Winner of 2008 and 2009 s Xxxxxx Rio Grande Legal Aid Private Attorney Involvement (PIA) Award

• Dynamic, Results-Focused Legal Professional who offers a background in Child Welfare Litigation, Pro Bono Program Development / Management, Indigent Populations Support, and Collaborative Leadership; contributes talents in Budget Planning / Control, Resource Allocation, Volunteer Coordination, Public Speaking, and Communications; and applies proven skills in Problem-Solving, Time Management, and Conflict Resolution.
• Top Performer who can make sound decisions to reflect positively on Board operations in alignment with mission, vision, and institutional values, and works to promote inclusion, diversity, and strong industry relations.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with individuals of various socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, and can seamlessly liaise among public- / private-sector leadership, legislators, non-profit organizations, and community stakeholders to optimize operational success.

Anderson Law, P.C., Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2007 Present)

Child Welfare Attorney

  Capitalize on the opportunity to direct forward-thinking representation of parents, children, and relatives in child welfare litigation, including demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date state / federal child welfare systems; public child welfare administration, practice, and issues; and interrelated fields, as well as contributing professional talents in achieving success within key contested hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.

  Strategically steer beneficial free legal advisement to relatives seeking legal intervention in dependency law cases.

  Maximize success by organizing, analyzing, advocating, negotiating, and litigating child welfare cases, including achieving case-by-case results for indigent populations, as well as working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to consistently generate long-term systemic changes in dependency law proceedings.

RHA, Esq., San Antonio, XXXXXX (2004 2007)

Legal Consultant ￨ Expert Witness

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic legal acumen toward coordinating, analyzing, and managing high-volume data in wide-ranging formats in relation to civil damages, and further developed customized, case-specific civil damage reports, including facilitating valuable customized graphing and charting.

  Delivered expert witness testimony to law firms regarding civil damages during bench trials, jury trials, and FINRA arbitrations, and further consulted with firms regarding critical document review, case analysis, and damage models.

Gostomski & Hecker, P.C., San Antonio, XXXXXX (2002 2004)

Associate Litigation Attorney

  Played a vital role in managing fast-paced family law, personal injury, and real property cases from intake to final disposition, including exhibiting skill with legal research and writing, as well as key pleadings and discovery.

  Expertly represented clients in all aspects of civil litigation while building and sustaining professional relations.

Xxxxxx Supreme Court of Xxxxxx Children s Commission, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2013 Present)

Member Legislative Workgroup (2014 Present)

  Spearhead improved outcomes for families involved in dependency proceedings by tracking and submitting comments on laws impacting the child welfare system, including effectively liaising among judges, legislators, government entities, non-profits, and other community stakeholders to meet and / or exceed legislative goals.

  Analyze newly proposed legislation and proposed changes to existing legislation regarding child welfare law.

Member Parent Representation Workgroup (2013 Present)

  Proactively collaborate with judges, legislators, government entities, non-profits, and other community stakeholders to work to achieve enhanced outcomes for families involved in various dependency proceedings.

  Lead targeted implementation of methods of education for Xxxxxx parents regarding rights during Child Protective Services cases, and participate in developing a CPS Parent Resource Guide and CPS Bench Book.

St. Mary s University School of Law

Juris Doctor Law

3.08 GPA (Top 16%) ￨ Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society ￨ Dean s List Honors

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Certificate in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

3.89 GPA (Top 6%) ￨ Magna Cum Laude ￨ Geography & Political Science Minors

State of Xxxxxx Certified Mediator (Since 2007)

State of Xxxxxx Licensed to Practice Law (Since 2002)

Xxxxxx State Bar College Member (Since 2009)

Xxxxxx Supreme Court Children s Commission Member (Since 2013)

Live Webcast on Child Welfare Litigation (2016)

State Bar of Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

Making Visitation Meaningful (2014)

Keeping Infants and Toddlers Safe Conference, Houston, XXXXXX

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging Access to Justice Board Manager role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with the WSBA, and can offer cross-functional experience in Child Welfare Litigation, Pro Bono Program Development / Management, Indigent Populations Support, and Collaborative Leadership. I am also well-versed in Budget Planning / Control, Resource Allocation, Volunteer Coordination, Public Speaking, and Communications with proven skills in Problem-Solving, Time Management, and Conflict Resolution.

To complement my background, please note that I attained a Juris Doctor in Law from St. Mary s University School of Law (Top 16% Graduate, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Studies (3.89 GPA, Top 6%, Magna Cum Laude Honors) and Certificate in Latin American & Caribbean from Florida International University. I am licensed to practice law and am a Certified Mediator in the State of Xxxxxx.

Currently, as a Child Welfare Attorney for my own practice, Anderson Law, P.C., I expertly lead forward-thinking representation of parents, children, and relatives in child welfare litigation, including demonstrating knowledge of up-to-date state / federal child welfare systems; public child welfare administration, practice, and issues; and interrelated fields, as well as participating in contested hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. Within this role, I provide quality-focused free legal advisement to relatives seeking legal intervention in dependency law cases, including achieving case-by-case results for indigent populations, as well as working collaboratively with stakeholders to generate long-term systemic change in dependency law proceedings.

I am also a member of the Xxxxxx Supreme Court of Xxxxxx Children s Commission within both the Legislative Workshop and Parent Representation Workgroup where I improve outcomes for families involved in dependency proceedings by tracking and submitting comments on laws impacting the child welfare system, including effectively liaising among judges, legislators, government entities, non-profits and other community stakeholders to meet and / or exceed legislative goals. [ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting ]. As this is just a sampling of my abilities, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

Sincerely,

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