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EDUCATION:

[Top 40 Law School]
Juris Doctor, September 2004; GPA 3.75

[Top 25 ranked Best National University]
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, June 2001; GPA 3.72


EXPERIENCE:

[Mid-Size Law Firm], Chicago Illinois – September 2006 to Current
Summary of Responsibilities: 5th year Associate -Member of a highly successful real estate/construction litigation group.

• Assist public entities and private owners in areas of construction contracting, including preparation, review of design build contracts, construction management and engineering services.
• Defend developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in complex construction defect lawsuits.
• Represent insurance companies in coverage matters for claims related to construction defects.
• Responsible for research and preparation of both written and oral opinions for legal issues in response to queries posed by various departments of the city.
• Serve as primary attorney responsible for a significant caseload.

[Boutique Law Firm], Chicago Illinois – September 2004 to September 2006
Summary of Responsibilities:  Associate – Business litigation practice with my primary focus on real estate and construction litigation as well as bankruptcy.

• Negotiated real estate acquisition and construction contracts for large corporation in the Chicago area.
• During the two years with the company, I provided legal advice in real estate transactions exceeding $200M in value.
• Provided legal advice to internet carrier in negotiations and lease to build headquarters.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts.
• Prepared real estate settlements for both purchase and refinance transactions.
• Managed Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases from intake to completion.  Stopped the foreclosures of property as well as the repossession of vehicles.
• Researched real estate contract law as well as insurance law to draft complaints, answers, memoranda and motions.
• Negotiated settlement agreements.

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Fluent in English, Spanish and French; written and oral.


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Illinois

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