Michelle D. Jackson
Herndon,VA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (ENRI) Paralegal
A&O Shearman Sterling US LLP
Washington, D.C.
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with ENRI closings and preparation of closing sets.
- Interacted with service providers to submit filings and order corporate documents.
- Served as project manager on various pro bono matters.
- Managed virtual data rooms for tranche transactions.
- Wrote summaries and conducted in-depth domestic and international legal research.
- Drafted client memos, corporate certificates, resolutions, and closing documentation.
- Performed quality control reviews and proofreading of FERC legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Participated in due diligence investigations and provided document organization and review.
Projects, Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (PENRI) Paralegal
Allen & Overy LLP
Washington, D.C.
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with PENRI closings and preparation of closing sets.
- Interacted with service providers to submit filings and order corporate documents.
- Worked on various pro bono matters.
- Managed virtual data rooms for tranche transactions.
- Wrote summaries and conducted in-depth domestic and international legal research.
- Drafted client memos, corporate certificates, resolutions, and closing documentation.
- Performed quality control reviews and proofreading of FERC legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Participated in due diligence investigations and provided document organization and review.
Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal
Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, P.C.
Washington, D.C.
05.2013 - 05.2022
- Provided support in zoning, land use, licensing, and corporate filings.
- Filed UCC financing statements, conducted UCC searches, and maintained corporate minute books.
- Liaised with regulatory agencies and prepared documentation for court and governmental submissions.
- Drafted and edited correspondence, performed legal research and database searches.
- Wrote paralegal manual on formation of entities in Delaware, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Corporate Paralegal, Office of the Corporate Secretary
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Falls Church, VA
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed over 125 foreign and domestic subsidiaries, maintained minute books and hCue database.
- Provided administrative backup.
- Drafted resolutions and supported incorporation, acquisitions, and realignment projects.
- Prepared legal correspondence and research materials.
- Assisted with Board of Directors annual meetings.
Corporate Paralegal, Information Systems Sector
Northrop Grumman Corp.
McLean, VA
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Prepared legal documents, and responded to subpoenas and garnishments.
- Processed settlement checks.
- Coordinated with outside counsel and supported the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
- Managed the legal department's shared drive.
Corporate Paralegal and Executive Assistant, IT Sector
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Chantilly, VA
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Drafted legal correspondence, processed invoices and settlement checks, in addition to supporting general counsel.
- Conducted legal research, maintained legal files, and liaised with external counsel.
Corporate and Transaction Legal Assistant
McKee Nelson LLP
Washington, D.C.
- Assisted in multi-million-dollar securitization transactions and drafted closing books.
- Filed organizational and UCC documents, conducted legal research and internet/database searches.
First Lieutenant, Military Police Corps
United States Army
Timeline
Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (ENRI) Paralegal
A&O Shearman Sterling US LLP
05.2024 - 04.2025
Projects, Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (PENRI) Paralegal
Allen & Overy LLP
05.2022 - 05.2024
Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal
Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, P.C.
05.2013 - 05.2022
Corporate Paralegal, Office of the Corporate Secretary
Northrop Grumman Corp.
05.2011 - 04.2013
Corporate Paralegal, Information Systems Sector
Northrop Grumman Corp.
01.2010 - 05.2011
Corporate Paralegal and Executive Assistant, IT Sector
Northrop Grumman Corp.
06.2005 - 01.2010
Corporate and Transaction Legal Assistant
McKee Nelson LLP
First Lieutenant, Military Police Corps
United States Army