Claudia Rafi Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Associate Attorney working on the Products Liability Team at Colucci & Gallaher• Specializes in Civil Defense Litigation, as national counsel represents various manufacturers of construction products and equipment in both state and federal courts across the country. Consistently provides clients and colleagues with definitive and reliable advice regarding my expertise in interpretation and application of laws and best practices.• Legal research and write briefs/motions, deposition review and preparation, mediations as well as conducting on-site inspections at accident locations. • Submitted RFPs, draft and submit evaluation reports for auditors, attend depositions and provide budgets for each case.

Newberry, South Carolina, United States

• Assisted with all legal affairs for SEHA, including but not limited to contract negotiations, litigation, labor & employment, construction, real estate, economic development, and compliance.• Led projects for public affairs, government relations, and employee engagement.• Developed internal compliance audit, created follow-up actions for risk points and reported results to Headquarters. • Assisted in supervision of outside counsel on company legal matters including litigation and contract negotiation. • Collaborated with the CEO in drafting messages for the importance of compliance to employees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research and writing for a significant criminal defense caseload in Federal and State courts.• Assisted and observed significant criminal trials. • Investigated facts and circumstances surrounding caseload.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted succinct briefs on congressional hearings for partners and our clients.• Researched legislation to provide partners with current information and media responses.

Alexandria, Virginia

• Attended proceedings and trials, reviewed case files, conducted research, prepared briefs.• Assisted with the integration of social services for juveniles.

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Coach a travel women's lacrosse team consisting of high schoolers• Create practice schedule, drills, and plays• Communicate with parents, other coaches, and referees• Mentor players and assist in their college decision making process

West Chester, Ohio

• Posted on behalf of the company on Facebook, Yammer, their internal website, and in print communications with clients• Reconstructed the internal website from the back-end• Led meetings about the company wide roll out of Yammer to several department leaders • Helped organize the annual company Wellness Fair• Created and shipped project profiles for potential clients• Edited the company wide newsletter

West Chester, Ohio

• Helped organize the department's contract files• Called vendors to receive insurance information• Worked with the credit department by calling customers about receipts of payment

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Sorority Denison Women's Lacrosse Study abroad: Perugia, Italy (Fall 2016)Major: Psychology Minor.