Amy Tosi (Ma)
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic lawyer recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution, specializing in litigation, contract negotiation, and comprehensive legal research. Proven expertise in complex problem-solving and persuasive communication enhances the ability to deliver precise legal strategies and representation. Committed to driving client success through innovative solutions and a steadfast approach to challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
NativePath LLC
Remote
03.2021 - Current
- Overview: In connection with the sale of the company I created, I agreed to work for the acquiring company by overseeing the development of new and existing products.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create strategic direction with new products for future pipeline.
- Advised senior management on strategies for launching new foods and supplements into the marketplace.
- Researched relevant regulations concerning labeling requirements and health claims related to food products.
- Managed creation of prototypes of new food products for evaluation by customers and stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
CEO & Founder
PALEO ANGEL, LLC
Las Vegas
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Overview: Created a natural foods company and developed the company into a well-respected CPG brand within the health food industry.
- Created strategies to reach financial and operational goals.
- Analyzed market trends and statistics to determine the potential for growth; monitored sales performance.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Implemented digital marketing tactics such as SEO and SEM, email marketing, and created a significant social media following.
- Led planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Strategic exit in 2021 when the business was acquired by a nutraceutical company, NativePath LLC.
Associate Attorney
WEINBERG WHEELER HUDGINS GUNN & DIAL
Las Vegas
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Overview: Practice focused on civil litigation, with emphasis on catastrophic injury, commercial litigation, construction, premises liability litigation, transportation, and product liability.
- Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an international transportation company in litigation arising out of a contract bid dispute, and business tort.
- Assisted in the litigation of claims worth tens of millions of dollars against foreign and domestic manufacturers of construction industry products.
- Advised suppliers of Chinese drywall that were major targets of thousands of claimants in multi-district litigation involving numerous class actions
- Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a television producer in litigation arising out of a contract dispute involving an employment agreement.
Summer Associate
WEINBERG WHEELER HUDGINS GUNN & DIAL
Las Vegas
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Selected for the Summer Associate position during on-campus interviews, and at the conclusion of the summer, I was offered a full-time position upon law school graduation a year in advance.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, motions, agreements, legislative information, and research memoranda.
- Observed and assisted in courtroom proceedings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings in Nevada, Georgia and California.
Legal Extern
LAS VEGAS CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Las Vegas
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted attorneys in criminal and civil divisions by drafting pleadings, investigating legislative history, analyzing case facts, and attending City Council meetings.
- Researched and drafted memoranda on various issues, including due process rights to independent chemical testing, pending DUIs in relation to prior bad acts, separation of church and state, and the public purpose doctrine.
Transition Specialist
MORGAN STANLEY
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Transitioned key financial advisory clients in connection with Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of books of business, producing annual revenues of $150,000 to $10 million per transition, with assets under management of $25 million to $2 billion.
- Served as the primary point of contact for acquired clients (approximately 50 to 4,000 accounts per transition).
- Executed timely asset acquisition by managing transfer form issuance, transfer form processing, validating assets, and special handling (e.g. Margin debts, Rule 144, options, cost basis.
- Facilitated client account acquisition and maintenance, prepared portfolio-specific data, reviewed client accounts for legal compliance, and analyzed sales opportunities.
- Obtained Series 7 and Series 66.
Education
J.D. -
WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada05-2011
B.A. - International Management
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Malibu, California12-2004
Skills
- Litigation
- Entrepreneurship
- Market research
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Languages: Chinese (Mandarin)
Publications
Mitigating the Prosecutors’ Dilemma: Live Two-Way Videoconferencing for Analysts’ Testimony in Light of Melendez-Diaz, Nevada Law Journal, 11 Nev. L. J. 793 (2011)
Admissions
- State Bar of Nevada
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Timeline
Product Development Manager
NativePath LLC
03.2021 - Current
CEO & Founder
PALEO ANGEL, LLC
07.2015 - 03.2021
Associate Attorney
WEINBERG WHEELER HUDGINS GUNN & DIAL
09.2011 - 09.2015
Summer Associate
WEINBERG WHEELER HUDGINS GUNN & DIAL
06.2010 - 08.2010
Legal Extern
LAS VEGAS CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
06.2009 - 08.2009
Transition Specialist
MORGAN STANLEY
05.2007 - 05.2008
J.D. -
WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
B.A. - International Management
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
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