Dawn Clemons
Houston
Summary
I am a solution driven Legal professional with deep expertise in legal research, analysis, and documentation. Adept at interpreting complex legal texts and providing actionable insights. Strong focus on collaborating with teams and adapting to shifting priorities. Known for reliability, keen analytical skills, and effective communication. As a recent law graduate and newly bar admitted professional, I am eager to acquire more legal experience and knowledge as I seek to develop and grow my legal career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-House Legal Analyst
Strategic Materials Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Reporting directly to Chief Legal Officer/Chief Compliance Officer/ General Counsel
- Coordination and review with outside counsel
- Document Draft and Review of various documents including but not limited to subpoena requests, discovery requests, court pleadings, garnishment requests, customer/vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda, and litigation reports
- Management of sensitive information
- Management of Various Legal & Compliance projects
- Conduct internal HR investigations through a legal scope
- Development and Implementation of company-wide compliance & ethics program
- Development and Implementation of Company Code of Conduct
- Update of Company Handbook
- Draft of various company-wide policies
- Various work regarding mergers & acquisitions due diligence
- Various work regarding Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings
Director of Administration
Basketball Determination Academy
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Nonprofit
- Overseeing administrative day-to-day operations and conflict resolution
- Management of organizational budget
- Management of sensitive information
Shared Services Coordinator | Accounting Clerk
Strategic Materials Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Creation of standardized operating procedures for the Company PCard/TCard program
- Implementing technologies and process automation including internal audit process
- Managed over 100 accounts resolving various issues such as price discrepancies, account consolidations/reconciliations, and payment inquiries
- Company Holiday Event Planner and Office Culture Coordinator
- Updated, Restructured and Implemented Company T&E Policy
- California Special CRV Processing
Accounts Payable Lead
Stericycle Environmental Services
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Introduced and implemented a core audit compliance and controls system that decreased accounts payable audit time by 22%
- Renegotiated credit terms for company PCard/TCard program resulting in doubling the preexisting credit line for entire division
- Maintained Masterdata information through verification and updating of vendor EIN/Tax ID information
- Managed over 200 vendor accounts
Education
J.D. - Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law At TSU
Houston, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2011
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Project tracking
- Caseload management
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Document drafting
- LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Due diligence
- Data privacy
- Contract review
- Corporate governance
- Litigation support
Accomplishments
- Lexis+ Proficiency Certification
- Dean's List 3 consecutive years
- Expungement Clinic Volunteer
Certification
- Admitted to District of Columbia Bar
- Certified Texas Mediator
Timeline
In-House Legal Analyst
Strategic Materials Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Shared Services Coordinator | Accounting Clerk
Strategic Materials Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable Lead
Stericycle Environmental Services
05.2015 - 07.2017
Director of Administration
Basketball Determination Academy
01.2015 - Current
J.D. - Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law At TSU
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Texas A&M University
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