Civil & Commercial Litigation Procedures | Leadership | Problem Solving | Organization

Time Management | Teamwork | Communication (Native English, Fluent Burmese)

Attention to Detail | Microsoft Office | Westlaw Next

Skilled litigation attorney with ten years of experience in a broad array of legal cases. Able to manage time efficiently and track projects over time at varying degrees of detail. Areas of expertise include high-net-worth matrimonial litigation, partnership disputes, business divorce, trust and estates, as well as real estate. Develop mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Call on attention to detail in order to excel in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting. Adept as it relates to delivering high-caliber service consistently to all clients, both individually and as a team member. Excel under pressure in time-sensitive environments. Seeking to transition from a law firm to a private compaxxxxxx, banking or United Nations role.

  Lead litigation at all phases from client intake through trial and appeal

  Draft summons and complaints with the utmost in attention to detail

  Conduct legal research and author legal memoranda on civil and commercial law issues e.g. securities fraud, contracts, partnership dissolution and joint ventures

  Handle cases of real estate, landlord-tenant disputes, employment relations, medical malpractice and domestic relations law as well

  Argue motions, co-chair trials, attend depositions and oversee discovery processes

  Tackle a caseload of up to 25 cases under the guidance of managing partners

  Co-chair trials in matrimonial actions involving issues of equitable distribution, custody, as well as spousal and child support

  Handle matrimonial appeals in Xxxxxx State (XXXXXXS) Appellate Divisions, First and Second Departments

  Also, co-chair commercial real estate cases for contract or fiduciary duty breach, misrepresentations in business dealings, misappropriation of funds, restitution and negligence

  Represent clients in plenary actions to overturn unconscionable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

  Defend clients in arbitration hearings before the Joint Committee on Fee Dispute

  Manage discovery and case management issues as well

  Led legal research centered on toxic torts, occupational injuries and employment discrimination, among other issues

  Drafted pleadings, as well as responded to discovery responses in class-action lawsuits

  Maintained close, clear communication with clients at all phase processes

Continued

  Developed and administered lessons for high school English classes

  Sought to promote a cross-cultural exchange during after-school and extracurricular activities

  Planned and delivered teacher training programs focused on communicative teaching methodologies for the Board of Education

  Aimed at all times to actively promote and implement new best practices

  Researched, gathered and analyzed data on California energy deregulation and other FTC cases, including discussing the causes of the California Electricity Crisis of 2011

  Aided Senior Economists in completing research projects, FTCs, interviews and investigations

Volunteer Attorney, Xxxxxx City Bar Association, Monday Night Law Program

Research Assistant, Professor Paul Barron

Visiting Scholar, Siena Institute for International Law, Italy

International Arbitration Program, Humboldt University Law School, Berlin

Also worked as a Volunteer Teacher (1999-2002) and Refugee Camp Volunteer (2000-2002)

Juris Doctor, Tulane University Law School

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Michigan Ann Arbor (Honors)

Certificate, Advanced Study and Training in Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Member, Xxxxxx State and City Bar Associations

Member, Xxxxxx State Bar

7312 35th Ave. | Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompaxxxxxxing resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to axxxxxx role years of proven litigation and legal operations success across a diverse array of civil and commercial cases involving matrimonial, real estate and environmental law cases.

  My areas of capability, to name a few, include high-net-worth matrimonial, partnership dispute, business divorce, trust/estate and real estate litigation, among other types.

  It is my hope to put the skills I ve refined over the years to practical use in a challenging, engaging new setting focused on Condominium/Real Estate Development and Management.

  All of experiences thus far have transformed me into a worldly professional, with experiences in Berlin and Italy, as well as linguistic acumen in both English and Burmese.

  As a professional, I excel in fast-paced environments that call for adaptability and levelheadedness. I work well as both an independent achiever and valued team member to drive the success of seamless operations.

  In addition to my work chronology, I earned my J.D. from Tulane University s School of Law and am a member of the Xxxxxx State Bar.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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