Derek Savko Email & Phone Number

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Legal Operations specialist providing cross-functional support throughout the Legal department and the greater business. Duties include managing Jabil's Record Program, assisting with budget forecasting and tracking budget variances within Legal, managing relationships with alternative legal service providers and outside counsel, assisting with data governance and eDiscovery, implementing process optimization changes, and sourcing new legal technology solutions.

Gulfport, Florida, United States

Gulfport, Florida, United States

Delivered proactive support for legal education and bar exam preparation by developing original instructional tools and workshops while liaising with commercial Bar Preparation companies to oversee on-campus services. Applied advanced training and teaching skills to teach four-credit law school course on Multistate Strategies.Key Deliverables• Optimized learning environment by creating original class material, such as quizzes, legal problem sets, Power Point presentations, and interactive educational games.• Conducted 1-on-1 coaching sessions with approx. 50 students throughout the bar preparation period for both February and July administrations of the Florida bar exam.• Delivered academic support, advice on class selection, and remediation counseling to students.• Improved academic performance and preparation for bar exams by presenting in multiple workshops and information panels.• Developed and implemented Stetson's in-house Bar Prep Plus Program by gathering and organizing data on bar exam passage rates, bar preparation study habits, and law school performance.

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

Major Responsibilities;Managed over 100 defense cases at various stages of litigation with a keen focus on Preliminary hearings, motions, and Sentencing. Administered over 20 different Family Law cases consisting of custody, divorce, and support; as well as utilized negotiation skills to negotiate plea deals with district attorneys in criminal cases along with custody, support, and divorce settlements between parties in Family Law cases.Argued preliminary hearings, motion hearings, and custody trials to perpetuate testimony, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and request relief.Key Deliverables;• Ensured seamless workflow by drafting Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Expungement Petitions, Requests for Pardons, and other court documents in both criminal and civil matters.• Examined and organized extensive discovery evidence in criminal and civil matters while representing criminal and civil clients.• Leveraged advanced communication skills to communicate with clients regarding case status and potential resolution options.

Bellefonte, Pa

Major Responsibilities;I have steered significant efforts in drafting advising memos, various court orders, and official court opinions, as well as participated in all criminal, civil, and family court proceedings.Key Deliverables;• Conducted a detailed and comprehensive research on various questions of law, such as criminal, civil, and family court proceedings.

State College, Pa

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Wrote memos, motions, and deposition summaries for clientsAssisted in trial preparationCreated Power Point and lecture presentations for various legal organizations including the National Business Institute, the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, and DRI

University Park, Pa

Reaching out to firms and potential employers and compiling job search information for the Penn State Law student body.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

• Wrote and edited briefs and motions for client cases• Assisted in trials, preliminary hearings, and oral arguments• Reviewed discovery• Researched relevant case law• Assisted with client interviews and meetings

Saint Petersburg, Fl

• Provided product recommendations to customers• Maintained inventory levels on the sales floor• Unloaded deliveries• Assisted with wine and beer classes and tasting events

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

• Taught, planned, and assessed 23 ESL classes per week with students ranging from ages three to adult• Coordinated weekly with staff to develop effective and fun tools for use in ESL instruction• Trained new teachers and staff members• Assisted in coordinating school events and outings

Saint Petersburg, Florida

• Monitored and updated inventory numbers• Ordered out of stock merchandise• Ensured proper and timely replenishment of merchandise from the stock room to the sales floor

Juris Doctor, Law

Contributions: Environmental Law Moot Court Team Member - Competed at the 2018 National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition; Class.

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Performance

Activities and Societies: Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, Basketball Band, Volleyball Band, Saxophone Quartet, Phi Mu Alpha SinfoniaWinner.