Manager Case

DUKE AMPONSAH

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Brooklyn, New York 11238

917-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Qualified Bankruptcy Paralegal with experience supporting attorneys at leading law firms. Successful at managing Chapter 11 proceedings, drafting and filing legal documents, and preparing for court hearings. Proven ability to work well independently, prioritize competing assignments, and complete tasks prior to deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New York, New York August 2012 to Present

Business Finance & Restructuring Coordinator

Primary Cases:

Arcapita Bank B.S.C (c); Energy Future Holdings Corp.; Motors Liquidation Company (formerly known as General Motors Corp); Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.; In re Newland International Properties, Corp.; Standard Register Company; Brookstone Holdings Corp.; Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings

Prepare and file various documents for Chapter 11 proceedings with the court, including opening of bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings and all related filings

Draft and review documents such as Hearing Agendas, Pleadings, Notices of Hearing/Adjournment, Fee Applications (including review of Billing Summary Reports), and Monthly Statements

Prepare internal charts for tracking and evaluating claims allowances and objections

Work closely with attorneys to prepare for court hearings, 341 meetings, and auctions

Produce work under strict deadlines

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, New York, New York January 1997 to August 2012

Business Finance & Restructuring, June 2006 to August 2012

Case Manager, Litigation, January 1997 to May 2006

Primary Debtor Cases:

General Growth Properties Inc.; Extended Stay, Inc.; Washington Mutual Inc.; Lexington Precision Corp.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for organizing and maintaining case files for many multi-million dollar litigations

Coordinate litigation in music licensing case

EDUCATION

Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

B.A. in Psychology/Sociology, 1995

Honors: Charles Ray Academic Scholarship; Wesleyan Academic Scholarship

Activities: Member, Varsity Basketball; Mentor, Big Brother/Big Sister Program

SKILLS

Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cite Checking, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw

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