Allison Gomez
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Experienced trial attorney seeking to transition from social justice work to sports law. Excels at developing creative solutions and looking at issues from unique angles. Skilled in strategic planning and building trust, securing favorable outcomes through effective negotiation and collaboration. Managed contrasting needs between multiple organizations to develop streamlined systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Industry
College
- Sports Information Assistant - University of Colorado, Boulder. Data compilation, facilitation of press conferences, traveled with track and field team and wrote articles for CU website
- Grand Prix of Denver - CART racing series, Denver. Promoted from assistant to organizer of charity fundraiser.
Attorney
Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office
12.2008 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Represented defendants in court at arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.
- Enhanced client representation by conducting thorough investigations and fact-finding for case preparation.
- Maximized successful outcomes in trials by developing strategic defense plans tailored to each individual case.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in criminal defense.
- Championed indigent clients'' rights by providing zealous representation in all stages of criminal proceedings.
- Utilized alternative dispute resolution methods where appropriate to achieve favorable resolutions without going to trial.
- Negotiated advantageous plea deals for clients by leveraging strong relationships with prosecutors and judges.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Education
J.D. -
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO2005
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Strategic Planning
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
Interests
Ironman triathlete, marathons, adventure travel
Timeline
Attorney
Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office
12.2008 - Current
Sports Industry
College
J.D. -
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Colorado At Boulder