Meera Chinchu Mohamed

***** ** ******** ***, *** K-206, Bellevue, WA - 98008

425-***-****

adhyow@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Legal professional with Masters in Law (LLM) degrees from reputed universities in US & India, 3+ years of law practice experience, 3 years of voluntary experience with an IT firm, outstanding academic records – university First Rank holder in 5 year LLB & Second rank holder in 2 year LLM programs.

Experienced in legal research & drafting (US and Indian law), assist senior attorneys in legal briefs, maintaining case diaries, handling clients end to end, follow up with attorneys as well as clients. Had worked through entire administrative tasks of law firms and Performing commission works entrusted by the court.

Possess strong legal knowledge in Business and International trade law, Intellectual Property (IP) law, International trade law, Corporate law, Contract law, Environmental law, Information Technology (IT) law, US Constitutional law, US Civil Procedure, Law of Business Organization, Evidence law, Land laws & Torts Law.

BAR practice experience in Indian District Court. Performed legal drafting, Civil and Criminal litigation, Consumer court, legal research and writing, prosecution in BAR, legal aid clinics, legal consulting, arbitration, family law and land law. Good understanding of Intellectual Property, Cyber law, International law, law of taxation, Jurisprudence, Business and Trade law, Public interest litigation and Labor law.

Performed voluntary job for an international IT firm based out in India as a legal support professional and business development consultant, with responsibilities including, but not limited to business opportunity identification, customer relationship management and support their legal department with contract reviews.

Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA – (2016 – 2017)

oCourse: Masters in Law (LLM) – General Law

oCredits: Constitutional, Contract, Civil Procedure, Business Organization, Evidence, Land & Torts.

oThesis: Need for a stronger implementation of the right to water - India as a case study

Mangalore University, Karnataka, India - (2008 – 2010)

oCourse: Masters in Law (LLM) – International business and trade law

oCredits: Business and International trade law - Intellectual Property (IP), International trade, Corporate, Contract, Environmental, and Information Technology (IT).

oDissertation: ‘Critical study on legal and constitutional aspects of the civil service system in India’

oUniversity Second Rank in the 2-year LLM program.

University of Calicut, Kerala, India – (2000 – 2004)

oCourse: Bachelor of Law (LLB) – 5-year bachelor law degree program (JD equivalent)

oUniversity First Rank in the 5-year LLB program.

oCourse: Bachelor of Arts - Law – 3-year bachelor law degree program (part of LLM)

Professional Experience

Volunteering Experience:

Clinical assistant – King County BAR Association Neighborhood legal clinic, Bellevue, WA

November 2019 – Till date (Part Time)

Client management, review and tracking of client paperwork and administrative duties

Screen and schedule clients for NLC appointments during phone-line hours

Resolve client scheduling issues (i.e. reschedule/cancel client appointments as necessary when scheduling conflicts arise, make accommodations for clients with barriers, etc.).

Maintain and alter messages on Automated Voice Operator system.

Handle and resolve escalated client calls, track problem clients in Legal Server and excel sheet and create write up.

Review barred clients annually

Track volunteer concerns and feedback in an Excel sheet and update more extensive written summaries in Word documents for future reference.

Work collaboratively with NLC program team.

Intake/Referral – King County BAR Association Neighborhood legal clinic (NLC), Seattle, WA

November 2019 – March 2020 (Part Time: Discontinued due to Covid-19 situation)

Screen and schedule clients for legal clinic appointments

Prepare clients for attorney meetings and provide additional referrals if necessary

Office Administration, Customer Profile Management

Attend client phone calls, document client legal issues.

Administrative and Legal Assistant – Novigo Solutions

September 2018 – Till date (Part Time)

Customer Profile Management Follow up regular meetings with both active and prospective clients.

Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) documents legal review.

Support legal team based out in India with any contract review and legal drafting.

Business Development Consultant and Legal Assistant – Novigo Solutions

February 2014 – May 2016

Reach out to prospective customers and present company profile.

Follow up regular meetings with both active and prospective clients.

Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) documents legal review.

Support legal team based out in India with any contract review and legal drafting.

Lawyer at K S Menon’s Law office, Palakkad, Kerala - India

January 2005 to June 2006

Assist senior attorneys with case and legal document preparation

Assist senior attorneys in litigation procedures and project management

Perform research activities pertaining to precedents and other information

Schedule client appointments manage client communication – e-mail/mail/phone call.

Organize law libraries and case files

Coordinate outside attorney services such as court filing and exhibits management

Reviewing case law from Law reports and journals

Lawyer at M.K. Mohamed ‘s Law office, Palakkad, Kerala - India

April 2007 to June 2008

Assist the while advising clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.

Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.

Evaluate findings, develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Performing commission works entrusted by the court.

Presenting bail applications and Interlocutory petitions before the court.

Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.

Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts

Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal

Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.

Representing cases in consumer court and land tribunals and arbitration.

Areas of expertise

Contract law, Commercial Law, Family Law, International Law, Constitution Law, Legal History, International Trade and Business Law, Environmental law, Consumer protection laws, Civil Procedure, Business Organization, Evidence, Land, Torts, Intellectual Property (IP), International trade, Corporate, Information Technology (IT), legal briefs Statutory obligations, Negotiating civil disputes, Interpreting laws

Core Competencies

Proof Reading, Legal research and drafting.

Read case law, prepare case briefs and Maintaining case diaries.

Interview clients, document case files, case walk through to senior attorneys.

Gather evidence to formulate defense and to initiate legal action.

Extremely customer friendly, Customer assistance and support.

Planning, Prioritization, Organizing and follow-ups.

Computer proficiency, Microsoft suites.

Accolades

“V. V Rama Iyer Award”- (2003-2004) - for university topper for L.LB

First Rank in L.L.B from Calicut University, Kerala, India, 2004

Second Rank in L.L.M from Mangalore University, Karnataka, India, 2010

Other leadership and volunteer activities

Participated as a delegate in the ‘National Seminar on Capacity Building of Women in Cyber Banking -A New Millennium Initiative’, 2008.

Participated as a delegate in the ‘National Workshop on Copyright and patent Law for Laymen’, 2009.

Participated as a delegate in the ‘State workshop on Cyber Law for the Police Personnel’, 2009.

Participated as a delegate in the ‘National Orientation Program on Elements of Legal Research and Sociology’, 2009.

Conducted legal seminar on ‘Role of witness in Elucidating the Truth and Procedures’, 2003.

Conducted legal literacy class about ‘Private Complaints’.

Conducted legal survey on ‘The Problems of judicial Administration and Methods for improvement of Quality of Judicial Service’, 2004.

Participated in legal aid clinic about ‘Computer Application in Legal Profession’.

Performed in the business development and legal review functions of Novigo Solutions, an international IT firm based out in Mangalore, India.

US Residency Status

US Citizen

References

Dana Raigrodski, Law Lecturer and Director, General LL.M. Program, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA, Phone: 206-***-**** Email: adhyow@r.postjobfree.com

Carrie Sanford, LLM Academic Support Advisor, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA Phone: 206-***-**** Email: adhyow@r.postjobfree.com

Elizabeth R. Baldwin, Writing Advisor & Part-time Lecturer, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA, Phone: 206-***-**** Email:adhyow@r.postjobfree.com

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