Christina "Tory" Welch
Paralegal
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
Proficient and enthusiastic paralegal with expertise in trial preparation and civil litigation. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in project management and e-discovery. A self-starter who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the legal industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
Lindsay Hart LLP
10.2022 - Current
- Manage complex medical malpractice cases in OR and WA
- Draft pleadings and prepare correspondence to experts
- Prepare materials for depositions, arbitration, mediation, and trial
- Advise firm on electronic document review databases to meet case/client needs
- Assist counsel in preparing answers and documentation in response to discovery requests
- Summarize depositions, legal documents and other materials to provide attorneys with relevant material for cases
- Assist in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
- Attend court hearings and depositions
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Portland General Electric, PGE
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Directly supported general and assistant general counsel
- Company Relativity administrator and trainer
- Managed HR, wildfire, vegetation management, and labor & employment litigation cases
- Coordinated and communicated with outside counsel to meet case and court deadlines
- Prepared and supported company representatives in preparation for depositions, mediation, and arbitrations hearings
- Drafted and prepared all company issued subpoena responses
- Assisted in creating, leading and implementing internal processes and policies across departments
Litigation Paralegal
DLA Piper LLP
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in document production, coordinating with e-discovery teams to manage timely production deadlines
- Developed complex case chronologies
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits related to civil and legal proceedings
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for cases
Litigation Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Directly supported partners and attorneys across U.S in 6 law areas
- Coordinated document productions through Relativity
- Managed complex case data
- Conducted first level document review as directed by attorneys
- State of Maryland Trial defense team for high profile appeal murder case under former Deputy Attorney General
- Handled HSR filings excessive of $85M with Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice
Pro Bono Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted pro bono counsel on domestic and international programs
- Drafted monthly and weekly articles for firm publication
- Managed pro bono website with blog updates
- Pulled and provided research documenting legal aid access across rural county populations nationally
Trademark and Copyright Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Tracked paralegals and attorneys trademark deadlines
- Audited CPI docketing software quarterly for accuracy and client portfolio maintenance
- Obtained official documentation from USPTO and international databases
- Reported all trademark updates to clients
- Coordinated and submitted materials for copyright registrations
- Edited and prepared client correspondence
- Prepared client pitch binders
Education
Paralegal Certification (CP) -
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C. 08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, California 08.2008 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
- Document review
Case analysis
Process evaluation
Case management
Document organization
Litigation support
Exceptional writer
Languages
Spanish
Interests
Yoga
Hiking with my puppy
Cooking from Bon Appetit and Ina Garten
Timeline
Paralegal
Lindsay Hart LLP
10.2022 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Portland General Electric, PGE
02.2021 - 10.2022
Litigation Paralegal
DLA Piper LLP
06.2019 - 01.2021
Litigation Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
02.2018 - 06.2019
Pro Bono Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
07.2017 - 02.2018
Trademark and Copyright Case Assistant
DLA Piper LLP
04.2014 - 07.2017
Paralegal Certification (CP) -
Georgetown University
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
St. Mary's College of California
08.2008 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California - Berkeley
08.2007 - 05.2008
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