Davyana Martin
Ann Arbor
Summary
Versatile legal professional experienced in corporate transactions, immigration law, and estate planning. Proven ability to conduct due diligence, manage regulatory compliance, and draft essential legal documents, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction in diverse legal settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Michigan Advocacy Program
Ann Arbor
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with expungement cases, offering crucial support and guidance to individuals pursuing record clearance and a new beginning.
- Conducted in-depth legal research to identify applicable Michigan statutes and procedural requirements for successful expungement applications.
- Prepared and filed expungement petitions, supporting documents, and affidavits, including: Fingerprinting: Coordinated fingerprinting appointments and ensured compliance with state requirements.
- Letters of Support: Drafted and collected letters of support from community members and employers to strengthen clients' applications.
- Assisted clients in gathering necessary documentation to facilitate the expungement process.
Paralegal (Internship)
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Supported attorneys in corporate transactions, M&A, entity formations, finance, and general business matters.
- Drafted, proofread, and revised legal documents including board resolutions, certificates, stock purchase agreements, operating agreements, merger/dissolution documents, and closing checklists.
- Coordinated formation, amendment, merger, and dissolution filings for corporations and LLCs with state and federal authorities, streamlining compliance processes.
- Conducted due diligence, reviewed supporting documents, and prepared reports for business closings and M&A transactions.
- Prepared and tracked signature packets, assisted with closing meetings, and assembled closing binders and post-closing documentation.
- Ran conflict reports and conflict searches; supported attorneys with client/matter intake, engagement letters, annual reports, SEC and Form D filings, Blue Sky Analysis, Carta (cap table), UCC filings, billing, and timekeeping.
- Assisted with private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and venture capital/private equity financings.
- Managed foreign qualifications, registered agent designations, and business license registrations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Prepared stock ledgers, capitalization tables, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) for public company clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with preparation and filing of aircraft purchase and sale agreements.
- Supported FAA registration, deregistration, and title search processes for corporate and private aircraft.
- Prepared and reviewed documentation for aircraft leases, financing, and charter agreements.
- Researched federal and state aviation laws and regulations to ensure compliance in transactions.
- Coordinated with attorneys, clients, lenders, and regulatory agencies on aviation-related filings and closings.
Paralegal
Ellis Porter PLC
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared and filed a variety of immigration petitions and court filings, including PERM, EB-1A and EB-2 categories, for corporate and individual clients.
- Prepared responses to Notices to Appear and compiled evidence for removal defense strategies, directly supporting attorneys in client representation.
- Drafted and filed a variety of nonimmigrant visa applications including E-2, H-1B/H-4, F-1/F-2, O-1A/O-2, TN (Canada/Mexico), L-1A, N-2, and applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Essential Employee.
- Managed Adjustment of Status applications (I-485, I-765, I-131), ensuring compliance with current USCIS guidelines.
- Coordinated immigrant visa processing and consular matters for beneficiaries abroad, serving as a liaison between clients and consular offices.
- Drafted detailed responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Motions to Reopen/Reconsider (MTRs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), contributing to case success through thorough documentation.
- Conducted legal research and prepared documentation for immigration cases, enhancing attorneys' case strategies.
Paralegal
UAW
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Drafted and reviewed essential estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney (POAs), and durable powers of attorney (DPOAs), ensuring compliance with state laws and contractual obligations.
- Supported the inventory and valuation of assets for estate administration, prepared probate documents, including Form 706 and Letters Testamentary, ensuring compliance with legal standards and facilitating a smooth probate process for clients and their families.
- Conducted legal research to ensure compliance with estate planning and administration regulations, identifying litigation risks and regulatory issues that could impact clients.
- Assisted with court filings and coordinated appointments to facilitate timely submissions and effectively address regulatory complaints or inquiries from courts and agencies.
- Organized and maintained client files, enhancing information accessibility and supporting efficient case management.
- Paralegal | Estate Planning
Policy Team Intern
We The People Michigan
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Engaged in policy processes, collaborated with nonprofit organizations, supported grassroots organizing efforts, and conducted research.
- Assisted with community outreach initiatives and event planning efforts.
- Supported team in organizing educational workshops and informational sessions.
- Collaborated with volunteers to create engaging content for social media platforms.
Customs Broker
Livingston International
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Delivered customs brokerage services for international shipments, ensuring compliance and smooth processing.
- Cleared international shipments through US Customs by filing accurate entries and catching documentation issues before they caused delays.
- Coordinated with freight carriers, customs brokers, and internal teams to expedite shipments and swiftly resolve holds or exams.
- Reviewed commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading to catch missing or inconsistent information before submission.
- Flagged FDA regulated goods and other PGA requirements so nothing got stopped at the border for missing clearances.
- Kept detailed entry logs and compliance records so if anyone asked for an audit trail, I had it ready.
- Spotted duty miscalculations and classification errors early, saving clients from post entry penalties and headaches.
- Monitored CBP rules and trade regulation changes, adapting filing practices to maintain compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies, Public Law & Government
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Litigation Support & Discovery Response
- Pleading & Complaint Drafting
- Statute of Limitations & Deadline Management
- Client Intake, Relations & Advocacy
- Billing, Timekeeping & AR Support
- Data Integrity & Error Detection
- Legal Technology & Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Accurint, PACER, Everlaw
- Practice Management: iManage, Intapp, MyCase, Clio, Monday, DocketWise
Certification
- Notary Public, State of Michigan
- ABA Membership
- E-Discovery Technology (eDTech) Certificate
- The Build Fellowship & William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan Entrepreneurship Exchange
Volunteer Experience
- Michigan Advocacy Program, Volunteer, Assisted clients with expungement cases, offering crucial support and guidance to individuals pursuing record clearance and a new beginning., Conducted in-depth legal research to identify applicable Michigan statutes and procedural requirements for successful expungement applications., Prepared and filed expungement petitions, supporting documents, and affidavits, including coordinating fingerprinting appointments and ensuring compliance with state requirements., Drafted and collected letters of support from community members and employers to strengthen clients' applications., Assisted clients in gathering necessary documentation to facilitate the expungement process.
- We The People Michigan, Policy Team Intern, 05/18, 08/18, Engaged in policy processes, nonprofit organizations, grassroots organizing, and research.
Languages
Spanish, Professional (written and spoken)
Timeline
Paralegal (Internship)
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
08.2025 - 04.2026
Volunteer
Michigan Advocacy Program
11.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Ellis Porter PLC
11.2022 - 08.2025
Paralegal
UAW
05.2018 - 11.2022
Policy Team Intern
We The People Michigan
05.2018 - 08.2018
Customs Broker
Livingston International
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies, Public Law & Government
Eastern Michigan University