Stephanie Catros
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Innovative and creative lawyer with a passion for justice. Highly organized and very skilled in public speaking. Adept in preparing evidence and witnesses for trial, reviewing documents and effectively presenting cases and issues for a court or employer. Possesses a unique ability to handle and understand various legal issues at different stages at the same time and able to boil it down for clear and concise presentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
In House Legal Counsel
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
04.2022 - Current
- Developed a Document Retention Policy to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law.
Assistant District Attorney
Bronx District Attorney's Office
09.2005 - 01.2015
- Handled hundreds of cases from inception to verdict; ranging from misdemeanor property offenses to narcotics possession to kidnapping to intentional homicide.
- Tasked with drafting and submitting pretrial and post-trial motions, locating and preparing civilian, professional and expert witnesses for direct and cross examination.
- Negotiated plea agreements that balanced offender accountability with fair sentencing practices, reducing overall caseloads.
- Handled complex cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for the prosecution and improved public safety.
- Developed strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating open communication and cooperation on ongoing investigations.
- Mentored new Assistant District Attorneys, fostering professional growth and increasing courtroom confidence among junior staff members.
Education
J.D. - Litigation
Suffolk University Law School
Boston05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Albion College
Albion, MI05.2002
Skills
- Investigations
- Case Management
- Case interpretation
- Case analysis
- Litigation
- Trial experience
- Legal Advice
- Judgement and Decision Making
Timeline
In House Legal Counsel
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
04.2022 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Bronx District Attorney's Office
09.2005 - 01.2015
J.D. - Litigation
Suffolk University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Albion College
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