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Skills

  • Communications
  • Client advocacy in court hearings
  • Process improvement
  • Oral debate
  • Operational improvement
  • Appeals in family law cases
  • Metric equipment
  • Dispute arbitration
  • MS Office
  • Efficient researcher

Work Experiences

  • Advised LGBTQ+ clients on legal protections.
  • Saved $13 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Achieved legal recognition in 66% of cases.
  • Achieved custody modifications.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
  • Achieved favorable cross-border custody agreements.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Oversaw the delivery of category project by standard team, which resulted in procedure.
  • Used streamlined and improved to resolve initiative conflicts.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and gathered information from public records that was relevant to each case.

Summaries

  • Exceptional at building positive, trusting client relationships.
  • Analyzes statutes, ordinances, and data thoroughly for use in legal proceedings, pleadings, and briefs.
  • Achieved 80% success rate in modifying alimony obligations.
  • Achieved 68% success rates for clients.
  • Family Law Attorney is a multi-talented Family Law Attorney who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Adept at resolving spousal support challenges.
  • Advocated for fair visitation schedules in custody disputes.
  • Attorney specializing in process law who is dedicated and creative.
  • Dedicated lawyer with experience in standard of law, including client relations.
  • Achieved a 26% success rate in reducing alimony.

Accomplishments

  • Defended high-asset clients in divorce litigation, securing $9 in settlements and protecting financial security post-divorce.
  • Worked with CPS (Child Protective Services) in Seattle, representing clients in child abuse and neglect cases leading to successful reunifications.
  • Participated in mediation sessions, achieving 77% settlement success rate without the need for trial in contentious divorces.
  • Continually updated firm's resource database with recent case law and legislation changes, enhancing ability to forecast case outcomes and inform client strategy.
  • Prepared comprehensive case strategy and legal briefs for appeal in family law matters, achieving favorable rulings in appellate courts.
  • Drafted and negotiated settlement agreements related to marital property, child custody, and alimony in Phoenix jurisdictions.
  • Collaborated with estate planners to protect inherited or gifted assets during divorce proceedings, drafting 9 trust and estate planning documents.
  • Trained and mentored junior associates in family law, improving team efficiency and legal acumen on case research, filings, and client negotiations.
  • Secured emergency protective orders in 12 domestic violence cases, providing immediate legal protection to at-risk clients.
  • Assisted in the preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, protecting client assets and minimizing disputes during divorce.

Affiliations

  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • National Bar Association – Family Law Division
  • Women’s Bar Association – Family Law Committee
  • Certified Family Law Specialist, __ Board of Legal Specialization
  • American Arbitration Association – Family Arbitration Division
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Children’s Rights Institute – Legal Advocacy Network
  • Society of Papers for Practitioners in Family Law (SPPFL)
  • Jaycees

Certifications

  • Domestic Violence Intervention Certification - program
  • Advanced Divorce Mediation Certificate - framework
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Certified Advanced Property Division Specialist (CAPDS) - procedure
  • Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) – category
  • Certified Mediator - Family Law Emphasis (CM-FLE) - program
  • Advanced Post-Divorce Enforcement Strategies Certification - metric
  • Family Law Negotiation Techniques Certification - process
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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