MARY KELLEY
Attorney
San Diego,CA
Summary
Attorney/legal advocate skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Ambassador
Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Counties
01.2017 - Current
- Served as main point of in-district contact for a targeted member of Congress and district staff to build rapport and request action on the Association's legislative priorities and goals
- Reported district activities and outcomes directly to the local Public Policy & Advocacy Manager as well as the National Public Policy and Advocacy staff
- Member 2017 and 2018 Grand Champions Club based on accomplishing/exceeding fundraising goals
Attorney/Office Manager
Briles & Associates
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Handled day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and time management
- Responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, office staff supervision and task delegation
- Developed organizational procedures and systems for billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
- Managed court calendar and resolved scheduling conflicts
- Established team atmosphere through leadership and employee development
- Case ratings, negotiation/settlement and court appearances
Prison Consultant
The Smith Firm
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Consulted with and advised California prison inmates scheduled to be transferred out of state as to relocation procedures and available alternatives.
Sentencing Consultant
Sentencing Services
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Prepared comprehensive alternative sentencing proposals in California state cases and federal cases nationwide
- Determined probable guideline calculations and sentencing considerations prior to plea negotiation
- Identified and analyzed mitigating issues and recommended viable prison alternatives
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of all sentencing related statutes, guidelines and case law
- Obtained expert evaluations when appropriate and explored treatment options and alternatives
U.S. Probation Officer, Sentencing Specialist
United States Probation Office
09.1995 - 10.2008
- Interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant case law
- Conducted detailed investigations and prepared presentence reports with sentencing recommendations
- Interviewed offenders, their families, and victims, verified prior criminal conduct and assessed the offenders financial situation
- Assessed the offender's background, probability of future criminal behavior, profit from the offense, victim loss and appropriate conditions of probation or supervised release
- Consulted with court as to sentencing alternatives and proper imposition of sentence
- Worked closely with agents of the FBI, Secret Service, ICE, CBP, ATF and other federal law enforcement agencies
- Assigned primarily complex white collar fraud investigations
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught material from approved criminal justice curriculum utilizing various media sources and personal experience/anecdotes
- Maintained expertise in subject area and recommended improvements in curriculum design
- Courses taught included Correctional Operation and Administration, Policing Techniques: Interviewing and Interrogation and Criminal Law and Procedure
- Classes were designed to promote learning through discussion questions, scenarios, writing assignments, research, quizzes/exams and project activities that supported course objectives
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning
- Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, behavior and attendance
- Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities
Education
J.D. -
Western State University College of Law
Fullerton, CA05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.1988
Mediation And Restorative Justice
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2022
Skills
- Legal Research/Writing
- Case Analysis/Document Review
- Background Investigations
- Arbitration/Mediation
- Settlement Negotiation
- Advocacy
Admitted To Practice
- California, 181060
- Central District of California
- Southern District of California
References
Personal and professional references furnished upon request
Timeline
Volunteer Ambassador
Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Counties
01.2017 - Current
Attorney/Office Manager
Briles & Associates
03.2014 - 03.2015
Prison Consultant
The Smith Firm
01.2010 - 01.2014
Sentencing Consultant
Sentencing Services
01.2008 - 01.2014
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute
01.2006 - 01.2007
U.S. Probation Officer, Sentencing Specialist
United States Probation Office
09.1995 - 10.2008
J.D. -
Western State University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
California State University, Long Beach
Mediation And Restorative Justice
San Diego State University
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