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Debra McMullen

Carlsbad,US

Summary

Enthusiastic Corporate Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Paralegal

Enviro-Guard
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Drafted employment documents and tracked employee changes to salary and accrued time off.
  • Filed annual reports with the Secretary of State offices.
  • Assisted with ad hoc projects, as assigned.
  • Completed research by using public information sources, law libraries and legal databases.
  • Reduced time spent on routine administrative tasks by implementing efficient systems for file organization and document management.
  • Supported successful litigation efforts by conducting extensive legal research on relevant laws, precedents, and judicial decisions.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.

Specialist, Contracts and Systems

Ferring Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed complex contracts from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Assisted with key operational functions at FRI as a super-user for various databases and information systems (to include Concur, Salesforce, CRM) with primary responsibility for managing research and non-research agreements.
  • Reduced risk exposure by proactively identifying contractual issues and addressing them effectively.
  • Increased profitability through effective negotiation of favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
  • Managed legal agreement process, including: drafting using approved templates; detailed review of scope and business content; facilitating third-party review and negotiation; and obtaining signatures to finalize agreement.
  • Active member of the Events Committee

Trademark / Investment Paralegal

AseptiScope, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registrations and renewals, protecting company assets from infringement claims.
  • Prepared SEC filings such as Form 10-Ks and proxy statements, ensuring accurate financial reporting to Stakeholders.
  • Filed and prepared Corporate filings including: UCC, Incorporations, Amendments and Annual Reports.
  • Coordinated project proposals and recommended updates to department documents.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Maintained legal databases and records.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
  • Drafted minutes for Board and Committee Meetings in consultation with CEO and outside counsel.
  • Increased efficiency in corporate governance matters by maintaining up-to-date records on board meetings, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Supported the legal department''s efficiency by developing a comprehensive filing system for easy access to crucial documents.
  • Arranged special events requiring solid understanding of event planning and coordination and offers catering services.
  • Responsible for travel arrangements and accommodations for the CEO and executive team.
  • Maintain reporting on litigation and prelitigation matters that tracks key metrics, including key facts, case status, settlement posture, settlement amounts, etc.
  • Streamlined contract review processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.

Executive Paralegal

Welk Resort Group, Inc.
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Manage all aspects of the preparation and distribution of materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including preparation and drafting of agendas, meeting minutes, routine resolutions, written consents, and related administration and record keeping.
  • Oversaw the production and distribution of board meeting materials, including reviewing materials for accuracy.
  • Implement and maintain corporate compliance calendar and other policies and protocols; calendar and monitor deadlines.
  • Maintained and updated the minute books for 75 subsidiary entities.
  • Prepared Fidelity Bond and D&O/E&O Insurance Applications and ensured the accurate filing of related documents with the SEC.
  • Supported counsel with the preparation of proxy statements and oversaw the timely filing, printing and distribution of such documents.
  • Prepared shareholder meeting documents, vote reports and minutes
  • Assisted counsel with the preparation and revision of registration statements and amendments
  • Assisted with the completion and filing of SS-4 Forms with the IRS for the purpose of obtaining FEIN.
  • Aided in the revisions to contracts/agreements and policies/procedures.
  • Maintained legal databases and records.
  • Active member of the Events Committee and Charity Drives.

Executive Assistant /Paralegal Specialist

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10.2003 - 06.2008
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Assisted in Corporate and UCC filings including: Incorporations, Amendments and Annual Reports.
  • Knowledgeable in the Authentication/Legalization process.
  • Familiar with Multi-State Corporate Filing Requirements.
  • Ran and analyzed monthly compliance reports under the Office of Compliance for employees and vendors.
  • Coordinated all areas of corporate outings including booking locations, selecting F&B, planning large group transportation, team building activities, ordering awards and designing custom apparel.
  • Ad-hoc projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Certification - Paralegal

ConCorde Career Institute
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Goal-oriented, high energy individual able to meet deadlines
  • Excellent manager of projects
  • Able to divide complex tasks into manageable steps and achieve results
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Equally effective working on self-managed projects and as a member of a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Legal Writing Competence
  • Document Review Efficiency

Additional Information

  • Supervised a team of 8 in the development and maintenance of document workflow for the Legal department.
  • Documented and resolved the expired licensing agreements for 75 entities and brought current.
  • Responsible for the organization and completion of the complex board books and materials for 15 entities.
  • Successful Corporate event planning and events.
  • Certified paralegal.

Timeline

Contract Paralegal

Enviro-Guard
07.2023 - 06.2024

Specialist, Contracts and Systems

Ferring Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 05.2023

Trademark / Investment Paralegal

AseptiScope, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2021

Executive Paralegal

Welk Resort Group, Inc.
11.2018 - 06.2020

Executive Assistant /Paralegal Specialist

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10.2003 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of California - San Diego

Certification - Paralegal

ConCorde Career Institute

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