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Dallas, Tx www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-mcguire

EXPERIENCE

Gomez Law Firm, PLLC, Houston, TX

Civil & Family Legal Assistant August 2023- present

Reason for leaving: relocating

Draft proposals, petitions & agreements for business clients to protect assets through wills or trusts. Assist in mediations by supporting two attorneys of the firm. Perform civil legal research to solve civil issues in contract law and bankruptcy. Communicated with clients on behalf of the firm via emails and voice calls to ensure step by step process.

The Fealy Law Firm, PLLC Houston, TX

Bankruptcy Legal Assistant September 2022- June 2023

Reason for leaving: downsizing law firm

Interviewed clients in consultation meetings; Communicated with clients on behalf of the firm; communicated with the trustee on behalf of the firm; Drafted contracts and agreements; Assisted in filing clients with the court; Accepted client payments; Processed client payments pertaining to their case; Experience with Intuit Quickbooks

The Law Office of Dr. Gregory D.L. Daniel, ESQ, Houston, TX

Intellectual Property & Trademark Legal Intern May 2021- January 2022

Reason for leaving: unpaid internship ended

Researched trademarks using USPTO. Drafted agreements wills, estate documents; assisted in assigning EIN for business clients. Interviewed clients in consultation meetings to learn their expectations and learn relevant information. Communicated with clients on behalf of the firm via emails and Zoom to ensure step by step process.

Thomas II Law Firm, Dallas, TX

Business Legal Intern January 2021-May 2021

Reason for leaving: unpaid internship ended

Researched trademarks using USPTO. Drafted agreements for record labels, artists, and business clients. Interviewed clients in consultation meetings to learn their expectations and learn relevant information. Communicated with clients on behalf of the firm via emails and voice calls to ensure step by step process. Assisted in protecting client’s intellectual property rights, trademarks, and copyrights.

The OMBI Group, Atlanta, GA

Entertainment Legal Intern May 2018-August 2019

Reason for leaving: unpaid internship ended

Hybrid position while I lived in Texas and worked for the firm in person for one month. Completed legal research on sports contracts and intellectual property. Assisted in the firm’s annual NFL Draft luncheon for draftees by sending newsletters and organizing VIP guest lists. Researched changes in relevant laws and regulations. Researched partnerships with brands for both the firm and clients to develop relationships. Assisted in the review, drafting, and analysis of player sponsorship agreements and vendor contracts. Developed new programs to teach new draftees their role as a new professional athlete. Communicated with vendors on behalf of the firm via emails and voice calls to schedule brand meetings for the sports and entertainment clients.

EDUCATION Juris Doctor May 2022

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Dean’s List 2021; Woman of Law member 2022

Master of Business Administration May 2024

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Jesse H. Jones School of Business

Business Brief Editor

Université Paris Nanterre, May 2020

Paris, France

Summer 2020 Student Study Abroad Program

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice May 2017

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX

Academic Merit Scholarship 2016, Dean’s List 2016, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Boys & Girls Club After School Program, Black Student Union, Black History Month Committee, NAACP

LEADERSHIP Women of Law- Thurgood Marshall School of Law; Editor of “The Business Brief”- Texas Southern University; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Parliamentarian- Midwestern State University; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority New Membership Co-Chair- Midwestern State University; Black Student Union Marketing Chair- Midwestern State University; Black Student Union Senator- Midwestern State University

STRENGHS Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel; Public speaking; Organization; Time management; Persuasiveness; Legal research; Management information system certification

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