Amanda Lavalle
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Astute General Counsel recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance with adeptness in negotiation and drafting complex legal documents. Excel in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring clear advice and effective leadership in legal matters.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Counsel and Principal
Barker Pacific Group
Los Angeles, California
11.2011 - Current
- Serve on the Management Committee for the company to provide day-to-day oversight of operations
- Oversee Human Resources Manager in implementing onboarding and offboarding of employees, implementation of benefits, coordination of annual off-site company retreats, and handle resolution of employee disputes
- As one of four members of the Management Committee, analyze and opine on potential real estate transactions and investments
- Provide proposed organizational structure for real estate transactions to limit liability to the company
- Negotiate and draft joint venture agreements with various private equity/institutional partners
- Handle formation of special purpose entities (including obtaining tax identification numbers) as well as drafting of LLC agreements at all sub entity levels to reflect deal terms contained in letters of intent or memoranda of understanding
- Execute due diligence in all acquisition deals and assist in document production for all dispositions
- Handle all day-to-day legal matters pertaining to any property owned and/or managed by the company, including review of vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, any slip and fall or comparable on-site incidents, and any other operational matters that require legal review
- Coordinate with outside litigation counsel, as applicable
Counsel
Barker Pacific Group
Los Angeles, California
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Review various assignment agreements and lease documents
- Negotiate and draft short form LLC operating agreements and corporate resolutions
- Form and maintain corporate entities in CA, DE, NV, WA and OR
- Execute due diligence in all acquisition deals
- Document review related to pending litigation (experience with Relativity software)
Jr. Business Manager
David Weise & Associates, Inc.
Encino, California
08.2005 - 03.2010
- Worked closely with the Royalties department to track royalties, and issue statements on behalf of the clients’ labels
- Personally assisted high profile entertainers with all business-related activities, including refinancing of homes, purchasing of vehicles, opening/closing bank accounts, and monthly liquidity statements in preparation for tax returns
- Reviewed various legal documents under the supervision of the in-house attorney
Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender
Los Angeles, California
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Assisted in the interviewing and arraignment of clients
- Researched and wrote mitigation reports, motions, and memorandum on behalf of clients
Education
Juris Doctor -
Southwestern University School of Law
Los Angeles, California05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of California at Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California12.2003
Skills
- Mac and PC proficient
- Knowledge of Datafaction, Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Software
- Excellent Internet research skills, including use of LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Strategic Thinking
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Research
- Legal expertise
- Litigation Management
- Real Estate Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Real Estate
- Legal writing
- Westlaw expertise
- Corporate Law
- Document Preparation
- Document Review
- Legal Analysis
- Settlement Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Proficient in [Software]
- Legal Compliance
- Evaluating documents
- Negotiation
Languages
- Basic Spanish
- Basic French
- Intermediate Italian
Affiliations
- Urban gardener
- Member of Italian American social club
- Yoga
- Extensive International Travel
Timeline
General Counsel and Principal
Barker Pacific Group
11.2011 - Current
Counsel
Barker Pacific Group
10.2010 - 11.2011
Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender
05.2008 - 08.2008
Jr. Business Manager
David Weise & Associates, Inc.
08.2005 - 03.2010
Juris Doctor -
Southwestern University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of California at Santa Cruz