Holly Rieck
Newtown Square,PA
Summary
A dynamic and creative attorney and manager, adept in policy development and fostering teamwork, I effectively managed various workloads in the criminal justice, healthcare, or civil litigation worlds, consistently capable of independent work and decision-making while similarly at ease with group/teamwork. My work is always with an eye toward client/patient satisfaction while continuously looking to improve efficiencies and experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Administrator
Philadelphia Ophthalmology Associates
03.2017 - 02.2025
- Improved patient wait times by streamlining check-in processes and optimizing appointment scheduling procedures.
- Oversaw daily practice operations to guarantee seamless service delivery for patients and providers alike.
- Managed financial aspects of the practice, including budgeting, billing, and insurance claims processing.
- Boosted practice growth through the development of marketing initiatives and community outreach efforts.
- Coordinated facility maintenance to ensure a clean, comfortable environment for patients and staff members alike.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities among staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of medical supplies and equipment.
- Increased staff productivity by providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and best practices to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Magistrate
Commonwealth of Virginia
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Issued warrants for search, arrest, and/or detention based on probable cause findings.
- Presided over various types of cases, ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice. Mostly approved or denied criminal charges for arrest. Also presided over involuntary commitment hearings and private criminal complaints.
- Exercised discretion in granting bail or imposing pretrial release conditions for defendants awaiting trial.
- Upheld ethical standards through impartiality and integrity in all aspects of judicial responsibilities.
- Mentored new magistrates by sharing insights on effective case management strategies and best practices for decision making.
Litigation Associate
Gibbons PC
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Managed complex caseloads for successful litigation, prioritizing cases based on urgency and importance.
- Prepared detailed case summaries for senior partners, highlighting pertinent facts and issues relevant to ongoing litigation matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Collaborated with senior partners to develop winning trial strategies that resulted in high success rates.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Assisted in selecting expert witnesses, ensuring a strong foundation for our clients'' cases during trial preparation.
- Attended court hearings to represent clients effectively and advocate for their best interests.
Assistant District Attorney
Philadelphia District Attorneys Office
09.2000 - 01.2004
- Handled complex cases, jury trials, resulting in favorable outcomes for the prosecution (robbery, burglary, attempted murder, etc).
- Handled thousands of preliminary hearings, felony bench trials (non-juries), juvenile matters, and violations of probation/parole.
- Highly skilled in efficient witness preparation, last minute motions practice/response, oral argument.
- Conducted research on applicable laws and precedents, ensuring accurate arguments during court proceedings.
- Increased trial efficiency by collaborating with law enforcement agencies to obtain necessary information and witness testimony.
Education
J.D. -
Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia, PA06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
Yale University
New Haven, CT06-1995
Skills
- Policy and procedure development
- Workflow management and efficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Practice Administrator
Philadelphia Ophthalmology Associates
03.2017 - 02.2025
Magistrate
Commonwealth of Virginia
03.2014 - 05.2016
Litigation Associate
Gibbons PC
01.2004 - 09.2007
Assistant District Attorney
Philadelphia District Attorneys Office
09.2000 - 01.2004
J.D. -
Temple University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
Yale University
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