Sheila Mayers
Washington,DC USA
Summary
Accomplished attorney with over 20 years of diverse legal experience representing individual and corporate clients across various sectors, including litigation, government contracts, insurance, real estate, criminal law, business law, and family law. Proven track record of successfully settling over 3,000 cases, including a high-profile multi-million dollar partition case at Dulles Airport. Extensive experience providing legal support for more than 55 AM law firms and esteemed institutions such as Duke University Law School and George Washington University Law School. Committed to leveraging legal expertise and administrative skills in a paralegal or legal analyst position while actively engaging in pro bono service for organizations like the P.G. Law Foundation and Veterans Legal Consortium.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Proctor/ Accommodations Resource
Howard University Law School
04.2025 - 12.2025
- My role was to monitor and support student and staff with law school tests.
- Maintained confidentiality of exam materials by securely storing all documents in designated locations before, during, and after testing periods.
- Promoted academic integrity by ensuring adherence to testing rules and guidelines among students.
Paralegal
Freelance Paralegal
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide litigation support services to attorneys
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Organized and maintained detailed case calendar, ensuring all deadlines were met without fail.
- Enhanced firm's ability to handle larger caseload by implementing effective case management practices.
- Perform conflicts check
- Regulatory compliance with state and federal laws
Attorney
STMA
01.1983 - 01.2024
- Performed intake, and conflicts analysis.
- Serve as lead counsel, general counsel for various firms and non-profits, outside general for Washington Gas, local counsel for various firms, and litigation support for 55 AM law firms involving 115 projects.
- Represented clients in legal proceedings such as trials, hearings, and arbitration in State, Federal, and U.S. Supreme Court.
- Prepared and drafted legal documents, including contracts, briefs, motions, and agreements.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to provide accurate and timely advice to clients in Maryland, Virginia, and DC.
- Negotiated settlements on behalf of clients and advocate for their best interests.
- Kept current on changes in laws and regulations that may impact clients and cases.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
Attorney
Chandler Law Firm
2015 - 01.2019
- Represented clients in legal proceedings such as trials, hearings, and arbitration in State, Federal, and U.S. Supreme Court.
- Prepared and drafted legal documents, including contracts, briefs, motions, business documents and agreements
- Handled trusts, intellectual property, real estate, business, and family law matters at the trial and appellate level
- Educated lawyers about intellectual property in NAIPA.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
Contract Attorney
Sullivan & Cromwell
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted every phase of e-discovery and litigation for an international Forex trading case.
- Expedited resolution of contractual disputes by conducting comprehensive research and presenting persuasive arguments to opposing parties.
- Facilitated efficient dispute resolution through skillful mediation techniques, resulting in favorable settlements without resorting to expensive litigation processes.
- Drafted clear, concise, and legally enforceable contracts tailored to unique client needs and objectives.
Outside Litigation Counsel
Washington Gas
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Handled multi-million-dollar caseload involving 3000 plus cases.
- Developed winning strategies, set precedents, and forced mass settlement/dismissal.
Education
J.D. - Law
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.06-1981
Bachelor - History
Duke University
Durham, N.C.06-1978
Skills
- Litigation
- Legal Research
- Negotiation / Mediation
- Legal Proficiency
- Case Management
- Paralegal
- Legal Analysis
- EDiscovery
- West law
- Customer Service
- Intake
- Case Preparation
- Federal and Appellate Advocacy
Timeline
Proctor/ Accommodations Resource
Howard University Law School
04.2025 - 12.2025
Paralegal
Freelance Paralegal
11.2024 - 11.2025
Contract Attorney
Sullivan & Cromwell
01.2011 - 01.2012
Outside Litigation Counsel
Washington Gas
01.2010 - 01.2011
Attorney
STMA
01.1983 - 01.2024
Attorney
Chandler Law Firm
2015 - 01.2019
J.D. - Law
George Washington University
Bachelor - History
Duke University