Corporate and Litigation Paralegal

BRINSON MALLARD, J.D.

**** ********** ******* ***** • Springfield, VA 22150 • *********@*****.*** • 1-347-***-**** EDUCATION

Southern University and A&M College Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA Juris Doctor, May 2021

GPA: Available Upon Request

Activities: National Black Students Association

Clayton State University, Morrow, GA

Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management with a minor in Criminal Justice, May 2017 SECURITY CLEARANCE

Public Trust

EXPERIENCE

Department of Homeland Security-USCIS, Washington, DC Immigration Paralegal

As an immigration paralegal I provide legal support work involving immigration benefits, commercial and administrative law matters, and ethics concerns, prepare briefs, conduct legal research on issues involved in the administration of immigration benefits, general law matters involving both civil and criminal issues, and federal civil procedure challenges. Callahan & Fusco, LLC, Decatur, GA

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Facilitated legal research and investigations for 8 attorneys.

Prioritized draft routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions pretrial orders, witness and exhibit lists and subpoenas, locate and schedule expert witnesses, conduct research, interview and schedule witnesses, shepardize motions and briefs, prepare deposition and mediation notebooks, and assist in preparation for trial. Graphic Packaging International, Sandy Springs, GA Paralegal, Corporate Governance & Securities

Oversaw the preparation and filing of annual reports, taxes and foreign qualifications for the Company and its domestic and global subsidiaries with a 98% completion rate.

Analyzed domestic and global subsidiary matters, including formation, dissolution, conversion, drafting of governance documents, and maintenance of minute books.

Contributed to the preparation and organization of detailed records in support of the Company’s Board meetings and SEC filings, including the Proxy Statement and Forms 10- K and 10-Q.

Aligned with the Company’s Transfer Agent, yielding a 23% improvement by assisting with securities matters in support of the Company’s mergers and acquisitions, including releases of restricted stock and related rep letters.

Coordinated legal documentation in support of the Company’s business operations, including incumbency certificates, officer certificates and delegations of authority.

Orchestrated Section 16 filings and assist with stock ownership and issuance matters, including 10b5-1 trading plans, legal opinions, and communications with transfer agents, stock plan administrators and registered shareholders.

Presided in preparations and distribution of Directors and Officers questionnaires and Board and Committee self-assessment surveys.

Fostered compliance with legal department policies and procedures, including record retention, privileged document protocols and the legal hold process. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Atlanta, GA

Document Review Specialist (MBO Contractor)

Executed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and financial documents.

Processed and determined, with a 100% response rate, if the document were responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.

Supervised quality assurance for 7 Document Review Specialists’ work, to ensure the client was receiving an exceptional product.

Conducted over 1 million documents with a 98% accuracy rate.

Engineered document review in anticipation of legal proceedings or during the discovery phase of litigation.

Investigated the relevance and/or responsiveness of documents using knowledge about the facts of the case and the issues of law on various subject matters that are dependent on the client.

Trustpoint.One, Atlanta, GA

Legal Document Reviewer

Summarized document review in anticipation of legal proceedings or during the discovery phase of litigation.

Observed the relevance and/or responsiveness of documents using knowledge about the facts of the case and the issues of law on various subject matters that are dependent on the client.

Counseled with state/federal agencies and attorneys, along with in house attorneys when needed, on a wide range of issues related to the documentation. The Kates Law Firm Morrow, GA

Paralegal Intern

Spearheaded intensive legal research, receiving commendation from all attorneys for efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Devised reports based on attorney requests for 50+ cases, developing legal motions, arguments and other case filing while achieving the best possible outcome for 96.3% of clients.

Attended court hearings and legal proceeding, enhancing understanding and experience in personal injury law.

Led legal research, complied data, and prepared detailed reports for management presentations.

Kwame Johnson, P.C., Atlanta, GA

Paralegal Intern

Advised in resolving 4 lawsuits, investigating the facts of cases and interviewing clients and witnesses.

Incorporated intensive legal research and drafted pleadings – including deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, and briefs.

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