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Stacey Amanda Cargile

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Dedicated and goal-oriented legal professional offering expertise in environmental law and policy. Proven history of high-quality work and leadership excellence. Hardworking self-starter and dedicated to success. Licensed in North Carolina.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Attorney/Team Leader

Tower Legal Solutions
05.2016 - Current
  • Skilled analysis of documents to aid in development of case strategy and prepare for litigation
  • Advise team attorneys to resolve substantive and procedural questions
  • Conduct quality control reviews of team attorneys' work to ensure high standards
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately.
  • Experienced in financial investigations, regulatory matters, contract disputes, employment matters, product liability, public utility matters, antitrust investigations, and privilege analysis

Attorney

Cargile Law Firm, PLLC
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted clients with business entity formation
  • Drafted and reviewed various contracts

Research Assistant

Charlotte School of Law
02.2014 - 08.2015
  • Researched the use of executive orders in environmental law and environmental justice matters
  • Provided proofreading and fact-checking assistance for law journal articles
  • Created and maintained large spreadsheets of state legislative data for research analysis

Certified Legal Intern

Charlotte Law Economic Development Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2015
  • Assisted clients with establishing new not-for-profit organizations by drafting governance documents and IRS applications
  • Advised clients on Board of Directors development and procedure
  • Drafted terms and conditions for websites
  • Performed audits to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Researched conversion of organizations from for-profit to non-profit status and from 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3) designations

Certified Legal Intern

Charlotte Law Entrepreneurship Clinic
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Assisted clients with establishing new businesses by drafting and filing governance documents
  • Developed and performed e-commerce audits to ensure regulatory compliance for client websites
  • Advised clients on choice of business entity and start-up considerations

Law Clerk

The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Researched potential relevant law for potential cases to provide initial analysis of case feasibility
  • Reviewed discovery documents to support attorney in trial preparation
  • Drafted estate planning and administration documents, real estate closing documents, and clerk of court communications

Government Relations Intern

Defenders of Wildlife
05.2004 - 08.2004
  • Developed persuasive talking points, fact sheets, and letters for use during meetings with legislators to enhancing the organization''s credibility as an expert resource
  • Strengthened relationships with policymakers by attending meetings, hearings, and events to represent the organization''s interests
  • Streamlined internal processes by creating and updating briefing materials for staff on key policy areas.

Science Intern

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Researched and wrote a cost/benefit analysis on the policy of constructing oyster reefs in wetland loss mitigation
  • Assisted with drafting of “The State of the Bay” report detailing nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay
  • Drafted letters to government officials to advocate for CBF's position on development proposals and permit applications
  • Assisted with ecological survey for a conservation easement property
  • Attended hearings to represent CBF's position on policy matters

Education

L.L.M. - Environmental Law

Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT
05.2020

J.D. -

Charlotte School of Law
Charlotte, NC
12.2015

Master of Public Policy -

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis & Design

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Legal research and writing
  • Case analysis
  • Document review and analysis
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Public speaking
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Leadership

Timeline

Attorney

Cargile Law Firm, PLLC
06.2016 - 12.2016

Contract Attorney/Team Leader

Tower Legal Solutions
05.2016 - Current

Certified Legal Intern

Charlotte Law Entrepreneurship Clinic
01.2015 - 04.2015

Law Clerk

The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC
05.2014 - 08.2014

Research Assistant

Charlotte School of Law
02.2014 - 08.2015

Certified Legal Intern

Charlotte Law Economic Development Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2015

Government Relations Intern

Defenders of Wildlife
05.2004 - 08.2004

Science Intern

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
06.2003 - 08.2003

L.L.M. - Environmental Law

Vermont Law School

J.D. -

Charlotte School of Law

Master of Public Policy -

College of William And Mary

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis & Design

University of California, Irvine
Stacey Amanda Cargile