Leah C. Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assist in-house Assistant General Counsel with case management, legal research, document review, and deposition and trial preparation in a large number of litigation and pre-litigation matters in both State and Federal Court.• Compile, organize, and provide case information and materials to outside counsel. • Proofread and edit settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal correspondence.• Serve as liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel, third party administrators, and all other corporate personnel. • Organize and maintain case files in the company’s electronic document management program, CounselLink.• Obtain signatures for various legal documents via DocuSign.• Assess and prepare responses to third party service of process matters, including subpoenas, search warrants, HIPAA authorizations, garnishments, and liens.• Schedule and participate in meetings and conference calls regarding various litigation and pre-litigation matters.• Organize and maintain case files in the company’s electronic document management program, CounselLink.• Attend seminars related to Legislative, Regulatory, & Policy matters.• Active member of the Wellness and Health Council, and team leader of one of the Council’s sub-committees.

Towson, Md

• Assisted four attorneys in the areas of Medical Malpractice, General Litigation, and Labor & Education.• Drafted, edited, proofread, and filed legal documents, including motions, discovery requests and responses, and other filings.• Collected, Bates labeled, and cataloged discovery materials.• Organized and prepared discovery and trial binders.• Provided experts with transcripts, records, and other materials.• Drafted correspondence to clients, experts, and other parties.• Transcribed, edited, and reviewed attorney letters and memoranda.• Scheduled depositions, appointments, meetings, conference calls, and other events.• Maintained and updated client files in the firm’s electronic document management program, iManage DeskSite.• Maintained and updated each attorney’s calendar with appointments, meetings, hearings, and other important events.• Prepared, organized, and completed bi-monthly expense reports for each attorney.• Arranged and organized travel arrangements, as needed.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Provided legal support to one of the firm’s busiest Criminal Defense attorneys.• Maintained a high volume of client files, including preparing files for upcoming court dates, ensuring that correspondence was timely, and making sure that no deadlines were missed.• Drafted and filed legal documents, including motions, answers, witness lists, disclosures, and stipulations.• Carried out legal research in various databases, including WestLaw.• Drafted and sent subpoenas for witnesses to appear in court and for businesses to provide documents and records.• Assisted with preparing and organizing discovery for upcoming trials.• Coordinated and provided expert witnesses with necessary documents and records.• Maintained and updated files in Time Matters.• Reviewed and edited attorney memoranda and letters.• Maintained and updated the firm’s Outlook calendar with important events, such as appointments, client meetings, jail visits, and all legal proceedings.• Notarized documents, as needed.

• Conducted legal research on various issues for small businesses.• Assisted with drafting bylaws for newly formed corporations.• Assisted with corporate filings for clients.• Attended meetings with clients.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Managed scheduling for daily store hours, monthly store events, and off-site vending events. • Supervised day to day operations.• Responded to customer and vendor correspondence efficiently and thoroughly.• Filed purchase orders, invoices, and customer sales’ records.• Cataloged, tracked, and replenished inventory and store/office supplies.• Taught safety classes, skate maintenance classes, and other informational workshops.• Attended information seminars in order to learn everything possible about current and new products. • Restructured the store’s image and increased monthly sales by 45% over the previous year. • Created a system for tracking customer orders, inventory, and daily sales. • Improved the overall quality of customer service and ensured that the customers were 100% satisfied with their purchases.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Greeted customers and developed rapport in a busy, crowded restaurant.• Trained new servers in protocol and etiquette.• Handled food substitutions and special requests efficiently.• Accepted, processed, and delivered orders in a timely manner. • Excelled at multi-tasking, thinking on my feet, and keeping orders organized.• Promoted customer satisfaction through personal interaction.

Various

Production Assistant:• Ran errands on set for director, producers, and other crew. • Politely and effectively handled crowd control during filming.• Wrangled talent, including driving to/ from set.• Ensured that every member of cast and crew received a call sheet at the end of each day. • Tracked equipment inventory.Makeup Artist:• Created hair and makeup concept design for various characters. • Planned supply lists and managed budget.• Supervised acquisition of makeup supplies and necessary special effects products.• Executed and carried out the concept design for each character in an efficient, timely manner. • Maintained the integrity of each character's hair and makeup throughout filming.

Certificate, With Distinction, Paralegal Training Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies