Harrel Conner Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Providing legal support to major U.S. law firms and small to midsize legal practices, primarily in the areas of corporate and discovery. Experience spans multiple areas of law including Trust & Estates, Legislative, Landlord-Tenant, Corporate Litigation, Federal Investigations, Insurance, Healthcare, Contract Preparation and Negotiations, Risk Management, and General Corporate.

Advised startup through early formation and all legal matters pertaining to the company. Guided company through early contracting processes in a manner that positioned company for continued success by retaining its intellectual property. Drafted and reviewed contracts. Developed corporate policies and ensured compliance with applicable federal and state legal and regulatory requirements and federal contractual obligations. Participated in and advised on negotiations with various corporations… Show more Advised startup through early formation and all legal matters pertaining to the company. Guided company through early contracting processes in a manner that positioned company for continued success by retaining its intellectual property. Drafted and reviewed contracts. Developed corporate policies and ensured compliance with applicable federal and state legal and regulatory requirements and federal contractual obligations. Participated in and advised on negotiations with various corporations and the U.S. Department of Defense. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed privilege review of documents to be produced in discovery, identifying documents to be withheld and the appropriate form of privilege for the withholding. Prepared privilege logs. Reviewed deposition transcripts to identify key themes, compiling files in preparation for defense of depositions. Identified issues of legal significance through electronic discovery and compiled sets of key documents for review by senior associates and partners.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted and researched legislation related to health care. Reviewed requests from members of Congress for sponsorship or co-sponsorship of various legislation and provided counsel to the Congressman on whether to support such legislation. Prepared speaking points for the Congressman on various issues and wrote speeches delivered in session and for other engagements. Prepared official correspondence to constituents on behalf of the Congressman.Represented the Congressman at various briefings on… Show more Drafted and researched legislation related to health care. Reviewed requests from members of Congress for sponsorship or co-sponsorship of various legislation and provided counsel to the Congressman on whether to support such legislation. Prepared speaking points for the Congressman on various issues and wrote speeches delivered in session and for other engagements. Prepared official correspondence to constituents on behalf of the Congressman.Represented the Congressman at various briefings on Capitol Hill related to health care and constituent driven issues. Met with industry representatives, advocates, and concerned citizens on behalf of the Congressman. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with the firm’s representation of clients in a variety of litigation, environmental and real estate matters. Researched and analyzed laws and regulations, and drafted memorandum, reports, and other documents, pertaining primarily to the area of environmental law, but also including non-profit tax exemptions, telecommunications, regulated industries, labor, and government relations. Assisted in drafting motions and complaints for litigation matters. Advised client on the trading of… Show more Assisted with the firm’s representation of clients in a variety of litigation, environmental and real estate matters. Researched and analyzed laws and regulations, and drafted memorandum, reports, and other documents, pertaining primarily to the area of environmental law, but also including non-profit tax exemptions, telecommunications, regulated industries, labor, and government relations. Assisted in drafting motions and complaints for litigation matters. Advised client on the trading of renewable energy credits (RECs) and assisted client in implementing procedures to accredit their renewable energy production under the European Union trading scheme. Served on firm’s diversity committee. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with the firm’s representation of clients in a variety of litigation, environmental, non-profit tax exemptions, telecommunications. Produced extensive research memorandum concerning the responsible corporate officer doctrine and its applicability to retroactive environmental statutes.

Greater New York City Area

Represented clients in landlord-tenant disputes under attorney supervision. Argued motions in New York Supreme Court for Kings County, negotiated settlements on behalf of clients, deposed witnesses, and produced legal documents including motion papers and stipulations of settlements.

Greater New York City Area

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity pre-law school program. Drafted memoranda on foreign service of process, performed legal research, document review, and corporate due diligence.

Greater New York City Area

Performed financial and legal research and prepared presentations to high net worth clients focusing on the issues surrounding concentrated stock holdings. Reported to two managing directors, attended client meetings serving as the authority on the financial research performed. Created and implemented a new model for recruiting clients.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Artium Baccalaureus, African American Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: The Harvard Crimson Newspaper (editor) Phillips Brooks House Association (director) The Harvard Kuumba Singers.