Gregory Cefalu

• Assisted in trial preparation tasks such as evidence organization and witness coordination, helping attorneys maintain focus on case strategy development.
• Created Collections Practice w/P&P on aged accounts: $82K+ collected since I began the program March 24'
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling AP/AR transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
• Collaborated with attorneys on case strategy development, contributing valuable insights from an administrative perspective.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Trained attorneys and lawyers in use of legal information management systems and document organization.

• Responsible for overseeing operations at firm's largest ($40MM) investment property in FL.

+ Revenue increased by approx. 70% during 1st year as 'acting' Dir. of Ops @ property.

• Edit & draft both commercial and residential leases + sub-leases (luxury apartments, restaurants, mixed-use spaces etc.)
• Perform due diligence in connection with new real estate acquisitions i.e. title + lien searches, review of financial statements and conduct background investigations.
• Maintain and file, when necessary, all corporate governance documents for subsidiaries (formations, dissolutions, annual reports, UCC's etc).
• Monitored all on-going and potential litigation with in-house General Counsel; reviewed and redlined legal documents in connection with active cases.

• Managed all aspects of firm's finances i.e. AR/AP, cash flow/reconciliation of: Escrow Account, Trust Account, Operating Account.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively managing personal injury cases and providing regular updates on case progress.
• Responsible for negotiating and collecting on firm's high-balance delinquent accounts.
• Draft & redline briefs/motions/appellate documents related to Real Estate litigation, Bankruptcy and Matrimonial cases.
• Assist managing partners with trial preparation and assembly of trial binders.

• Managed all eDiscovery for our department, ensuring compliance with Federal/State guidelines while protecting client's privacy.
• Attended weekly status conferences to discuss & formulate risk mitigation strategies for our clients.
• Conduct legal research to prepare attorneys and clients for next steps in fraud, malpractice and/or financial crimes cases.
• Processed incoming Subpoenas and maintained database of upcoming Production deadlines.
• Draft basic and complex legal documents relating to Professional Liability & Judgement enforcement.

• Utilized internal P&P along with my expertise in commercial litigation to analyze risk associated with new portfolio acquisitions.
• Onboarding new loan files and ensuring compliance with: "KYC" guidelines, AML requirements, FINRA rules and FinCEN regulations.
• Reviewed contracts and agreements for current portfolio to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
• Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm Federal guideline compliance.
• Collaborated on implementation of collection strategies with collections, risk, fraud teams and General Counsel.

• Manage all aspects of collection/litigation for two largest collection accounts at the firm: Stamford Health & Silver Hill Hospital.
• Responsible for all general civil litigation actions including: contract law, collections and probate.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.

• Draft & Redline legal documents for review and electronic filing.
• Prepare TOC's + TOA's for associate attorneys.
• Managed all Post-Judgment accounts for Deerfield Beach office.
• Completed necessary compliance training from clients such as American Express & Discover Bank.