April Hayden
New York,NY
Summary
Thoughtful and dedicated attorney with a proven track record of success in (1) real estate & commercial contract law, and (2) complex document review/team management. Seeking a position where I can utilize my background and skills to provide the highest caliber legal expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Attorney
Cole Schotz PC
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Reviewing team member document review reports, developing project management guidance, synthesizing team information, and preparing final memoranda to support various causes of action
- Reviewing document productions for high-profile opioid/banking litigation, summarizing relevant material and preparing memoranda and reports to assist lead Counsel
Team Lead/Document Review Attorney
FTI Consulting, Inc.
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Team Lead for multiple document review projects (including Second Requests), with responsibilities including organization of workflow, management of reviewers/quality control and preparation of final logs and analytics- related documents for client
- Performed 1st and 2nd level review, redactions, QC for privilege, privilege logging and analytics’ tasks
Associate Principal Counsel/Counsel
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S.
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Representing Real Estate group in the sale of land; drafting and negotiating high volume of leases and complex agreements for use in new retail development, Disney Springs; coordinating development and land use matters, including DRI and other state/local government approvals, including management of outside counsel
- Representing diverse range of Disney business units where responsibilities included general legal advice and drafting/negotiating a variety of commercial and corporate agreements, including sponsorship agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements, technology-related agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work and marketing agreements
Associate
Foley & Lardner LLP
10.2006 - 01.2012
- Representing clients in complex real estate matters, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, lease agreements (retail and office), developments, financings, zoning and land use projects
- Conducting due diligence for the acquisition of professional sport stadiums and parking lots, multi-family projects, assisted living facilities, environmentally sensitive land, retail/restaurant components and resort parcels with specific expertise in analysis of title history and survey review
- Drafting and negotiating restrictive covenants, development orders and easements for mixed-use, residential and commercial communities
- Working with clients on a broad range of employment issues, including Fair Labor Standards Act and ADA Accommodation issues
Associate
Alvarez, Sambol, Winthrop & Madson, P.A.
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Real Estate & General Corporate Law
- Representing clients in real estate matters, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing arrangements (including extensive loan documentation) and lease agreements
Education
J.D. -
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Gainesville, FL05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2002
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Client counseling
- Corporate transactions
- Real estate law
- Legal negotiation
Certification
- Florida Bar Member
- Awaiting NY Bar results (February, 2025)
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Cole Schotz PC
02.2021 - 04.2024
Team Lead/Document Review Attorney
FTI Consulting, Inc.
09.2017 - 01.2021
Associate Principal Counsel/Counsel
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S.
01.2012 - 02.2015
Associate
Foley & Lardner LLP
10.2006 - 01.2012
Associate
Alvarez, Sambol, Winthrop & Madson, P.A.
08.2005 - 09.2006
J.D. -
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University