Robin Mistretta-Bradley Email & Phone Number

Chicago

-Responsible for training newly hired Conflicts Attorneys.-Review new matter requests from Conflicts Attorneys for final approval.-Assist Conflicts Attorneys with resolving issues with ethical walls/ screens.-Assist in overseeing workflow of Conflicts Attorneys to ensure timeliness.-Implement and ensure compliance with department/ firm procedures for new clients/ matters.-Review Outside Counsel Guidelines with Conflicts Counsel and General Counsel and implement procedures to ensure compliance. -Assist with review of potential lateral hires and clearing relevant conflicts.

-Review incoming forms and other requests to ensure that parties, positions, and relationship information is accurate.-Analyze conflicts reports and situations, propose resolutions and document same.-Facilitate conflicts clearing process in accordance with firm procedures/ policies and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.-Summarize the conflicts clearing process for each form.-Obtain waiver letters and engagement letters as needed from handling attorneys.-Establish and maintain ethical walls.-Provide assistance to Junior Conflicts Analysts when needed. -Assist in mentoring of peers and newer hires.-Assist in distribution of work to peers.-Perform special project or tasks as requested by Deputy Conflicts Counsel or Conflicts Counsel.

-Review incoming forms and other requests to ensure that parties, positions, and relationship information is accurate.-Analyze conflicts reports and situations, propose resolutions and document same.-Facilitate conflicts clearing process in accordance with firm procedures/ policies and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.-Summarize the conflicts clearing process for each form.-Obtain waiver letters and engagement letters as needed from handling attorneys.-Establish and maintain ethical walls.-Provide assistance to Junior Conflicts Analysts when needed. -Assist in mentoring of peers and newer hires.-Assist in distribution of work to peers.-Perform special project or tasks as requested by Deputy Conflicts Counsel or Conflicts Counsel.

Arlington Heights, Illinois

-Managed foreclosure defense practice area; established organizational and practice procedures, oversaw firm's handling of over 250 active files.-Trained and directed associates work on foreclosure defenses files, reviewed associates' work; trained and directed support staff and paralegals.-Drafted various motions, pleadings and briefs.-Conducted settlement negotiations.-Evaluated potential clients' situations and case strategies.-Established and maintained firm's Estate Planning Practice area; conducted client intake, prepared all documents and attended signings with clients.-Managed billing and invoices for both practice areas.-Argued contested motions in court, including motions for summary judgment, to dismiss, quash service, strike pleadings, compel discovery and reconsider.-Represent buyers and sellers in residential real estate closings.-Represent clients in 341 bankruptcy hearings.

-Represented low-income borrowers in Foreclosure Mediation and prepared Loan Modification Applications.-Served as Volunteer Guardian ad litem for minors.

-Compiled and managed database of non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements and active contracts.-Researched Freedom on Information Act requests for required disclosures and provided compliance recommendations to General Counsel.-Organized, archived and maintained Board of Directors' handbook documents.

-Researched and drafted advisory memoranda regarding state employment statutes.-Reviewed terms of lease agreements and amendments thereto.-Reviewed amended service contracts for vendors.

-Assisted attorneys in the Neighborhood and Victim Services section with housing, zoning and community issues.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Journal of Sports Law and Contemporary Problems

B.A., Sociology, Philosophy, French

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta, Men's Rugby, Alpha Lambda Delta

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