Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients both in and out of court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of contract civil, administrative and commercial law.
Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Litigation Lawyer
López Melih Y Estrada, S.C.
05.2019 - Current
Worked with legislators to assist in drafting [Type] legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Law Clerk
R3D Legal Y Contable, S.C.
09.2018 - 12.2018
Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Law Clerk
Sandoval & Sandoval (Summer Job)
06.2018 - 09.2018
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Law Clerk
Gardere, Arena Y Asociados, S.C. (today Foley Gardere Arena, LLP)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Drove quality control efforts by minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency to increase revenue.
Executed under-budget project management on complex solicitor service issues for senior leadership.
Education
J.D. - Law
Universidad Iberoamericana, A.C.
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2001 -
Skills
Legal Document Preparation
Contract Review and Negotiation
Drafting Motions and Disclosures
Legal Case Management
Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
Case Law and Outcome Analysis
In-House Legal Experience
Litigation Experience
Software
Office Products
Timeline
Litigation Lawyer
López Melih Y Estrada, S.C.
05.2019 - Current
Law Clerk
R3D Legal Y Contable, S.C.
09.2018 - 12.2018
Law Clerk
Sandoval & Sandoval (Summer Job)
06.2018 - 09.2018
Law Clerk
Gardere, Arena Y Asociados, S.C. (today Foley Gardere Arena, LLP)