and index relevant TV and news print
Maintain multiple complex calendar
High volume trial preparation
Review press releases and news interviews
Lead, maintenance and organization of voluminous case files
Document review e.g. code key and privilege documents
Lead & monitor heavy discovery flow, prepare reference binders and indices
Knowledgeable in numerous legal support software in database management, graphics, media conversions and synchronization, trial presentation and deposition maintenance
Create and maintain and enter data into multiple complex databases
Create complex tables, graphs and charts to be incorporated into legal documents
Assist with motion filings, cite checking and assembling exhibits pursuant to court rules
Research; state and federal courts, judicial profiles, verdicts
Extensive background research of people, businesses, litigation
Led organization of cases set for trial; trial exhibits, expert and witness files, trial subpoenas, discovery folders, depositions and trial binders
Communication with court clerk, experts and witnesses
Prepare graphics and timelines for trial
Prepare jury instructions, assist with jury selection through background checks
Summarize records and depositions
Management of case budget dictated by retainer agreement
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI, PALO ALTO, CA (Jan 1997 Jan 2001)
Senior Paralegal
Areas of law pertained to Fortune 500 companies, leaders and innovators in the tech industry including Securities and IP litigation (Patent, Trademark, and Antitrust) and some white-collar crime
Assisted firm on Pro Bono Cases and part of team that received recognition from county
Research company SEC and state security filings (8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, Forms 3, 4, 5)
Track Rule 144 opinions, annual meeting matters, and stock issuances
Organize, attend and lead large scale document collections, both locally and out of state
Supervise, train and assist in performance review of case assistants
Instruct vendors on digestion of case materials
Assist at MSJ hearings through presentation of materials
Train case assistants and junior paralegals
Lead team on large document collections at client sites (out of state)
Lead team on large document productions
Lead, maintain and organize voluminous case files
Document review e.g. code key and privilege documents
Lead & monitor discovery flow prepare reference binders and indices
Knowledgeable in numerous legal support software in database management
Create and maintain and enter data into multiple complex e-databases
Create complex tables, graphs and charts
Assist with motion filings, heavy blue book and cite checking, prepare exhibits according to court rules, retrieve cases, certified court documents and articles
Research; state and federal courts, judicial profiles, verdicts
Led organization of cases set for trial; trial exhibits, discovery folders, depositions, trial binders, communication with court clerk, experts and witnesses
Handle external communications with clients, vendors, experts, government entities, co-counsel, etc
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Direct staff in assisting trial team
Summarize records and depositions
Education
Indata Corporation, Gilbert, AZ, Certification: Trial Director Instructor (Feb 2014)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Bachelor of Science: Business Management (Jun 1991)
St. Mary's College of California, Moraga, CA, ABA Paralegal Studies Certification
Membership
Association of Certified EDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Women in EDiscovery (WIE)
Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA)
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