ALISSA HOLT GIRE
GRANITE BAY,California
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking attorney successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept at building and maintaining trusting relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Attorney General
California Department Of Justice
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Office of the Attorney General, Represented the State of California in cases arising from violations of the False Claims Act, resulting in a $241 million settlement, the largest recovery in the history of the False Claims Act
- Investigated claims that uncovered widespread abuse of the Medi-Cal system by medical testing laboratories in California
- Worked closely with the Department of Health Care Services and the qui tam plaintiff’s counsel
- Conducted pre-trial discovery, propounded and responded to interrogatories, wrote motions in limine, handled depositions.
Managing Attorney and General Counsel
Sacramento Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission
04.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed attorneys and staff of free legal clinics for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer cases
- Guided litigants through the Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer processes
- Responsible for investigation and resolution of housing discrimination complaints
- Brought discrimination department on target to meet goals
- Managed staff of landlord/tenant team to ensure compliance with grant goals
- Provided fair housing training to property managers, tenants, and organizations
- Conducted fair housing audits of properties to evaluate evidence of potential discrimination
Attorney
Hackard & Holt
08.2001 - 01.2008
- Practice focusing on complex civil litigation in Federal and State Courts
- Managed high-volume mass tort campaign of more than 500 cases from discovery through settlement
- Handled case evaluation and client contact, defended depositions of clients and treating physicians, conducted settlement negotiations, analyzed settlement documents, advised senior partners and clients, and negotiated and resolved insurance liens
- Built complex litigation campaigns (Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and Avandia) which involved interviewing potential clients, evaluating medical records, determining litigation strategy, preparing litigation documents
- Researched, wrote, and successfully argued oppositions to summary judgment motions in Mesothelioma cases
- Handled and resolved breach of contract disputes in mediation
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and managing of attorneys and staff
Intern
Gaedertz Rechtsanwaelte, International Law Firm
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Performed legal research
- Prepared comparative analysis between German and American Law.
Accountant
Cell Genesys, Inc
01.1995 - 08.1998
- Received Employee Recognition Award for outstanding performance
- Performed Accounts Payable functions and month end reconciliations.
Intern
Congressman Vic Fazio
06.1992 - 08.1992
Education
J.D -
2001
2000
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
1994
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity:
Junior Class President 1993, Alumni Relations Chairman 1992
Skills
- Experience in complex civil litigation in State and Federal Courts
- Case analysis
- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
- Discovery
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Deputy Attorney General - California Department Of Justice
01.2010 - 10.2011
Managing Attorney and General Counsel - Sacramento Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission
04.2008 - 01.2010
Attorney - Hackard & Holt
08.2001 - 01.2008
Intern - Gaedertz Rechtsanwaelte, International Law Firm
06.2000 - 08.2000
Accountant - Cell Genesys, Inc
01.1995 - 08.1998
Intern - Congressman Vic Fazio
06.1992 - 08.1992
UOP, McGeorge School of Law - J.D,
Institute On International Legal Studies - ,
University of Colorado - Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
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