CANDACE J. CAVANAUGH
Pueblo West,Colorado
Summary
Document Review / Litigation Counsel Diverse legal background with extensive experience supporting and consulting a variety of business and individual clients on litigation, settlements, negotiations, and transactions. Successfully took 33 cases to trial and provided positive outcomes in over 90%. Demonstrated expertise in monitoring outside counsel in all aspects of pending litigation matters. Trusted advisor with demonstrated ability to collaborate and be responsive to business owners, staff members, clients, and other attorneys. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal talents; able to effectively interact and build relationships with variety of personalities.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPLEX CLAIMS ANALYST
EPIQ GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
06.2026 - Current
- Reviewed and processed claims from individuals or counsel for high-profile litigations involving human trafficking and credit card fraud.
- Conducted remote reviews of complex claims to ensure compliance with legal standards.
DOCUMENT REVIEW
HIRE COUNSEL
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Trade Secrets, Antitrust, IP/Patent. Performed First level review and QC
- JANUARY, MARCH, APRIL, 2026
- REMOTE REVIEW
DOCUMENT REVIEW
HAYSTACK
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Patent Infringement, Right to Repair and FTC investigation. Performed First level review.
- JUNE – JULY, 2024; JANUARY, 2026 AND MARCH, 2026
- REMOTE REVIEW
DOCUMENT REVIEW
LEVELLEGAL
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Provided document review for several law firms working defense as First Level and Second Level reviewer. Further, I was asked to perform general QC of other coders’ work, QC privilege coding and privilege log. Over the 4 ½ years with this company I worked on varied and different projects which included Trade Secrets, IP/Patent Infringement, Antitrust, FTC, SEC, Breach of Contract, Legal Negligence and DOJ investigations.
- REMOTE REVIEW
Document Review
COMPLIANCE
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Project involved a State wide class of California residents bringing an action under the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Plaintiffs’ allege they were billed for unauthorized TV streaming services. Coding of documents for responsiveness, privilege, redaction and confidentiality. Redactions performed and then asked to QC all issues regarding team members’ coding.
- REMOTE REVIEW
TEAM LEAD
LENDIO
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Lendio is not a lender but helps to facilitate small businesses in obtaining PPP loans. Worked as Team Lead for a team of 10 representatives who validated documents provided by the individual Borrowers. Job included reviewing all financial documents provided to ascertain validity and completeness, were what the lender required and were not fraudulent. If documents appeared to be fraudulent they were flagged and sent to the SARS unit. Team Leads provided advice and direction, hourly monitoring of work performed and daily team meetings.
- REMOTE REVIEW
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Project included coding of documents for responsiveness and privilege, and redaction of privileged material for a massive litigation involving a pharmaceutical company.
- REMOTE REVIEW
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Project included coding of documents for responsiveness and privilege for a multi-billion dollar lawsuit brought by the United States government against a large healthcare provider.
- REMOTE REVIEW
TEMPORARY ASSISTANT TO LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL
LITTLER MENDELSON
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for assisting and consulting with Lead Counsel and associates in all aspects of two ongoing litigations involving party disputes. The cases were large class actions with over 300 Plaintiffs in each. One case was prepared for Arbitrations; the other for litigation in Federal Court.
Document Review
WHEELER TRIGG
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Project included review of hundreds of documents to assist attorneys in their preparation of their defense.
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Project included coding of documents for responsiveness and privilege, making privilege redactions and towards the end of the project some QC. The suit involved billions of dollars in a dispute between a healthcare provider and the government.
Temporary Staff Attorney
THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Review, revise and negotiate various kinds of University contracts, such as Agency Agreements, Internship Agreements, Artist’s Contracts, Construction Contracts (both DBIA and AIA), Software Contracts (which include cloud based contracts), Mutual Confidentiality Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Study Abroad Agreements, Complex Vendor Service Agreements, License Agreements, Non Disclosure Agreements, as well as Memoranda of Understanding between the University of Denver and business organizations and University of Denver and other Institutions of Higher Education. Worked closely with and advised the Procurement/Purchasing department regarding proposed contracts on behalf of the University.
- OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Trial Attorney
BUTT THORNTON & BAEHR PC
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Represented various insurance carriers’ insureds in a variety of litigation cases, which included Civil Rights, construction defect, medical malpractice, equine, automotive, trucking, products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death. Managed all phases of litigation including, but not limited to, reviewing and summarizing medical records, responding to subpoenas, complaints, discovery requests and motions. Defend and take depositions, as well as argue Motions before the Court. Negotiated and drafted settlement proposals and provided representation at mediations, and subsequent trials and arbitrations.
Document Review
GIBSON ARNOLD
01.2009 - 01.2009
- Worked on several projects throughout the year ranging from 1 week to 4 months. Projects included issue coding of documents for responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege.
Senior Trial Attorney
WELLS ANDERSON & RACE, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Represented regional general contractors, land developers, and subcontractors in construction defect litigation. Advised business client base on risk management, builders and developers contracts, independent contractor agreements and potential project liability. Effectively managed all phases of litigation from receipt through settlement or trial. Reviewed, revised and advised clients regarding insurance, construction and subcontractor contracts. Conducted on-site evaluation and investigation of numerous single and multi-family dwellings along with high-end condominiums and other real estate projects. Interacted and collaborated with civil/structural/geotechnical engineers, architects, construction managers and state code specialists on determining liability, risk, and litigation steps.
Managing Attorney
DEWHIRST & DOLVEN, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Led all aspects of starting-up and management of Denver office for firm based in Colorado Springs. Recruited, hired, and developed all levels of staff. Directed all areas of operations, including business development, marketing, accounting, vendor management, and human resources. Concurrently managed full case load of construction defect litigation cases, as well as, large companies/corporations involved in personal injury. Coached, mentored, and advised junior attorneys on management and handling of litigations, arbitrations, and settlements.
Zurich American Insurance Staff Attorney
MENDENHALL, DELPICCOLO & POTRYKUS
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Represented Zurich American business clients’ interest in construction defect litigation. Acted as liaison among clients, opposing attorneys, engineering and construction specialists, and others to achieve client goals. Executed necessary research on applicable case laws and statutes. Provided representation at hearings, arbitrations, jury and bench trials, settlement negotiations, and depositions.
Education
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW
Albuquerque, New MexicoInternational Law and Differing Tort Systems Summer Law Program
UNIVERSITY OF WILLIAM AND MARY SCHOOL OF LAW
Exeter, EnglandBachelor of University Studies - Major in Sociology, Minor in Fine Arts
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Extensive Document Review Experience
- Proficient in Relativity
- Transactional Practice
- Public/Private Corporations
- Claims processing
- Liability and Risk Management
- Administrative / Operations Management
Certification
Licensed to Practice Law in the States of Colorado-Bar No.31876 and New Mexico-Bar No.2230 (Inactive)
Timeline
COMPLEX CLAIMS ANALYST
EPIQ GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
06.2026 - Current
DOCUMENT REVIEW
HIRE COUNSEL
12.2025 - 04.2026
DOCUMENT REVIEW
HAYSTACK
06.2024 - 03.2026
DOCUMENT REVIEW
LEVELLEGAL
08.2021 - 12.2025
Document Review
COMPLIANCE
07.2021 - 08.2021
TEAM LEAD
LENDIO
01.2021 - 03.2021
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
11.2020 - 01.2021
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
08.2020 - 10.2020
TEMPORARY ASSISTANT TO LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL
LITTLER MENDELSON
08.2019 - 04.2020
Document Review
WHEELER TRIGG
06.2019 - 08.2019
Document Review
EPIQ SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 06.2019
Temporary Staff Attorney
THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
01.2016 - 01.2017
Trial Attorney
BUTT THORNTON & BAEHR PC
01.2010 - 01.2015
Document Review
GIBSON ARNOLD
01.2009 - 01.2009
Senior Trial Attorney
WELLS ANDERSON & RACE, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Managing Attorney
DEWHIRST & DOLVEN, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2007
Zurich American Insurance Staff Attorney
MENDENHALL, DELPICCOLO & POTRYKUS
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of University Studies - Major in Sociology, Minor in Fine Arts
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
International Law and Differing Tort Systems Summer Law Program
UNIVERSITY OF WILLIAM AND MARY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW