Cristina Santiago
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven attorney at law with 7+ years experience and serious background on Litigation, Contracts, Employment Law and Government Affairs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
De La Peña Group, P.A
Legal Professional
Miami, FL
01.2018 - Current
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Chief of Staff- Rep. Manuel Natal Albelo
San Juan, PR
01.2017 - 2017
- Supervision and management of over 15 employees and 5 independent contractors, general operations, budget design and compliance.
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Chief Counsel- Rep. Manuel Natal Albelo
San Juan , PR
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Research analysis and policy design for legislation, as well as logistics for legislative committee work.
- Drafting of bills and committee reports.
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Executive Director
San Juan, PR
01.2013 - 01.2014
Campaign Manager
Electoral Cycle - Rep. Manuel Natal Reelection Campaign
San Juan, PR
01.2016
- Manage campaign operations, consisting of press and public engagements, field operations, fundraising efforts, communications strategy, volunteer operations, and GOTV.
Associate Attorney
Pavía, Bermúdez Díaz & Sánchez, LLP
San Juan, PR
01.2013 - 09.2013
Paralegal
Pavía, Bermúdez, Díaz & Sánchez, LLP
San Juan, PR
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Research, draft and prepare legal material such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and pre-trial documentation for Foreclosure Proceedings, Employment Law, Contracts, Collection of Monies Proceedings among other civil matters.
- Participate and represent clients in hearings before the Courts of First Instance for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Provide counsel for clients regarding general civil action matters in compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Handle mortgage closings as Notary Public.
- Assisted in all aspects of resolving disputes, from pre-suit negotiation to trial.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
San Juan, PRMay 2012
B.A - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, PRMay 2009
Student Exchange Program - Political and Sociology Department
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain2007
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Self-Starter
- Effectively coordinate and execute in fast paced environments while handling multiple responsibilities
- Strong Communication Skills
- Extremely punctual and organized
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Staff development
- Self-motivated
- Strongly skilled at legal and legislative research on Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and Microjuris
- Experience using MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Puerto Rico 2012
- Notary 2012
- Florida (Candidate for Fla. Bar 2018 Exam)
Timeline
De La Peña Group, P.A
Legal Professional
01.2018 - Current
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Chief of Staff- Rep. Manuel Natal Albelo
01.2017 - 2017
Campaign Manager
Electoral Cycle - Rep. Manuel Natal Reelection Campaign
01.2016
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Chief Counsel- Rep. Manuel Natal Albelo
01.2015 - 01.2016
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Executive Director
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate Attorney
Pavía, Bermúdez Díaz & Sánchez, LLP
01.2013 - 09.2013
Paralegal
Pavía, Bermúdez, Díaz & Sánchez, LLP
01.2010 - 01.2013
Juris Doctor -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
B.A - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Student Exchange Program - Political and Sociology Department
Universidad Complutense de Madrid