Risk Management Real Estate

KATHLEEN E. NOEBEL

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Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Email: adz1d6@r.postjobfree.com Senior Paralegal

Versatile Senior Paralegal possessing over 30 years of experience in managing high volume litigation in general liability, intellectual property, commercial, products liability, bankruptcy, torts and environmental, special matters and investigations, international arbitration and appeals. A proven project and case manager with the knowledge and experience to plan and implement sophisticated project on behalf of clients. Adept in performing administrative processes including research, analysis, document preparation, and reporting. A subject matter expert in litigation preparation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Effective communicator who works closely with clients to build trust and successful relationships. A respected leader who motivates team members through coaching and the open sharing of knowledge and experience.

Areas of Expertise

Bankruptcy Litigation

Capital Transactions & Real Estate

E-Discovery

Finance & Restructuring

Risk Management

Management and Coordinator

International Arbitration Litigation

International Trade & Litigation

Intellectual Property Litigation

Trademark Prosecution

Project & Case Management

Special Matters &

Government Investigations

Tort & Environmental

Litigation

Professional Experience

KING & SPALDING LLP, NEW YORK, NY 2016 – PRESENT

SENIOR PARALEGAL

LITIGATION – BANKRUPTCY, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TORT & ENVIRONMENTAL

Reviews and analyzes cases in order to assist in preparation of case for trial or administrative hearing.

Establishes, organizes and maintains electronic or hard copy pleading books, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists.

Cite check briefs, legal memoranda, etc. in conformance with court rules and “Bluebook” format.

Utilizes computerized litigation techniques and software when applicable.

Serves as a liaison to government agencies.

Checks citations and references in written materials for accuracy.

Attending and assisting at witness interviews.

Performing document review

Updating index and database files

Performing database search for specific issues or individuals

Proofreading and cite-checking briefs

Establishes, organizes and maintains electronic or hard copy pleading books, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists.

Coordinate logistics for trials and hearings.

Assists in trial including scheduling of witnesses, preparation and organization of trial documents; assists attorneys with legalistic concerns.

Liaison with global offices for coordination of on-going projects.

Coordinator on teamwork especially maintaining positive, enthusiastic and leadership support CAPITAL TRANSACTION & REAL ESTATE

Assist in drafting closing documents, including loan agreements, notes, security deeds and mortgages, indemnification agreements, releases, collateral assignment documents, participation agreements, subordination agreements and non-disturbance agreements, option agreements, easement agreements

Reviewing management agreements and service contracts.

Preparing checklist of documents and items to be accomplished at closing.

Attend real estate closings

COWAN, DEBAETS ABRAHAMS & SHEPPARD, NEW YORK, NY 2014 – 2016 MANAGING CLERK / SENIOR PARALEGAL AND TRADEMARK ADMINISTRATOR

Oversee all IP litigation matters from its inception to conclusion, including managing the appeal process in both state and federal actions.

Manage extensive portfolios of both programs and cases performing analysis including cost of project development for international global application programs.

Prepare international and domestic reports for client portfolios on various brands and trademarks.

Conduct searches and perform background investigations on the availability for potential use and registration of international and domestic marks.

Support management in their review of search reports and investigations into the probability of mark registration potential.

Research and prepare estimates for foreign vendors.

Communicate progress of all projects with clients and internal departments ensuring all schedules are met

Perform work on all aspects of both international and domestic trademark prosecution including applications, amendments, affidavits, renewals, powers of attorney, legalization, assignment and other chain of title issues. MEDTECH RISK MANAGEMENT INC., NEW YORK, NY 1998 - 2014 A DIVISION OF LEDY-GURREN BASS & SIFF LLP, NEW YORK, NY SUPERVISOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT (2000-2014)

Core team member in the development and implementation of improved risk management policies and procedures.

Applied extensive expertise in state and federal regulations to insure compliance with FTC, local consumer, and medical advertising directives; interfaced with regulatory agencies on a regular basis.

Successfully administrated risk mitigation strategies for more than 300 nursing facilities.

Interact with other supporting departments for investigation purposes.

Coordinate with risk management team on reporting and processing claims.

Prepare and maintain analysis and loss run reports.

Actively participated in all aspects of project management planning including accounting, estimate creation, organization, resource allocation, and establishment of protocols.

Crafted and implemented project work plans revising as appropriate to meet changing conditions.

Administered all operational aspects for assigned projects ensuring documentation was complete and secured, performing comprehensive data reviews and supervising investigations, and reporting progress to senior management.

Facilitated project team meetings and coordinated update presentations to clients. LEDY-GURREN, BASS & SIFF LLP, NEW YORK, NY

SENIOR PARALEGAL (1998-2014)

Managed diverse multimillion dollar settlement funds.

Provided oversight for the collation and organization of factual data as well as the monitoring of discoveries.

Ensured the accurate and timely preparation and submission of dispositive motions.

Performed trial preparation procedures including compiling trial notebooks and witness files.

Collaborated with subject matter experts and reviewed files to ensure relevant documents are available.

Delegated specific case assignments to appropriate team members according to their skill level and abilities.

Organized appeal documents including preparation of table of contents and records on appeal.

Lead the recruitment initiative in the selection and subsequent training of a new paralegal.

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the firm’s Managing Partner.

Managed paralegal staff.

ILJ CORPORATION, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY

FIRM ADMINISTRATOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER 1996 – 1998

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the firm’s Managing Partner

Oversee schedules and assist in marketing and promotional strategies

Managing accounts, including client portfolios, receivable and payable for the import/export company as well as disbursements and purchase orders

Interviewing, recruiting, training and supervising all employees KENYON & KENYON, NEW YORK, NY

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL 1994 - 1996

Managing high volume litigation documents for international clients

• Monitoring discovery and drafting discovery responses as well as organizing and gathering factual data

Assisting with trial preparation and coordinating depositions with courts and other counsel

• Creating and maintaining expert / witness binders for various different cases

Responsible for the provision of training to new Paralegals BOWER & GARDNER, NEW YORK, NY

PARALEGAL 1991 – 1994

Handling client files and depositions, monitoring discovery and gathering factual data as required

Producing expert / witness binders and updating the expert library references

Preparing notices of deposition, authorizing and recording subpoenas and coordinating trial preparation Education

Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies, John’s University, Queens, NY Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Software Proficiencies

Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook Citrix, Westlaw, Lexis, Teams, CPi

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