Camara Williams
Windermere,FL
Summary
Ambitious Corporate Lawyer works effectively in fluid and fast-paced environment to effectively set and execute on priorities. Comfortable balancing competing stakeholders and risks to reach acceptable business outcomes. Learns new areas of law quickly and advises company to solve complex challenges.
Meticulous Corporate Counsel with commitment to transparent intercompany communication and high-standards of timely work. Approachable and detail-oriented with fifteen (15) years of experience. Diligent Attorney with superior organization and attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of financial and labor laws with strong track record of maintaining professionalism and delivering high-quality, accurate legal guidance.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Smith And Williams Trial Group, PLLC
03.2015 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Delivered lectures and presentations on law at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.
- Assessed claims filed against or on behalf of company and worked with outside counsel and management to define and implement strategy.
- Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
- Served as corporation lawyer for corporation by managing daily operation and legal compliance.
- Collaborated and led general counsel initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives.
- Established and managed legal entities to support and implement [Type] development projects.
- Created and managed compliance calendar to track [Type] regulatory requirements.
- Crafted and distributed employee contracts, handled obtaining signatures and followed up with adherence to agreements.
- Analyzed and drafted reports on ethical and financial practices and reported findings and discrepancies directly to CLO.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with Millions in counterclaims.
Lawyer
The Williams Trial Group PA
02.2010 - 02.2015
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Assitant Public Defender
Orange County Public Defender's Office
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Education
J.D. - LAW
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04.2008
Master of Science - HISTORY
CALIFORNIA STATE SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CA04.2003
Skills
- Incident Response
- Sales Planning
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Task Delegation
- Issue Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Driven and Determined
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Operations Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Results Orientation
- Operational Analysis
- Strategize Plans
- Consulting
- Negotiation
Timeline
Business Owner
Smith And Williams Trial Group, PLLC
03.2015 - Current
Lawyer
The Williams Trial Group PA
02.2010 - 02.2015
Assitant Public Defender
Orange County Public Defender's Office
09.2008 - 02.2010
J.D. - LAW
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Master of Science - HISTORY
CALIFORNIA STATE SACRAMENTO
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