Carla Barrow
Plantation,FL
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, integration and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute further develop students' professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Law Office of Carla M. Barrow
03.2020 - Current
- Solo practice focused primarily on participation in legal associations and trainings promoting attorney mental health, including presentations for the Institute for Wellbeing in Law, the Dade County Bar Association, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. and local law firms/organizations.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
The Integral Therapist (solopreneur)
09.2018 - Current
- Provided therapeutic interventions to individuals and families, fostering improved communication and emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs, enhancing overall therapeutic effectiveness.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address complex family dynamics and relationship issues effectively.
- Led group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and shared experiences among participants.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to adults, couples, and professionals, focusing on development of healthy relationships, living a life worth living and trauma recovery/resilience.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Delivered psychoeducational training on various mental health topics, empowering clients to better manage their emotional wellbeing.
- Engaged in online and direct marketing, practice building, and community participation
Litigation partner
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Litigation partner defending complex litigation, including class action defense of environmental and TCPA/JFPA (improper faxing/texting) claims, and construction and premises liability matters for national firm. Guide corporate clients in burgeoning areas of law (class action waivers, TCPA defenses, parent/subsidiary liability) or legal impacts of their expansion into new areas of business. Elected to Board, Greater Miami Legal Services.
Litigation partner
Lydecker Diaz
05.2010 - 12.2015
- Litigation partner managing complex, multi-party disputes. Co-led group engaged in financial, banking and construction litigation in complex claims of director/officer liability, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and malpractice, representing the Florida Department of Insurance and FDIC. Responsible for training, production goals, administrative, and further participated in Firm's pro bono efforts, including presentations to banking and trade organizations and preparation of Election Memoranda for Senatorial campaign.
Of Counsel/Senior litigation attorney
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Engaged in commercial litigation, banking litigation, foreclosure and creditor rights/bankruptcy. Elected to Board of Dade County Bar Association.
Commercial litigation
Carla M. Barrow, P.A.
08.2003 - 10.2008
- Commercial litigation, construction litigation, civil forfeiture and bankruptcy recoveries. Trained, mentored and managed teams of contract attorneys, law students and administrative staff. Learned how to build a practice, maintain relationships with clients (including payment obligations and terminations of the relationship).
Litigation partner
Coffey & Wright f/k/a Coffey, Diaz & O'Naghten
01.1999 - 08.2003
- Litigation partner prosecuting claims in Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts, State and Appellate proceedings. Complex bankruptcy litigation and complex loan workouts involving multi-national entities and Florida Condominium Law.
Of counsel
Sullivan, Johnson & Manfredi
07.1997 - 08.1998
- Of counsel hired to assist Los Angeles, CA firm in pre-trial proceedings involving American Airlines crash into mountain range in Cali, Colombia. Primary responsibility for discovery and motion practice in multi-district first and third-party liability case.
Assistant United States Attorney
Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
08.1994 - 07.1997
- Representation of federal agencies in claims involving Federal Torts Claims Act, Title VII, ADA, Habeas Corpus Proceedings, Social Security Act and Immigration Laws. Investigated and prosecuted complex civil forfeiture proceedings in administrative and Federal Court proceedings. Rated excellent in skills and service to office.
Trial and appellate practice
Coffey, Aragon, Martin & Burlington
03.1992 - 08.1994
- Trial and appellate practice involving complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation. termination, county government contracts, international letters of credit, lender liability and foreclosure actions.
Bankruptcy motion and appellate practice
Greenberg Traurig
05.1989 - 02.1992
- Bankruptcy motion and appellate practice involving sophisticated and interrelated disciplines including real property, tax, zoning and litigation. Representations include secured creditors, lending institutions and real estate companies.
Education
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Frederic G. Levin College of Law
Gainesville, FLMaster of Arts - Integral Clinical Psychology
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES (CIIS)
San Francisco, CAMaster of Arts - Communications
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-1985
Skills
- Delivering engaging trainings and workshops
- Experiential learning
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making, Problem resolution
- Integrity in practice and communication
- Creative, Holistic, Growth-oriented
Accomplishments
- AV rated since 1990.
- Practiced in Big Law, boutique firms, solo practice and for the United States Attorneys' office.
- Multiple years of volunteer service as board member of civic and legal organizations.
- Experienced in delivering experiential trainings and developmental workshops online and in person, including mental health and wellbeing, life skills, legal research & writing.
- Successfully transitioned from law to mental health after 25 years of practice, with the hopes one day of integrating all my skills for the betterment of society.
Websites
Affiliations
Prior Leadership Roles/Memberships: Board member, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. (2015 to 2018); Mentor, Educate Tomorrow (supporting foster care youth)(2014 to 2017). Former group leader and board member, RESULTS International (global poverty activism); former advisory board member, American Nicaragua Foundation; former director, Dade County Bar Association. Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award for Pro Bono work from the DCBA. Author and presenter of numerous legal seminars relating to Board Governance, Mechanic's Liens, Rules of Procedure, Bankruptcy Basics, the U.S. Patriot Act.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Counselor
Law Office of Carla M. Barrow
03.2020 - Current
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
The Integral Therapist (solopreneur)
09.2018 - Current
Litigation partner
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer
01.2016 - 05.2017
Litigation partner
Lydecker Diaz
05.2010 - 12.2015
Of Counsel/Senior litigation attorney
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
10.2008 - 05.2010
Commercial litigation
Carla M. Barrow, P.A.
08.2003 - 10.2008
Litigation partner
Coffey & Wright f/k/a Coffey, Diaz & O'Naghten
01.1999 - 08.2003
Of counsel
Sullivan, Johnson & Manfredi
07.1997 - 08.1998
Assistant United States Attorney
Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
08.1994 - 07.1997
Trial and appellate practice
Coffey, Aragon, Martin & Burlington
03.1992 - 08.1994
Bankruptcy motion and appellate practice
Greenberg Traurig
05.1989 - 02.1992
Master of Arts - Integral Clinical Psychology
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES (CIIS)
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Frederic G. Levin College of Law
Master of Arts - Communications
Loyola University, New Orleans
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