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ROBERT L. GIARRUSSO
ATTORNEY AT LAW
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
email: ***********@*****.*** cell: 703-***-****
OBJECTIVE: Experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated professional, seeking an opportunity to contribute to a law firm, in-house legal department, or legal service agency. Conscientious and detail oriented, I am a team player and develop strong relationships with peers, managers, clients, and staff. I learn quickly and execute my responsibilities at a consistently high level, providing reliable and insightful support, and achieving positive outcomes in my assignments.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND ASSOCIATIONS:
Virginia State Bar, Active Member VSB # 38987 1995- Present District of Columbia Bar, Active Member DC Bar # 458-***-****- Present Supreme Court of the United States Bar, Active Member 2009- Present EXPERIENCE:
I spent several years as a staff attorney for a large international law firm, and worked on many large-scale antitrust matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. I also have a great deal of experience in intellectual property, contracts, and similar matters, such as internal audits, patent and copyright infringement cases, as well as cases involving money laundering and price fixing, including several FCPA investigations involving wire transfers, tobacco, national defense, electronics, and other industries. Other cases include multi- district litigation concerning petrochemical, real estate, airlines, energy trading, banking, electronics, healthcare, mortgages, and other industries. I am experienced as a team lead/review manager and have frequently conducted privilege review, quality control review, document management, oversight and briefings for 50+ reviewers on a daily basis.
I have also served as a trial advocate and litigator for many years, winning judgments in civil and criminal cases including family law, immigration, traffic, employment, landlord/tenant, fraud, assault, & other matters. As a solo practitioner, I have drafted all documents from motions to briefs, written and answered discovery requests, and tried cases in bench trials and before juries. I have prepared consignment contracts, property settlement agreements, reviewed and revised residential and commercial leases, stock agreements for a small start-up, and drafted contracts for residential property developers.
From 2001-2005, I worked as a communications policy consultant advising Federal, state and local public safety agencies on interoperability, adoption of high- speed telecommunications, encryption, video streaming applications and other emerging technologies. My duties included monitoring more than twenty active dockets for potential impact to constituents, as well as equipment procurement, leases, studies of in-building wi-fi coverage, and other issues. During that period, I served as the primary author of public comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of public safety agencies, regularly attending FCC meetings and other events.
Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
3/25 Washington, DC
I participated in an electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality and key issues for a management services organization responding to a CID.
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Review Manager Transperfect
10/24- 2/25 Washington, DC
Served as review manager providing QC support for responsiveness, privilege and key issues, provided feedback and recommendations for searches in MDL investigation of revenue management software sharing.
Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
8/24-9/24 Washington, DC
Reviewed electronic documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality and key issues in support of a medical imaging company under investigation by the FTC. Review Manager Transperfect
8/24 Washington, DC
Served as review manager providing QC support for responsiveness, privilege and key issues, provided feedback and recommendations for searches in an SEC investigation of a cryptocurrency trader.
Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
7/24 Washington, DC
Reviewed electronic documents for responsiveness, privilege and key issues in support of a mortgage company answering a CID from DOJ and the CFPB. Review Manager Transperfect
2/24- 7/24 Washington, DC
Served as review manager on several electronic document review projects, providing QC review for responsiveness, privilege and key documents in an investigation of a hedge fund by the FTC and DOJ, evaluating documents for responsiveness and applying redactions; providing QC review of documents regarding a claim of unjust enrichment and unauthorized use of trade secrets, and another review to QC electronic documents for responsiveness, confidentiality and privilege in a breach of contract case. Performed searches and helped provide daily guidance to a review team of 20 contractors.
Contract Attorney Complete Discovery Source
2/24 New York, NY
Reviewed electronic documents for responsiveness, privilege and key issues in review project regarding state management of social service agencies with respect to mental health, abuse and neglect litigation.
Review Manager Transperfect
11/23- 1/24 Washington, DC
I served as one of several review managers on a due diligence review regarding an FTC investigation of the residential rental industry. I was also a review manager in a breach of contract litigation case that involved cybersecurity issues, reviewing documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality and key issues, as well as constructing and executing searches for unreviewed documents.
Contract Attorney KLDiscovery
11/23- 11/23 Washington, DC
I worked as a document reviewer examining documents for responsiveness, privilege and confidentiality regarding litigation between a general contractor and subcontractor on a government project that was delayed due to the pandemic.
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Review Manager Transperfect
1/23- 9/23 Washington, DC
I served as a review manager on three remote electronic document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, key issues and confidentiality for an HSR Second Request investigation of a retail marketing company acquiring a technology firm, a Second Request on another merger/acquisition between two government contractors, and a Second Request for a merger between two energy companies. Most recently, I served as a review manager on a project dealing with class action health litigation. I have conducted QC sampling, document searches, helped analyze reviewer statistics, led privilege review and logged entries, answered questions, drafted communications to the team, and provided additional oversight and support as needed. Review Manager Transperfect
12/22- 1/23 Washington, DC
Worked on a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, key issues and confidentiality regarding breach of contract and fraud claims. Drafted privilege log entries, performed redactions, and provided QC and oversight for final production of documents. Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
11/22-12/22 Washington, DC
Participated in a remote electronic review for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and key issues for defense counsel in an alleged breach of contract and fraud matter. Also, a review for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality and key issues concerning an OIG investigation of alleged Medicare fraud by a third party. Review Manager Transperfect
9/22- 11/22 Washington, DC
Assisted in a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, key issues and confidentiality regarding a breach of contract claim. Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
9/22 Washington, DC
Contributed to a remote electronic review for responsiveness, privilege, and key issues for defense counsel in a breach of contract dispute in the hospitality services industry. Review Manager Transperfect
6/22- 8/22 Washington, DC
Managed remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality in breach of contract litigation in the pharmaceutical industry and in a real estate sales dispute. Provided QC review, drafted entries for privilege log, monitored daily progress, assisted in composing and executing databases searches and identifying issues central to those cases. Also assisted in privilege and QC review for breach of contract in a $46 M real estate transaction.
Project Attorney McDermott, Will & Emery
3/22- 5/22 Washington, DC
Participated in a remote electronic review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality for defense counsel in a breach of contract case, and another remote review of third-party documents in a shareholder derivative suit for responsiveness and key issues. Review Manager Transperfect
2/22- 3/22 Washington, DC
Managed a remote electronic review for responsiveness, privilege, confidential information and hot documents regarding breach of contract allegations. Identified many significant documents and reported information previously unknown to the client firm.
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Review Manager Transperfect
9/21- 2/22 Washington, DC
Managed a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality in class action litigation for promissory estoppel. Provided additional support including daily reporting of statistics for reviewers and assistance in guidance and supervision for contractors. Prepared searches for responsiveness, privilege and PII protected documents. Interacted with clients on a daily basis, estimating time to complete various assignments, answered questions on the Q & A log, and provided regular reports and review statistics. Contract Attorney Transperfect
7/21- 8/21 Washington, DC
Took part in a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality for a third- party witness in a patent infringement litigation claim as well as a breach of contract case.
Contract Attorney Law Counsel Staffing
6/21- 7/21 Washington, DC
Assisted in a remote electronic review of responsive and privileged documents for an acquisition of a nationally prominent manufacturer of industrial plumbing and drainage products. Review Manager Transperfect
5/21- 6/21 Washington, DC
Managed a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and daily QC review re: breach of contract litigation on behalf of a property management company, and on a breach of contract suit for non- performance on a mining contract.
Contract Attorney Transperfect
4/21- 5/21 Washington, DC
Supported a remote electronic document review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality on a Second Request for FTC approval. Contract Attorney FTI Consulting
3/20- 10/20 Washington, DC
Contributed to remote electronic review for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality. Prepared list of frequently used terms and acronyms in a strongly contested IP infringement case, as well as a subsequent review for the same client with respect to determining damages. Also investigated allegations of financial fraud and money laundering by investment consultants, for a family- owned trust.
Contract Attorney Law Counsel Staffing
9/19- 2/20 Washington, DC
Provided electronic review of responsive and privileged documents for an internal investigation, to determine whether employees took kickbacks or sold products at a loss for personal gain.
Principal/Consulting Attorney Robert L. Giarrusso, PLLC 4/05- 10/22 Springfield, VA
• Advised clients on a wide range of claims and issues, drafting all court documents, including contracts, shareholder agreements, property settlements agreements, articles of incorporation, briefs, motions, orders, and conducted and defended depositions.
• Litigated civil and criminal cases in General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, & Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia, including traffic, landlord/tenant, child support and custody, personal injury, and immigration.
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Staff Attorney Howrey LLP
03/2007- 02/2010 Washington, DC
• Led large scale reviews for complex commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, civil and criminal litigation, securities, and intellectual property practices.
• Reviewed documents for relevance, privilege and confidentiality, performed QC review and redactions, prepared briefs, led privilege review, drafted descriptions and finalized privilege logs, and prepared documents for production.
• Performed web-based and database research, identified and constructed searches for key terms, names, and dates to find the most relevant documents for review; managed and assigned responsibilities to colleagues and contractors.
• Worked with clerical personnel, IT staff, and vendors to ensure reliable workflow, accurately estimated manpower, time & resources to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Developed witness interview questions, briefing books, schedules, timelines, and other pre- trial preparation.
• Provided daily supervision of contract attorneys, performed oversight and giving instructions, estimated resources and time necessary to meet review deadlines, measured accuracy of coding, and provided statistics measuring progress and output.
• Supported commercial and private clients on state AG, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FINRA, and foreign investigations, including FCPA and RICO cases, and HSR Second Requests.
• Provided legal analysis, privilege review, and quality control on anti-trust and regulatory compliance cases, complex corporate litigation, class action suits, patent and copyright infringement litigation, civil and criminal investigations, audits, and internal reviews.
• Examined financial and transactional documents in audits and investigations of fraud, mismanagement and price fixing in energy trading, real estate, advertising, electronics, educational institutions, healthcare, hedge funds, and similar matters. Closer IREP/HSBC
5/2005-1/2007 Northern Virginia
• Serviced eight different branch offices across Northern Virginia, reviewed and closed residential first and second mortgages, insurance policies, and equity lines of credit.
• Ensured borrowers were aware of legal terms and conditions, verified and that all contractual obligations were clear and met all the requisite standards compliant with relevant lending laws.
Associate Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
02/01- 04/05 McLean, VA
• Provided advice, analysis, and support to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of the Treasury, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Primary author of comments, letters, petitions, and other documents submitted to the FCC, first responders, executive agencies, and state and Federal legislators.
• Supported Federal, state, and local public safety agencies, drafting policy and strategy recommendations and comments to provide communications funding, best practices, and adoption of standards and technologies to maximize efficiency.
• Assisted in the development of wireless telecommunications procedures, promoting interoperable communications and improved cooperation and exchange of information among and between Federal, state, and local public safety agencies.
• Provided support in proposals to government and business clients, assessing policy and technical needs and recommending equipment for procurement, citing of cell towers and switches, and examining local zoning and other relevant statutes potentially affecting land use
• Contributed to several comprehensive communications studies and reports, including: The Washington Area Sniper Investigation ● In-Building Communication Systems and Capabilities Evaluation ● DOJ High-Risk Metropolitan Areas Interoperability Assistance Project ● DHS Project SAFECOM Interoperability Baseline Report
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Trial Attorney/Of Counsel Law Offices of James E. Kiley, Jr., PC 06/1996- 09/1998 Rockville, MD
• Litigated cases in Virginia Courts, including criminal and civil bench and jury trials.
• Researched, composed and argued pleadings and motions, conducted depositions, selected juries, drafted contracts, negotiated civil settlements & other legal services.
• Counseled and represented clients in civil and criminal matters, including assault and battery, traffic, fraud, employment, landlord-tenant, consumer, domestic and juvenile matters. EDUCATION:
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY ● Bachelor of Arts, May 1985 ● Major: Political Science; Minor: Philosophy ● Dean's List: 1983, 1984
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC Juris Doctor May 1994 ● Officer, Director, Committee to Protect Civil Liberties, 1992-1994 Secretary. Environmental Law Society, 1992-1994
ELECTRONIC REVIEW, RESEARCH & SOFTWARE PROGRAMS:
Collaborate, Concordance, DocuMatrix, Kroll Ontrack, OmniX, Relativity, Ringtail, CaseMap, Case Point, Lotus Notes, and Stratify document review platforms.
• LexisNexis, FastCase, Shepard’s, Westlaw & other database and Web-based research
• Microsoft Windows 7, 8 & 10 operating systems
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Open Office, and WordPerfect programs PERSONAL AND BUSINESS REFERENCES:
Dr. Sal Nuccio, DC Mr. Thomas Faltens, Esq.
Back 2 Action Chiropractic, LLC Project Manager, Transperfect 5294 Lyngate Court 700 Sixth St., NW
Burke, VA 22015 Washington, DC 20004
Mr. Michael Purkey, Esq. Ms. Susan Rabinowitz, Esq. Staff Attorney Sr. Staff Attorney, Arnold & Porter LLP Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick, PLLC 555 12th St. NW 1615 M St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC 20036 202-***-****
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