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Morgan Vaughn

Bonita Springs

Summary

Driven skilled legal professional successful at thriving in high-pressure environments with strong skills in corporate law and entity management. I'm a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Surf Air Mobility
05.2023 - Current
  • Manage routine regulatory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Draft SEC Filings (Form 3, Form 4, 8-K, 10-K) and Proxy Statements
  • Draft and negotiate legal contracts (NDA, commercial lease agreements, aviation agreements, etc.)
  • Responsible for corporate entity management in all phases, from formation, licensing, maintenance of corporate records, creation of resolutions for various corporate actions, incumbency certificates, the board of director meeting minutes and maintenance of minute books
  • Responsible for various Board of Director tasks (scheduling meetings, creating Board books, D&O Questionnaires, drafting and executing UWCs)
  • Close engagement with teams across the company, including Board of Directors, Officers, Finance, Stock Administration and external counsel
  • Responsible for due diligence management, including collecting and organizing data and maintenance of data rooms

Corporate Paralegal

The Hertz Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed routine regulatory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Drafted SEC Filings (Form 3, Form 4, 8-K, 10-K) and Proxy Statements and edgarize large financial documents
  • Reported to internal and external audit on related person transactions and advise on disclosure requirements
  • Conducted training to educate in areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Responsible for corporate entity management in all phases, from formation, licensing, maintenance of corporate records, creation of resolutions for various corporate actions, incumbency certificates, Board of Director meeting minutes and maintenance of minute books

Paralegal

Ringsmuth, Day & O'Halloran
09.2016 - 03.2022
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law and case law
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings

Law Clerk/Paralegal

Tassone, Dreicer & Hill
06.2013 - 05.2016
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking, case statuses
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals
  • Developed polished motions and appellate briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings

Education

J.D -

Florida Coastal School of Law
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Georgia Southern University
05.2013

Skills

  • Legal Writer
  • Legal Research
  • Entity Management
  • Corporate Law
  • Diligence
  • DocuSign
  • Attorney Support
  • Contracts
  • NDAs
  • SEC Filings
  • Records Management

Timeline

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Surf Air Mobility
05.2023 - Current

Corporate Paralegal

The Hertz Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023

Paralegal

Ringsmuth, Day & O'Halloran
09.2016 - 03.2022

Law Clerk/Paralegal

Tassone, Dreicer & Hill
06.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Georgia Southern University

J.D -

Florida Coastal School of Law
Morgan Vaughn