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Norristown, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Recent accomplishments include:❖ Won summary judgment in $5M construction defect case.❖ Minimized client’s liability in case where minor plaintiff sustained severe facial injuries at a party. Participated in global settlement wherein client contributed only 3% of original 6-figure demand. ❖ Settled 2 major Philadelphia County jury cases for a fraction of their original demands in shoplifting cases involving claims of false imprisonment, battery, assault, and emotional distress. ❖ Resolved numerous motor vehicle accident cases for defendants at a fraction of original demands:- Achieved $85K settlement in case with losses estimated up to $400K+.- Negotiated binding high/low arbitration in major Philadelphia County jury case and ultimately attained award that was less than 50% of plaintiff’s lowest demand.❖ Resolved numerous slip and fall cases for defendants at a fraction of original demands:- Obtained award of <$18K in Philadelphia County case with demand of $150K.- Prevailed on motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s $150K claim.- Won defense verdict in case with $15K+ in medical damages. ❖ Arbitrated 50+ cases as a certified arbitrator in Philadelphia County.Actively participate on firm’s Diversity Committee, including leading minority recruitment efforts at job fairs and on-campus interviews. Develop educational programs and organize events to strengthen relationships with clients.Co-chair Thanksgiving Food Drive for families at local military installation.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Progressed from junior associate to senior associate, managing high-volume of complex civil cases from intake to final disposition. Prepare comprehensive case evaluations and budgets, develop/implement defense litigation strategy, evaluate/retain damages and liability experts, and represent clients through the litigation process, including mediation, arbitration, and trial.❖ Led damages team on major construction case involving 30+ plaintiffs suffering catastrophic injuries and death against 15+ defendants. Directed discovery, conducted depositions, evaluated damages, retained expert witnesses, and assisted in settlement that ended years of litigation.❖ Brokered settlement of work place accident case with $3M demand for <$275K with premier Philadelphia plaintiffs’ firm. Reduced client’s payment to less than 15% of settlement by obtaining significant contribution from another defendant.❖ Won defense verdict in Philadelphia bodily injury case on behalf of retail client, who specifically requested my negotiation services on a subsequent matter.❖ Drafted, argued, and won Motion In Limine to preclude plaintiff’s medical expert in motor vehicle case (very rare ruling in Phila.).Actively participated on firm’s Diversity Committee, including leading minority recruitment efforts at job fairs and on-campus interviews. Developed educational programs and organized other events.Developed and deployed a Women’s Day Program that was the most well-attended event in firm’s history. Generated new contacts, immense positive feedback, and requests for encore events. Initiated charity and social events for firm employees, including coordinating Thanksgiving Food Drive and Easter Egg Hunt for families at local military installation and organized firm wide summer socials.Member of Villanova Writing in Practice Partners Program.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Recruited to manage case load of arbitrations and mediations, and assist senior attorneys on larger cases. Oversaw civil/insurance defense matters involving automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, mass tort claims, Rehabilitation Act, IDEA and §1983 claims.❖ Effectively and efficiently handled all aspects of litigation, including responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, arguing motions, and successfully disposing of cases at settlement or arbitration.❖ Obtained defense verdict in arbitration case involving sympathetic, disabled child allegedly bitten and scarred by a horse while at camp.❖ Succeeded in mediating case involving school accident resulting in young child’s broken arm for less than 50% of plaintiff’s demand.

Handled more than 50 administrative Social Security Disability hearings.Won my first case within a month of hire.

Conducted legal research on bankruptcy issues and drafted opinions for judge.

Analyzed evidence, ascertained facts and researched applicable law to draft legal memoranda in avariety of civil and criminal matters. Received exposure to court procedures through attendance atarraignments, oral arguments and trials.

Researched various topics regarding employment discrimination and prepared memoranda onemployment discrimination issues. Gained knowledge of the legal process and skills in researchingand preparing legal memoranda.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor'S Degree, History