ROXANNA WATROUS
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Attorneys and Conflicts Specialist. Expert at developing and administering Adobe Acrobat Forms and Intapp Risk (Intake and Conflicts) based New Matter Intake and Conflicts processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wills and Trusts & Transactional Contract Attorney
Kislig & Berggren
2017.01 - Current
- Drafting wills, trusts, healthcare directives, durable power of attorneys, client intake/communication
- Transactional work including research and drafting business contracts, contract review, business advisement, business filings, real estate and lease negotiations and settlements.
- Developed and administered Adobe Forms based New Matter Intake and Conflicts process.
Business & Civil Litigation Contract Attorney
Law Offices Of Daniel Brown
2012.01 - 2016.01
- Copyright/trademark research & registration
- Drafted copyright, trademark, licensing & franchise agreements
- Second chaired Federal trial
- Successfully defended art distributor & HomeGoods, Inc
- In copyright case
- Drafted loan fraud pleadings, discovery, and argued motions in court in a busy, high case volume environment.
Consultant/Subject Matter Expert in Foreclosure Law
Promontory Financial Group, LLC
2012.11 - 2013.01
- Audited national bank for Office of Comptroller’s review of borrower claims regarding foreclosure violations
- Reviewed/researched foreclosure law in all 50 states, conducted bank’s compliance review & recorded findings
- Proactively created practical compliance training guides to improve team efficiency adopted by 600+ dept.
Predatory Lending Litigation Attorney
Bryan Cave LLP
2011.07 - 2012.01
- Litigated and managed a caseload of over 50 active predatory lending cases defending client Bank of America to reach dismissal or settlement
- Achieved an almost 100% success rate dismissing cases on demurrer
- Trained in Bryan Cave’s programs for legal writing, motion drafting and litigation strategy
- Prevented over $200,000 in imminent fines to client by negotiating with city officials on an emergency basis
- Received a raise of more than 15% and then a second raise of 10% within a six-month period.
Corporate Transactional/Business Litigation Attorney
Manderson, Schafer & McKinlay
2010.08 - 2011.01
- Incorporated entities, drafted bylaws and shareholder agreements as well as accompanying business contracts
- Reviewed PPMs for SEC compliance, met with investment bankers and drafted PPMS
- Researched & assisted on complex litigation including Chapter 11 reorganization of Fremont General into Signature Capital
- It was largest bankruptcy in Orange County’s history with five competing plan proponents
- Drafted and reviewed declarations, motions, omnibus objections, high volume discovery, evidence charts, etc.
Corporate Transactional/Business Litigation Attorney
Paragon Law
2009.12 - 2010.08
- Drafted business contracts including settlement, vender, copyright/trademark licensing and franchise agreements
- Summarized deposition transcripts and prepared trial binders for business, employment and cyberspace cases
- Drafted pleadings including complaints, motions for summary judgment, oppositions, motions in limine etc
- Negotiated settlement offer for Plaintiff that was over 200% higher than previous offers that settled the case.
Education
JD -
University of San Francisco School of Law
05.2009
BA in Film Studies -
University of California Santa Barbara
12.2004
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Litigation
- Expert with full Adobe Suite
- Intapp Risk (Conflicts and Intake)
- iManage
- Licensed Notary Public
Associations
Orange County Women Lawyers Association (Served on Board of 2010-2011)
Bar Memberships
- Admitted to CA Bar Dec. of 2010
- Admitted to CA Central & Southern Districts in 2010
Hobbies and Interests
- Law
- Reading/Audiobooks
- Organizing Networking and Charity events
Timeline
Wills and Trusts & Transactional Contract Attorney
Kislig & Berggren
2017.01 - Current
Consultant/Subject Matter Expert in Foreclosure Law
Promontory Financial Group, LLC
2012.11 - 2013.01
Business & Civil Litigation Contract Attorney
Law Offices Of Daniel Brown
2012.01 - 2016.01
Predatory Lending Litigation Attorney
Bryan Cave LLP
2011.07 - 2012.01
Corporate Transactional/Business Litigation Attorney
Manderson, Schafer & McKinlay
2010.08 - 2011.01
Corporate Transactional/Business Litigation Attorney
Paragon Law
2009.12 - 2010.08
JD -
University of San Francisco School of Law
BA in Film Studies -
University of California Santa Barbara
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