Myshanda V. Upton Email & Phone Number

United States

San Rafael, California

Responsible for project setup and management including, creating case budgets based on estimates, historical data, and legal research, review and proofread court and other legal documents for deadlines and class member specific information, handle budget tracking, calculating distribution pro-rata, and resolving claimant project specific questions from.

Hayward, CA

I was responsible for the design and implementation of the organization's financial and personnel policies and procedures. Manage vendor relations and provide general oversight of organization's facilities. I was responsible for the implementation and support of legal tools and programs to improve office efficiency and effectiveness. Human resource duties.

San Francisco Bay Area

I performed legal research on state tax issues for clients with appeals before the State Board of Equalization. I was responsible for writing and submitting opening and responsive briefs in defense of clients and communicating with the Board of Equalization or Franchise Tax Board regarding client needs and concerns; including issues of tax policy and.

Oakland, CA

Performed legal research, writing, and analysis for an Oakland boutique Estate Planning law firm. Balanced bank statements and calculated accounting for conservatorships with supporting documents for Probate Court. Made appearances on behalf of clients at administrative hearings.

San Francisco, CA

I performed legal research, writing and development of legal arguments including assistance with preparation of pleadings for a general civil practitioner. I organized and maintained office filing system for estate planning and family law firm.

Responsible for planning and implementing two academic retreats for currently enrolled law students. Responsible for creating a program that would support academic and personal success during law school.

Researched legal issues in tax law using the IRS website and Westlaw. Drafted memoranda on tax, immigration, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and probate issues for supervising attorney. Analyzed financial documents in preparation for negotiation with the Internal Revenue Service, prepared client tax returns, and exhibits for IRS audit of clients and hearings.

Researched property foreclosures, renters' rights, and criminal law for California public benefit corporation and nonprofit organization that specializes in tenants' rights and advocacy.Drafted a successful motion to dismiss evidence collected in an illegal search.Maintained client files and organization records.

Work for the Dean's office then for the Director of the Loucheim School of Judaic Studies.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Managed vendor relations, provided general oversight of organization's facilities and properties, and supervised organizational reporting, licensing, and state registrations. Hired and supervised staff, conducted employee evaluations, resolved human resource disputes, and monitored compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards..

Drafted motions, legal memoranda and briefs, and letters to clients and opposing counsel.Performed administrative tasks including filing, answering phones, and greeting clients.

Llm, Taxation

Jd, Taxation

Activities and Societies: ABA Representative - Vice WRBLSA Academic Retreat Coordinator USF NBLSA Liaison ABA Liaison Housing and.

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration; Operations Management