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CALI Award for Intellectual Property Law
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Christina Griffith

Covington,KY

Summary

Dynamic legal professional licensed in the State of Ohio and pending with the Commonwealth of Kentucky with extensive experience as General Counsel at Dogtown Central, LLC, specializing in compliance management and dispute resolution. Proven track record in mitigating risks and enhancing legal policies, while demonstrating strategic thinking and strong legal expertise. Adept at negotiating contracts and advising executive leadership on critical decisions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Counsel/Corportate HR Officer

Dogtown Central, LLC
10.2022 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for managing contractual obligations.
  • Mitigated employment-related risks by crafting clear policies addressing workplace conduct and performance expectations.
  • Successfully resolved numerous disputes through skillful mediation, preventing costly litigation and preserving business relationships.
  • Negotiated and drafted Liability Waiver and Lease contracts.
  • Managed litigation strategy to successfully resolve high-stakes disputes with minimal financial impact.
  • Advised executive leadership on strategic decisions, minimizing legal risks and ensuring positive outcomes.
  • Assisted with compensation matters and benefit plan disclosure items by reviewing SEC filings and compensation related material each year.
  • Met tight deadlines and effectively managed multiple priorities using strong organizational skills.
  • Enhanced company compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive legal policies and procedures.

Law Clerk

BGDLAW
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
  • Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Expedited case resolution by conducting comprehensive legal research on various topics related to ongoing matters.
  • Participated in client meetings alongside supervising attorneys, gaining valuable exposure to diverse areas of practice within the firm.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Drafted persuasive legal memoranda to support attorney arguments during court proceedings.

Paralegal

Lerner, Sampson, and Roth
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.

Education

J.D. - Law

Salmon P. Chase College of Law
HIghland Heights, KY
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05-2007

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Legal research
  • Compliance management
  • Data privacy
  • Dispute resolution
  • Ethics management
  • Employment law
  • Legal expertise
  • Legal writing
  • Transactional law
  • Document filing
  • Document review
  • Document preparation
  • Legal advisory
  • Administrative support
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Court procedures
  • Case file management
  • Legal compliance
  • Corporate and business legal issues
  • Breach of contract
  • Contract negotiation
  • Criminal defense
  • Criminal law
  • Corporate law
  • Discovery processes
  • American bar association (ABA)
  • Argument writing
  • Corporate litigation
  • Evaluating documents
  • Client advising
  • Intellectual property law expertise
  • Westlaw expertise

CALI Award for Intellectual Property Law

I was presented the CALI award for my Intellectual Property course, reflecting the highest score in the class that semester. 

Timeline

General Counsel/Corportate HR Officer

Dogtown Central, LLC
10.2022 - 03.2025

Law Clerk

BGDLAW
09.2022 - 09.2023

Paralegal

Lerner, Sampson, and Roth
01.2012 - 01.2013

J.D. - Law

Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - English

Xavier University
Christina Griffith