Donald Ward
Culver City,CA
Summary
Aspiring attorney with 7 years of comprehensive legal experience supporting attorneys in diverse practice areas, including civil rights, juvenile justice, housing law, and contract management. Skilled in legal research, drafting complex legal documents, case preparation, and providing direct trial support, including sitting at counsel table during litigation. Brings additional expertise in community outreach, fostering stakeholder relationships, and leading advocacy initiatives to drive equitable outcomes for underserved populations. Recognized for a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a steadfast commitment to advancing justice through legal excellence and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Parks Leadership
City Of Culver City
Culver City, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Maintained records of program participation, attendance, budget expenditures.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency in operations within the Parks Department.
- Assisted with the setup of recreational activities in parks and recreation areas.
- Monitored the use of park facilities to ensure compliance with regulations.
Contract Coordinator
Skydance Media
Santa Monica, CA
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Executed payments for Above-the-Line talent involving early writers' rooms, production, and post-production.
- Provided guidance to staff on how to interpret contractual language and resolve issues arising from it.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external production teams to ensure timely payments, including bonuses, royalties, and SVOD payments.
- Served as a liaison and point of contact for deliverables across multiple studios, including Apple, Amazon, and Paramount.
Case Administrator
Bhimani Law
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled discrimination inquiries and offered targeted referrals.
- Provided case management services, including intake, assessment, deadline tracking, and deposition recording.
- Pursued opportunities for staying updated with the newest trends in case management, including AI.
- Handled paralegal responsibilities for a portfolio of 20 cases simultaneously.
Legal Fellow
Department of Civil and Human Rights and Equity
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Organized supervisors calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
USC Fellow
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- I wrote, compiled, and edited assigned portions of proposals and project reports to achieve the adoption of restorative justice practices in pre-trial sentencing.
- Studied links between risk factors and effects.
- Managed confidential information to protect participants' personal data.
- Attended meetings with government officials, policymakers, industry representatives, and community members to discuss topics related to juvenile sentencing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Juvenile Justice
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Paralegal Studies Certificate -
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
Skills
- Contract management
- Legal research
- Case management
- Policy writing
- Document review
- Deadline management
- Contract reviews and edits
- Windows
- MS Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Google docs
- General office skills
- Program management
- Scheduling
- Supervision
- Multi-line phones
- Reception
- Excellent customer service
- Organizing
- Personnel management
- Survey building
- Data creation
- Data organization
- Data management
Clubs And Organizations
- President, Brothers Breaking Bread, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
- Member, USC's Trial Advocacy Team, 01/01/20 - 12/31/23
- Inaugural Member, USC's Agents of Change/Civil Rights Clinic, 01/01/20 - 12/31/23
- Member, USC Black Pre-Law Club, 01/01/20 - 12/31/23
- Director of Scholarships and Educational Activities, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
Leadership And Awards
- Santa Monica College Dean's list
- Multiple Trial Advocacy Awards, 3
- Order of Troy (USC), 2023, Awarded to students who pursued academic excellence, and devoted extensive time and energy in service outside the classroom and their other commitments.
Accomplishments
- Santa Monica College Dean's list
- Multiple Trial Advocacy Awards x3
- Order of Troy (USC) 2023: Awarded to students who pursued academic excellence, and devoted extensive time and energy in service outside the classroom and their other commitments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Coordinator
Skydance Media
01.2024 - 11.2024
Case Administrator
Bhimani Law
01.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Fellow
Department of Civil and Human Rights and Equity
01.2021 - 02.2022
USC Fellow
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
01.2021 - 05.2021
Senior Parks Leadership
City Of Culver City
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Juvenile Justice
University of Southern California
Paralegal Studies Certificate -
California State University Los Angeles
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