Legal

Alexis Hardie, J.D., PHR

**** ************* ****** **, #*** 504-***-**** (cell)

Washington, D.C. 20005 ********@*****.***

SUMMARY: Dedicated legal professional with an extensive background in litigation and legal research who thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Logical and resourceful research and analysis skills to effectively anticipate and evaluate legal issues to protect clients and resolve cases. Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and co-workers, while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic. Possesses a diversified set of skills and competences gained through law school, previous legal positions, as well as a wide breadth of knowledge in the Human Resources field as evidenced by Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credentialing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOGGS, LOEHN & RODRIGUE, Metairie, Louisiana

Attorney, December 2009 – July 2016

Main practice areas: workers’ compensation defense and insurance defense

Collaborate with senior partner in the preparation of cases for trial

Litigation experience: conduct and attend depositions, argue motions, draft discovery responses, district court pleadings, Louisiana Appellate Court Writs, and Louisiana Supreme Court Writs

Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases

Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes

Represent clients in court; effectively present and summarize cases to judges

Create and maintain spreadsheets for 100+ insurance defense cases

CHARBONNET LAW FIRM, LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana

Law Clerk, May 2005 – December 2009

Assisted partners in personal injury litigation, Hurricane Katrina litigation, and successions

Researched, compiled, compared, and organized legal documents for partners

Researched and analyzed complex legal issues and drafted memoranda and Louisiana Appellate briefs

Drafted and filed a variety of legal documents including responses, motions, briefs, and petitions

Managed exhibits for submission into evidence

Participated in client meetings and updated clients on case progress

MR. ROGER J. LARUE, J.D.

MAPS – MEDIATION, ARBITRATION PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS, Metairie, Louisiana

Editor/Proofreader, May 2007 – October 2013

Law Clerk, May 2007 – May 2008

Proofread and edited Mr. Larue’s published law articles and PowerPoint presentation materials

Observed mediations and conducted legal research

Drafted pre-trial memoranda and participated in client meetings

Filed court pleadings, assisted in preparing cases for hearings and trials, and compiled trial booklets

EDUCATION

Loyola University College of Law, Juris Doctor, Civil Law and International Law, 2008

Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2005

Honors: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

CREDENTIALS

Louisiana State Bar Association, Admitted to practice in Louisiana in May 2009

HR Certification Institute, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since January 2014

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Human Resource Management Association (NOLA SHRM), The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

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