GABRIELLE LYN D'ALEMBERTE, ESQ.

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Proven ability to advance an organization in its operations, hiring practices, productivity and brand management. My experience involves expertise in strategy, political acuity, leadership, team building, talent acquisition, creation and implementation of policy and procedures, new client relationships, business development, press, marketing, and organizational, systematic accountability. Through hiring and promotion practices, I am able to expand employee capability for impactful leadership roles by recruiting a diverse group of leaders and mentoring internal staff with high potential to fill key positions as well as creating policies and procedures to oversee growth, inclusion and improve company standards and brand succession. Areas of Expertise

§ Organizational Operations

§ Strategic Planning

§ Supervisory Management

§ Business Development

§ Campaigning and Lobbying

§ Political Strategy and Communications

§ Training and Recruiting

§ Policies and Procedures

§ Relationships

§ Diversity & Inclusion

§ Leadership

§ Process Improvements

§ Corporate Spokesperson

§ Employee Communications

§ Budget, Fiscal & Operations Management

Certificates and Licenses

Member of the Florida Bar (Bar No. 168722), 1999- Current Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Florida

Certified Circuit Court Mediator/Neutral, South Carolina Appointed Mediator/Arbitrator, United States District Court, South Carolina (FEDERAL) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida Education & Credentials

Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion, Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations J.D., University of Denver School of Law, Denver, CO French Language, Culture, and International Law Degree, Universite' de Pau, Pau, France Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Journalism, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Professional Experience

South Carolina Democratic Party• Headquarters • 2020 General Election Cycle Director of Attorney Volunteers/Statewide LBJ Boiler Room Manager Legal Liaison between SCDP and the Jaime Harrison and Biden Coordinated Campaigns Along with the Director of Voter Protection, sourced and trained the first statewide Voter Protection program in South Carolina, including attracting attorney volunteers and more than 1,400 new pollwatchers.

• Introduced South Carolina to the DNC’s voter protection platform.

• Worked across the state to develop proactive stratagems to expand access to voting and developed a cure initiative.

• Developed legislation to improve voter registration, ballot access, and ballot counting.

• Collaborated with local governments, County Liaisons and other strategic partners to apply voter initiatives and reforms ahead of the 2020 General Election.

• Cultivated relationships with State Elections Officials to advance priorities and respond to voting threats and suppression.

• Monitored and informed legislation related to voting and elections.

• Identified potential threats to the franchise and mobilized a coordinated response within the DNC, DSCC, local Chapters and candidates, including communications and press.

• Prepared for coordinated election day and pre-election litigation. TOM STEYER 2020 • San Francisco • Fall 2019 to March 15 2020 Director of Operations, National Team (SE Regional Director) Policy, Cultural and Political Consultant

Identified and prioritized both long term and short-term operational and structural needs for the Southeast Region. Worked with HQ and all State Directors to administer the team’s budget, goal setting, strategic planning and messaging. Coordinated with different department heads to make sure they properly conserved allocated budgets. Supervised GOTV strategy, operations and voter outreach.

• Sole operation director in the entire SE region (VA, NC, SC, LA, GA, FL, MS, AL, TN, WV, AR, AL).

• Interviewed, hired, onboarded and supervised campaign staff of 300+, including training on campaign positions and proper use of systems.

• Handled office administration and logistics.

• Served as the main administrator of office culture and security.

• Liaison between HQ HR team and states political and organizing teams.

• Sourced, opened, staffed and procured for dozens of campaign offices throughout SE States.

• Maintained vendor relationships and assist different departments on special projects, including events, political strategy and messaging.

• Created systems for tracking deadlines, inventory and detailed records of department spending.

• Created methods for measuring value of services.

• Prospected political endorsements and authored messaging for press and social media.

• Created databases for tracking spending and employee metrics. The D'Alemberte Trial Firm • Miami, FL • 2012 to Present President and Managing Member

Effectively managed daily operations, recruitment, hiring, new business development and budget. Created and implemented lucrative financial, advertising, sales, and marketing plans. Represented Plaintiffs in aviation, class action, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, international resort torts, and product liability matters. Maintained effective and efficient training and development programs, policies, and processes that encouraged best practices and created inclusion.

• Designed policies and procedures that improved internal systems, team building, and performance.

• Tracked hourly resources to eliminate unnecessary use of resources.

• Successfully directed litigation in commercial transactions; provided expertise and consulted as outside general counsel to multiple small businesses.

• Ran political campaigns and served on several Boards involved in community advocacy issues.

• Budgeted for each case as if it were a separate company and transaction with the goal being to drive profits and efficiency.

• Managed cases that typically were valued at trial between $2-12M.

• Attracted business in a new area of litigation that had not previously been explored (international resort torts and Caribbean resort liability).

Pravati Capital • Phoenix, AZ • 2018-2019

National Director of Business Development

Identified new business and lured new clients for funding opportunities. Grew the existing $50M fund to a deployment of $150M annually. Built a sales force team and created policies to track lead generation.

• Identified strategies for deployment of funds.

• Established business-client partnerships.

• Led hiring and established a sales force of consultant attorneys.

• Was promoted from Regional Director to National Director of Business Development in less than one year. The Law Offices of Robert L. Parks • Coral Gables, FL • 2008 to 2012 Hiring, Operations and Managing Partner

Guided, directed, and led teams and organizational strategies that pinpointed areas in need of betterment and implemented resolutions accordingly. Nurtured important business-client partnerships that contributed to both increased profits and productivity. Utilized specialized skills in organizational development, strategic planning, talent acquisition, recruitment, and coaching.

• Effectively managed personnel, training programs, and business development strategies.

• Created systems to track efficiency and case costs on a per unit hour basis.

• Marketed firm in new ways; attracted new clients and new class action matters.

• Lobbied on issues related to consumer protections, caps on damages, attacks on the judiciary, and access to the Courts. The Berman Group • Coconut Grove, FL • 2007 to 2008 General Counsel

Key player in transitioning a private mortgage lender to a commercial construction and development firm. Developed and executed strategies that streamlined performance management, employee engagement and talent review.

• Supervised outside litigation firms involved in investor collections, acquisitions, receivership, and real estate-related litigation.

• Envisioned a desired future, translated that vision into goals, and defined the necessary steps in order to achieve and exceed those goals.

• Created policies and procedures for reporting requirements, including with SEC.

• Drove investment growth from $50M to $600M.

• Reported to Securities and Exchange Commission.

Simon & D’Alemberte, PL • Miami, FL • 2002 to 2007 Managing Partner

Served as the Hiring and Operations Partner for a team of fifty employees. Oversaw and managed litigation for 300+ cases as well as implemented pre-litigation procedures. Promoted from Shareholder to Managing Partner.

• Interviewed, hired and trained all staff.

• Managed daily operations, including a court docket of 300+ matters and between 8-12 associate attorneys in three counties.

• Drove staff recognition and diversity in hiring practices.

• Managed referral sources and implemented a system to track leads. Additional Experience: Trial Associate at The Hoppe Law Firm; Trial Associate at McGrane & Nosich (medical and nursing home malpractice); Campaign Manager for Miles McGrane (Florida Bar President;, Assistant Attorney General in Statewide Prosecution

(child support issues and product liability including tobacco); DBPR Prosecutor against professional licensee matters (construction, community association managers, architects, vets), Habeas Corpus Counsel at California Appellate Project (CAP); District of Columbia Public Defender Service (PDS).

Select Publications

How Not to Waive Your Legal Rights: The Miami Herald, 2012 Ruling in Bahamas Resort Case- An Important Victory for U.S. Residents: The Safety Report, 2010 Parents: Think Twice Before Signing a Child’s Liability Waiver: South Florida Legal Guide, 2010 Florida Procedures After Dissolution of Marriage: Chapter Seven-5th Edition, 2000 Government Regulation of E-Business Web Sites: A Legal Perspective, 2001 Speaking Engagements

• Miami-Dade Ethics Day (2019)

• Ellesquire Seminar- How to Attract Business as a Female Led Organization (2018)

• Alliance of Women Lawyers, New Orleans Summit (2018)

• Femfessionals Female Marketing Workshop (2018, 2017, 2014, 2012)

• AAJ/Injury Board Radius of Influence (2010. 2015)

• FJA Workhorse (2012 – 2017)

• FJA Ski Seminar (2009, 2013, 2014)

• FJA Masters in the Courtroom (2009, 2012, 2013, 2015) Honors & Awards

Super Lawyers, Aviation, Product Liability, Civil Rights (2012-2020) South Florida Legal Guide, Top Personal Injury and Product Liability Attorneys (2011-2018) AAJ, LGBTQ Commission (2017-2019)

American Bar Association, Appointment to Domestic Violence Board (2015-2016) Woman Business Owner of the Year, Coral Gables Chamber (2012, 2015) Finalist for AXA Women’s Pro Bono Award, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce (2012, 2013) Rough Riders, FJA Hardest Working Lobbyist During Tough Legislative Session (2011- 2012) Top Aviation Attorney, Legal Elite (2011-2015)

Top South Florida Civil Rights/First Amendment/Aviation/International Resort Injury Attorney (Florida Trend 2011-2015) Top “Up & Comer”, South Florida Legal Guide (2009- 2013) Who’s Who Among South Florida Lawyers, Gold Coast Magazine (2011) Leadership Miami, Miami Chamber of Commerce (2009-2010) Top Law Firm, South Florida Legal Guide (2010)

Recipient of the “Woman Extraordinaire” Award, Business Leader Magazine (2010) Rising Star Finalist, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce (2009) Florida Supreme Court Pro Bono Award for Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee (2000) Recognition Award given by the Neighborhood Justice Center for service as a volunteer mediator (2000) Professional & Community Involvement

Dorchester PAWS, Board of Directors (2020- present) Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Board of Director (2019- present) Charleston Animal Society, Volunteer (2019- present) Pop-Ups for a Purpose, Board Member (2019- present) Florida Bar Civil Rules and Evidence Committee (CREC) (2010-2016) Florida Justice Association, Board of Director (2008- 2014) Miami Justice Association, Board of Director (2008- 2014) Fair Districts Florida (Anti- Gerrymandering) (2008-2014) Florida Bar, Judicial Evaluation Committee (2004-2010) Leadership Miami, Miami Chamber of Commerce (2010-2011) Junior League (2000-2008)

MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association (ABA) • Coral Gables Bar Association • American Judicature Society (AJS) • Caribbean Bar Association • Femfessionals • American Association for Justice (AAJ) • Miami-Dade Justice Association (MDJA) • Florida Justice Association (FJA)

• Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ) • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) • Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) • Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers • ELLESQUIRE • Florida Academy of Professional Mediators • Innocence Project

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