Michelle Skipper Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Assisting attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and document management. Key responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, coordinating depositions and trials, organizing case files, managing evidence, and communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel. Assisting in case strategy development, ensure compliance with deadlines, and support the litigation team through all phases of the legal process, from pre-trial to post-trial. Strong organizational, research, and communication skills are essential for the role.

Miami, Florida, United States

Analyzing real estate sales contracts and lease contracts to be executed.Conducting legal research regarding Florida real estate law and Florida civil law procedures and writing reports on my analysis.Assisting the realtor to draft letters and coordinate important dates.

Miami, Florida, United States

I assist in the implementation and administration of all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act compliance program and with various assignments supporting the Compliance Program at IFB, under the guidance of the AVP, BSA Officer and Compliance Specialist.

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Analyzed daily wire transfers and money orders in the bank so that it was in compliance with BSA, anti-money laundering laws, and OFAC. Additionally, assisted in projects to improve our procedures.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Sole assistant to all three partners of the firm, organized and opened all the new cases provided by insurance companies, and delegated assignments to the associate attorneys.• Researching and drafting pleadings such as motion for summary judgments and complaints. Drafted and negotiated confidential settlement and release agreements and LOP contracts.• Analyzed and negotiated LexisNexis legal software contracts for the firm’s use delivering improved software functionality and aggregated cost savings.• Implemented efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and established modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities. • Trained various employees in the firm’s procedures and job requirements.

Davie, Fl

• Assisted Attorney Scott McCullough with mediations, depositions and legal research for numerous cases pertaining to personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, maritime law and general litigation. • Negotiated, drafted, and coordinated confidential settlement and release agreements, LOP contracts, and demand letters. • Negotiated with insurance adjusters and healthcare providers to successfully eliminate outstanding balances by as much as 100%.

Plantation, Fl

• Assisted attorneys Scott Leeds and Jack Paris in legal research specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, maritime law, entertainment law, and medical malpractice. • Drafted pretrial motions, discovery, complaints and assisted with client inquiries.• Dealt with many high-profile cases including a legionnaires outbreak case in southwest Florida.

Dania Beach, Fl

• Assisted attorney Charlotte Town, who specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law. • Drafted, analyzed, and redlined various licensing contracts, work-for-hire agreements, service contracts, confidentiality agreements, and terms of use agreements. • Executed and filed clients’ applications for trademark registration, copyright registrations, and Articles of Incorporation.• Successfully drafted an appeal against USPTO for a client’s rejection for trademark application.

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

201 Southeast 6Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

• Conducted legal research, drafted memorandum, and observed application of the rules and procedure by observing trials from beginning to end.• Assisted in high-profile trials regarding homicide and traffic homicide under Assistant State Attorney Michael Horowitz.

7501 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33319

• Ordered and organized medical records for clients’ personal injury and wrongful death claims. • Updated file reviews and spoke to clients regarding treatment and case status. Communicated with medical providers regarding client’s records and bills.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Associate Executive Editor of The ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law; Secretary of The Real.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity; FIU Women's Rugby Football Club