Elaine Duncan Email and Phone Number

I'm a skilled freelance editor -- from proofreading to fine-tuning your manuscript to substantive and developmental editing. My goal is to make your voice sing! I've combined three decades of writing and editing in the legal field, a technical science background, and a love of expression in general to form a practice that encompasses the full range of nonfiction communication: business documents and policies, academic articles and dissertations, resumes and cover letters, persuasive documents… Show more I'm a skilled freelance editor -- from proofreading to fine-tuning your manuscript to substantive and developmental editing. My goal is to make your voice sing! I've combined three decades of writing and editing in the legal field, a technical science background, and a love of expression in general to form a practice that encompasses the full range of nonfiction communication: business documents and policies, academic articles and dissertations, resumes and cover letters, persuasive documents, governmental advocacy, historical manuscripts, and so forth. I've worked in technical areas from biochemistry to economics to finance to law. Nothing fazes me! Show less

Editing, legal writing and analysis, statutory interpretation

• Drafted or edited all written comments and briefs in dozens of multi-year proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission• Managed interdisciplinary teams including legal staff, outside counsel, and a range of technical subject matter experts; collaborated with senior executives in developing strategy• Drafted and reviewed legislation, administrative rules, oral and written advocacy, testimony, company policies, letters, contracts, and other corporate documents… Show more • Drafted or edited all written comments and briefs in dozens of multi-year proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission• Managed interdisciplinary teams including legal staff, outside counsel, and a range of technical subject matter experts; collaborated with senior executives in developing strategy• Drafted and reviewed legislation, administrative rules, oral and written advocacy, testimony, company policies, letters, contracts, and other corporate documents • Consistently recognized by clients, industry colleagues, and regulators for excellent written work product and effective advocacy; repeatedly evaluated as an outstanding performer Show less

Provided advice on all non-litigation legal matters, including regulatory compliance, Public Utilities Commission proceedings, legislative advocacy, real estate, customer relations, labor and employment, and contract issues.

General commercial litigation including major client bankruptcy.

Taught 90 student section year-long class in legal research and writing; co-taught small trial advocacy class.

Labor/employment law and litigation, including major class action.

Administered state solid waste programs; assisted Attorney General's office in prosecuting illegal activities.