Assistant Project
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Linda I. Gonzalez
**************@*****.***
**** ** *** ***, **** Lauderdale, FL 33311
OBJECTIVE To obtain a Corporate In-house Counsel position where I can provide legal advice and support, and use my analytical and research skills in enabling corporate goals consistent with strategies and objectives.
EDUCATION University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.A., Economics, Minor: Japanese, 2002
Honors: Deans List 1998-2002
Activities: One year exchange student in Japan 2000-2001
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Lakes, FL
J.D., January 2008
License: Member of the Florida Bar
Activities: International Moot Court (2004-2007); Business Law Society (2005); St. Thomas Moore Society (2005); Peter T. Fay American Inn of the Court (2006)
St. Thomas University School of Business, Miami Lakes, FL
M.B.A. International Business, January 2008
EXPERIENCE Broward Public Defender’s Office 2009-Present
Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Criminal Law/Litigation
Represented indigent clients on a variety of charges at the misdemeanor and
felony level and at all levels of the criminal process, including first appearances,
arraignment, plea negotiations, first and final violations of probation, pre-trial
motions, trial, and sentencing. Analyzed and identified relevant issues in all
cases. Read and interpreted statutes and case law for pre-trial motions, trial
preparation, and arguments. Maintained a case load of at least 190 clients at
all times.
Huron Consulting Group, Miramar, FL 2008- 2009
Auditing Consultant, Corporation
Audit hundreds of binders per day and confirm documents are in compliance with privilege, trademark, and other laws; code documents for legal relevance and attorney/client confidentiality.
Foley & Lardner, LLP, San Diego, CA 2007
Legal Assistant, Patent Law
Completed backed-up billing project for client Nokia; audited files to make sure billing was in compliance with actual work performed; assisted in legal research.
One World, Inc., Miami Beach, FL 2006-2007
In-House Legal Intern, Commercial Tort Law
Research relevant law for on going multi-million dollar complex case; draft motions for outside counsel; gather evidence for trial; separate confidential/privileged documents; review depositions for fact gathering; assisted outside counsel in preparation for trial.
Rosen Switkes & Entin P.L., Miami Beach, FL 2005-2006
Federal Legal Clerk, Civil Litigation
Draft motions for Summary Judgment; draft motions for Emergency Injunction; draft complaints; research complex issues of law and draft memorandums of law.
VOLUNTEER WORK Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, St. Thomas University Spring 2007
Prepared individual tax returns in compliance with Federal Regulations; assist with Spanish to English translation.
LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish
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