Attorney

MEGAN MASENGALE

**** ****** ******, ************, ** 46203

317-***-**** acta1k@r.postjobfree.com

ATTORNEY

Resourceful Attorney with more than 5 years of experience. Admitted to practice in the State of Indiana and in both the Northern and Southern Federal Districts. Credited with combining law, operations and research expertise to develop strategies that drive solutions. Accomplished in criminal defense, family law and intellectual property. Skilled in collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity and implementing solutions.

Policy Implementation

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Laws & Regulations

Timeline Management

Client Testimony Preparation

Legal Procedures

Legal Correspondence

Legal Vocabulary

High-Level Research Proficiency

Key Accomplishments

Directed legal consult for State Representatives on legislative issues during the 2012 Legislative Session.

Developed experience by managing all aspects of the litigating process for cases in Federal, State and Local courts.

Streamlined processes and introduced process improvements that enhanced follow-up activity.

Improved team collaboration and project timelines by managing the tracking and analysis of open cases.

Increased knowledge of technical laws involving intellectual property rights while serving as Primary Legal Counsel on trademarks and copyright issues.

Law Experience

Foster strong relationships with clients to increase potential for repeat business by providing compassionate customer service, adhering to timelines and explaining complicated legal information.

Review case preparation by collaborating with paralegals through settlement and verdict process.

Manage defense exhibits while applying strong research skills to identify effective strategies.

Coordinate witnesses and experts to achieve goals and strategies.

Improve transparency in cases by compelling and maintaining expert witness transcript database.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changing legislation and ensure other staff remains informed.

Work History

THE LAW OFFICE OF MEGAN MASENGALE, Attorney, Indianapolis, IN

ATTORNEY FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE STATE LEGISLATURES, Indianapolis, IN

HEARTLAND PRO BONO CLINIC, Attorney Placement Coordinator, Indianapolis, IN

MARION COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, Certified Legal Intern, Indianapolis, IN

CMG WORLDWIDE, Account Executive, Business and Legal Affairs, Indianapolis, IN

NCAA HEADQUARTERS, Membership Services, Legal Extern, Indianapolis, IN

COHEN & MALAD, Legal Clerk, Indianapolis, IN

REDER & FEIG, Entertainment Legal Clerk, Beverly Hills, CA

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE, Acquisitions and Sourcing Management Team, Washington, DC

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) AT PENTAGON, Media Relations, Washington, DC

Education

JD, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, IN

MPA, Master of Public Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

BACHELOR OF ARTS, Journalism and Political Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

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