Libby Hausler Email & Phone Number

United States

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Serve the firm with a broad scope of responsibilities encompassing a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and intellectual property, with a specialization in eDiscovery. - Source of knowledge regarding informed legal decisions relative to the data mining, review, and use of eDiscovery materials and evidence, including understanding and application of legal and regulatory requirements governing e-discovery processes. - Provide advice and advise clients of potential risks and new developments in law and policy. Develop and implement corporate policies relating to data privacy and records retention. - Participate as a strategic advisor to the business, providing legal guidance on a variety of matters. - Make recommendations regarding decisions to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks. - Facilitate contract review process including RFP, PO, T&Cs, and quotes, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts relating to sales and purchase of goods and services. - Manage and investigate claims involving human resources and compliance issues, as well as governmental investigations from various agencies including NHTSA. - Create and implement an early case assessment review process to provide sound business advice to the client and reduce external counsel spend. - Work with various departments to identify and assess legal risks relating to data privacy and create process and policies to ensure compliance.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

- Employed applicable rules, regulations, and best practices in the handling of electronic evidence to mitigate legal risks and ensure admissibility. - Ensured clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, when collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. - Utilized e-discovery software, document management systems, and data analytics tools to ensure proper and effective handling of electronic data. - Worked closely with various departments within the organization, such as finance, human resources, and operations, to address legal issues arising in the course of business operations.- Negotiated and drafted contracts, including collaborating with external parties to establish and maintain legal agreements that protect the company's interests. - Monitored competitors to ensure competitors did not infringe on client’s Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights. - Played a crucial role in identifying and mitigating legal risks across different aspects of the business. - Developed and implemented policies to ensure legal compliance throughout the organization. - Reviewed advertising and packaging to ensure client was compliant with applicable rules and laws.

Troy, Mi

-Provided legal strategy and guidance relative to Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Collections, and Evictions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and based on client goals.- Primary responsibility for handling eviction matters on behalf of clients and for collections of judgment. - Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents. - Identified and assessed legal risks and provided proactive solutions to mitigate those risks. - Stayed abreast of changes in laws and regulations and ensured ongoing compliance. - Worked closely with external counsel, as needed, to manage litigation matters. Provide strategic direction and support to minimize legal exposure. - Researched relevant law to support client position in motions and drafted all pleadings and documents for judicial foreclosures, foreclosures by advertisement, and all areas of civil litigation. - Acted as second chair for bench and jury trials; attended, deposed, and defended depositions. - Located and prepared witnesses and expert witnesses for trial. - Drafted all post-trial motions and judgments.

Troy, Mi

- Served as a point of contact between the legal team and clients; communicated case updates, gathered necessary information from clients, and assisted in maintaining positive client relationships. - Organized and managed case files, including legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. - Assisted in developing and maintaining case calendars, ensuring deadlines are met, and tracking the progress of cases. - Conducted legal research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities. - Analyzed and summarized findings for attorneys to support legal arguments and strategies. - Drafted and prepared legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses. - Ensured documents complied with court rules and deadlines. Reviewed opposing parties' documents and organized discovery materials. - Gathered, organized, and managed relevant information and documents. - Drafted interrogatories, document requests, and other discovery-related correspondence.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Conducted extensive legal research to support attorneys in case strategy and preparation. - Drafted and edited legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. - Assisted in managing complex litigation files and maintaining organized case documentation. - Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, and external parties during legal proceedings. - Played a key role in the discovery process by coordinating document production and managing timelines. - Collaborated with attorneys to prepare for depositions, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics.• Assisted in trial preparation, managing trial exhibits, witness lists, and logistical arrangements.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Criminal Justice

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