Resume category: CONSULTANT

           CONSULTANT       Professional Summary         
















Astute
and innovative attorney with strong ability to develop and implement effective litigation case
strategies and write persuasive motions. Proven ability to resolve complex cases in
clients' favor.  Meticulous,
conscientious, tenacious, organized, analytical, and able to thrive in dynamic
environments.  

        Skills             Court Procedures  Legal Document Preparation  Strong Researcher  Strong Negotiator  
















Organization  Communication  Leadership  Team Player  Litigation Management  Detailed-Oriented               Due Dilligence  Deposition  Motion Practice   Regulatory Compliance  Risk Management  Strong Writer  Civil Litigation  Quality Assurance  Professional and Personable  Analytical           Work History          Consultant     06/2014   to   Current      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State     Serve as consultant attorney to major Virgin Islands' law firm that represents individuals, classes, and organizations in plaintiff-side civil litigation, involving areas of contracts, commercial transactions, trusts, bankruptcy, personal injury, and discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, and age.​   Conduct legal research in complex litigation matters.  Draft pleadings, oppositions to motion to dismiss, summary judgment, daubert motions, and appellate briefs.  Conduct discovery.  Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.        Special Assistant Corporation Counsel     03/2011   to   05/2014      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State     Served as Special Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Special Federal Litigation Division, a specialized division created to defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought exclusively in federal courts pursuant to the United States Constitution and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, in which misconduct was claimed against the police, District Attorney, correction officer, and the Mayor of the City of New York.  Made frequent appearances in federal courts and managed heavy caseload.  Evaluated cases and negotiated settlements.  Represented clients at settlement conferences and mediations.  Drafted pleadings, memoranda, settlement agreements, motions, interrogatories and requests for production of documents, initial disclosures, joint pre-trial orders, and letters.  Developed and executed investigative strategies.  Conducted discovery, including taking and defending depositions, and prepared cases for trial.  Investigated alleged criminal and constitutional law violations.  Conducted legal research and analysis.  Interviewed clients and witnesses.  Made presentations to division attorneys and supervisors regarding case developments and strategies.  Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.  Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for clients.        Attorney     01/2010   to   01/2011      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State     Served as principal attorney in practice primarily focused   on family and immigration laws.   Counseled clients on a variety of matters including compliance with various regulations and codes.  Conducted factual and legal investigations.  Drafted pleadings and motions.  Filed and argued motions.  Designed discovery plans and conducted discovery.  Developed and successfully implemented case strategies.  Negotiated and drafted settlement and commercial lease agreements.  Represented client at hearings.        Consultant Attorney     12/2005   to   12/2009      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State     Served as Consultant Attorney by Assisting several law firms during  civil litigation, white collar criminal litigation, and SEC and DOJ investigations regarding matters involving allegations of fraud, anti-money laundering violations, and antiitrust violations.    Analyzed financial documentation and communications such risk alerts and
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) to identify regulatory risks and whether
company exceeded its risk appetite in violation of company's own
procedures.    Reviewed transactions and communications for fraud,  illegal wire transfers, suspicious activities,
breach of contract, breach of  fiduciary
duties, and regulatory violations.    Performed second level and quality control review to ensure documentation
was correctly annotated and categorized prior to production to government
regulators, and adverse parties.     Reviewed and analyzed documents to determine if
method of calculating out-of-network benefits violated ERISA, RICO, the Sherman
Act and state law.          Conducted due diligence to ensure
merger/acquisition did not violate U.S. antitrust law.

   Conducted legal research, developed case theories, and drafted memoranda.  Assisted in deposition and trial preparation by drafting privilege logs.   Firms:  Jenner & Block; Arkin, Kaplan & Rice; Debevoise & Plimpton.        Education          J.D.  :   Law     May 2005       Fordham University School of Law  
                                    -   City  ,
                                      State     GPA:   Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law, Staff Member
*Dean's recognition for successfully representing client in immigration case
*Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award   Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law, Staff Member
*Dean's recognition for successfully representing client in immigration case
*Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award       Fordham Immigration Rights Clinic  
                                    -   City  ,
                                      State           The Honorable Cornelius Blackshear  
                                    -   City  ,
                                      State           Bachelor of Arts  :   Criminal Justice     May 2000       John Jay College of Criminal Justice  
                                    -   City  ,
                                      State     GPA:   Magna Cum Laude Dean's List Recipient
Bar Admissions   Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Dean's List Recipient
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