Paulina Hatzipetrakos
Astoria,NY
Summary
Legal professional with deep expertise in legal research, analysis, and documentation. Adept at interpreting complex legal texts and providing actionable insights. Strong focus on collaborating with teams and adapting to shifting priorities. Known for reliability, keen analytical skills, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Analyst
Warner Music Group, New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Directly report to and assist the Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, Mergers & Acquisition and Corporate Law and team in several areas related to corporate law in the music entertainment industry, including contract management, M&A, litigation, and corporate entity management.
- Assist in managing all U.S. corporate subsidiaries and filing all corporate legal documents (Annual Reports, JVs, d/b/a’s, dissolutions, withdrawals, minutes resolutions, etc.) and manage compliance with all state laws and regulations.
- Manage and maintain databases and tracking systems for master services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and corporate equity investments.
- Provide support on M&A transactions from start to finish by establishing internal processes, tracking information flow, communicating effectively with both internal and external parties, creating, and managing virtual data rooms, reviewing diligence, organizing documents, and coordinating execution.
- Prepare contract documentation and facilitate changes in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Negotiate contractual terms for service agreements and SOWs with various vendors.
- Assist with drafting non-disclosure agreements.
- Use strong communication and planning skills when coordinating department events such as holiday dinners and team-building events, including location scouting, catering, product delivery and set up.
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Shapiro Arato Bach, LLP, New York, NY
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Drafted, formatted, and filed motion and pleading documents pursuant to ECF and NYSCEF requirements.
- Constructed research memos and binders summarizing case filings, discovery, and certain material facts.
- Assisted senior partners with pre-trial research regarding both civil and criminal matters.
- Managed calendars for the firm by scheduling meetings and case deadlines for dozens of client matters.
- Organized and prepared highly confidential case files, deposition materials, trial exhibits, and document productions.
- Participated in document review upon learning and utilizing Relativity software, increasing review accuracy.
- Handled copyright registrations with U.S. Copyright Office.
- Main contact for client communications, inquiries, and general support.
Litigation/Trial Paralegal
Clyde & Co US LLP, New York, NY
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Attended high-stakes, litigation trials to assist managing partners with court proceedings.
- Assisted fast-paced, global law firm with all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through appeal.
- Maintained court calendars for hearings, trials, depositions, and response deadlines.
- Drafted motions and subpoenas.
Digital Assets Management Intern
Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in visitor programs by leading public Courtroom Lectures regarding the judicial functions of the Supreme Court, as well as the art, architecture, and history of the building.
- Assisted in the research, preservation, and cataloging of photographs relevant to the Supreme Court.
- Attended oral arguments, weekly meetings with Supreme Court fellows, and had regular interactions with court officers, law clerks, and Justices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors - Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cyber Security
University at Albany Honors College, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Proficient in Relativity, Workspace, Pacer, Clio, Diligent, ECF, NYSCEF, SAP Ariba Software, Adobe Photoshop, QuickBooks, and Stata
- Advanced Westlaw and LexisNexis researcher
- Extensive knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok
- Notary Public, State of New York (Exp 6/6/2026)
Activities
Presidential Honors Society Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International (Mock Trial Team Captain Spring 2017) University at Albany Student Association (Student Senator, Government Operations and Ethics Committee) Pi Sigma Alpha - The National Political Science Honors Society Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honors Society
Timeline
Legal Analyst
Warner Music Group, New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Shapiro Arato Bach, LLP, New York, NY
05.2021 - 04.2023
Litigation/Trial Paralegal
Clyde & Co US LLP, New York, NY
07.2019 - 02.2020
Digital Assets Management Intern
Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors - Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cyber Security
University at Albany Honors College, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
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