MICHELLE MINGLE
Dallas
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of immigration law, and civil litigation. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner (Immigration)
Vasilas, Kinsey & Mingle Law
09.2022 - Current
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Achieves successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Networks with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Speaks with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Oversees firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
- Successfully manages 600+ caseload
- Drafts contracts, memos, legal briefs, appellate briefs and fosters communication and negotiations with opposing counsel
- Monitors support staff performance and provides feedback on areas of improvement.
Immigration Attorney
Porter Legal Group
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Advocated for clients during deportation proceedings through oral arguments by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light
- Conducted legal research and confers with colleagues to develop strategies for case presentation
- Assisted clients with effective outcome analysis and manages communication channels to provide high level service
- Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality
- Drafts arguments for appellate briefs and legal memoranda
- Prepared comprehensive waiver applications that resulted in overcoming grounds of inadmissibility for numerous clients.
- Drafted clear and concise petitions for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
Litigation Attorney
Rad Law Firm
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case
- Conducted settlement negotiations with opposing counsel and participated in mediations
- Trained attorneys and supporting staff to promote the resolution of pre-litigation disputes
- Researched and wrote demand letters to insurance companies and settlement proposals to counsel
Paralegal Specialist
Small Business Administration
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy
- Supervised loan personnel to maintain customer service and performance standards
- Distributed loan disbursements according to guidance and standards of the government
Paralegal
Scharfman Law Firm
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Researched employment law issues regarding FMLA violations and various forms of discrimination
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed research to support litigation strategy
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws
Education
Juris Doctorate -
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2014
Skills
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Litigation Experience
- Negotiation Techniques
- Discovery and Document Review
- Dispute Resolution
- Spanish
- Performance analysis
- Recruitment and hiring
- Strategic planning
- Workflow optimization
- Legal service supervision
- Client representation and advisement
Certification
Texas State Bar
Timeline
Partner (Immigration)
Vasilas, Kinsey & Mingle Law
09.2022 - Current
Immigration Attorney
Porter Legal Group
08.2021 - 09.2022
Litigation Attorney
Rad Law Firm
01.2020 - 08.2021
Paralegal Specialist
Small Business Administration
09.2017 - 04.2019
Paralegal
Scharfman Law Firm
08.2016 - 05.2017
Juris Doctorate -
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M University
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