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Morrisville, Nc, Us

Review and code internal corporate documents and communications for potential confidential data breaches such as personal identifying information, financial information, and medical information.Collaborate with fellow reviewers and management team to assess efficiency of review tactics and establish updates to document review protocol as new information is obtained.

Remote e-discovery associate attorneyActively engage in multiple projects that involve reviewing internal corporate documents for relevancy relating to multi-jurisdictional complex litigation involving clients across the nation with a review rate of 30 plus documents an hourAssure quality and accuracy of prior reviewed documents by assessing responsiveness to discovery requests, and determining whether such documents contained confidential information or were privileged

Remote general counsel for up and coming durable medical equipment company. Nearly half of my responsibilities involved external compliance, such as, acquiring all necessary licenses and certifications to ensure compliance across multiple regulatory agencies, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, for the sale and distribution of durable medical equipment. Other responsibilities included counseling leadership on legal risk and implications of a variety business decisions such as selling medical products online and across state lines, contracting with foreign nationals and companies, negotiating major transactions, and phrasing of product descriptions to reduce risk of liability exposure.

Head attorney for emerging medical and legal referral service (215-ACCIDENT & 1-800-ACCIDENT) in the Philadelphia area. Responsible for overseeing all legal matters and providing guidance to leadership team. Key responsibilities included:Drafting core lead-generation agreements to facilitate new customer acquisitions. Assessing risk and identifying potential legal problems of business, and providing guidance and legal advice to leadership team.Advising leadership team on merits and cost analysis of lead-generation, marketing, and advertising campaigns through social media, public transport, and video streaming channels.

Dually served as law clerk and administrative assistant of sole practitioner’s entertainment law focused law firm. In my role as law Law clerk conducted legal research and prepared memoranda of law for personal injury cases, trademark oppositions, and other civil actions. Additionally, I drafted and negotiated terms of business acquisition agreement for regionally infamous cover- act booking agency.In my administrative assistant role, I supported office operations by preparing and filing court documents, receiving client calls and transmitting messages to head attorney, scheduling client meetings and calendaring court appearances, and faxing, scanning, and photocopying documents.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Law clerk co-operative education position with business and technology law group focusing on emerging growth and new ventures. While with BCM, I resolved corporate compliance issues for emerging growth companies by preparing research reports on issues such as ratifying unauthorized corporate transactions, blue sky law registration exemptions for private placement offerings, and general compliance requirements for the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Additionally, I accelerated the launch of new businesses for clients by drafting and reviewing operating agreements, proprietary inventions and information assignment agreements, restricted equity purchase agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

Advise startup businesses and their founders on entrepreneurial and corporate law issues

Conduct due diligence assessments of early stage companies to produce reports for Keiretsu Forum's angel-investor network. Due diligence reports are crafted to address investors' risk and promote the marketability of entrepreneurs and their businesses. Drafting reports includes reviewing company management, analyzing company financial projections, assessing the state of the business' industry, and researching any legal concerns, such as intellectual property use.

Altamonte Springs, Florida, Us

Summer legal intern in death care company's in-house legal department. While with StoneMor, I increased new contract processing efficiency by reviewing commercial staffing agency master service agreements, drafting form language for simplified redlining, and negotiating terms for a national vehicle fleet leasing partnership agreement. Additionally, I interfaced with outside law firms to resolve jurisdiction-specific legal issues arising out of company owned cemeteries and funeral homes.

Organized, operated, and managed entirety of men’s luxury undergarment retail company. While actively working on building my company, I engaged market research, development of web-based sales platform, and creation of social media content. Additionally, I participated in annual Philadelphia PrideDay Festival as a sponsor and as active vendor with sales accounting for over 65% of total business inventory.

Legal Intern at Entertainment Law Office. Worked on cases with head attorney, filed court documents, organized office files, handled client relations, and served as receptionist and courier. Engaged in legal research in defining ways Pennsylvania law can prove malicious intent to grant preliminary injunctive relief.

Internship at the learning center's summer camp. Required to provide and engage in outdoor games and sports activities for 100 children ages 4-10 everyday.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Entreprenuership And Business Law

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Majors: Entrepreneurship & Legal Studies. Minor: Communication