Ebony Barr Toland

Atlanta Georgia 803-***-**** (mobile) ad1okt@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Astute legal professional with 9+ years of comprehensive experience providing complex research and discovery preparation support in all areas of the law

Extensive knowledge of contract law, pharmaceutical matters, employment law, financial issues, family law, criminal law, and real estate law.

Extensive experience with data management and software including review and analysis of PowerPoint and Excel documents, Westlaw, and Lexis Nexis.

Legal and Compliance Analyst with experience reviewing materials pertaining to pharmaceutical and health care matters including drug research, FEMA, government benefits, state labor laws, employment law, FDA filings, clinical trials, patent infringement issues, FCPA allegations, attorney-client privilege, confidentiality breach, and anti-trust matters.

Proven ability to lead a team within a fast-paced environment while efficiently juggling heavy caseload and client interaction.

Work Experience

Document Reviewer, September 2019-current

Consilio Legal Staffing; (Remote)

Efficiently review and analyze up to 10,000 contracts and other potential discovery request projects and provided feedback if necessary and make changes to current contract templates or contracts provided by 3rd parties

Analysis of discovery materials pertaining to pharmaceutical matters including drug research, FDA filings, clinical trials, DOJ matters, business organization issues, patent infringement issues, FCPA allegations and anti-trust matters.

Completing confidentiality and privilege reviews and ensuring no breaches.

Solely responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and sometimes drafting the legal clauses within contracts within the company and with 3rd parties.

Remain current on contract negotiations and legislative changes to ensure the client adopts the best contractual terms.

Program Chair, February 2019- July 2019

Remington College, Lake Mary, FL (Remote)

Enforced the adherence to all company policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations

Developed the Legal Studies curriculum for the department.

Assisted in the recruitment, orientation, and training of faculty.

Exercised discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific subject matter areas under my administrative guidance.

Organized and lead Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings in the department

Paralegal, August 2018- March 2019

Legal Aid of North Carolina Ida T. Baker, Fayetteville, NC

Daily case management of up to 50 cases

Disaster recovery and claims throughout the state of NC for multiple clients

Worked hand in hand with FEMA and State disaster support

Analyze and synthesize client information, legal research, and case data.

Draft briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings

Fundraising and grant writing

Daily recap of cases to Managing Attorney

Adjunct Professor, May 2018-July 2018

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC

Create lesson plans, tests, and blackboard lessons for Case Reasoning and Analysis Class

Consistent digital and actual communication with Department Chair

Paralegal, April 2017-April 2018

The Michael Porter Law Firm; Fayetteville, NC

Daily case management of up to 50 cases, manage client intakes and interaction

Efficiently drafting briefs, motions, and various other legal documents

Personal injury claims

Daily briefing on complete client list to Senior Attorney

Document Reviewer, September 2016-April 2019

Consilio Legal Staffing; Morrisville, NC

Efficiently review and analyze contracts and assorted documents and files in response to discovery requests in multimillion dollar anti-trust lawsuit.

Maintain client confidentiality and redacting privileged information

Senior Paralegal/Office Manager, September 2013-August 2016

Law Office of Gayle Brown; Anchorage, AK

Daily case management of up to 120 cases, manage client interaction and new client intakes

Efficiently drafting briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings

Daily briefing on complete client list to Senior Attorney

Update and implement new filing system to optimize office efficiency and organization

Managed Legal Assistants and Lower-Level Paralegals

Teacher/Tutor, February 2012-September 2013

Jonathan’s House Christian Academy; Fayetteville, NC

Taught business law elective to High School Seniors

Assisted pre-law students with coursework and study prep

Created weekly lesson plans and assignments

Created curriculum plans for Grades 5 through 12

Memberships

Los Angeles Symphonic Winds (2022-present)

Anchorage Youth Court Volunteer (2013-2016)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (2004-present)

Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society (2003-present)

Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society (2003-present)

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity (2005-present)

Education

Master of Arts: American Military University; Charlestown, WV ~ August 2017

Major: Political Science

Juris Doctor: Florida A & M University-College of Law; Orlando, FL ~ May 2010

Bachelor of Arts: Coastal Carolina University; Conway, SC ~ May 2007

Double Major: Psychology & Political Science

Training and Certifications

Notary Public: Alaska and North Carolina

Family Law Mediation Training

Juvenile Youth Court Counselor Seminar

Lexis Nexus/West Law/Bloomberg Law

Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; Internet Explorer

Quick Books/ SoftPro/ BlackBoard/Canvas

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