Associate Counsel, Attorney, Paralegal, Legal Assistant

DANEISH DONNA THOMAS

***-** ***** **, ******, NY 11003 • 475-***-**** • **************@*******.*** EDUCATION

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY May 2022 Master of Laws (LL.M) in U.S. Studies

Norman Manley Law School, Kingston, Jamaica September 2018 Certificate of Legal Education

University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston Jamaica September 2016 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

EXPERIENCE

Wilson & Franklyn Attorneys-at-Law, Kingston, Jamaica April - May 2021 Legal Intern (3-week internship)

• Conducted research and drafted memoranda on Jamaica Immigration Law

• Organized files and conducted research on Wills and Estates

• Conducted client interviews, prepared statements, and drafted request to court for client’s records.

• Accompanied senior attorney to rural and urban court hearings. Motorworld Group of Companies, Cole Bay, St. Maarten June 2019 – April 2021 In-House Counsel

• Drafted employment contracts, contracts of service, lease agreements, settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, employee handbooks.

• Conducted settlement negotiations with customers and attorneys on behalf of the company.

• Created Compliance Manuals and standard forms for company use in fulfillment to local laws on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing. Completed extensive training in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing.

• Functioned as Compliance Officer in charge of conducting company-wide trainings to executives and staff, responsible for reporting Unusual Transactions to the St. Maarten Ministry of Finance.

• Functioned as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. Conducted meetings with clients on MD’s behalf. Coordinated monthly executive meetings, prepared minutes and drafted monthly reports.

Caribbean Juris Chambers, The Valley, Anguilla, BVI June 2018- August 2018 Legal Intern (10-week internship)

• Conducted research, drafted settlement agreements, and memoranda on Judicial Review.

• Attended mediation, prison visits with senior attorney, and interviewed clients. BAR ADMISSION

Jamaica (2018)

Awaiting results from July 2022 New York Bar Examination. Community Service

• Longville Park Police Youth Club, Interact Club, Eagles Pathfinder Master Guides.

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