CHRISTAL K. CHAN
Irvine,United States
Summary
A dedicated attorney seeking to leverage my analytical skills, courtroom experience, and passion for advocacy in a dynamic legal environment. I aim to contribute meaningfully to society by providing effective legal services and strategic counsel, using my proven ability to achieve favorable outcomes for clients on complex legal matters.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Abrolat Law PC
El Segundo, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on employment law disputes, focusing on relevant case law, statutes, and regulatory guidelines.
- Draft a variety of legal documents, including complaints, motions, meet and confer letters, discovery requests, and responses.
- Represent clients in court appearances, including hearings, case management conferences, and other procedural matters.
- Provide ongoing legal guidance and strategic advice to clients on complex employment law issues, including workplace rights, wrongful termination, discrimination, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and other legal professionals to develop case strategies and ensure thorough preparation for litigation.
LAW CLERK
WHGC, P.L.C.
Newport Beach, United States
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Attended client meetings, court hearings, depositions and record critical information, took witness statements, and prepared memoranda.
- Researched case law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning.
- Prepared legal memoranda and assisted attorneys to develop solid arguments.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondences, and other legal documents as requested.
- Prepared for trials by preparing trials briefs, exhibits, subpoenas, evidence, and motion.
- Prepared legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings, prepare legal correspondence, documentation, and other materials.
- Attended and assisted with negotiations, depositions, mediations, and other meetings as required.
PARALEGAL
Law Office of Jason Li
Pasadena, United States
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Drafted motions, complaints, demand letters to request termination of contracts, memorandum of points of authorities, contract clauses, and other documents.
- Handled trademark application.
- Handled dissolution of marriage, prepared marriage settlement agreements, and reviewed discovery packages including disclosure statements and production requests.
- Assisted with immigration process including green card application, F-1 reinstatement, change of status.
INTERNSHIP
Dentons
Guangzhou, China
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted project companies to raise money by representing issuers and underwriters in securities transactions, including IPOs, stock offerings, and debt offerings in public markets.
- Conducted due diligence on related transactions between the project companies and their creditors, the companies' litigation status, credibility, and qualifications of debtors and creditors.
- Assisted in drafting legal advice, proofread legal documents.
- Translated supplementary agreement and transaction agreement.
PRO BONO VOLUNTEER
The Independent Worker's Union of Great Britain
London, United Kingdom
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Interviewed independent workers and discussed their legal situations.
- Drafted freeze payment letters.
PRO BONO VOLUNTEER
Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea Center
London, United Kingdom
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided free advice on social welfare benefits, housing, and employment issues.
Education
Master of Laws -
UCLA School of Law
Los Angeles, California05.2022
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
BPP Law School
London Holborn, United Kingdom 06.2020
B.A. Law - Commercial Law, Criminology, Employment Law in Practice, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom 06.2019
Skills
- Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, JSTOR
- Document Drafting: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat
Certification
Bar Admission
- California State Bar
Professional Membership
- American Bar Association, California State Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association
Certification & Others
- Bar Admission: California State Bar
- Professional Membership: American Bar Association, California State Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association
Languages
English (Fluent)
Cantonese (Native)
Mandarin (Native)
Timeline
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Abrolat Law PC
09.2024 - Current
LAW CLERK
WHGC, P.L.C.
04.2023 - 09.2024
PARALEGAL
Law Office of Jason Li
08.2022 - 03.2023
INTERNSHIP
Dentons
09.2020 - 03.2021
PRO BONO VOLUNTEER
The Independent Worker's Union of Great Britain
03.2020 - 06.2020
PRO BONO VOLUNTEER
Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Laws -
UCLA School of Law
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
BPP Law School
B.A. Law - Commercial Law, Criminology, Employment Law in Practice, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law
University of Birmingham