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Robb Cooper
Attorney
Manchaca,TX
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fraud Investigator
TX Workforce Commission, Regulatory Integrity Div.
Austin, TX
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files involving fraud related to unemployment benefits and other federal programs administered by the TX Workforce Commission
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss fraud trends and brainstorm methods to combat this type of crime.
- Contacted victims directly to notify of fraudulent activity and minimize impacts.
Civil Rights Investigator
TX Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Div.
Austin, TX
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations into alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and any other evidence collected.
- Kept current on all agency, state and federal policies, rules, regulations and statutes relevant to the Fair Housing Act.
Sales Associate
Penske Auto Group/Round Rock Hyundai
Round Rock, TX
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
Assistant Internet Sales Manager
Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Austin, TX
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
Independent Petroleum Landman
Self-Employed
, CO, OH, LA, TX
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Worked independent contract landmen for different land brokerage companies on five separate projects spanning four states over the course of roughly five years.
- Worked as a leasing agent on projects in Colorado and Ohio.
- Worked on a due diligence project in Louisiana centering on a large acquisition for Shell Oil Company.
- Worked as a title agent on two separate projects in Texas.
Senior Associate Attorney
Sims Law Group, PLLC
Canton, MS
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Engaged in complex medical malpractice litigation relating to nursing home neglect.
- Proposed requests for admission, requests for production of documents and deposed parties and fact witnesses.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with medical professionals to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
In-House Counsel
Allen & Ott
Jackson, MS
08.2009 - 08.2022
- Served as corporation lawyer for boutique investment corporation by managing daily operation and legal compliance relating to a variety of businesses wholly owned and managed by the principals.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for the principals and managers.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
General Counsel
The Capitol Group
Jackson, MS
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Monitored and analyzed policy, legislation and regulatory activities at local, state and federal government levels to insure the firms' principal lobbyists provided accurate information to clients.
- Prepared or edited publications such as legislative updates for distribution to the firms' clients.
- Created and managed compliance calendar to track and report the activities of the registered lobbyists as required by state law.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.
Flowood, MS
05.2003 - 11.2005
- Managed high-volume caseload in for mass tort law firm representing clients who suffered personal injury due to asbestos exposure.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham & Riddick, PLLC
Greenwood, MS
02.2002 - 05.2003
- Engaged in complex civil litigation for general insurance defense firm working primarily on cases involving defense of medical malpractice claims.
- Oversaw average of seventy active cases each month.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Legal Research & Writing Teaching Assistant
University Of Mississippi School Of Law
Oxford, MS
08.1999 - 04.2001
- Under limited supervision from the legal writing and research professors, taught bi-weekly classes to a small section of first-year law students.
- One of sixteen second and third year law students selected to teach in the legal writing and research program.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Mississippi
University, MS 08.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - History
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS 08.1993 - 05.1998
Skills
Drafting complex legal documents
Legal writing
Efficient researcher
Settlement Negotiation
Corporate and business legal issues
Case analysis
Discovery processes
Investigation skills
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Member, Central Texas Chapter of American Mensa
Software
Certification
Member, Mississippi Bar Association (Inactive, in good standing)
Timeline
Fraud Investigator
TX Workforce Commission, Regulatory Integrity Div.
07.2020 - 07.2022
Civil Rights Investigator
TX Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Div.
12.2018 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Penske Auto Group/Round Rock Hyundai
02.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Internet Sales Manager
Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
02.2016 - 01.2018
Independent Petroleum Landman
Self-Employed
07.2011 - 01.2016
Senior Associate Attorney
Sims Law Group, PLLC
09.2009 - 05.2011
In-House Counsel
Allen & Ott
08.2009 - 08.2022
General Counsel
The Capitol Group
12.2005 - 08.2008
Associate Litigation Attorney
Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.
05.2003 - 11.2005
Member, Mississippi Bar Association (Inactive, in good standing)
04-2002
Associate Litigation Attorney
Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham & Riddick, PLLC
02.2002 - 05.2003
Legal Research & Writing Teaching Assistant
University Of Mississippi School Of Law
08.1999 - 04.2001
J.D. - Law
University of Mississippi
08.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - History
Mississippi College
08.1993 - 05.1998