TIFFANY TATE, ESQ.

*** *** ******, *** *******, LA 70130 * 972-***-**** * aco6rx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Clerk at The Law Office of G. Karl Bernard and Associates, LLC

Nov 2013-Dec 2014

• Honed research, writing and communication skills while providing legal support in the following areas of law:

Employment Law, Succession, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury.

• Conducted client consultations and intake.

• Acted as advocate for a case before the Merit System Protection Board.

• Drafted and responded to written discovery requests.

• Coordinated and scheduled depositions.

• Assisted with the successful negotiation of several employment and personal injury claims.

• Prepared correspondence to clients, opposing counsel and the Court.

• Provided several administrative functions including faxing, filing, mailings, answering phones and copying.

Loan Funder at Bank of America

Apr 2012-Oct 2013

• Analyzed various mortgage modification terms to ensure compliance with legal and investor guidelines.

• Implemented mortgage modification terms with over 97% accuracy.

• Trained team members in the proper way to implement mortgage modifications terms.

VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

Student Advocate at Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic

Aug 2010-May 2011

• Won felony trial and successfully argued preliminary motions.

• Honed research, writing and communication skills while providing legal support for clients accused of felonies.

• Wrote an appellate brief to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Intern at The Dallas Public Defenders

Summer of ‘09 &’10

• Effectively negotiated plea bargains with district attorneys on behalf of defendants.

• Reviewed and notated thousands of pages of discovery.

• Conducted client interviews.

• Assisted with the management of attorney docket.

EDUCATION

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law 2008-2011

Juris Doctor; Certificate in International Legal Studies

• Moot Court Competitor, Member and Coach

• Black Law Student Association Chapter President and South Regional Mock Trial Director

Baylor University 2001-2005

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor in Criminal Justice

• Community Leader in Multiple Dormitories

• African Student Association Committee Chair and Secretary

BAR STATUS

Admitted to the Texas State Bar 2012

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

• Languages: Conversational French and Basic Spanish

• Organizations: American Bar Association and Total You Unlimited (Board Secretary)

• Computer Proficiency: 40 WPM, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks

• Hobbies: Learning African and Latin Dances, Singing Gospel and Attending Foreign Film Festivals

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