Medical Legal
Resume:
STEPHEN BARNIE FREEMAN
** ******** **** ********* ** 21758 • (C) 586-***-**** • ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: My objective is providing astute legal representation to my clients, providing counsel, but most importantly, to do the right thing for whomever I encounter, help those that desire assistance, but vigorously advance my client's position.
PROFILE
Summary of qualification
Acquired legal experiences working for a large corporate firm and the Federal Government.
Extensive experiences and knowledge in using E-discovery databases.
Proficiency in using federal research databases to adjudicate veterans claims.
Excellent research, writing and communication skills. Active listener and strong communicator.
Very organize and work well under demanding environment and timeline while producing highly quality results.
Extensive knowledge in utilizing Relativity, Concordance, FTI, and several other proprietary databases for document review.
Thorough knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy laws.
CORE EXPERTISE
Legal Research & E-Discovery
Federal Policies & Procedures
Writing and editing reports
In depth knowledge of E-discovery databases
BAR ADMISSIONS
Maryland, 2014 ~ District of Columbia, 2015
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
TRUST POINT Washington, DC
Document Review Attorney Feb 2019-June 2019
Reviewed and analyzed documents for privilege, confidentiality, and redacted privilege materials.
Performed predictive coding on complex corporate records to synthesize the metadata.
Reviewed corporate records and drafted memorandum on pertinent FCC and DOJ antitrust requirements.
Assists in the administration and management of the organization’s contract management system/database.
Provides support, research, and assistance regarding federal and state regulatory compliance.
Analyzed complex problems and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to recommend adoption of an effective, practical and proper course of action.
HIRE COUNSEL Washington, DC
Document Review Attorney April 2018-Oct 2019
Reviewed company’s internal files and other data, including DOJ and SEC documents and files.
Reviewed and analyzed documents for privilege, confidentiality, and redacted privilege materials.
QC previously reviewed documents to ensure accuracy and consistency with the case protocol and objective.
Reviewed client’s files to ascertain whether the company unlawfully disclosed customers’ data.
Performed predictive coding on complex corporate records to synthesize the metadata.
Reviewed corporate records and drafted memorandum on pertinent FCC and DOJ antitrust requirements.
BOARD OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Washington, DC
Attorney Advisor Dec 2016 – Nov 2018
Analyzed, evaluated independently resolved appeals for veterans benefit in a timely and efficient manner while working effectively to meet the assigned productivity goals.
Researched Veterans Laws and Regulations and applied to complex cases involving VA benefits.
Reviewed and evaluated evidence in claims folders comprising of several hundreds of claims’ file per case.
Prepared tentative appellate decisions in written form.
Conducted researches on legal and medical questions encountered in case review.
Drafted legal briefs outlining the facts at issue and provided recommendations in accordance to federal regulation
for appropriate action.
Determined whether a claimant’s claim was cognizable under the Code of Federal Regulations.
Familiarity with HIPAA, HITECH, and determined what constituted medical necessity.
WINSTON & STRAWN, LLC Washington, DC
Document Review Attorney July 2015-Dec 2016
Supported the e-discovery department in reviewing legal and corporate files in preparation for litigation.
Reviewed and analyzed documents for privilege, confidentiality, and other legal issues of relevance to assist with trial planning.
Examined corporation records, case files, and summarized deposition materials.
Led a team of 4 to 6 review attorneys that worked on a CERCLA and hydraulic fracking matter brought by the DOJ.
Reviewed case file to determine responsiveness, privilege and confidentiality on a matter involving FCPA violation.
Reviewed client’s files to ascertain cases violating Stark Law, including anti bribery rules and exceptions and wrote a report for the associates.
Regularly QC attorneys’ work to ensure accuracy and adherence with the protocol.
LDISCOVERY, LLC McLean, VA
Document Review Attorney June 2014 – February 2015
Performed electronic document review for law firms engaged in multimillion-dollar medical malpractice lawsuits and mergers.
Analyzed thousands of electronic documents with e-discovery software and relativity to assess the relevance and responsiveness to pending lawsuits and created privilege for certain documentation.
Familiarity with electronic review databases, including relativity, FTI, Ringtail, VBMS, Concordance, Introspect and several proprietary databases.
SYNERGY LEGAL STAFFING Washington, DC
Document Review Attorney May 2014 – June 2014
Performed first and second level electronic document review involving FCPA violation and revenue recognition.
Utilized relativity to performed redaction, privilege and confidentiality determination and responsive calls.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Upper Marlboro, MD
Courtroom Clerk July 2012 – December 2012
Examined filed court documents for procedural and local issues, and advised attorneys, agencies, and the public on case status.
Prepared documents, recorded outcome of court’s proceedings, and instructed parties on deadlines.
Performed Westlaw case searches, prepared legal briefs, conducted privilege review, and drafted memoranda.
EDUCATION May 2016
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Detroit, MI
Juris Doctor (J.D.) May 2011
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice August 2008
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