Elisa Wolfe-Donato

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Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
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About Elisa Wolfe-Donato

Career litigator; screenwriter; editor/ proofreader; social media strategist.==> I'm a seasoned civil litigator who has represented various California departments, boards, bureaus, and officials in all state and federal forums. My experience is broad: health care, tax, bankruptcy, occupational license discipline, administrative law, government issues, business, insurance, unfair business practices, California Public Records Act requests, innovative settlements consistent with public policy. Currently, I have a small private practice and accept select clients on a pro bono basis.==> I'm an effective writer who can convey a wide variety of audience-appropriate messages succinctly, persuasively, and clearly. And, I'm a charter member of the Grammar Police.==> I'm a pre-WGA screenwriter. I have four original TV pilots ready to go (one-hour drama). I wrote a "spec script" for the TV show "Outlander” and a sequel/ series pilot for the movie “Purple Hearts.” I'm working on two features. And, I have several more projects in the wings. I am available for consultation and collaborative projects. Quarterfinalist: Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards 2022.==> I have served as a social media strategist and webmaster for several nonprofit organizations. I post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/ X, and NextDoor.==> I serve on an executive committee for a local group opposing a proposed, ill-conceived high-density apartment complex. I recruit experts, develop talking points, help project opponents write compelling comments on the draft environmental impact report (d-EIR), and lobby city officials. ==> I fight homeowners’ associations that violate laws and attempt unwarranted actions against owners.==> I compulsively volunteer for nonprofits.

Elisa Wolfe-Donato's Current Company Details
Self-Employed Screenwriter

Self-Employed Screenwriter

Screenwriter
Elisa Wolfe-Donato Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed Screenwriter
    Screenwriter
    Self-Employed Screenwriter Jun 2016 - Present
    I have completed four original, unique TV pilots; they involve medical-legal issues, law enforcement, manifesting, and aging. I wrote a "spec script" for the TV show OUTLANDER, and a sequel/ series pilot for the movie PURPLE HEARTS. And, I have several more projects in the wings.
  • Law Office Of Elisa Wolfe-Donato
    Attorney
    Law Office Of Elisa Wolfe-Donato Jun 2020
    — Represent select clients with a wide variety of challenging legal issues. — Handle pro bono matters including Title VI litigation on behalf of students facing racism.
  • California Department Of Justice
    Deputy Attorney General Iv
    California Department Of Justice Nov 1988 - Nov 2019
    Sacramento, Ca, Us
    Most recently, I was a Deputy Attorney General IV in California DOJ's Civil Division, Business and Tax Section. I represented the Franchise Tax Board; the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (formerly, the State Board of Equalization); the Departments of Real Estate, Insurance, and Business Oversight; the State Controller; and the Employment Development Department in all state and federal courts. Prior to my Business and Tax Section assignment, I worked in DOJ's Health Quality Enforcement Section (representing the Medical Board of California in all forums) and the Licensing Section (representing the boards and bureaus in the Department of Consumer Affairs in all forums). I have experience with state employee unions.
  • Temple Menorah
    Recording Secretary (Board Of Trustees - Volunteer)
    Temple Menorah May 2015 - Aug 2016
    Redondo Beach, Ca, Us
    -- Took and distributed minutes for all meetings of the Board of Trustees. -- Prepared and distributed agenda packages for the board. -- Determined the need for and prepared complex motions.-- Developed a system to track motions and board decisions on a historical basis. -- Served as an expert on the Temple Menorah constitution and bylaws, and drafted amendments or additions, as needed. -- Provided legal information and guidance to the board on a variety of complex matters, as needed. -- --- Chaired the Public Relations and Information Committee. -- Managed all social media postings and accounts.
  • California Bear Credit Union
    Supervisory Committee Member (Volunteer Position)
    California Bear Credit Union 1996 - 2014
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    In my volunteer role with the Supervisory Committee for the California Bear Credit Union, I made sure the committee discharged (1) its statutory obligations under the California Financial Code, § 14000 et seq. (e.g., §§ 14551, 14551.5, 14553), and (2) its obligations under the bylaws of the credit union (Fin. Code, § 14103, subd. (e)).
  • California Department Of Corporations
    Corporations Counsel (Enforcement Division)
    California Department Of Corporations Mar 1986 - Oct 1988
    As a litigating attorney in DOC's Enforcement Division, I represented the California Commissioner of Corporations in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals, in a wide variety of cases arising under any of the laws administered by the Commissioner, e.g., Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1977; Corporate Securities Act of 1968; Franchise Investment Law; Industrial Loan Law. (In 2013, the Department of Corporations became part of the Department of Business Oversight.)
  • California Department Of Motor Vehicles
    Staff Counsel; Graduate Legal Assistant; Graduate Student Assistant
    California Department Of Motor Vehicles Nov 1984 - Feb 1986
    Sacramento, Ca, Us
    I worked for the DMV Legal Office initially as a law clerk (Graduate Student Assistant; Graduate Legal Assistant) and then as an attorney (Staff Counsel). I represented DMV in (i) OAH administrative hearings involving licenses sought or held by car dealers, car salesmen, auto dismantlers, driving school instructors, and driving schools; (ii) SPB hearings involving employee disciplinary cases; (iii) CUIAB hearings involving disciplined employees who improperly requested unemployment benefits.

Elisa Wolfe-Donato Skills

Civil Litigation Hearings Litigation Legal Writing Appeals Legal Research Trials Courts Commercial Litigation Administrative Law Bankruptcy Insurance Enforcement Event Planning Event Management Mediation Public Speaking Civil Trial Advocacy Discovery Law And Motion Practice Legal Tax Law Law Enforcement Legal Assistance Legal Compliance Arbitration Social Media Marketing Writs Tax Liens State Government Events Coordination Grammar English Grammar Volunteering Social Media Screenwriting Scriptwriting

Elisa Wolfe-Donato Education Details

  • Ucla Extension
    Ucla Extension
    Television Writing
  • Southwestern Law School
    Southwestern Law School
    Health Law
  • Ucla Fielding School Of Public Health
    Ucla Fielding School Of Public Health
    Public Health (Consumer Health Information & Education)
  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Public Health (Consumer Health Information & Education)

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