Sydney Burden Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Legal, Risk & Compliance Litigation

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Labor & EmploymentConsumer Financial Services, Litigation

Us

Defended major credit reporting agency in lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) and similar state equivalents in numerous federal district and state courts Litigated cases from service of complaint through resolution of litigation, including investigation, responsive pleadings, written and oral discovery, motions practice, and settlement Coordinated with in-house and outside counsel for Co-Defendant credit reporting agencies to prepare joint defense litigation position and motions practiceServed as Local counsel for heavy construction equipment supplier in commercial litigation in the Northern District of Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Represented commercial real estate multifamily owners and property management companies in landlord-tenant litigation and creditor's rights actions, including general counsel servicesLitigated bench trials and evidentiary hearings in various courts across IndianaReviewed and assessed residential leasing documents for multifamily real estate owners entering the Indiana marketRepresented multifamily real estate owners in defense of zoning ordinance violations Advised clients on rapidly evolving laws, including federal and state moratoria such as the CARES ActNegotiated release of mechanics liens for labor performed at multifamily residential complexes Provided general counsel services to ensure fair housing compliance with low-income housing tax credit regulationsRepresented property management companies in defense of claims from the Indiana Civil Rights CommissionIndependently directed and managed litigation strategy for high-volume caseloadProvided general counsel services to advise on data retention and data privacy policy matters to create compliance policies

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Managed high-volume of personal injury clients phased into trial preparationConducted investigation of claims and discovery responses to assess evidence in support of claims at mediation and trial, including in-depth assessment and analysis of medical records and expert reportsNegotiated medical lien reductions in accordance with state statute to maximize settlement

Shelbyville, Indiana, Us

Supported the business litigation and real estate practice groupsDrafted legal opinion letter to a healthcare facility advising on the CCRs of a commercial owners’ association and recommendation for future governance structureDrafted successful brief argument opposing opposing the appellant’s interlocutory appeal of class action certification under I.C. § 24-5-0.5Drafted operating agreement for a two-member limited liability company engaged in food/restaurant

Evansville, In, Us

Drafted legal memoranda on evolving banking law issues, including second presentment in mobile banking, uncommon collateral, and ag-business lending Assessed licensing agreement for early termination liability related to bank entity acquisition Researched banking compliance issues, such as TCJA tax reform amendments to IRA 5305 Drafted the Answer to a consumer action involving residential mortgage assignment

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Managed Indiana ALTA 33 construction loan endorsements for underwriting counsel Reviewed ALTA commercial land surveys for CA, CO, MO, TX, AZ, and IN Compiled UCC Art. 9 filings to perfect a $40 million security interest in multiple healthcare facilitiesPrepared loan pro formas Reviewed and responded to attorney comment letters for endorsementsPresented a remote webinar on "Mechanic's Liens in Indiana" to 60 participants

South Bend, In, Us

Performed complex title review of blighted and heavily distressed investment properties Reviewed tax sale noticing under Indiana Code sections 6-1.1-25-4.5 and 6-1.1-25-4.6 Drafted internal memos on developing tax sale laws in Indiana, Michigan, Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, California, Mississippi, Alabama, and Missouri

Prepared unpublished opinions in response to criminal sentencing appealsReviewed trial records and appellee/appellant briefsReceived peer review of legal writing by law clerksObserved oral argument of John Doe, et al. v. The Boone County ProsecutorVisited the Purdue Krannert School of Management to observe a traveling oral argument for MBA candidatesDISCLAIMER: All judicial opinions are issued and decided by the Indiana Court of Appeals. All work performed is for educational purposes only. All work performed is reviewed by a licensed attorney before publsihing.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Prepared initial litigation and discovery documents Prepared various motions including to open an Estate, Protect Evidence/Discovery, & Join/InterveneInterviewed potential character witnesses in preparation for trialWorked with clients directly to respond to discovery requests

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Participated in "Suited Up," an initiative to provide underprivileged high school seniors with interview attire Organized "Breakfast with the Bar,” an informal interview panel with practitioners for law studentsVolunteered with "Ask A Lawyer" to assist attorneys who provide pro bono legal advice to the general public

Prepared findings of fact and conclusions of law applying Indiana's Uniform Commercial CodeDISCLAIMER: All judicial orders are issued and decided by the Honorable Heather A. Welch.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Performed grassroots marketing for mobile app start-up targeting college-age demographic

Venice, Ca, Us

Cold-called 150 start-ups for partnership opportunity Pitched sponsorship of "The Playground" in Denver, CO, an interactive networking marketplaceCollaborated with Co-Founder to develop and assess marketing strategy

Bloomington , In, Us

Prepared sample kits for promotional mailingsMaintained master venue database

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate And Commercial Law Graduate Certificate

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, School Of Public And Environmental Affairs