Sharon E. Swietek
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
- Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law and related processes.
- Proficient in all levels of review: 1L, 2L, QC,, Redations of PII, PHI, Sensitive and Privileged materials in native and review platforms
- Licensed in the State of Michigan
- Experienced with Relativity, Nuix, Catalyst, Summation, Epiq and Disco review platforms
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney at Law
Swietek Law
01.2014 - Current
- Represent clients in court for the retained attorney of record in civil and criminal non-trial matters on an as needed basis
- Provide legal research and writing services for matters at the trial and appellate levels
Staff Attorney
Cosmic Simmons And Brown
03.2016 - 11.2023
- Enhanced client representation by conducting thorough legal research and drafting comprehensive memoranda.
Staff Attorney
Ryley, Carlock And Applewhite
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Streamlined case management for improved efficiency by implementing organized filing systems and tracking deadlines.
Contract Attorney
Kelly Legal Services
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Increased client satisfaction by providing thorough legal analysis and well-reasoned contract recommendations.
- Enhanced company compliance with industry regulations by meticulously reviewing and revising contractual agreements.
- Streamlined contract negotiation process by utilizing effective communication and negotiation skills with opposing counsel.
- Reduced potential legal risks for clients through diligent identification of ambiguous or problematic clauses in contracts.
Law Clerk
Michigan Court of Appeals, Honorable Michael R. Smolenski
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Reviewed an average of 30 cases monthly, including reports submitted by prehearing attorneys
- Responsible for drafting all proposed authored opinions in cases assigned to Judge Smolenski
- Prepared bench memorandums analyzing appellate issues of varying degrees of difficulty and drafted proposed opinions
Senior Pre-Hearing Attorney
Michigan Court of Appeals
01.2005 - 01.2002
- Responsible for assessing civil, criminal, and administrative appeals, from simple to very complex
- Reviewed appellate briefs and case files to write reports summarizing case facts, analyzing issues, recommending disposition, and drafting proposed opinions
- Assigned special or emergency appeals at judges’ specific requests
Education
Juris Doctor, Summa - Laude
Detroit College of Law-Michigan State University
Lansing, Michigan2001
Bachelor of Arts -
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan1994
Skills
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law
- FOIA Process
- Legal research
- Understanding of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements
- Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting
- Client counseling
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Legal analysis
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Cosmic Simmons And Brown
03.2016 - 11.2023
Staff Attorney
Ryley, Carlock And Applewhite
09.2015 - 10.2016
Attorney at Law
Swietek Law
01.2014 - Current
Contract Attorney
Kelly Legal Services
08.2011 - 10.2015
Senior Pre-Hearing Attorney
Michigan Court of Appeals
01.2005 - 01.2002
Law Clerk
Michigan Court of Appeals, Honorable Michael R. Smolenski
01.2002 - 01.2005
Juris Doctor, Summa - Laude
Detroit College of Law-Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Kalamazoo College
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