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Law Clerk Real Estate

Location:
Gaithersburg, MD
Posted:
April 04, 2024

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JOSEPH AMBROGI

** ******** *****, ************, ** 20877

(Mobile) 301-***-**** (Home) 301-***-****

ad4r4g@r.postjobfree.com

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Chenega Corporation 8/2021 – 12/2023

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Contractor/Corporations Finance/Senior Law Clerk; Conduct initial examination of company filings, support monitoring functions, perform research and compile data, collaborate with office staff and teams, review documents and verify the accuracy of data, enter information into electronic systems as required, assist in preparation of correspondence to public companies and their counsel, review and summarize documents, search electronic databases and the Internet, and perform other duties as assigned.

Chenega Corporation 3/2021 – 8/2021

CACI International, Inc. 10/2018 – 3/2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Contractor/Trial Unit/Senior Law Clerk; Prepare memoranda and other legal documents; following established guidelines, gather, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for use by attorneys and/or other office professionals; review documents and cross-check information, enter data into computerized systems, update databases and spreadsheets, obtain documents from paper and electronic files; assist with responding to information sharing requests; perform document review and research and summarize findings; draft and edit internal and external documents and/or correspondence; assist with documents productions; maintain, organize, and file office records and documents; draft internal reports; draft notices, orders, affidavits, declarations, and action memos; research and collect data and one-off projects; summarize witness testimony and court procedure; prepare witness binders and witness lists.

International Turbo Systems, Inc. 8/2016 – 10/2018

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Contractor/Law Clerk I; Draft bid proposals and review distribution agent bid proposal submissions and participate in making recommendations to the Commission for fund administrator/distribution agent selection and distribution plan approval; Arrange for or handle compliance with tax payments, orders for disbursements, fee invoice approval and payment, final accountings approval, and distribution fund coordination with receivers; Handle litigation issues by preparing motions and memorandum of law; Establish a working rapport with other trial unit attorneys, the Office of Financial Management, and Office of the Secretary and seek collaboration on distribution matters as necessary; Direct contact with investors.

EDiscovery Consultant 1/2010 – 8/2016

Performed substantive work at law firms; also reviewed documents on assignments that were related to the Department of Justice and/or FCC, FDA inquiries, litigation discovery requests, FCPA investigations, and internal investigations. Matters included issues related to mergers and acquisitions, FERC, pharmaceuticals, health insurance, financial, government grants, and FCPA.

Legal Consultant 2008 - 2010

Researched and wrote briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and pre-trial statements for District of Columbia attorney-clients. Freelancer-Investigator for the Office of the Special Inspector assigned to investigate and prepare probable cause investigative reports regarding sexual harassment and retaliation complaints at the D.C. Department of Corrections.

Weinstein Schneider Kannebecker & Lokuta 2007 - 2008

Represented clients in business and real estate transactions, including agreements addressing entity formation, entity governance, stock transfer restrictions, non-competition/non-solicitation restraints, stock and/or asset purchases, and UCC secured transactions. Represented borrowers in loan transactions, real estate acquisitions, subdivisions, conservation easements, and site development/land use/zoning matters.

Law Office of Morris R. Battino 1991 - 2007

Associate (full-time) and law clerk (part-time) for an attorney that focused on real estate and general civil litigation. Wrote appellate briefs, pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation. Participated in depositions, mediations, and motion hearings; gained modest degree of trial experience.

Law Office of Joseph Ambrogi 1993-1996/1997-1999

Solo practitioner with emphasis in real estate, business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt collection, and landlord-tenant law; Legal writing services provided for District of Columbia law firms.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Central Processing Center, LLC 2002-2003

Attorney and co-manager for a title insurance agency that provide a centralized outsourcing service for

the production of documents related to real estate transactions. Assisted the proprietor with the

administration, supervision, and management of company affairs. Conducted closings, examined title

searches, reviewed title binders, answered questions with legal implications for clients and staff. Formed,

organized, and licensed client-title insurance agencies. Recovered company debt; drafted settlement and

company documents.

West Group 1999-2001

Primary responsibilities included training attorneys, judges, paralegals, law librarians and others in the use of Westlaw. Provided training to Westlaw subscribers in Maryland, including conducting regular training classes in law firms, universities, Federal and State government entities, West Group D.C. Information Center, and at various temporary training centers. Increased Westlaw revenue, usage and customer preference of Westlaw through training, product positioning and other activities.

Reges Real Estate Settlements, Inc. 1996-1997

Real estate attorney and title agent for an insurance agency and law firm; directed all aspects of the closing/settlement process including the review and analysis of closing documents and conducting real estate settlements.

EDUCATION

District of Columbia School of Law, Washington, D.C. - J.D.

University of Maryland, College Park, MD - B.A. Business Management/Government

BAR MEMBERSHIPS

District of Columbia (Bar No. 438745)

Pennsylvania (Bar No. 66348)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Public Security Clearance December 2017



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