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Rachel R. Anderson

Chippewa Falls,WI

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote efficiency. Use independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact client satisfaction. Oversee financial and operational areas.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney/Company Owner

RR Anderson Estate Planning, LLC
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed niche business model to deliver estate planning legal services to clients in their homes and other easily accessible locations.
  • Oversee daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
  • Cultivate relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.

District Attorney

State Of Wisconsin
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Oversaw four Assistant District Attorneys, one certified law enforcement investigator, one Crime Victim/Witness coordinator, four legal secretaries and receptionist as well as volunteer staff.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues.
  • Drafted and filed legal documents.
  • Communicated with crime victims on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations.
  • Created and managed office budget.
  • Attended Coordinated Community Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence meetings.
  • Co-Creator Chippewa County Youth in 2003.

Assistant District Attorney

State Of Wisconsin
09.1998 - 10.2000
  • Successfully represented state on behalf of district attorney for domestic violence cases with position funded by State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance through grant received from Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") to prosecute vertically only domestic violence cases.

Pro Bono Consultant

Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office
07.1998 - 07.1998
  • Continued relationship with the State of Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office that I began while I attended Valparaiso University School of Law where I preformed dozens of hours of pro bono work as a summer intern in 1997. (Deputy First Assistant State Public Defender Dana M. Smetana wrote me a letter of commendation based on my legal work during this summer internship.)
  • Provided client services for underserved population.

Judicial Law Clerk

Hon. Roderick A. Cameron
06.1996 - 08.1996
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing and tracking case statuses.
  • Researched statutes and caselaw.

Education

J.D. -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05.1992

Skills

  • Unique client service model
  • Business launch and development
  • Adoption and guardianship experience
  • English and Spanish communication

Affiliations

Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, Eau Claire, WI

Co-President, current position

Member since September 2018

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Attorney/Company Owner

RR Anderson Estate Planning, LLC
02.2021 - Current

District Attorney

State Of Wisconsin
01.2001 - 01.2005

Assistant District Attorney

State Of Wisconsin
09.1998 - 10.2000

Pro Bono Consultant

Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office
07.1998 - 07.1998

Judicial Law Clerk

Hon. Roderick A. Cameron
06.1996 - 08.1996

J.D. -

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

St. Olaf College
Rachel R. Anderson