Rena Cheney

• Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.
• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files and evidence.
• Managed client communication to gather necessary information for ongoing cases.
• Coordinated discovery processes, including document retrieval and review activities.
• Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

• Work directly with the attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in discovery preparation.
• Perform legal research, initiate contact with expert witnesses; participate in depositions and client meetings.
• Review, organize, index, and file case files and legal documents.

• Collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resource Board (CARB) on environmental projects.

•. Ensure legal and technical compliance with federal and state regulations; review and certified emission data and results; prepare and review EPA and CARB contracts and applications

•. Assisted in remedial design and engineering; solicit, build and maintain customer relationships by communicating technical ideas and goals

• Responsible for all project related activities, including budget, project plan, team, coordination, progress, reporting, decision-making, and documentation; managed overall scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Coordinated multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously, within strict deadlines; maintained a track record of rescuing projects and bringing them back on schedule, and within budget
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.