Bristol C. Francis
Summary
Analytical Law Clerk specializing in tax law analysis and M&A transactions. Skilled in drafting complex legal documents and developing tax strategies that drive business outcomes. Communicates effectively with clients to provide comprehensive solutions for intricate tax issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk Intern
Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman, LLP
Rockville Centre, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Drafted and analyzed operating agreements, enhancing business and financial acumen through tax perspective insights.
- Drafted memoranda on credits and deductions, 1031 issues, and accounting methodologies, clarifying their application to Sections 1245 and 1250.
- Focused on diverse tax issues, including 1031 transactions and partnership structures.
- Developed a growing expertise in estate tax planning and investment structuring impacts.
- Engaged in diagramming reorganizations and M&A transactions, contributing to tax strategy development.
- Corresponded with clients regarding tax inquiries and provided timely responses.
- Shadowed client intake sessions to gain insights into client needs from a business perspective.
Teacher, 7th Grade
Valence College Prep
Queens, New York
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared lesson materials as an English Content Lead, Lead Teacher, Learning Specialist, Debate Coach, and SHSAT instructor.
- Led weekly meetings to discuss content deliverables and organize professional development sessions.
- Conducted monthly classroom observations to enhance content planning and drive improvement.
- Planned professional development focused on content-specific instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented schoolwide systems for close reading to support student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with content leads to align instructional methods and best practices.
- Maintained communication with administration and content team for timely updates.
- Documented collaboration processes and outcomes from professional development to inform future sessions.
Lead Teacher, 7th Grade
Success Academy
New York, New York
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed curriculum for below-grade level readers, focusing on 1:1 instruction and small group activities to improve literacy outcomes.
- Created in-class and remote lesson plans, delivering individualized tutoring to struggling students to foster academic growth.
- Taught critical reading, literary analysis, and argumentative writing in general and special education classrooms, enhancing students' comprehension and analytical skills.
- Coached new teachers on lesson planning, classroom behavior management, and effective teaching strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2015
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal research methods
- Tax law analysis
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- LexisNexis proficiency
- WestLaw proficiency
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Administrative skills
Timeline
Law Clerk Intern
Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman, LLP
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, 7th Grade
Valence College Prep
08.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher, 7th Grade
Success Academy
10.2018 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Pennsylvania