Kyle Smith-Jd, Afsb, Cpcu Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago Branch Office (Lisle, IL)

Client-facing contract and commercial bond underwriter, developing relationships with contractors and other principals, and their agents to serve the surety needs of CNA's highly-valued book of business. Rigorously analyzes underwriting information and assesses risk within the framework of company standards and, in light of the unique needs of each of our.

While acting as outside general counsel to this tech startup, performed all duties associated with a traditional in-house general counsel, including corporate formation, corporate documentation, and founding stockholder documents, in addition to advising the initial directors and officers of the company on legal risks of operations.

Chicago, IL

Operating in a small firm environment in a practice centered on early-stage companies, engaged with clients at all stages of representation including initial consultation and project planning, engagement and invoicing, drafting documents and provision of services, negotiation with opposing counsel or adverse parties, and presenting deliverables to clients..

Ottawa, IL

Performed full range of accounts payable tasks including reconciling exceptions and researching in an SAP environment, corresponding and resolving disputes with vendors, processing invoices and memos, and performing weekly check runs. Leveraged understanding of MS Excel and Access to dramatically increase efficiency. Took initiative to create custom.

Managed a staff of 15-20 to provide high-quality food services in a fun and energetic pub setting. Increased service levels by clearly communicating standards to service staff and by collaborating with kitchen manager and staff to obtain buy-in and foster a team-first environment. Led by example and brought a superior customer experience. Worked with.

Used teaching and leadership skills to train new team members and provide coaching to existing team members to support corporate standards and achieve established service and waste goals.

- Drafted deeds and trusts- Performed title searches - Managed correspondence between attorney, clients, and governmental agencies - Prepared clients’ legal and financial documentation for filing Medicaid applications - Filed estate documents with Circuit Clerk of Will County

- Drafted briefs, motions, complaints, and written discovery - Performed legal research on issues such as the relation-back of an amendment to include a bodily injury claim to a timely-filed loss of consortium claim, and the admissibility of internal investigations of the Chicago Police Department - Assisted attorneys in preparing for depositions.

J.D., Business Law & Securities Regulations

Activities and Societies: Member of the Corporate Law Society. • Faculty Fellowship—Professor William A. Birdthistle • Associate Editor.

B.B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Economics, Finance

- GPA 3.76 - Dean’s List all semesters - Recipient of the Sylvester Frizol Memorial Scholarship for outstanding finance student..