Construction Human Resource

Brian J. Abergel

*** ******** *** *** **** • Miami, FL 33131• 321-***-**** • ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida

Juris Doctor, May 2014

GPA: 3.38 / 4.0

Honors: International and Comparative Law Review

Outstanding Oralist Award for Legal Communication and Research

Activities: Jewish Law Student Association; President (2013-2014); Treasurer (2012-2013)

Business and Corporate Law Society; Vice-President (2013-2014)

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, December 2010

Honors: Dean’s List (5 semesters)

Bright Futures Scholar

Activities: UF Rugby Club

Jewish Law Student Association Officer

Sciences Po, Paris, France (Political Science University)

Political Science and Globalization International Program, June 2010

EXPERIENCE

Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel, P.A.

Law Clerk, January 2014-June 2014

Prepared pleadings for commercial transactions and construction matters. Performed unique legal research on construction

law, HOA regulations, breach of contract in non-disclosure matters, manufacturing defect cases, breach of lease, and

partnership duties with specific regard to dilution of shares.

Downs & Whitehead Law Group, Coconut Grove, Florida

Law Clerk, May 2013- September 2013

Discovery intensive position preparing interrogatories and responding to requests for production on personal injury

protection. Drafted 3rd party demand letters and organized all necessary exhibits and attachments. Trained on and submitted

E-File pleadings and complaints, as well as performed research on current and changing PIP laws.

Health & Elder Law Clinic, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Intern, January 2013-May 2013

Represented French/Haitian francophone clients on immigration and social security matters. Performed legal research and

drafted memoranda, submitted evidence and performed all necessary work in order to take cases to immigration offices as

well as benefit administration hearings and appeal proceedings.

Vanessa Elmaleh & The American Immigration Lawyers Association, Miami Beach, Florida

Intern, July 2012-September 2012

Prepared and filed visa applications for specially talented individuals, Business Investment visas, and B1/B2 Marketing

Visas. Drafted Green-card requests. Consulted Francophone clients and translated French documentation in English for

international immigration officers.

Fallace & Larkin LLC, Melbourne, Florida

Intern, July 2010-April 2011, May 2012-July 2012

Facilitated consultations with French speaking commercial clients. Legal research on construction and breach of

commercial contracts.

MGI USA, Digital Printing Solutions, Melbourne, Florida

Employee, July 2010-July 2011, July 2012-September 2012

Updated and enhanced consumer warnings on high-tech printing equipment, reviewed Non-Disclosure Agreements, and

worked with head of Human Resource Department and in-house counsel on overbilling case for outsourced legal work.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Fluent in French, Enjoy tennis, Rugby & Crossfit

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