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Worldwide, Us

Worldwide, Us

Organize and execute all Senior Litigation Paralegal duties to provide substantial aid for 25+ attorneys representing corporate clients in complex litigation matters mainly in the areas of patent infringement, antitrust, data privacy, cybersecurity, and Biometric Information Privacy ActPlanned, supported, and provided courtroom expertise for two (2) District of Delaware federal jury trials through pre-trial, jury verdict, and post-trial proceedingsCollaborate with Paul Hastings and in-house attorneys and legal professionals to support the defense of Fortune Top 10 technology company from multiple patent infringement matters asserted in federal courts including the Western District of Texas, Northern District of California, and the District of DelawareCoordinate and manage all aspects of litigation lifecycle including electronic and paper discovery collection, review, production, district and appellate court filings (CM/ECF), deposition and witness preparation, hearing and trial preparation/attendance; Direct multifaceted office functions encompassing calendar, docket, and case file managementConduct legal and factual research including, but not limited to, cite and fact checking briefs, expert reports, and written discovery documents; Review and edit affidavits, briefs, and procedural filings, while ensuring adherence to Court local rules and standing orders

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Serve as primary liaison between in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and internal business partners to administer the bank's patent portfolio; Primarily responsible for maintaining the bank's foreign and domestic patent database with an emphasis on data integrity and providing metrics and reports utilized across the organizationAssist IP legal team in exceeding all patent related goals including a record number of U.S. utility patent application filings and U.S. utility patent grants which maintained the organization’s position as the top patent holder in the financial services industrySupport intellectual property attorneys and internal lines of business in executing legal transactions; Review and interpret legal documents such as invention disclosures, patent applications, agreements, and contracts to ensure validity, content, accuracy, and procedural compliance

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Collaborated with 25+ attorneys across multiple offices on complex litigations and investigations in intellectual property including patent, trademark, inter partes review, and International Trade Commission (ITC Section 337); Cases filed in federal district, federal appellate, and administrative courtsSupervised, planned, and supported an out-of-state federal jury trial through verdict and an ITC hearing in Washington, DC

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Assisted 50+ attorneys with complex litigations in intellectual property including patent, trade secret, copyright, International Trade Commission, antitrust and general practices from state circuit to federal district and federal appellate courtsAssisted attorneys with pro bono matters involving habeas corpus, criminal indictments, civil rights, and contract disputes in government agencies and courts including state circuit, federal district and appellate; Supervised, planned and supported civil rights trial through verdict in Northern District of IllinoisSupervised, planned, and supported trials, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings at out-of-state locations including Eastern District of Michigan, Washington, DC, and District of DelawareGuided new associates; Hired and trained project assistants and temporary staff to ensure adherence to best practices, accuracy and efficiency of work

New York, Us

Assisted with major corporate case within the litigation department including assembly of witness files utilized in deposition preparation

Submitted reports and attended court proceedings regarding cases of child abuse, neglect and dependency as a certified Guardian ad Litem/Court Appointed Special AdvocateAssisted the Office by maintaining open files for 250+ cases as well as creating and publicly presenting educational materials for recruitment and community awareness

Post-Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Major: Criminal Justice, Minors: Social Work And Psychology