Crisann S. Email and Phone Number

Presently working for Daigle Rayburn, LLC as an insurance defense litigation paralegal working on maritime and Jones Act claims as well as personnel claims in the oil and gas industry. Duties include:o Obtain and review medical records and medical billing associated with injuries and claims. o Preparation of discovery responses. o Summarization of depositions. o Locate expert witnesses and preparation of witnesses for trial.

o Human Resource duties include recruitment of qualified staff including, but not limited to, interviewing, checking references, orientation, benefit administration and training.o Responsible for sick and annual leave balances and approval of leave requests.o Direct supervision of Client Relations Specialist and Work Study Students.o Review and approval of time sheets.o Disciplinary meetings as necessary.o Handle all risk management matters involving personnel.o Attendance at weekly caseworker progress meetings.o Recruitment of volunteers and children into program.o Grant writing and other researching alternative funding requests or in-kind donations.o Review and implementation of grant guidelines and reporting requirements.o Organize, plan and implement primary fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake.o Marketing through press releases.o Management of BBBS-SWLA website, Facebook page and Twitter account.o Member of Activities Committee for match events.o Attendance at Board Meetings.o Daily communication with Satellite Directors.o Close working relationship with all members of the Board of Directors.o Back up to Finance Director for payroll and check writing.o Promotion of agency through public speaking events within the community.

Managerial Duties:o Close working relationship with Executive Director and Managing Attorneys.o Case Management of all files in the offices.o Attendance at management and budget meetings.o Attendance at Board of Director meetings.o Management of client escrow account (Processing deposits and check requests).o Ordering and approving supplies for all eight offices in the region.o Management attendee at grant team meetings to ensure compliance of all grant procedures.o Direct supervision of union and non-union personnel.o Interviewing potential applicant for permanent and volunteer positions.o Processing new hire employment forms.o Handling all risk management of personnel.o Investigation into employee disputes and complaints.o Training of all personnel.o Review and approval of time sheets for support staff.o Review and approval of paid leave time.o Review and monitor of benefit leave hours.o Management of work load and staffing needs.o Annual performance evaluations.o Disciplinary actions as mandated by Collective Bargaining Agreement.o Management attendee at grievance hearing.

Senior personal injury/complex (asbestos) litigation paralegal, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice defense litigation paralegal for two partners. Responsibilities included:o Supervision of staff regarding management of work load to meet needs of attorneys.o Drafting of pleadings and correspondence.o Attendance at teleconferences with multiple jurisdictions (states) regarding asbestos updates and prepare memorandum regarding same.o Summarize and disseminate medical records to expert witnesses in compliance with HIPAA and other statutory guidelines.o Preparation of memorandum of internal and external use.o Summarization of deposition testimony.o Preparation of documents responsive to discovery request and tracking of files for compliance with court orders and needs of clients.

Worked as a senior paralegal for Summit County Children’s Services Board, Legal Department.o Preparation and filing of Affidavits for Emergency Temporary Custody and/or Protective Supervision of abuse, dependent and neglected children.o Preparation and filing of all motions relative to children in custody of Summit County Children’s Services Board.o Review and interpretation of orders from Juvenile Court to ensure Agency compliance, including tracking legal timelines for filing of motions and Title IV-E, federal reimbursement compliance.o Liaison between legal department and agency staff.

Worked as a senior paralegal for two senior litigation partners in a personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice plaintiff firm.o Direct supervision of support staff and management/coordination of work load with attorneys.o Heavy client contact.o Evaluation and resolution of property damage claims.o Obtain and review medical records and medical billing associated with injuries and claims.o Preparation of discovery responses.o Summarization of depositions.o Locate expert witnesses and preparation of witnesses for trial.o Attendance and assistance at trial.

Worked as an insurance defense paralegal for two partners and one associate in a large defense firm.o Direct supervision of support staff and management/coordination of work load with attorneys.o Preparation of written discovery responses and document requests.o Locate expert witnesses for use at trial.o Obtain and summarize medical records.o Monitor and access the internal legal tracking and computer system for a large automobile manufacturer.

Worked as a legal assistant for Marc P. Gertz, a sole practitioner specializing in bankruptcy and collection proceedings.o Solely responsible for collection proceedings and initiating actions with Court.o Contact with debtors regarding payment schedules.o Assisted with foreclosures, auctions, title and deed preparations for properties associated with bankruptcy proceedings.o Preparation and filing of bankruptcy petitions and subsequent schedules