Shwetha Srinivasan
Summary
Accomplished attorney with extensive expertise in legal research and writing, litigation, negotiation, and securing positive outcomes for clients through meticulous analysis, innovative strategies, and clear communication. Adept at managing complex cases and leveraging skills in critical thinking and time optimization to deliver effective legal solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Judicial Staff Attorney
17th Judicial Circuit
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis for complex criminal cases and synthesize results into clear and concise orders, reports, and memoranda of law.
- Analyze legal precedents to provide comprehensive guidance for judges, ensuring well-informed decisions in high-stakes criminal cases.
- Thoroughly review evidence, identifying crucial legal points for accurate, well-informed judicial decisions.
- Apply advanced legal strategies, enhancing efficiency in case analysis, and expediting decision-making processes.
- Mentor new staff attorneys and legal interns, developing their skills in legal research, writing, and analysis.
Staff Attorney
Fast Track Debt Relief
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Implemented creative debt relief and effective negotiation strategies, resulting in favorable settlements for clients facing financial hardships.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and supervised a legal team to meet deadlines, ensure timely case progression, and maintain client satisfaction.
Veteran Affairs Attorney
LaVan & Neidenberg
Plantation, Florida
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Advocated vigorously for clients' rights, achieving substantial increases in client benefit awards and reduced wait times for veterans seeking assistance through meticulous research, preparation, and persuasive arguments.
- Collaborated with legal teams and medical and vocational experts, to develop case strategies and to present evidence in support of increased benefit awards.
- Analyzed precedent-setting VA decisions and conducted thorough case reviews, identifying key legal issues.
- Prepared well-reasoned briefs for appeals, ensuring clients' entitlement to benefits, treatment, and additional support services.
Document Review Attorney
UnitedLex
Miami, Florida
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Meticulously examined documents in defense of a complex class-action suit, flagging critical information.
- Maintained high attention to detail, enhancing review quality and efficiency.
- Supervised and trained new attorneys, and ensured quality control by reviewing their work for accuracy, and providing constructive feedback.
Senior Attorney
Children's Legal Services
Miami, Florida
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Advocated for the best interests of children in dependency proceedings.
- Conducted thorough legal research and factual investigations, and built robust cases to protect dependent children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Ensured the best possible outcome for dependent children by drafting well-reasoned motions, and presenting compelling arguments during dependency hearings.
- Engaged in negotiations and mediations to obtain favorable resolutions for dependent children and families, to avoid having dependent children and their families face the stress of trial.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to address the needs of dependent children, parents, and caretakers.
Assistant Public Defender
Law Office of the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Miami, Florida
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Championed clients' rights and provided compassionate representation in high-stakes cases through effective trial strategy, thorough legal research, and compelling arguments, securing favorable outcomes in bench and jury trials.
- Managed a high-volume caseload efficiently, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality representation of indigent clients.
- Negotiated plea bargains, reducing sentences and securing alternative sentencing options and case diversion.
- Conducted and defended depositions of fact and expert witnesses in felony cases.
- Worked closely with investigators, experts, and social workers to build comprehensive defenses to counter the prosecution's case, and provide mitigation in support of reduced sentences.
- Mentored and trained legal interns and volunteer attorneys, helping develop their trial advocacy skills, and fostering a supportive team environment.
- Connected clients with community resources, addressing underlying issues to prevent recidivism.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Women's Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MichiganSkills
- Legal research and writing
- Trial advocacy and preparation
- Litigation
- Depositions
- Case management
- Negotiation
- Time optimization
- Written and verbal communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Senior Judicial Staff Attorney
17th Judicial Circuit
01.2018 - Current
Staff Attorney
Fast Track Debt Relief
07.2017 - 12.2017
Veteran Affairs Attorney
LaVan & Neidenberg
10.2015 - 03.2017
Document Review Attorney
UnitedLex
10.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Attorney
Children's Legal Services
03.2014 - 09.2014
Assistant Public Defender
Law Office of the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
08.2010 - 03.2014
Juris Doctor -
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Women's Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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