Ann-erika White Bird
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Professional paralegal, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP
04.2019 - Current
- File state and federal cases, civil litigation and trademark prosecution, Draft pleadings, Docket deadlines, Proofread court filings, Organize discovery, Create initial trademark applications, renewals and amendments for copyright/trademark clients, File with the USPTO, State Trademark Office, US Copyright office, WIPO, Review all incoming correspondence from foreign counsel for docketing and responses in connection with filing of foreign applications, Track and update client trademark portfolios, Work directly with clients, counsel and the Court
Artist Services Director
SWAIA - Southwestern Association for Indian Arts
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Communicate with Indigenous artists from the United States and Canada, Accept booth payments, Oversee and adjust contracts up to 50k, track invoices through Excel, Hire and train event staff, Set up new artist database, Set up trainings with the City, Work with the Police Department, Fire Dept.
Owner, editor, writer
Lakota Voice
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Created news website, Wrote articles, Researched, and Attended Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council and community meetings, interacted with elected representatives and community peoples
Adjunct Prof.
Sinte Gleska University
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Taught entry level English reading, Created lesson plans, Wrote and received a grant for the program, Held office hours
Paralegal
Killmer Lane LLP
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Draft pleadings, EEOC Complaints/rebuttals, Draft discovery, Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures, Scheduling Orders, Submit attorney time (CJA, ADC), E-file state and federal, 5th and 10th Circuit, Prepare trial notebooks, Attend trial, work directly with clients, attorneys and court
Education
Indigenous Knowledge Passed Down -
Lakota Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
Rosebud, SD01.2016
B.A. - English, Creative Writing
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2007
Skills
- Ability to assess problems and find solutions
- Writing, proofreading, and research skills
- Connect with people on a personal level and establish and maintain quality relationships
Accomplishments
Editor for Lakota Voice online news source for four years while living on my reservation of Rosebud; I continue to be a sounding board for various council representatives regarding current issues.
Certification
- IPLEGALED Trademark Certification Course
- Completed June 2022
Timeline
Paralegal
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP
04.2019 - Current
Artist Services Director
SWAIA - Southwestern Association for Indian Arts
04.2017 - 04.2019
Owner, editor, writer
Lakota Voice
08.2013 - 01.2017
Adjunct Prof.
Sinte Gleska University
06.2013 - 07.2015
Paralegal
Killmer Lane LLP
09.2010 - 05.2013
Indigenous Knowledge Passed Down -
Lakota Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
B.A. - English, Creative Writing
University of Colorado At Boulder
AWARDS
The Heard Museum - March 2025 Selected to exhibit quillwork, SWAIA - South Western Association for Indian Arts - 2024 Selected to exhibit quillwork, CAIRNS-Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies, 2023 Selected to create poem for CAIRNS “Navigating Narratives” Exhibition, 2020 Selected to create art piece for CAIRNS “The Gift” Exhibition, moved to 2021., SWAIA - South Western Association for Indian Arts - 2019 Selected to exhibit beadwork, named in Native American Art magazine, 2019 Selected to be a CAIRNS Fellow, 2019 Selected to create a poem for CAIRNS“Articles of Treaty” Exhibition, Northern Plains Museum 2019 Selected to create art piece for exhibition, “Dress”, 2018 Selected to create art piece for the CAIRNS Wounded Knee Exhibit, displayed at Red Cloud Museum, 2017 Selected to write a poem for CAIRNS “Tapun San Win” Exhibit., 2016 Selected to write a poem for CAIRNS “The Great Race” Exhibit., 2015 Selected to create an art piece for the CAIRNS “Emergence” exhibit; mentioned on NPR, and purchased by CAIRNS., Denver Art Museum, 2011 Commissioned to create beadwork for their permanent collection.