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Brooke Battiste

Louisiana

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Initiative Act Volunteer

05.2023 - Current
  • In conjunction with Congressman Troy Carter's Office (LA-02), I have volunteered to participate in community education to support endorsement of the Mental Health Initiative Act
  • I currently engage minority health providers to provide background and support to the Congressman's bill

Paralegal Specialist (GS-11)(Full-time)

United States Small Business Administration
06.2020 - Current
  • I currently serve as a case manager for the Covid Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program within the servicing center
  • I process probate and litigation requests for SBA loan recipients
  • I process assumption of ownership and release of collateral requests and represent the SBA's interest in collateral
  • I performed functions relating to triage of obligated contracts and ensure loans are compliant with SBA legal guidelines and federal law
  • Reviewed contracts and provided interpretation for: partnership agreements, subrogation contracts, commercial leases, security agreements, and lender contracts
  • I assist applicants with the filing of UCC-1 financing statements at corporate filing agencies around the country
  • I review bankruptcy notices and assist with liquidation of business assets
  • I draft correspondence and respond to applicant inquiries about the EIDL program
  • I gather supporting documentation to process servicing requests for existing loans
  • Reviewed legal documents and prepared summaries of findings for attorneys.
  • Prepared pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents under the direction of an attorney.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles.
  • Maintained client files and confidential information in accordance with established procedures.
  • Attended court proceedings such as hearings and trials as requested by attorneys.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents with the court system or scheduling appointments.
  • Analyzed legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable state laws.

Contract and Compliance Officer (Full-time)

Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • I served as the Chief Compliance Officer
  • Performed patient record audits to ensure compliance with HIPAA laws and CMS guidelines
  • Completed regulatory documents with state and federal agencies including the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
  • Reviewed, edited, and negotiated: vendor contracts, contractor agreements, general employment agreements, and clinical trial agreements
  • I also provided interpretation of clinical trial agreements to physicians and hospital staff
  • Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures.
  • Monitored employee adherence to company policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Investigated potential violations of applicable rules and regulations.
  • Conducted regular internal audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Assessed the effectiveness of existing processes and procedures related to compliance.
  • Provided guidance on regulatory requirements for business operations.
  • Advised management on best practices in compliance-related matters.
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from audit reviews and investigations.
  • Reviewed contracts, agreements, documents, and other materials for legal accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop comprehensive compliance programs.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify areas of noncompliance or vulnerability.

Law Clerk/Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

Southern University Low Income Taxpayer's Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • I conducted client interviews and drafted correspondence to provide status updates to low-income clients
  • I performed legal research of case law and statutory regulations using Westlaw
  • I drafted memoranda for supervising attorney
  • I documented case progress with the ClinicCases software
  • Performed legal research and case management in Blue Sky, Clio, and Clerk Connect
  • I assisted clients with the completion of IRS tax forms and correspondence
  • Instructing students in Tax law and review of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Reviewing student assignments and assisting with case management
  • Giving lectures in a classroom setting to students
  • Assisting students with submitting assignments via a virtual platform
  • Reviewed and summarized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
  • Drafted memoranda of law and other legal documents for attorneys' review.
  • Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Assisted with the preparation of court briefs, opinions, and appellate records.
  • Attended hearings in order to observe proceedings and document results.
  • Updated attorney calendars with court dates, filing deadlines, and other important events.
  • Maintained client files by organizing paperwork into appropriate categories.
  • Researched case histories to provide background information for litigation.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues to determine possible outcomes.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys including scheduling appointments and managing correspondence.
  • Collaborated with paralegals to ensure accuracy of all filings made with the courts.

Law Clerk

The Law Office of Shannon L. Battiste, Esq.
12.2015 - 12.2018
  • Assisting lawyer in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and briefs
  • Conducting legal research on various topics including case laws, statutes, and legal precedents
  • Legislative bill tracking on the state and federal levels
  • Conducting client interviews, assisting with depositions, and providing support to the attorney
  • Assisting with administrative tasks such as file management, client invoices, taking phone calls, and preparing correspondence
  • Maintaining the calendar for the attorney
  • Monitoring legislative changes and participating in community outreach on behalf of the law firm

Timeline

Mental Health Initiative Act Volunteer

05.2023 - Current

Paralegal Specialist (GS-11)(Full-time)

United States Small Business Administration
06.2020 - Current

Law Clerk/Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

Southern University Low Income Taxpayer's Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2019

Contract and Compliance Officer (Full-time)

Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2020

Law Clerk

The Law Office of Shannon L. Battiste, Esq.
12.2015 - 12.2018

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