CHRISTINE BAUMAN
Attorney
Seattle,WA
Summary
Legal professional with solid foundation in litigation, known for high standards and results-driven approach. Adept at managing case files and developing effective legal strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to evolving case requirements. Skilled in legal analysis and persuasive argumentation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner Attorney
Bauman & Wolf, PLLC
05.2019 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and client needs.
- Managed case files and documentation, maintaining organization for efficient access and review.
- Assisted in negotiation processes, advocating for favorable terms on behalf of clients.
- Developed comprehensive legal strategies for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements and verdicts for clients.
- Played vital role in building the firm''s reputation through consistent execution of successful legal strategies and positive case outcomes.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, deadlines, or client needs.
- Drafted precise legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Bradley S. Wolf
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Drafted legal documents to support case preparation.
- Conducted thorough legal research for ongoing cases.
- Assisted senior attorneys in trial preparation and strategy development.
- Analyzed case files to identify key legal issues and potential outcomes.
- Participated in client meetings to gather information and provide updates.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
Immigration Attorney
Bauman-Becia Law Group
05.2004 - 09.2013
- Prepared and reviewed immigration petitions for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted legal research on immigration laws and policies to support case strategies.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex immigration processes, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs and motions, tailored to specific client needs and circumstances.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in immigration law to provide informed guidance to clients.
Immigration Attorney
Bauman & Kresel, PLLC
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Drafted and reviewed immigration petitions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations.
- Conducted client consultations to assess eligibility for various immigration benefits and pathways.
- Researched immigration law updates, facilitating informed decision-making on case strategies.
- Collaborated with government agencies to obtain necessary documentation for client cases.
Immigration Attorney
The Law Offices of Dan P. Danilov
11.1999 - 04.2002
- Employed by small firm specializing in immigration law. Prepare and file nonimmigrant, family-based and employment based immigrant petitions, and other applications for submission to the INS and other government agencies. Prepare and represent clients at various INS hearings, interviews and in family court proceedings. Conduct client interviews and draft motions, petitions, orders and other various legal memoranda.
- Drafted legal documents for immigration petitions and applications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepared clients for interviews with immigration authorities, improving their confidence and readiness.
- Researched immigration laws and policies to support case strategies and enhance legal arguments.
- Maintained detailed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and organization throughout processes.
PARALEGAL
King County Prosecutor's Office, Torts Division
07.1999 - 11.1999
- Offered support to three Senior Prosecuting Attorneys. Obtain and organize necessary information for use in answering an assortment of discovery requests. Answer and draft interrogatories. Research and draft legal documents, answers, motions for summary judgment, and correspondence. Organize trial binders, exhibits and medical records. Case management.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
King County International Airport
02.1999 - 05.1999
- Worked on complex civil litigation involving King County and a township thereof. Collected information and documentation from a variety of sources. Reviewed and evaluated documents for production in response to numerous discovery requests, including the review for attorney-client privilege and/or work product. Created a system to maximize the efficiency for answering discovery requests and prepared responses to such discovery requests. Acted as a liaison between the King County Prosecutor's Office and the Airport Manager.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
03.1998 - 05.1998
- Worked on high profile, complex commercial litigation involving a major high technology company, the software industry and the United States Department of Justice. Reviewed and evaluated documents for production in response to numerous discovery requests, including the review for attorney-client privileged materials and work product.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Law Office of Diana Lynn Kiesel, Inc.
06.1997 - 02.1998
- Developed and maintained active caseload. Assisted senior attorney with caseload and conducted client interviews. Represented clients at family law show cause hearings, motion dockets and settlement conferences. Researched various domestic relations' issues, drafted and prepared orders, pleadings, briefs and memoranda. Full working knowledge of Support Forms and Support Calc.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Hughes, Multer & Schacht, P.S.
04.1997 - 06.1997
- Litigation support on Patent and Personal Injury cases. Assisted in document production. Researched and wrote legal memorandum and briefs. Conducted factual research and supported attorney in the preparation of pre-trial activities.
LAW CLERK
Staffing Resources
01.1997 - 06.1997
- Litigation support for various law firms including preparation of documents for production, organization of trial binders, exhibits, indexing of documents and reviewing documents for discovery production.
LEGAL INTERN
Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma
03.1996
- Directed client intakes and interviews. Assisted in the review of potential cases. Observed many court proceedings, including oral arguments for various pre-trial motions.
LEGAL INTERN
Juvenile Public Defender's Office
09.1995
- Extensive client interviews. Preparation of cases for pre-trial hearings. Assisted in negotiation of plea agreements. Gained experience in case planning, time management, legal research, negotiations and oral advocacy.
LAW CLERK
Murphy, Gillick, Wicht & Prachthauser
06.1994
- Litigation support on Workers' Compensation cases. Researched and wrote legal briefs. Organized and drafted social security reviews.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City, OK05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Philosophy
University of Wisconsin
05.1992
Skills
- Administrative Law Experience including Immigration and Workers' Compensation Law
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Document review
- Discovery management
- Civil procedure
- Interpretation of statutes
- Effective communication
Technology proficiency
Strategic thinking
Trial experience
Investigation skills
Timeline
Partner Attorney
Bauman & Wolf, PLLC
05.2019 - Current
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Bradley S. Wolf
09.2013 - 05.2019
Immigration Attorney
Bauman-Becia Law Group
05.2004 - 09.2013
Immigration Attorney
Bauman & Kresel, PLLC
04.2002 - 04.2004
Immigration Attorney
The Law Offices of Dan P. Danilov
11.1999 - 04.2002
PARALEGAL
King County Prosecutor's Office, Torts Division
07.1999 - 11.1999
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
King County International Airport
02.1999 - 05.1999
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
03.1998 - 05.1998
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Law Office of Diana Lynn Kiesel, Inc.
06.1997 - 02.1998
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Hughes, Multer & Schacht, P.S.
04.1997 - 06.1997
LAW CLERK
Staffing Resources
01.1997 - 06.1997
LEGAL INTERN
Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma
03.1996
LEGAL INTERN
Juvenile Public Defender's Office
09.1995
LAW CLERK
Murphy, Gillick, Wicht & Prachthauser
06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Philosophy
University of Wisconsin
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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