Luis E. Morales Santos, Esq. CPA
* * ** * * a F r a n c a C i ud a d J a r d í n B a i r o a, Ca g ua s P ue r to Ri c o 0 0 7 2 7
Phone: 787-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Education
- Juris Doctor, J.D. (January 2010- May 2013)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law
ABA Accredited
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (August 2003- May2009)
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Licenses and Certifications
- Puerto Rico State Bar:
Lic. # 19,885
- Certified Public Accountant, CPA
Lic. # 6474
Work Experience
KEVANE GRANT THORTON LLP, San Juan Puerto Rico
AUDIT ASSITANT December 2013-Present
Perform assurance procedure on engagements
Review and audit business transaction cycles
Research assurance issues utilizing electronic databases
Review and track off financial information utilizing assurance related software
Consult clients about applicable local and federal tax laws and regulations
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CAGUAS MUNICIPAL COURT
LEGAL COUNSEL INTERN January-May 2013
Interview clients and provide suggestions regarding the design of the legal strategy
Legal investigation on a daily basis regarding current cases, laws and applicable jurisprudence
Drafting/ Writing legal documents, briefs, motions, discovery inquires, and status of procedures
Update database on recent jurisprudence and changes in state and federal laws
Assist in the preparation stage of cases handled by the Legal Aid Society
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S CENSUS BUREAU, Suitland Maryland
ACCOUNTING INTERN May 2008-August 2008
Assist the Financial Staff in the preparation of financial statements
Data entry of internal government transactions
Conduct budget variance analysis, statistical monitoring for various departments
Skills
Highly competent in analysis of financial systems
Financial reporting and auditing
Knowledge of financial terms and current market trends
Vast understanding of legal procedures and strategy design in financial systems
Analytical and Research skills
Knowledge of legal terms in both Spanish and English
Excellent written communication in both languages
Strategic planner and exceptional problem solving skills
Litigation skills/ Confident Public speaker
Team worker with solid leadership and management skills
Office skills: Microsoft Office 2010: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
Fast draft writing/dictation /transcribing (55wpm)
Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills
Work under pressure and on a tight schedule and juggle various projects while prioritizing effectively
Relevant Coursework
White Collar Crime Seminar
Human Rights Seminar
Electoral Rights Seminar.
European Union Law
o Ortega y Gasset Foundation in Toledo, Spain, Summer 2012
Relevant Memberships
- TREASURER of Law School Student Council May 2011- May 2013
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- PRESIDENT of PHI DELTA SIGMA
Fraternity at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus June 2006-June 2008
Languages:
Fluent Spanish and English both oral and written