Paralegal Specialist
Washington, Dc, Us
● Analyzed and applied laws, principles, practices, and regulations to develop and prepare clear explanations of facts and express recommendations in several complex antitrust cases and investigations, including including AT&T, Inc., American Express Company, and Apple, Inc. ● Served as lead paralegal on several investigations examining anti-competitive practices of corporations and industries● Coordinated with legal teams, economists, and section attorneys to create investigative plans, document findings, and conduct interviews of third party witnesses● Managed and directly coordinated the exchange of confidential discovery productions between DOJ and outside law firms representing defendants and third parties● Examined pertinent investigative information including subpoenaed documents, sales and transaction data, and email correspondence● Assisted attorneys and economists with using a vast array of resources to research competitive effects of businesses and marketplaces to provide information to draft Department reports, memoranda, and legal briefings and motions● Evaluated the authenticity, veracity, and relevance of information provided by outside parties in antitrust investigations● Coordinated findings with other paralegals, section attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory agencies (including the FCC and FTC) as appropriate, in preparation and prosecution of administrative proceedings, civil trials, and/or criminal prosecutions arising from investigations conducted by the DOJ● Summarized, reported, and presented all investigative activities, both orally and in writing, in a clear, logical, and impartial manner to section attorneys, lead litigators, and economists● Assisted in the review and evaluation of other investigations conducted by Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other investigative departments/agencies