EVIAN MUGRABI, L.L.M, S.J.D

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504-***-**** adukb7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIDDLEBERG RIDDLE GROUP, New Orleans, LA July 2022-December 2022 Attorney and Business Advisor

Represented businesses and individuals in commercial and civil disputes in state and federal courts throughout the entire litigation process, as well as appellate practice, including complex litigation involving multimillion dollar lawsuits and class actions.

RIESS LEMIEUX, New Orleans, LA February 2020-April 2022

Associate

Represented a variety of clients, ranging from general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, developers, insurers, and sureties in construction and labor issues, and other disputes arising in the commercial arena in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Managed e-discovery in very large and complex litigation disputes. Handled motion practice, depositions, trial preparation and appellate briefs.

THE RHODES LAW FIRM, New Orleans, LA February 2019- January 2020 Managing Attorney

Lead litigation attorney, sitting as first chair & representing the firm’s clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. Independently handled a caseload of over thirty active litigation cases at any time from inception to conclusion. Worked with attorneys and social service providers to achieve the best client outcome.

TULANE UNIVERSITY, JEWISH STUDIES DEPARTMENT, New Orleans, LA January 2018-July 2018 Adjunct Professor

Taught a required four-hour advanced Hebrew class. Developed curricula and course materials, including syllabi, lecture outlines, homework assignments, and tests. Assisted students with their academic concerns and offered academic advice and referral services.

LOUISIANA CIVIL JUSTICE CENTER, New Orleans LA April 2015-December 2017 Director of Legal Services

Managed the organization’s Legal Department. Supervised & trained staff attorneys & professional staff. Supervised the Louisiana State Legal Hotline & Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Disaster Legal Hotlines staffed by attorneys, social service providers & volunteers. Drafted documents & created legal materials for all the organization’s needs. Practiced civil litigation in all civil legal areas in state and bankruptcy courts. Hired and on-boarded all new attorneys & was responsible for their legal development, training and case follow-up. Prepared quarterly reports, planned meetings & was directly responsible for grant & budget compliance.

SAGI, SHIFMAN, AMSALEM LAW FIRM, Haifa, Israel January 2008 - May 2013 Attorney

Practiced insurance defense & other commercial litigation disputes. Handled a caseload of over 200 active litigation cases independently. Conducted research & drafted memorandums, appellate briefs & oppositions to appellate briefs & appeared in court.

LICENSES, HONORS & RECOGNITION

Licensed Attorney in Louisiana, New York and Israel

Awarded the Fulbright Scholarship by the Department of State, USA. Awarded Access to Justice Hero Award by Louisiana State Bar Association, 2017

CLE lecturer on Disaster Legal Issues- Nationwide

EDUCATION

TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, New Orleans, LA - January 2019

Doctorate of Juridical Science (GPA 3.54)

UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA, Haifa, Israel - November 2011

LL.M (GPA 3.6)

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law - July 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Fluent in English, Arabic & Hebrew, Different e-discovery Websites and Software, Microsoft Office Applications, G-Suite, Lexis Nexis/Westlaw, Case Management Software, QuickBooks, KPI Measurements, Grant Compliance, Budget Reporting.

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