CHERIE COOLEY
Washington,DC
Summary
E-discovery professional experienced in complex commercial litigation with proven leadership of large document review projects. Former municipal attorney with extensive experience representing urban public agencies serving vulnerable children.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Document Review Attorney
Synergy Legal Services/Vigilant Legal Services
Washington, DC
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive document reviews, meticulously assessing relevance, responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege aspects.
- Expertly prepared privilege logs by meticulously documenting and substantiating claims of privilege.
- Performed precise redactions to safeguard sensitive information while maintaining document integrity.
- Ensured adherence to stringent quality and confidentiality standards, contributing to a seamless e-discovery process.
Senior Review Associate
Consilio
Washington, DC
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed high-volume electronic discovery projects, ensuring timely completion and thorough analysis.
- Maintained organization and accessibility of large volumes of data with well-structured digital filing systems.
- Managed teams of document review attorneys by optimizing workflows to ensure on-time project completion.
- Oversaw weekly payroll, monthly client billing, and daily review progress tracking.
- Conducted quality control assessments using industry-leading review platforms.
- Served as the key liaison between review teams and clients, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
- Collaborated with litigation teams to develop case strategies based on careful review of documents.
- Trained junior attorneys in efficient document review methods, improving overall team productivity.
- Participated in quality control checks to ensure consistency across multiple reviewers' coding decisions.
- Enhanced document review efficiency by implementing advanced search techniques and data analytics tools.
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General for DC
Washington, DC
12.2007 - 07.2013
- Represented the juvenile justice agency in administrative matters, reviewing agency policies and conducting legal sufficiency reviews.
- Defended D.C Public Schools in administrative proceedings related to special education law violations.
- Assisted in designing employee training programs for promoting awareness of legal responsibilities and ethical conduct across the organization.
- Advised administrators daily on issues such as labor relations, employee discipline, worker's compensation and general litigation.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Managed child neglect cases from inception to adjudication, ensuring compliance with consent decrees and local/federal laws.
Attorney/Owner
Cherie M. Cooley, LLC
Atlanta, GA
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Advocated for the Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services in child abuse and neglect cases.
- Developed legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
- Prepared witnesses, developed evidentiary strategies, and crafted case resolution recommendations.
- Conducted real estate closings and drafted entertainment agreements.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.
- Represented clients in civil litigation and appeals in state and federal courts.
Education
J.D. -
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Civil Litigation
- Electronic Discovery
- Case Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Litigation Support
- Policy Development
- Project Management
Admission
Active Member, District of Columbia Bar
Timeline
Document Review Attorney
Synergy Legal Services/Vigilant Legal Services
01.2020 - Current
Senior Review Associate
Consilio
03.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General for DC
12.2007 - 07.2013
Attorney/Owner
Cherie M. Cooley, LLC
01.2006 - 10.2007
J.D. -
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
North Carolina A&T State University