Experience Summary
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Bar (2015)
Thomas J. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center Teen Court - Board Member (2006 - 2013)
Thomas J. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center Teen Alternatives – Secretary & Board Member (2010 - Present)
EDUCATION
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL
Juris Doctorate (Accelerated two and half year program)
Honors: Contracts II and Immigration Law - Book Awards for Highest Examination Scores
(Summer & Spring); Dean’s List 3.7 GPA (Spring)
Activities: Phi Alpha Delta - National Chapter Service Award, Executive Board Elect;
St. Thomas Human Rights Institute, Pro-Bono
Faculty Research Assistant
Work directly with Professor for prestigious L.L.M./M.A. Program in Intercultural Human Rights; conduct research, write memos for texts, published texts, and devise seminar on world religions and the influence of their political systems thereof to support a world ethic of human rights.
Immigration Law Clinic - Immigration Clinical Legal Intern
Under supervision of Professor/Attorney, represented clients in trial for political and religious asylum against the Department of Homeland Security in the Miami-Dade federal courthouse before judges; prepared affidavits, motions, and memorandums of law on various issues.
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Liberal Arts, Minor: Legal Studies - 3.5 G.P.A - Upper Level Courses
Concentrations: Humanities, Literature, Political Science, Religion, Economics, History, and Philosophy
Honors: President’s List - 4.0 GPA (Summer); Dean’s List
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
LawyersToday.com (June 2013 – Current)
Perform legal research, draft pleadings, and memorandums of law, for civil cases and civil litigation. Individually perform client intakes, work with clients; independently manage and handle litigation cases from inception – pre-suit to closure, prepare for trials, mediations, appeals, hearings, depositions, maintain correspondence with attorneys and clients, scheduling, assist, and oversee general functioning of the office.
Law Office of David Chico, P.A. – Paralegal (May 2012 – June 2012) (September 2012 – February 2013)
Draft pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, prepare for mediation and depositions for personal injury litigation.
Stovash, Case, and Tingley, P.A. – Paralegal
Draft pleadings and correspondence for banking foreclosure litigation. (July 2012 – September 2012)
Payas, Payas, & Payas, L.L.P - Paralegal (April 2011 - August 2011)
Draft pleadings and correspondence, prepare for trial and mediation, maintain calendar for scheduling, hearings, and depositions for personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. Oversee flow and maintenance of cases in litigation phase. This was a hire for a temporary four month position.
Eiffert & Associates, P.A. – Paralegal (October 2010 - December 2010)
Perform legal research, draft pleadings and memorandums of law for personal injury protection litigation. Prepare for trial, coordinate hearings, depositions, and maintain correspondence with attorneys and clients. Oversee flow and maintenance of cases in litigation phase.
The Morsch Law Group – Paralegal (September 2008 - July 2010)
Perform legal research, draft pleadings, memorandums of law, and appellate briefs for civil, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Individually interview and work with clients; independently manage and handle litigation cases from inception – pre-suit to closure, prepare for trials, mediations, appeals, hearings, depositions, maintain correspondence with attorneys and clients, scheduling, assist in Guardian Ad Litem representation, and oversee general functioning of the office.
Philip D. Townes, Esq. – Paralegal (2006; September 2007 - June 2008)
Perform legal research and draft pleadings in preparation for civil, criminal litigation and dependency cases. Individually interview and participate in client conferences. Independently handle case management and maintain general functioning of office.
Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A. – Paralegal (November 2006 - April 2007)
Work independently and directly with attorneys in representation of local government clientele and insurance corporations. Draft pleadings, memorandums of law, perform legal research, discovery, prepare correspondence, document requests, and track case management during phases of civil litigation.
Political Offices & Election Campaigns for Political Office (November 2003 - 2008)
Work on campaigns for various political offices. Serve as liaison by conveying issues of concern and resolving matters between constituents and the U.S. and Florida House of Representatives. Conduct research on various issues and statutes. Attended functions on their behalf.
SKILLS, INTERESTS, & ACTIVITIES
Westlaw; Lexis-Nexis; MS Word; MS Outlook; Pro-Law; Pro-Doc, Language proficiencies in English and Hindi, National and Congressional Forensics League, National Competition Champions (1993) - Riverview Debate Team, Best Speaker Nomination (1994); Indian Classical Dance; Church and Community, Volunteer; Business Networking; Watching Movies; and Exercise.
Teaching Style
Personalized, old - school and modern
My Hobbies
Exercise and Reading Books