Kimberly Willard Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Conduct public records research to support client work including real estate records, corporate filings, service of process, liens and litigation records• Research corporate family trees and affiliated companies to support conflicts review• Maintain trading compliance watch-list database and assist with watch-list compliance questions• Investigate potential firm clients and mine business databases to ascertain risk• Provide due diligence research on potential firm hires• Compile research into a variety of reports and presentations for distribution to internal and external consumers

Radnor, Pa, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Specialize in corporate intelligence including fraud detection, pre-investment due diligence, activist investors and litigation support• Perform real-time intelligence research for high-profile transactions both in the U.S. and internationally• Conduct thorough due diligence research on entities and individuals including media, legal, compliance, and regulatory research using proprietary databases and public domain sources• Write comprehensive profile reports on c-level executives including personal and professional histories, public records, and corporate affiliations• Conduct pre-employment screenings including conducting reference calls and interviews to assist in the hiring process• Review and analyze legal documents and other materials as part of the transaction process

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Conducted political and corporate intelligence research for high-profile campaigns• Designed polling surveys and managed fielding and data retrieval • Wrote comprehensive strategy reports and designed PowerPoint presentations for clients • Performed statistical analysis of complex data utilizing SPSS, R, and Excel

Toronto, On, Ca

• Supervised a Due Diligence Research team of up to five employees• Reviewed and processed project-related documentation including invoicing and client reports• Maintained working knowledge of company administrative, financial systems, and operating procedures• Managed researcher schedules and responsible for scheduling meetings across three departments • Acted as the first point of contact for clients, all international projects, and new client orders• Monitored and evaluated team performance for compliance with individual objectives and metrics• Spearheaded a disclaimer project to standardize department procedures• Oversaw and evaluated vendor onboarding processes to ensure compliance with department standards

Toronto, On, Ca

• Successfully compiled over 1,400 due diligence reports for clients across multiple industries• Conducted complex due diligence investigations to include collecting public records evidence, analyzing data, and reviewing civil, criminal, foreclosure, bank, and tax records.• Worked extensively with highly sensitive and confidential legal and government documents• Remained up to date on industry trends and challenges and communicated new developments to all levels of department staff• Worked in close liaison with multi-governmental agencies, third party vendors, and high-profile clients to provide thorough and accurate research results

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Maintained vital records on all cases for four attorneys including creating and maintaining well-organized and current electronic and hardcopy project files• Advocated on behalf of clients in criminal investigations• Responsible for locating and interviewing witnesses and clients across three departments • Took detailed witness statements and wrote reports regarding investigative activities• Reviewed, analyzed and prepared documents and courtroom exhibits• Drafted and served subpoenas• Designed and maintained a subpoena book for the Public Defender Service to assist with investigative tasks

• Developed marketing strategies for the organization • Responsible for coordinating logistics for the annual workshop in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina• Completed community outreach programs and was responsible for promoting the program to students in various high school communities • Regularly attended council meetings and distributed flyers• Traveled to Bosnia-Herzegovina and led a 2 week workshop on cultural awareness and increasing leadership capacity

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Commerce And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Law And Society

Study Abroad, Criminal Justice, Psychology