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Kristina Barr

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated leader with a solid background in legal support along with top-notch problem-solving and planning strengths. Skilled in all paralegal areas, including coordinating subpoenas, writing correspondence, and managing law library texts. Advanced abilities in [Software Program].

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal

Latham & Watkins
Chicago, IL
07.2002 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of complex intellectual property, commercial and securities litigation matters spanning multiple offices from inception through discovery, trial, post-trial and appellate stages
  • Extensive trial experience including preparation of witness and exhibit lists, deposition designations, pre-trial orders, pre-trial and post-trial briefs; management of on-site trial teams consisting of paralegals, staff, vendors, and graphics and trial consultants; management of war room and court room setup
  • Participate in all aspects of motion practice; draft pleadings, discovery and correspondence; perform cite check of legal authorities and record facts; research statutory rules and local court guidelines; docket case deadlines; prepare privilege and redaction logs; prepare deposition witness kits; provide on-site and remote deposition support to case teams; participate in on-site client witness interviews and document collections
  • Manage and utilize large database repositories daily; coordinate document collection, reviews and productions with clients, case teams and vendors; consult with practice support technology team on selection and implementation of new e-discovery software and case management tools to be implemented Firm-wide
  • Participate in weekly case team status conferences; attend on-site client meetings; assist partners with business development in preparation for new client meetings and presentations
  • Manage SEC examination submissions for the Investment Funds Group, including intake and review of client material, processing of data for submission; create and maintain client data room workspaces; assist with Form ADV and Form PF filings; maintain Investment Funds Group's precedent repository and trackers
  • Onboard, train and manage paralegals to assist with the SEC examination practice; prepare and present SEC examination training materials to paralegals
  • Foster a collaborative paralegal work environment while providing direct supervision, training, mentoring and leadership on litigation and corporate matters
  • Served on the Firm-wide Legal Professionals and Paralegal Committee (March 2008 - March 2012)
  • Participated in recruiting, training, staffing and management of Chicago office paralegals; participated in the development of Firm-wide training policies and procedures related to paralegals, project assistants and analysts; collaborated with Human Resources management regarding employee grievances and personnel issues; participated in bi-annual review process, including salary, bonus and promotion recommendations.

Paralegal

Beck, Redden & Secrest LLP
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 06.2002
  • Managed document reviews and productions
  • Participated in trial preparation and support
  • Prepared discovery and pleadings for federal and state court matters.

Legal Specialist

Enron
Houston, TX
- 12.2001
  • Supported retail natural gas and electricity projects for commercial customers in various markets; managed customer relationships and responded to customer concerns
  • Interfaced daily with trading desks, risk management and origination teams
  • Prepared, negotiated and finalized contracts, confidentiality agreements and agency agreements with commercial retail customers and third parties
  • Prepared and filed reports to ensure regulatory compliance.

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP (n/k/a Norton Rose Fulbright)
Houston, TX
02.1995
  • Managed all aspects of large intellectual property matters from inception through trial; coordinated contacts with foreign associates and assisted with legalization of documents; managed large document reviews and productions; prepared federal and state court pleadings, discovery, deposition summaries and privilege logs
  • Assisted with proofreading and editing of speeches, articles and quarterly intellectual property newsletter
  • Active in the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association as assistant to the President (1996), Vice President (1997), Treasurer (1998), and Fall Institute Chairman (1999); organized monthly board meetings and seminars for 400 members; participated in organization and planning of Fall Institute seminar and annual judges' dinner for federal and circuit court judges; managed intake of membership dues.

Education

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

Southwestern Paralegal Institute
10.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice (Paralegal Studies) -

Stephen F. Austin State University
05.1992

Skills

  • Strong familiarity and fluency with various eDiscovery tools and firm technology resources including Relativity, Nuix, Opus, CaseMap, Westlaw Edge, iManage, Kronos, Chrome River, Intapp and Microsoft Office Suite applications

Awards

  • Latham & Watkins 2016 Paralegal Mentoring Award.
  • Latham & Watkins 2018 Pro Bono Challenge Recipient. Completed 75+ billable hours of Pro Bono work in asylum, refugee and prison reform legal matters.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal

Latham & Watkins
07.2002 - Current

Paralegal

Beck, Redden & Secrest LLP
01.2002 - 06.2002

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP (n/k/a Norton Rose Fulbright)
02.1995

Legal Specialist

Enron
- 12.2001

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

Southwestern Paralegal Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice (Paralegal Studies) -

Stephen F. Austin State University

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