Racheal N. White

adx28m@r.postjobfree.com

646-***-****

EXPERIENCE

*/**** – 6/2023; Contract Attorney, Synergy Legal Staffing (Contracted at Ernst & Young)

Provide legal support as a reviewer and E-discovery Team Lead on investigations involving complex factual records and legal arguments within the fraud investigation department.

Conducted OFAC investigations on a multinational bank in response to SEC inquiries. Researched and analyzed financial records, transactions, and SAR reports pursuant to enhanced due diligence and compliance checks on corporate and individual targets. Drafted due diligence reports. Conducted quality control review of excel reports and research findings. Prepared memoranda containing comprehensive information and analysis on research findings, including AML.

6/2016 – 12/2016; Staff Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group

Represented clients in administrative matters involving FEMA, the office of the Mayor, and private organizations. Performed scheduled and walk-in client intake and advised clients on housing, contract, estate, insurance, and other matters. Analyzed privacy and civil liberties-related issues, and assisted clients in understanding program operations. Filed operational compliance inquiries. Managed client case load and attended weekly case conferences.

9/2007 – 7/2008; Senior Program Specialist, Presbyterian Senior Services

Monitored grant compliance, managed grant reporting, and maintained grant reporting databases. Served on an interagency board to advise the NYC Department of the Aging.

9/2006 – 8/2007; Program Specialist, Presbyterian Senior Services

Developed intergenerational, cultural, and educational programming and engaged contractors to facilitate STEM. Recruited, interviewed and supervised staff. Provided group and individual counseling to school aged children. Developed and facilitated employees trainings.

7/2006 – 8/2006; Recreation and Education Advisor, Presbyterian Senior Services

Facilitated intergenerational, cultural, and educational programs. Trained and supervised staff in the administration of recreational programs at a summer camp.

VOLUNTEER WORK AND INTERNSHIPS

1/2013 – 6/2013; Volunteer Housing Court Attorney, Hon. Cheryl Gonzales

Researched legal issues and drafted decisions and orders on behalf of the court in landlord tenant proceedings involving nonpayment, holdover and HP matters. Assisted in scheduling trials and hearings for the court. Reviewed warrants and orders to show cause on behalf of the court. Facilitated pre-trial conferences.

5/2012 – 7/2012; Access to Justice Volunteer Attorney, NYS Unified Court System, Housing Court

Negotiated settlements in nonpayment and HP matters. Reviewed lease agreements.

8/2010 – 1/2011; Legal Intern, Community and Economic Development Clinic, CUNY School of Law

Advised a board of directors on compliance, governance, and housing issues. Facilitated board meetings and drafted resolutions. Drafted non-profit incorporation and governance documents. Reviewed contracts and proposals.

5/2010 – 8/2010; Legal Intern, United States Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, Appellate Defense

Prepared memoranda containing comprehensive information and analysis of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and case law. Analyzed court transcripts, trial records, and case history for appealable issues. Mooted Navy JAG officers based on a thorough review of memoranda, briefs, legal research and all case documents, in preparation for oral arguments before a military tribunal.

5/2009 – 8/2009; Legal Intern, City of Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Homicide Unit

Prepared and maintained a variety of physical evidence, including murder weapons and crime scene photographs, and trial-related documents, such as trial notebooks, discovery letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, trial subpoenas, etc., throughout a homicide trial. Reviewed statements, developed timelines, and prepared witnesses for trial. Drafted briefs and motions to the court, subpoenas, and parole board recommendations for persons convicted of homicide. Conferenced with defense counsel to discuss administrative matters and settlement negotiations. Maintained a thorough memory of all statements, evidence, reports, etc. as well as the corresponding location of the information in the trail notebook to provide second chair assistance in a homicide trial.

12/2008 – 4/2009; Legislative Intern, Office of Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, City of Philadelphia

Prepared, reviewed, and organized legislation and researched administrative legal issues. Audited financial data, including fiscal year operating budgets of the office of the Mayor, police and various other municipal departments of the City of Philadelphia and contractors. Generated reports and drafted inquiries for the city appropriations committee based on the analysis of departmental budgets and expenditures. Reviewed and analyzed proposed legislation legality, policy implications, and community impact, provided oral and written reports on the findings, and edited proposed legislation as directed.

10/2008 – 1/2009; Intern, Law Office of J. Edward McCain

Drafted and revised interrogatories for depositions. Assisted in the preparation of case materials and clients for trial. Researched and drafted briefs and memoranda. Negotiated debt settlements.

EDUCATION

5/2011, Juris Doctor, Drexel University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1/2010 – 1/2011, Visiting Student, CUNY School of Law, New York, New York

5/2006, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

BAR ADMISSION

10/2013, Admitted to practice in New York. (Registration Number: 5172952)

COMMISSION

5/2020, Commissioned Notary in New Jersey.

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