Richon Norris
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Effective and ambitious law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of workers compensation but is able to quickly learn new areas of the law. Works well both independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Management of the settlement department overseeing the firm's day to day administrative operations as it relates to current settlements, orders from judges, and referring orders to the collections department.
- Training team members and support staff on case management, current case law, and navigating the court system.
- Stayed informed about current legal developments and trends for both civil and administrative law to report to the firm and supervising the update of the firm digital library of resources.
- Development of technology strategies used by the firm to streamline internal processes to improve efficiencies and productivity including the development of a firm wide digital library of practice specific resources.
- Presentations to the firm, oversight, and training of team members on technology strategies and on proper electronic filings with the court.
- Responsible for drafting a response to a Petition for Writ of Review
- Collaboration for bulk settlement conferences with specific insurance carriers and defense firms to negotiate favorable settlements.
- Evaluation of potential clients for viability of claims and compliance with applicable laws
Associate Attorney
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed legal documents for civil settlement contracts, 132a claims, serious and willful claims, and administrative settlement documents.
- Responsible for drafting discovery pleadings, motions, and appeals for each case that optimized arguments in the clients' favor.
- Defended and took multiple witness depositions including review of the file, research of pertinent facts, and research of medical knowledge to ensure a favorable outcome for each case.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet multiple deadlines and appearances a week while maintaining attention to detail.
- Met with each individual client to provide collaborative goals, expected outcomes of litigation, and to advise how the law would shape each outcome.
- Litigated with multiple different dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation and arbitration proceedings.
- Responsible for the preparation, meet and confers, and appearances at multiple trials and hearings each week including covering matters for others.
- Litigated and appealed multiple cases that have become published case law involving complex issues of wrongful termination, ex parte communication, sexual harassment, and burdens of proof.
- Proficient at research and discovery of individual case issues including case law research and learning medical knowledge.
Legal Intern - Hearing Representative
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Defended depositions for four attorneys including file review, preparation of the witness, and follow up for the handling attorney of any legal matters that resulted from the deposition.
- Drafted motions for penalties, objections to discovery (subpoenas), appeal responses, and discovery requests.
- Conducted extensive research for complex litigation issues in order to save attorney time and provide an efficient analysis for litigation strategy.
- Assistance to handling attorneys by attending multiple court hearings and shadowing to better understand legal arguments and familiarity with the appeals board.
- Updated clients post hearings to ensure clients understood the hearing outcome and next steps.
Legal Intern
Magnanimo & Dean
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Gained real-world experience with hands-on involvement in various stages of litigation from initial intake to final resolution.
- Sat in and assisted on a deposition, tracking witness statements and comparing to file evidence, Reviewed deposition transcript for pertinent case facts and applying notes to the case file
- Supported attorney-client relationships with professional demeanor during client meetings and phone calls.
Education
J.D. -
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2015
Skills
- Public and group Speaking
- Leadership
- Customer Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Excellent Communication
- Investigation skills
- Knowledgeable and comfortable with learning technology
Accomplishments
Litigated cases that became published case law and LexisNexis articles were written about.
Ability to learn languages and customs quickly as learned by living in China and Africa as a teenager.
Certification
California State Bar, 2019, 325788
Article
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/workers-compensation/b/recent-cases-news-trendsdevelopments/posts/california-panel-wars-physician-bias
Cases
- Gallardo v. AT&T Mobility Services, LLC, 2016 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 554
- Diaz v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, 2019 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 318
- Pratcher v. County of Los Angeles, 2021 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 242
Timeline
Partner
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
03.2021 - Current
Associate Attorney
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
08.2019 - 03.2021
Legal Intern
Magnanimo & Dean
06.2016 - 08.2016
Legal Intern - Hearing Representative
Glauber Berenson Vego, LLP
09.2015 - 08.2019
J.D. -
Southwestern Law School
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
California State University, Los Angeles
California State Bar, 2019, 325788
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