MATTHEW ATEWE
Jamaica
Summary
Experienced with legal research, case analysis, and client advisory. Utilizes comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and documentation to support case strategy. Track record of effective communication and meticulous attention to detail in all legal matters.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Associate
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed comprehensive guides introducing key legal specialties, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital law, designed to equip summer interns with the essential terminology and concepts needed to confidently navigate these complex practice areas.
- Constructed several research memos relating to the Pure Economic Loss Doctrine.
- Analyzed and summarized complicated legal documents, including contracts for consulting and purchase agreements, one of which for a multi-million dollar deal.
- Conducted research on whether a license grant that includes the right to create derivative works, includes the right to obtain a license from a third party to use the derivative work.
- Analyzed research that pertains to fire loss recovery and whether the “lesser of two” rule still applies in the case of new construction where the value of the improvement changes daily as the project nears completion.
- Suggested alterations to several documents that were under review. Performed due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
Legal Extern
Better Business Bureau
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked directly with the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council. Managed incoming complaints from consumers against businesses and processed incoming complaints. Acted as the third-party liaison between businesses and consumers. Logged any additional documentation that was provided or requested from businesses and/or consumers to reach the resolution of a complaint. Proficiently tracked existing and upcoming cases.
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Attended, recorded, and transcribed minutes from meetings. Managed cases by organizing files, maintaining calendars, recording meeting deadlines, documenting actions and inputting information into file database and case management software. Confirmed case status with attorneys and generated status reports. Communicated with clients and others involved in cases. Scheduled depositions. Prepared summonses and subpoenas. Drafted complaints. Prepared and filed discovery requests and discovery responses. Maintained case budgets by verifying outstanding balances with attorneys, clients, and providers. Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences. Assisted with trial preparation by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, ensuring witnesses were ready when needed, and taking courtroom notes.
Professional Basketball Player
Real Canoe
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Named team captain. Specialized in rebounding, defense, playmaking, three-point shooting and offense. Led team towards playoffs for the first time in organization's history.
Education
J.D. - Law
St. John's University School of Law
Queens, NY05-2026
M.A. - Education
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Malibu, CA05.2018
B.A. - Political Science
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Contract drafting
- Document review
- Client Control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
Timeline
Legal Extern
Better Business Bureau
08.2022 - 12.2022
Summer Associate
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard
06.2019 - 07.2021
Professional Basketball Player
Real Canoe
08.2018 - 02.2020
M.A. - Education
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
J.D. - Law
St. John's University School of Law
B.A. - Political Science
University of Washington