Magdalena Vega

• Lepore Associates
• Plan and implement investigations for criminal defense and civil litigation
• Interview witnesses and execute reports to assist in defense preparation
• Provide client analysis
• Execute and serve subpoenas duces tecum
• Research and request criminal documents and medical records
• Client advocate and interpreter
• Develop collaborative ideas with attorneys.

• Instruct students in Mexican Folklorico dance
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as performance, folklore topics and arts practice and education
• Act as adviser to student organization Los Mejicas
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Develop and maintain course websites
• Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Client coordination in a high-volume criminal defense firm. Assisted attorneys in case and trial preparation. Coordinated daily office operations. Drafted legal documents and executed proper filings.

Implemented communication systems with clients and office. Served as a client liaison between staff, attorneys, and the court system.

Served as a client advocate.

• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

• Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up to date.

• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals

• Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents.

• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.

• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

• Served as the Interim Executive Director during the closure process of a non-profit preschool.
• Led the organization through the closure process, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive closure plan, addressing communication, transition support, and resource allocation.
• Collaborated with the board of directors, staff, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition for families and employees.
• Managed the financial aspects of the closure, including budgeting, financial reporting, and asset disposition.
• Coordinated with local agencies and community partners to provide referrals and resources for affected families.
• Maintained open and transparent communication channels, addressing concerns and providing emotional support to families and staff.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for the transfer of student records to new educational institutions.
• Facilitated the dissolution of the non-profit organization in compliance with legal and regulatory requirement