Hi, I’m
Meghan Baughman
Paralegal II
Centreville,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with 9 years of experience specializing in contract drafting, review, and management across diverse industries. Proven expertise in franchise law, corporate governance, and overseeing complex legal transactions. Skilled in implementing contract management systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Recognized for strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and a proactive approach to addressing legal challenges. Eager to further develop my skills in contract law and corporate transactions within an in-house legal team.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriott International, Inc.
Paralegal II
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Draft franchise documents including franchise agreements, comfort letters, amendments, termination agreements, management company amendments/acknowledgments, assignment and assumptions, and consents for hotel development across the organization's Eastern US region, including drafts of negotiated changes to agreements
- Assist with annual completion of item 20 of the Franchise Disclosure Document as required by FTC: research and compile statistical and operational data, track regulatory updates to ensure compliance with requirement
- Assist attorneys and group members on an array of substantive and administrative matters, including data input, file close-outs, unit number assignments, and collaborating with outside counsel
- Facilitate full execution of documents by franchisees, execute originals, and file appropriately.
AccuWeather, Inc.
Paralegal
03.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Assisted General Counsel with maintaining corporate books, entity filings, and assuring international entities remained compliant in relevant jurisdictions
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual Board meetings by preparing and organizing meeting materials and related documentation
- Provided support in corporate secretarial duties, which encompassed drafting meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and various other documents
- Managed domain name portfolio
- Monitored patent and trademark deadlines, electronically filed new applications, and maintained USPTO deposit account.
The HR Office, Inc. - Eclipse Resources Corporation
Temporary Title Assistant
12.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Assisted in the ordering, analysis, and administration of all abstracts, title reports, and title opinions
- Compiled and assembled incoming paper documents into company files
- Organized internal files and database, including entry and research; scanned paper records and maintained electronic images
- Entered and updated land contacts in company software; recorded vendor invoices and made adjustments as necessary.
Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
Paralegal
02.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Assisted attorneys in case management, client correspondence, discovery, and research related to wills, trusts, and estates
- Facilitated the process of forming corporate entities by collaboratively gathering pertinent information from clients, including preparing the necessary documentation for submission to the Department of State to obtain articles of formation
- Prepared pleadings; filed case paperwork with the court
- Organized internal files and databases, including entry and research.
Education
California University of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Jurisprudence (Legal Studies Concentration)
05.2017
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)Pittsburgh, PA
Associate in Specialized Business from Paralegal Studies (ABA-Accredited)
12.2015
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat Pro X (advanced)
- Bluebooking (advanced)
- BrightFlag (advanced)
- Cite-checking (basic)
- EDiscovery (basic)
- EFiling (advanced)
- G-Mail (advanced)
- Google Drive (advanced)
- Concord (basic)
- Conga Contracts (basic)
- Ironclad (basic)
- Serengeti (basic)
- HotDocs (advanced)
- DocuSign (advanced)
- TeamConnect (advanced)
- Zendoc (basic)
- Evisort (basic)
- LegalKEY (basic)
- LexisNexis (advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced)
- QuickBooks (basic)
- SharePoint (advanced)
- Westlaw (advanced)
- Workshare Compare (advanced)
- Litera (advanced)
- Concur (basic)
- Legal Research (advanced)
- Case Management (advanced)
- Document drafting (advanced)
- Calendar Management (advanced)
- Legal writing (advanced)
- Attorney Support (advanced)
- Database Research (advanced)
- Contract Review (advanced)
Timeline
Paralegal II
Marriott International, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Paralegal
AccuWeather, Inc.
03.2018 - 05.2019
Temporary Title Assistant
The HR Office, Inc. - Eclipse Resources Corporation
12.2017 - 03.2018
Paralegal
Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
02.2015 - 03.2017
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts from Jurisprudence (Legal Studies Concentration)
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
Associate in Specialized Business from Paralegal Studies (ABA-Accredited)
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