Hi, I’m
Donald Mustapha J.D
Legal Professional
Methuen,Massachusetts
Summary
Ambitious Legal Professional with experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines with emphasis in Property Law, Bankruptcy Law and Intellectual Property Law. I am capable of Providing corporate advocacy support to meet and exceed organizational plans and client deadlines. This support includes sophisticated legal research and complex legal document document creation. Although driven I am easy to direct, open minded and work great with firm attorneys, support staff and other stakeholders to meet the legal demands of the task at hand.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Stammen and AssociattesBoston , MA
Legal Associate
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Sub contracting position worked on a need basis.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents for court proceedings.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to corporate law.
- Analyzed complex legal documents such as contracts, leases and agreements.
- Advised clients on compliance issues related to federal, state and local regulations.
- Researched precedents set by similar cases in order to determine the best course of action for current cases.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Assisted with document production requests received from opposing counsels.
Amman and Burnett North Andover, MA
Legal Intern
03.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
- Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of trial materials such as jury instructions and exhibits.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Prepared discovery requests for document production from opposing parties in litigation matters.
- Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision.
- Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Demonstrated working with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
Education
Massachusetts School of LawAndover, MA
J.D. from Juris Doctorate
12.2022
University Overview
- Recipient of distinguished honors in the Comparison Program at Massachusetts School of Law which examines Massachusetts Law and sister states, and helps prepare students for the bar examination.
Purdue Global Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts For Legal Studies from Legal Studies
12.2018
University Overview
- Honor Roll recipient for all the semesters attended which were between December of 2015 and December of 2018. Also received high honors for certain semesters.
- Top Ranked: 20%
- GPA3.85
- Graduated magna cum laude
Skills
- Intellectual Property Law
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Legal Research and Review
- Legal Document Preparation
- Lexis-Nexis
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Presenting Evidence
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Litigation Experience
- Westlaw
- Westlaw Expertise
- Tort Law
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Writing
- Federal Court System
- Intellectual Property Law Expertise
- Civil Law
- Legal Brief Preparation
Certification
Passed the Feb 2023 Massachusetts Bar Exam with a score of 289 UBE score. A 289 would allow for a passing score in any jurisdiction and would stand in the top 15% of UBE bar exam test takers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Associate
Stammen and Associattes
06.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Amman and Burnett
03.2022 - 06.2023
Massachusetts School of Law
J.D. from Juris Doctorate
Purdue Global
Bachelor of Arts For Legal Studies from Legal Studies
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