Chanza Richardson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Serve as a paralegal in the insurance litigation department- Manage case files of over 100 cases in active litigation for three associates and one equity partner- Formulate and draft discovery pleadings, interrogatory responses, and responses to requests for production of documents- Gather, analyze, and organize information, medical records, legal pleadings, discovery and other documents.- Summarize medical records and incorporate findings into case analysis- Prepare draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for trial attorney review.- Prepare case evaluations and status reports for trial- Summarize medical records, reports, witness statements and depositions.- Manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines- investigate and summarize employment records and medical records to assist attorneys with case analyses- gather and analyze information gathered from multiple sources - subpoena third parties for records pertaining to case analysis-manage and maintain case files and documents produced- assist attorneys with discovery responses- draft initial discovery to plaintiff- prepare court filings and service to counsel- Experience E-filing to Odyssey, PeachCourt, and CM/ECF

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as paralegal in the Department of Disaster Response for the SBA.- Performed legal reviews of residential and business loan documents for compliance with applicable agency policies and practices, regulations, and laws.- Responded to loan related inquiries from, and prepared correspondence for, a wide range of customers such as Attorneys, borrowers, managers/supervisors, other internal and external partners and the general public.- Managed a portfolio of loans and performed all loan closing duties for any assigned loans while complying with portfolio management directives.- Made recommendations for the disbursement of funds within the agency guidelines.

Served as Co-Owner and Creative Director of a size-inclusive bridal boutique serving brides up to size 32. Responsibilities include merchandising and product management, web management, and social media management to meet brand standards and established business objectives.Responsibilities include:- served as bridal buyer & stylist for in-house merchandise and styled editorial shoots- merchandising and product management- pulled looks according to client’s bridal aesthetic and size- ensured that each client’s personal styling needs are met - maintained strong client relationships long after the client’s event date- website design and management- social media management & content creation- development of store design, point of sale, and branding strategies to ensure client satisfactionAccomplishments include:- Doubled social media engagement in 6 mos. utilizing established branding and marketing strategies- Designed and currently manage brand website using Squarespace web design platform- Designed brand logo and all marketing materials to streamline branding objectives- Featured as a Top 10 Bridal Expert in Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta bridal magazine

- Drafted and filed charges of discrimination and legal motions- Drafted, edited and filed complaints in Federal and Superior Court- Drafted and edited initial discovery pleadings and formulated discovery responses on behalf of plaintiffs including Interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission. - Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing client documents and statements - Liaised with EEOC investigators concerning charges of federal discrimination - Prepared filings in Federal and Superior Court- Scheduled and maintained calendar for hearings, appointments, depositions,meetings and deadlines- Managed case files, both electronic and hardcopy- Prepared document production- Summarized deposition transcripts- Assisted attorneys in communicating with clients and preparing correspondence- Assisted attorneys with deposition preparation with clients which included document review

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Drafted official correspondence on behalf of President Carter regarding pending US immigration policy- Assisted in the preliminary development of a project performance and evaluation plan for The Carter Center’s Human Rights Defenders Forum- Drafted a bi-monthly status report on field office operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo for The Carter Center’s Human Rights Program - Edited official correspondence for Mining and Governance project operations for The Carter Center’s Human Rights Program- Copy edited The Carter Center’s Mining and Governance Human Rights Impact Assessment report in preparation for print release

New York, New York, Us

- Developed a plan for AIUSA’s new Member Center website which incorporated strategic plan goals of engaging new members via social media- Communicated with the Board Liaison and members of AIUSA’s Media Engagement Team to develop Member Center project goals- Wrote and submitted a formal proposal to be reviewed by AIUSA’s Board of Directors - Compiled demographic information via statistical data sets including SIPP, ACS, and the U.S. Census - Assisted with program-specific administrative work - Processed referrals for human rights complaints- Supported special events and engagement actions- Created media lists and contact lists for AIUSA Field Organizers- Corresponded with members of AIUSA’s regional staff and staff from Amnesty International global offices

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Researched and compiled data on US parole boards. - Managed busy switchboard system. - Summarized deposition transcripts and organized litigation binders.

Master Of Public Policy & Administration

B.A., Government: Public Law

Certificate, Paralegal Studies