CHANNELLE RIDGEWAY-LYNCH

**** **** **** ******, ********, NY 11236 P: 917-***-**** acx5v4@r.postjobfree.com PARALEGAL

Organization Legal Expertise Client Relations

Experienced Paralegal and Legal Assistant with extensive knowledge of the law and legal practices. Throughout my years of experience working in law offices and legal departments, my accumulated knowledge and practiced efficiency have allowed me to play integral roles in case preparation and management. I am exceptionally organized and adept in han- dling and researching complex files and records. My excellent communication and interpersonal skills are major assets in client relations, and I am an effective, articulate, and comprehensive writer. I have assisted in gathering and researching countless documents to assist in efficient preparation for legal cases. I am focused, thorough, and reliable at managing large workloads under tight deadlines. I am seeking a dynamic working environment in which I can lend my Paralegal and Legal Assistant expertise. Additional skills include:

Organization and Research of Case Files Effective Legal Writing

Dependable Record Analysis Legal Research

Case Management Production of Various Legal Documents

Strong Client Relations Quality Assurance

Computer Skills: Westlaw, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Hummingbird, Pacer, Adobe Acrobat Pro, ECF, TLOxp, Legal Files, Acris, eLaw, OMEGA Legal, PATTSY Docketing System, PC/Mac proficient, LexisNexis PROFESS IONAL EXPERI ENCE

New York State Department of Financial Services, New York, NY November 2016 - Present Criminal Investigations Bureau

Contract Paralegal

• Conduct extensive and complex due diligence of entities & respective officers/directors applying for financial licenses with the State via LexisNexis, CLEAR, PACER, and the Internet as set forth below; routinely draft sub- stantive memoranda for the Director of the Criminal Investigations Bureau summarizing and analyzing results.

• Internet research: financial and government websites (e.g., all Secretary of State sites, department of bank and fi- nance sites); locate and retrieve records of existing licenses and any enforcement actions or orders regarding viola- tions; custom searches on web engines; confirm all findings with the original sources when available.

• LexisNexis research includes SEC filings; bankruptcies, judgments & liens, professional licenses, watchlists (e.g., OFAC, Politically Exposed Persons, National Financial Services Industry Sanctions), criminal records, UCC fil- ings, Hoover’s, news searches (legal, major newspapers, magazines, news wires), fictitious names, and asset re- ports.

• CLEAR reports review include additional possible business affiliations, significant stockholder information.

• Litigation research includes online docket review, court filings and summarizing cases of criminal, civil, and bankruptcy matters from PACER and court websites.

Fidelity National Law Group, New York, NY August 2013 – August 2015 The Law Division of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Litigation Paralegal (Title Insurance, General Litigation)

• Drafted legal documents such as motions, pleadings, agreements, affidavits, correspondence and subpoenas.

• Reviewed and responded to court orders, discovery requests, and document production.

• Arranged for the collection of data for process within the deadline.

• Performed investigations and legal research collecting relevant information from a variety of resources, such as TLO and Westlaw.

• Arranged calendar hearing dates and filing deadlines.

• Exceptional knowledge of New York State Unified Court System, various court rules, county’s procedures, e-fil- ing in Bankruptcy Courts and District Courts, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.

• Processed recordings and surveys regarding title and land property.

• Reviewed and processed incoming subpoenas for verification of information; produced all relevant document requests and redacted any confidential information.

• Secured and organized documents for a record of appeal.

• Prepared table of authorities and table of contents.

• Assisted with appellate process, research, drafting of and filing documents with the courts. Michelman & Robinson, LLP, New York, NY March 2012-July 2013 Paralegal

• Assisted with preparation of binders and mailing of documents for transactional closings.

• Assisted with drafting pleadings in the Intellectual Property department and coordinating with outside vendors to serve documents or file documents with the California court system.

• Drafted reporting letters to clients regarding various trademark and patent matters.

• Organized and preserved electronically stored information relating to e-Discovery

• Opened and created appropriate files for new matters.

• Entered time daily and maintain attorney’s calendar and case docket.

• Prepared statements for billing to be sent to through accounting department to clients for services rendered.

• Prepared monthly expense reimbursement documentation for assigned attorneys for submission. Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ, New York, NY January 2012-March 2012 Administrative Assistant/Project Assistant to Portfolio Management

• Monitored covenant compliances and upload relevant documents to CAL (internal electronic filing system).

• Created G-CARS for credit and borrower rating applications.

• Completed projects, such as the Monthly Past Due Compliance Reports, and submitted the report to the appro- priate department for review and submission.

• Managed attendance and other related duties to support Portfolio Management. UBS Financial Services, Inc., Weehawken, NJ/New York, NY May 2008 -December 2011 Regulatory Analyst/Paralegal

• Coordinated the Firm’s responses to preliminary inquiries and formal investigations conducted by the US Securi- ties and Exchange Commission, FINRA, NYSE Regulation and various state securities commissions.

• Drafted written responses and prepared evidentiary documents for production, which typically consisted of ac- count statements, new account forms and personnel records, to the various regulatory bodies.

• Reviewed customer complaints and coordinated daily with UBS Compliance Group, Division Counsel, nation- wide branch personnel and other business units within the Firm.

• Supported Assistant General Counsel with responses to subpoenas issued in civil and criminal legal proceedings.

• Assisted with document production including page checking, indexing, document review, bates stamping and redactions.

UBS Financial Services, Inc., New York, NY August 2007-May 2008 Legal Administrative Assistant

• Performed general office duties, including maintaining the office equipment and ordering supplies and a variety of operational activities such as filing, faxing, copying, scanning and mailing.

• Coordinated meeting with internal employees and outside counsel by arranging conference rooms and setting up telephone conferences.

• Arranged hotel, flight and car reservations needed for trips.

• Managed calendars for regulatory attorneys, including senior counsel. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York August 2008-2010 Major – Business, Management and Finance

Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, New York August 2006-December 2007 A.A.S., Business Administration

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