Rumita Singh
Riverview
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Conflicts Analyst
White & Case LLP
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with the General Counsels Division to provide an assessment of highly confidential data to ensure there are no conflicts or ethical concerns regarding new mandates submitted to the firm.
- Seeking conflict clearances/lateral approval/special/compliance approvals for our industry sectors included but not limited to Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Power, Energy, Aviation, Antitrust/Competition, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, White Collar/Investigations, and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Coordinated with leadership team regarding pitches or proposal submissions to provide timely confirmation regarding potential conflicts clearance or concerns that may arise due diligence process.
- Assisted with AML/KYC research on clients to address the client due diligence needed for clients based in high and low risk jurisdictions globally.
- Identified existing and potential conflicts for each request by reviewing and analyzing conflicts reports and supporting documentation to partners and senior management.
- Provided guidance to colleagues on appropriate actions for addressing identified conflicts, ensuring consistency across the organization.
- Participated in firm-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing overall risk management practices, contributing to a culture of compliance.
Conflicts Analyst General Counsel's Office
White & Case LLP
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Global law firm with offices in major cities around the world
- Processing and review of conflicts/compliances issues to ensure the firm is in compliance with the ethical obligation of the law firm in relation to the American Bar Association and Model Rules of Professional Conduct for all global offices located in Europe, Africa, South America, Middle East, North America, and South America
- Submit new matters to the compliance team in relation to the assessment of due diligence review for existing/new clients for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC)
- Assist compliance team requesting due diligence for clients based on Simplified Due Diligence, Basic Due Diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence based on high risk jurisdiction/factors involved in the opening of matters
- Global law firm with offices in major cities around the world
Human Resources Hiring Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Popular coffee and baked goods chain
- Assist with documentation for assurance of legal/regulatory compliance for corporate training programs for the local store locations
- Focus on recruitment efforts to provide recruitment related paperwork for managers and employees, scheduling, participating in interviews, checking employment references, and managing job postings on online career employment websites
- Ensure compliance of work eligibility to identify and resolve compliance issues to notify employers of noncompliant behavior to enhance enforcement of federal immigration law
- Assist with documentation for assurance of legal/regulatory compliance for corporate training programs for the local store locations
- Popular coffee and baked goods chain
Tutor
Club Z Tutoring
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Tutoring service providing personalized educational support
- Provides in home and online tutoring to students on all subjects from Pre-K to college courses and standardized test preparation
- Daily individualized tutoring sessions on multiple subjects based on the student's needs
- Provides immediate feedback on the student's assessments and progress throughout the designated tutoring session period
- Tutoring services provided on client/company demands with limitations on services requested on as needed basis to meet company demands during peak seasons
- Tutoring service providing personalized educational support
Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Barbara Twine Thomas
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
- Advised and assisted the judge during adjudicatory hearings and arraignments in the Juvenile and Delinquency Division
- Conduct case management review by utilizing the Judicial Automated Workflow System to analyze information from the cases in the court docket
- Report to the judge with any new developments and findings in the cases as needed during court proceedings
- Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
Law Clerk- Federal Defenders Office
Middle District of Florida
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Federal court system serving the Middle District of Florida
- Conducted legal research on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to draft sentencing memorandums based on the recommendation by the United States Courts
- Assisted the supervising attorneys with completing a Trial Notebook for a Federal Trial
- The assignment job duties consisted of drafting questions for jury selection, reviewing police reports and additional confidential information, researching case law, and editing and drafting motions for the case
- Reviewed documents in the case management system for engagement letters and fee structure for all clients that were appointed counsel throughout their case
- Assisted the attorneys in the office at the United States Courts with client intake before and during the hearings
- Conducted conflict reviews of current and potential clients for existing cases that were appointed to the associate attorneys in the office
- Federal court system serving the Middle District of Florida
Legal Intern-Misdemeanors Division
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
- I had the opportunity to review and analyze the conflicts database to advise associate attorneys on conflicts of interest based on new clients and legal matters that came into the office
- Sent out request to transfer cases to the Office of Regional Counsel to avoid conflicts on interest with current clients
- Report and advise to supervising attorneys and Division Chiefs to provide support for research requests and additional case management functions
- Assisted attorneys with drafting and editing motions for Misdemeanor related offenses
- The motions include the following motions: motions to suppress evidence, motions to withdraw, motions to dismiss charges, and additional motions based on the case law and facts in evidence
- Edited and updated motion documents to dismiss cases and mitigate charges based on a client's indigent status and inability to access financial resources
- Created a DUI outline based on Florida Laws based on topics relevant to the offense with updated case law and hypotheticals for the DUI training day
- Drafted an updated outline for the Ineffective Assistance of Counsel based on the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct
- Volunteered at different homeless outreach events to assist attorneys, law enforcement, and other local professionals to speak with members of the community about the local resources that are available for assistance
- Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
Law Clerk
McBreen and Nowak Law Firm
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Law firm specializing in personal injury and related cases
- Conducted legal research and analysis on personal injury cases affiliated with birth-related neurological injury compensation claims with The Department of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) in pursuant to The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA)
- Drafted legal memorandums and researched case law on Medical Malpractice claims related to insurance policies, Medicare, impeachment of trial testimony
- Researched jury verdicts and conducted legal analysis on Business and Construction Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury cases
- Law firm specializing in personal injury and related cases
Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Claudia R. Isom
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
- Conducted legal research, drafted memorandums, performed legal analysis, and briefed the judge on various legal issues related to civil procedure/law while utilizing legal resources to research cases on point
- Assisted the judge during settlement, pre-trial conferences, and hearings, and additional attorney meetings in the Judge's office
- Reviewed and edited the AJS Lien Case Update for the year along with the Fairness and Diversity Training handbook
- Collaborated with the judicial staff attorneys and senior staff attorneys to conduct research for existing cases
- Assisted the senior staff attorney with sending out requests for additional information from the parties to the case
- Became familiar with Odyssey and JAWS (Judicial Automated Workflow System) to review the court docket and keep the court updated on new developments in the case throughout the pre-trial and trial process
- Judicial court system serving the Tampa area
Shift leader/manager/cashier
Dunkin Donuts
01.2008 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Popular coffee and baked goods chain
- Managing morning, afternoon, and night shift roles while directing crew members on effective sales techniques and customer service
- Managing daily inventory for various products depending on the demand in the sales market
- Conducting marketing and sales analysis for promotional and limited time products
- Managing cash deposits and generating sales report for store reports throughout the week
- Popular coffee and baked goods chain
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
College of Charleston
CharlestonJuris Doctorate - Law
Cooley Law School
Riverview, FL01.2018
Skills
- Legal Ethics Knowledge
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Risk management and Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance and Conflicts Of Interest Analysis
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
Pro Bono Certificate Award
Tampa Police Department Citizens Academy
Accomplishments
Tampa Women’s Network Law Firm Chair
Hillsborough County Association for Women Lawyers Member
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Timeline
Senior Conflicts Analyst
White & Case LLP
07.2022 - Current
Human Resources Hiring Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
03.2020 - 12.2021
Conflicts Analyst General Counsel's Office
White & Case LLP
11.2018 - 07.2022
Tutor
Club Z Tutoring
01.2018 - 08.2018
Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Barbara Twine Thomas
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
09.2017 - 12.2017
Law Clerk- Federal Defenders Office
Middle District of Florida
09.2017 - 11.2017
Legal Intern-Misdemeanors Division
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
09.2016 - 04.2017
Law Clerk
McBreen and Nowak Law Firm
05.2016 - 04.2017
Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Claudia R. Isom
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
01.2016 - 04.2016
Shift leader/manager/cashier
Dunkin Donuts
01.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
College of Charleston
Juris Doctorate - Law
Cooley Law School
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