Enthusiastic and driven Attorney looking to apply knowledge of workers' compensation defense strategies to protect clients' interests and advance team's performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Gaido and Fintzen
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
Worker's Compensation Defense Attorney
Maintained consistent and timely client updates on case status.
Engaged in client conferences to analyze claim details, strategize on case advancement, and mitigate negative impact on exposure.
Reviewed and analyzed medical records.
Worked closely with team members on developing innovative resolutions for challenging legal matters.
Conducted depositions of treating and examining physicians, as well as relevant witnesses, to obtain favorable testimony for claim defense.
Represented clients in hearings with Arbitrators and Commissioners.
Prepared a variety of legal documents including Motions, Responses to Petitions, Proposed Decisions, Settlement Contracts, and Appellate Briefs.
Utilized advanced research methods to analyze complex legal matters, ensuring thorough case preparation and effective representation.
Document Review Attorney
Inspired Review LLC
Calumet City, IL
01.2022 - 02.2022
Played a key role in reviewing legal documents for accuracy, relevancy, and completeness.
Maximized productivity by utilizing Relativity, a powerful document review software.
Performed first level review for Responsiveness, Privilege, PI/PII, Trade Secrets and Confidentiality coding.
Efficiently worked with cross-functional teams to address key legal issues in document production projects.
Document Review Attorney
Locum Legal LLC
Illinois
11.2021 - 01.2022
Assisted in the discovery process by conducting document reviews for high-profile cases.
Conducted initial assessment of various document types, ensuring compliance with Responsiveness, Privilege, PI/PII, Trade Secrets and Confidentiality guidelines.
Ensured privacy compliance by performing essential redactions of confidential details, such as privileged information and Personal Information / Personally Identifiable Information.
Assisted in verifying the precision, comprehensiveness, and adherence to pertinent laws of legal documents.
Attorney
Optima Law Partners
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2015 - 08.2020
Collaborated with the Managing Partner on a range of cases, including property law, labor law, contracts, family law, and corporate law.
Ensured accuracy and completeness of drafted and reviewed documents, including Appellate Briefs, Motions, Contracts and Leases.
Managed the efficient preparation and e-filing of electronic applications with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.
Represented clients in trials before various legal authorities including Magistrates, High Court Judges, and The National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
Attorney
Lawal and Lawal
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2013 - 05.2015
Assisted senior counsel in promptly addressing clients' matters and maintaining organized files.
Managed a wide range of legal issues including family law files, corporate matters, property disputes and civil/criminal cases.
Safeguarded client interests by preparing witnesses, conducting comprehensive legal research, and actively participating in litigation.
Prepared a range of legal documents including contracts, leases, deeds, wills, and court processes.