CYNTHIA V. SHELDON
El Dorado Hills,Ca.
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in litigation and legal advisory, seeking to transition into a new field of law. Recognized for delivering innovative solutions to complex legal challenges while demonstrating strong advocacy skills and a commitment to fostering positive change. Highly adaptable and reliable, with a solid foundation in legal research and case management. Dedicated to addressing evolving legal needs and making a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGING ATTORNEY
CVS LAW, APC
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee the law firms’ operations while maintaining and promoting new relations. Budgeting expenses and developing new marketing strategies.
- Led litigation strategy for complex legal cases, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Assessed cases for probable outcome by researching immigration case law and other legal authority.
- Other responsibilities include attending USCIS interviews, drafting motions, appearing in master and Individual hearings (trials), responding to RFE’s, NOID, and denials. Collecting evidence and preparing clients and experts for trial.
- 11024 Balboa Blvd, PMB A8, Granada Hills, Ca. 91344
- Tel: (818)577-6920
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Sergio Siderman
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervising attorney for the Van Nuys and San Diego offices.
- Managed a very large case load in addition to being assigned to an average of 12-15 Individual hearings (trials) per month.
- Attended USCIS interviews, conducted extensive legal research, analyzed the effects of criminal convictions in connection with immigration reliefs, drafted motions, worked on appellate work and provided mentorship and guidance to all staff attorneys, as well as support staff, in all of our five offices through quarterly training sessions.
- Initiated the first SIJS pro bono cases in the office, opening a door to a new division in our office.
- 1625 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 201, Los Angeles, Ca. 90015
- Tel: (213) 368-0468
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Sergio Siderman
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Involved in a wide variety of areas of immigration law including, but not limited to, all non-immigrant visas, asylum, consular processing, federal litigation, and appellate work.
- Manage a large case load in a high paced law firm. Responsibilities included conducting immigration detention center visitations, bond hearings, master and merit hearings in front of EOIR.
- Explaining legal procedures and preparing clients for USCIS interviews and EOIR removal proceedings.
- Litigated hundreds of cases in front of EOIR and was able to present strategic solutions and innovative concepts that resulted in a high success rate. Became the top litigator in the office within four months of employment.
- Worked closely with members of the LGBTQ+ community, victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, assault, and unaccompanied minor children.
CERTIFIED LAW CLERK/ PRELIM DEPT.
Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted Deputy District Attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files, conducting research, reviewing discovery documents for relevance, and summarizing key findings for attorney review.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather witness statements and investigative reports.
- Conducted approximately twelve preliminary hearings under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney. Eleven of the preliminary hearings led to successful trials against the defendant.
- Preliminary hearings consisted of charges such as resisting executive officer, vandalism, theft, offer to sell, transport of illegal substance, felon in possession of a gun, and inmate in possession of a shank.
- 900 3rd St. rm 3033, San Fernando, Ca. 91340
- Tel: (818) 898-2511
CERTIFIED LAW CLERK / HARDCORE GANG DIV.
Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Worked under the direct supervision of the Assistant Head Deputy District Attorney of the Hardcore Gang Unit and assisted him in conducting discovery, writing memorandums, and letters to the court to prevent destruction of material evidence. Reviewed numerous of paper and electronic documents in preparation for trial and documented and transcribed a number of phone conversations. Assisted Deputy District Attorney’s in translating during preliminary interviews as well as in trial proceedings. Was given the exclusive responsibility of writing a Grant Proposal for a PSN program which allowed sufficient funding to assign a gang prosecutor in the Antelope Valley. Helped other Deputy District Attorneys in conducting discovery, researching case law, trial preparation, and writing motions. Provided prosecutors aid in voir dire, and in interviewing expert witnesses in preparation for trial.
- 211 West Temple Street, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, Ca. 90012
- Tel: (213) 974-3512
Education
Juris Doctor -
Glendale University College of Law
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Northridge
01.2007
Skills
- Strategic prioritization of tasks
- Legal research
- Workplace efficiency management
- Litigation trial experience
- Effective team collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Proficient in handling multiple priorities
- Problem-solving skills
- Engaged listening skills
- Client communication
Language
Fluent in Spanish
Bar Admission
California State Bar
Timeline
MANAGING ATTORNEY
CVS LAW, APC
08.2022 - Current
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Sergio Siderman
08.2019 - 07.2022
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Sergio Siderman
08.2018 - 08.2019
CERTIFIED LAW CLERK/ PRELIM DEPT.
Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
08.2015 - 12.2015
CERTIFIED LAW CLERK / HARDCORE GANG DIV.
Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
Juris Doctor -
Glendale University College of Law
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Northridge