Te D. Smith, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, United States

Business | Litigation | Estate Planning & Wealth Management | Ministry | Clergy | Entertainment | Government | Cybersecurity SAGlaw is a national legal group centered around the “Client Experience” providing pristine legal representation geared toward prompt resolution.

Muskegon Heights, Michigan, United States

The City Attorney's Office performs legal services for the City and provides legal counsel to every aspect of City government. As required by the City Charter, the office represents the City in:Preparation and review of contracts and other legal documentsProvides advice and opinions to the Mayor, City Council, and all City agenciesRequests by the Mayor or City Council, the office drafts ordinances, and resolutions to present to the Council Prosecution of those accused of violating City ordinances (parking and traffic tickets, housing violations, criminal enforcement misdemeanors)Representation of the City and City officials in lawsuits ***The City Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice to members of the public.***

Muskegon Heights, Michigan, United States

New Jersey/New York

- Conduct initial consultations with prospective clients identifying their needs for legal services and determining appropriate fee structure for services- Assemble marketing plans and advertisement campaigns aimed to increase profits for new areas of law identified by the partner- Manage the firm’s daily operations to ensure work productivity was maintained or exceeded company expectation, whileassigning caseloads to associate attorneys and support staff according to assessed strengths and needs of the client- Devise and present a weekly reports to the partner regarding newly retained clients; accounts receivables; a status update onfirm’s quarterly goals and the overall work environment- Analyzed data across platforms to provide overview reporting of practice trends while concurrently tailoring firm procedure andprotocols to reflect projections- Lead team building in Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the litigation and sales departments- Created and implemented new hire processes and developed a custom questionnaire designed to provide valuable date regardingattorneys considered for Of Counsel affiliations or outside firm acquisition- Provide performance feedback and coaching on client customer service and setting the foundation for the sales team to offeradditional legal services to prior retained clients- Created and hired a social media development position tasked with building the firm’s online presence through the future waveof social media marketing, advertisement, podcasting and poling

New Jersey/New York

Associate Trial Attorney: - Represented and advised clients in matters involving commercial and complex civil litigation pertaining to business litigation, discrimination, employment law, landlord tenant disputes and transactional matters - Oral advocacy and courtroom experiences as lead attorney includes: single and panel judge bench trials, case management conference in State and Federal court, motion practice involving summary disposition and order to show cause, alternative dispute resolution encompassing arbitration and successful settlement negotiation pre and post judgment - Provide timely and effective resolution to client legal issues - Draft and prepare orders of compliance and discovery request for interrogatories, production request, admission and depositions - Discovery document review, preliminary and secondary responsive review through Relativity

National

- Personal security: public speakers, music artist/athletes, public figure ministry clergy members - Armed and unarmed protection- Transportation, response team, or close quarter protection- Event security ranging from: live performance venues and night clubs/bars

Muskegon, Mi

Legal Practicum:- Permitted by court rules a limited license to prosecute misdemeanor cases before the district court without supervision of a licensed attorney- Obtained lead counsel trial experience including matters before the judge on bench trial and jury trial additionally allowed to conduct voir dire, opening and closing statement, case in chief, direct examination and cross examination- Shadowed senior prosecutors during felony and murder trials gaining experience by sitting second chair on a high profile criminal sexual conduct trial of a serial offender- Research and wrote briefs and motions for my assigned senior prosecutor regarding a defendant involuntary manslaughter charge of their minor child

Greater New York City Area

- Worked a caseload of 15 cases, wrote motions, client letters, and correspondence with opposing counsel- Conducted initial client consultations, and retained clients- Provided the partner with case and law memorandums - Attended court and mediation with the partner and other firm attorneys- Areas of practice: corporate, entertainment, intellectual property, commercial and private real estate, personal injury, wills & trusts and secured transactions.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Conducted initial client consultations, and retained clients- Explained to clients their options in bankruptcy, foreclosure, and loan modifications- conducted daily task assigned by the office partner

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- Musician, Keyboard/Organ/Drums/Saxophone.- Devise music ministry song list and manage the musical order of service.- Assist the pastor by musically enhancing the message deliverance.- Play for various Grammy Award winning gospel Artist.- Travel with the pastor providing musical support.- Supervised the musician and sound media teams

Greater Atlanta Area

- Create ad sales strategy for our team when marketing via cold calls, face-to-face meetings, and email campaigns. - Identify new clients and promote marketing services to new buyers.- Build demonstration packages showcasing BMN ability to direct market to our captive audience network.- Create marketing strategies for clients and put these strategies into action to develop successful marketing campaigns.- Track sales and report to upper management

- Assisted songwriters and publishing company affiliates with registration of new musical works. - Helped orchestrate live performances for the SESAC Strip.- Assisted with artist and staff hospitality during live performance showcases.- provided company support with collection of music royalties on behalf of our affiliates. - Conduct daily task as instructed by my supervisor.

Juris Doctor - Jd, Law, Dean’S List

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International Prince Hall Affiliated, MASONConcentration in Litigation.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications/Music Business Entertainment Law, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: - Music Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA), Chapter President - Prince Hall Affiliated MASON.

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