Leslie Le Email & Phone Number

Pomona, CA, US

• Supported the General Counsel and Legal Department in providing legal advice in commercial transaction matters and vendor services agreements
• Managed two (2) direct reports for the Legal Department (Paralegal and Legal Assistant)
• Handled regulatory and licensing activity within the organization and its affiliates
• Interpreted federal compliance statutes, trademark regulations and state laws, and analyzed their impact on existing policy and business practices, with special attention to CFBP and FTC
• Provided support in the following practice areas: government contracting, financial services, title and closing issues, eviction, rental management, REO sales, corporate secretary, consumer protection, data privacy.
• Corresponded and developed relationship with government regulators, outside counsel, vendors, and various teams across 6 companies

Pomona, CA, US

• Reviewed and negotiated government and private vendor contracts
• Monitored the overall compliance program at the operating level and worked closely with the Director of Compliance and Licensing
• Prepared and drafted documentation for corporate formation, including: drafting and review of LLC Agreement, procurement of EIN number, and filing for trademarks and applicable DBAs
• Assisted with the coordination of all training programs related to security, regulatory compliance, and Health & Safety to ensure compliance with corporate standards, as well as State and Federal laws and regulations
• Researched and reviewed state and federal licensing, privacy, and governance laws
• Drafted cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance charts and memoranda

• Under the guidance of multiple misdemeanor and felony attorneys
• Took one misdemeanor case to jury trial, conducting opening statements and questioning four witnesses, resulting in a not guilty verdict
• Successfully counseled, appeared, and advocated for minor-aged clients in detention, disposition, review, and special hearings dealing with misdemeanor matters
• Conducted misdemeanor arraignments and argued OR/bail motions
• Prepared, drafted, and argued motions including: OR/bail motions, 1538.5, and Serna
• Wrote legal memoranda regarding Prop 47 and CA Three Strikes Law application in out-of-state convictions

• Personally advocated in court for clients under the supervision of multiple misdemeanor and felony attorneys deputy public defenders
• Conducted misdemeanor arraignments and argued OR/bail motions
• Successfully counseled, appeared, and advocated for minor-aged clients in detention, disposition, review, and special hearings dealing with misdemeanor and felony matters
• Successfully planned, arranged, and implemented caseload by researching law, drafting memoranda and court documents, and preparing schedules
• Prepared, drafted, and argued motions including: 170.6, 995, 1538.5, 17(b), OR/bail, Romero, and writ of mandate

• Dealt directly with insurance companies and clients by personally handling over 50 cases, overseeing Medi-Cal and MediCare portions of personal injury cases
• Successfully planned, arranged, and implemented caseload by researching law, drafting memoranda and court documents, and preparing schedules
• Translated for Vietnamese speaking clients

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bs, Business Economics