Neha Patel Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Led EIG's implementation of HRIS, which included completing discovery, leading testing for each sprint, working with consultants to configure solutions to issues identified, and independently compiling 13k+ data points for upload. Stayed on budget, met all sprint deadlines and the go live target date.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Led team's search for new HRIS solution, researched cost-effective and scalable options, presented short list to team with recommendation, and negotiated contracts, costs and implementation terms. Ultimately identified $14,000.00 worth of cost savings in implementation fees● Pinpointed ongoing issue with existing mass notification provider; identified a cost-effective alternative which includes expanded functionality and led implementation of new solution while facilitating the termination with prior provider● Revamp of company intranet page to encourage employee engagement as well as cross collaboration and info-sharing between departments● Onboard new hires, including background screenings, collect and process required tax and other forms, I-9 verification, payroll set up, and conduct one-on-one orientation sessions on start date regardless of office location● Regularly review company policies including, but not limited to, Employee Handbook and Emergency Preparedness Plans for each office● Prepare reports in response to due diligence requests on employee headcount, retention metrics, diversity and inclusion statistics, etc. for Investor Relations team● Provide support to Compensation & Benefits Manager on alternative compensation arrangements (carried interest, profit sharing, restricted stock, etc.) and benefits renewals● Manage employee immigration matters including tracking status, researching options, facilitating applicable renewals and updates, etc.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Tracked and monitored company trading activity against company private investment deals to prevent MNPI related conflict.● Annual review of firm Compliance policies, procedures and training documents for relevant updates and/or additions.● Researched SEC, NIST, EU GDPR and other cybersecurity and data privacy guidelines and recommendations to assist CCO and IT Director in formulating and updating company cybersecurity and electronic usage policies.● Monthly review of employee corporate expenses to confirm compliance with company gift and entertainment policy.● Monitored employee personal trading activity and outside business activities to ensure compliance.● Conducted annual and new hire compliance training and prepare relevant materials and assignments, liaise with HR to meet compliance requirements for the onboarding of new hires.● Utilized WorldCheck and RDC to perform anti-money laundering and anti-bribery screening on potential investors or portfolio companies; assess data to identify level of compliance risk on all matches.● Reviewed KYC related supporting documents for 120+ investors across 24 funds representing over $5b in AUM to ensure compliance with FinCEN rules for fund investor onboarding and transfer agreements.● Regular communication with all levels of staff and across all global offices (HK, Sydney, Seoul, Rio, London, Houston & DC) regarding the Code of Ethics and Compliance policies● As ESG Committee Secretary, compiled records and drafted minutes for 80+ ESG Committee meetings including historical meetings for which no previous records were centrally located, and established process to ensure filing requirements continued to be met

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Support EIG General Counsel, Harbour Energy General Counsel, EIG Chief Compliance Officer and team of five attorneys and one paralegal located between Washington, DC and Houston, TX.● Prepare, edit and proofread tax forms for filing with the Internal Revenue Service, and manage corporate documents for the team.● Perform initial review of Confidentiality Agreements for restrictive clauses and content, and maintain and log same.● Maintain internal website page for Legal team.● Assist in the preparation of corporate and fund structure charts.● Prepare and/or edit PowerPoint presentations and investor relations materials for distribution; assemble binders for legal department internal use; draft correspondence, schedule meetings, prepare travel arrangements and process expense reports.

New York, Ny, Us

• Served as floater legal secretary in the D.C. office providing paralegal and administrative support to the Partners, Associates, Office Administrator, IT Coordinator and Paralegal team.• Assisted in the editing and assembling of documents for filing with the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Foreign Assets Control and Department of Justice for the office practice groups including, but not limited to, financial institutions regulation and enforcement, antitrust and competition, and economic sanctions and national security.• Proofread and edited memos, PowerPoint presentations and materials for distribution, assembled aids for legal proceedings and meetings, and draft routine correspondence for attorneys, IT department, and Office Administrator.• Prepared travel arrangements and itineraries and processed scheduling functions with regard to meetings, depositions and teleconferences on behalf of Partners and Associates.• Processed expense reports; prepared billing invoices to clients; handled requests for conflicts checks; opened new matters; entered time on behalf of self and attorneys.

• Handled paralegal and administrative support functions for one Associate and two Paralegals.• Complex editing, preparation and filing of legal documents for the defense litigation practice including, but not limited to automotive liability, class action, commercial litigation, excess insurance litigation and bad faith, and labor and employment law.• Processed various scheduling functions with regard to adjourning court dates, depositions, mediations and telephone conferences.• Handled billable tasks such as preparing and filing subpoenas for records or appearances, preparing and distributing discovery requests, summarizing depositions and medical records, and creating binders and indexes as well as organizing case files for use in depositions, mediations and trial.• Responsible for drafting routine correspondence, utilizing Dictaphone to transcribe letters and pleadings, and maintaining all files and records. Responsible for fill-in paralegal and administrative support to the Associates and Partners.• Tracked the status of cases pertaining to motions, conference and trials, and research medical providers and defense experts.• Prepared and reviewed expense reports for compliance and errors; processed invoices for payment; attorney and paralegal time entry and client billing; and prepared new client, matter forms.

King Of Prussia, Pa, Us

• Served as an experienced paralegal for Portnoff Law Associates responsible for providing paralegal assistance to the Consumer Debt Litigation practice – engaging in broad general practice areas including Wills, Trusts and Estates, Collections and Real Estate• Day to day management of cases, updating and maintaining files and documentation, and performing legal records system maintenance. Conducted periodic review of files thereafter to determine next course of legal action.• Responsible for conducting initial review of cases in order to determine if Portnoff Law Associates should begin legal proceedings based on property assessment and compliance with state and federal regulations. • Responsible for drafting correspondence and pleadings in a timely manner in order to meet appropriate regulations and deadlines. File pleadings with various county courthouses.• Acted as liaison between clients and debtors. Handle debtor disputes or inquiries. Reviewed debtor correspondence, when necessary with client or counsel, and prepared responses in clients' interest.• Transcribed telephone conversations with debtors and made arrangements on behalf of clients for remittance.• Conducted legal investigation such as 'skip tracing'. Searched state and county offices for estate information, deed transfers and tax assessment.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

◦ Performed a variety of administrative tasks such as managing guests' files and accounts, handled customer transactions, addressed guest inquiries and concerns, and coordinated with corporate accounts◦ Clearly described, assigned, and delegated responsibility and authority for specific operations to various sub-departments◦ Developed and implemented effective sales and marketing strategies for the business

Boston, Ma, Us

• Recruited, trained, and supervised 50 campaign staff members. Received promotion from Assistant Director to Campaign Director in October 2009.• Organized, developed, and managed technical aspects of campaign fund-raising offices; reviewed applications & conducted interviews. Recorded and analyzed data for the purpose of tracking income, staff attendance and recruitment rates.• Organized administrative logistics including preparing travel arrangements, scheduling, budget tracking and payroll.• Developed and implemented tactics for applying pressure to strategically targeted legislators, as well as increased public awareness regarding proposed federal legislation such as the Matthew Shepard Act and the Affordable Care Act.• Collaborated with career placement offices and planned events at several local universities including, but not limited to, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University to recruit staff members.

B.A., Political Science & History

Study Abroad, Italian

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