Education
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
College of Law - Juris Doctor (JD) August 1993
College of Business - Master of Business Administration (MBA) May 1987
College of Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) June 1982
Bar Admission: State of Ohio (1994) & United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Extensive Privilege/Responsiveness/ review; conducting searches; quality control and project management experience
Optimistic & Self Aware
Committed to Doing the Right Thing
Strong Work Ethic
Technology Requirements: High-speed internet access at private home office and PC with Windows 10 or newer operating system
Headphones and webcam available for team and client meetings
Managing document review projects, including:
Project staffing, security, and facilities and technology needs
Ensure that reviews are completed on time and within budget utilizing qualified internal or vendor staff that is available, trained, and productive
Coordinate project communication between clients and Company
Train teams of other attorneys on the substantive legal issues relevant to each project
Assist recruiters and HR personnel in selecting appropriate candidates for projects.
Monitor teams’ progress, provide client-facing reporting, and ensure quality work product from start to finish.
Legal Experience
Epiq Global Remote
Document Review Attorney August 2024 - Present
Reviewed and processed complex incoming documents for clients.
Coded documents accordingly using Relativity Software.
Area(s) of Review: Antitrust, Merger & Acquisition, Corporate
Environmental Discharge
Performed 1L, Priv Log and Privacy redactions.
Haystack ID Remote
Document Review Attorney July 2024 - August 2024
Reviewed and processed complex incoming documents for clients.
Coded documents accordingly using Relativity Software.
Closely following Document Review Protocol Instruction.
Area(s) of Review: CID – FTC/RPA.
Performed 1L, Priv Log and Responsive redactions.
Hire Counsel Remote
Document Review Attorney April 2024 - July 2024
Reviewed and processed complex incoming documents for clients
Coded documents accordingly using Relativity Software
Closely following Document Review Protocol Instruction
Area(s) of Review: Class Action/Lemon Law
Performed 1L, Privilege Review
Proteus Legal Remote
Document Review Attorney March 2024 – June 2024
Reviewing and processing complex incoming documents for clients
Coded documents accordingly using Everlaw Software
Closely following Document Review Protocol Instruction
Area(s) of Review: Subpoena/EPA CWA/Remediation
Performed 1L
Law Office of Frank Adamo Cleveland, OH
Attorney May 1994 – February 2024
Prepared information and client counseling including engineering and management reposnsiblities for Ford Motor Co. (FMC), GE & PPG in connection with IP, Technology and Supplier Contracts, NDA’s and other legal matters.
Conducted legal activities involving the fields of IP, Contracts, Torts & Document Review matters
Advised corporate executives and other senior management, managed Document Review teams from 1 to 50 reviewers.
Pearne & Gordon Cleveland, OH
Associat e June 2000 – June 2002
Created, maintained, and organized client IP files.
Assisted partners with the preparation of motions, pleadings, mediation statements and discovery devices for IP Lawsuits
Corresponded regularly with USPTO regarding Patent Applicaitons/Prosceution
Conducted legal research in the field of IP law.
The Law Office of Ralph Dougherty Charlotte, NC
Associat e Sept. 1995 – Sept. 1997
Created, maintained, and organized client IP files.
Assisted partners with the preparation of motions, pleadings, mediation statements and discovery devices for IP Lawsuits
Corresponded regularly with USPTO regarding Patent Applicaitons/Prosceution
Conducted legal research in the field of IP law.
Other Experience(s)
Voted Outstanding Younger Member (OYM) for Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Cleveland Section.
Everlaw October 2024 Summit – Reviewer Cerification
Member ACEDS - Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt (FMC)
Fluent in Italian.