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Tamara Berg

Blue Bell,United States

Summary

Legal professional with significant expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk within the public sector and institutional philanthropy. Driven to maximize operational efficiency through meticulous contract administration and lifecycle management. Capable of handling multiple contract timelines simultaneously while maintaining strict schedules.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Contract Management

Temple Medical School
11.2020 - Current
  • Successfully manage high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
  • Actively manage the full lifecycle of MED/HEALTCARE/RESEARCH INSTITUTES 500 + contracts/$X portfolio annually from initial submission of all pre-contracting documents, negotiation with vendors to completion.
  • Contribute to the development, build-out, and continuous improvement of the medical schools contract management, including design and refinement of workflow and execution of systems and procedures that foster efficiency.
  • Prepare, Draft, edit, reviews, negotiate, and interpret Master Service Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Student Affiliation Agreements, Contract Amendments, Letters of Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Work Orders and Statements of Work, MOUs.
  • Maintain compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed/Reduced legal risks by ensuring all contracts were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations…HPPA, Stark, ARC-PA, LCME/Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Streamline contract renewal processes, reducing turnaround time and improving operational efficiency/Streamlined contract administration by implementing effective tracking tools and reporting systems.
  • Maintain revenue portfolio by calendaring deadlines and renewals if rebids, data reports.
  • Collaborate closely with internal legal and finance teams and extremal contractors/ facilitate necessary cross-departmental meetings to maintain open communications and build relationships between teams.
  • Monthly reports….reflecting revenue/goals/progress for Senior Mgmt team.
  • Renovate contract templates to bring the agreements up to date, consolidate multiple versions, and create centralized database to secure the original documents.
  • Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.

Attorney

Chimicles, Schwartz, Kriner, Donaldson-Smith
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed a large scale document review for an ERISA class action, Helping resulting in a $35 million settlement for clients.
  • Coordinated with vendors, internal staff and temporary attorneys to set up a electronic document review, including creating the coding sheets, assigning tasks, and reviewing the work of all paralegals and document review attorneys on the project.
  • Prepare spreadsheets of all relevant information for witness files and for outlines for depositions.
  • Assisted in the preparation of case materials for trial, supporting the overall success of the legal team''s efforts.
  • Streamlined the document review process, leading to faster project completion and higher client satisfaction.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Managed high-volume electronic discovery projects, ensuring timely completion and thorough analysis.
  • Kept detailed records tracking progress throughout the document review process, allowing for easy status updates to clients or supervising attorneys.
  • Expedited case timelines with focused prioritization of critical documents for attorney attention.
  • Collaborated with litigation teams to develop case strategies based on careful review of documents.
  • Trained junior attorneys in efficient document review methods, improving overall team productivity.
  • Maintained organization and accessibility of large volumes of data with well-structured digital filing systems.
  • Maximized accuracy in coding decisions by collaborating closely with project managers and senior attorneys.
  • Conducted second-level reviews to verify initial assessments made by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Participated in quality control checks to ensure consistency across multiple reviewers'' coding decisions.
  • Identified key documents for use in depositions, motions, and trial preparations, supporting effective case presentations.
  • Supported eDiscovery software selection processes by evaluating available options based on specific project requirements.

Attorney

Abraham, Fruchter, and Twersky
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Organized large document reviews for multiple class action securities litigation cases.
  • Developed and implemented coding sheets and document review strategies.
  • Performed first and second level review of documents for relevance.
  • Compiled, summarized, and catalogued useful documents for senior attorneys.
  • Identified key documents for use in depositions, motions, and trial preparations, supporting effective case presentations.
  • Assessed relevance and privilege status of documents through meticulous examination and legal research.
  • Contributed to successful settlements by delivering comprehensive reports on reviewed documents for attorney use in negotiations.
  • Enhanced document review efficiency by implementing advanced search techniques and data analytics tools.
  • Maintained organization and accessibility of large volumes of data with well-structured digital filing systems.
  • Maximized accuracy in coding decisions by collaborating closely with project managers and senior attorneys.
  • Trained junior attorneys in efficient document review methods, improving overall team productivity.
  • Collaborated with litigation teams to develop case strategies based on careful review of documents.
  • Managed high-volume electronic discovery projects, ensuring timely completion and thorough analysis.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changing project requirements, reassessing priorities and adjusting workflows as needed.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Kept detailed records tracking progress throughout the document review process, allowing for easy status updates to clients or supervising attorneys.
  • Conducted second-level reviews to verify initial assessments made by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Participated in quality control checks to ensure consistency across multiple reviewers'' coding decisions.

Attorney

Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check
02.2005 - 12.2008
  • Managed electronic discovery for a large-scale ERISA class action.
  • Directed and coordinated every step of the electronic discovery process by consulting with litigators, IT staff, case managers and vendors to find the most relevant information for case litigation.
  • Supervised and trained a staff of over 20 contract attorneys to be able to perform document review and deposition preparation for the relevant case.
  • Collaborated closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide comprehensive support during the document review process, enhancing case strategy development.
  • Leveraged industry-specific software tools for efficient data extraction and analysis during the document review process.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions.
  • Streamlined discovery processes by efficiently reviewing, analyzing, and organizing large volumes of data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for high-stakes cases.
  • Introduced new training program and hired, trained, and supervised [Number] new associates.
  • Conducted depositions, witness interviews, and other pretrial preparation tasks for effective trial representation.
  • Designed comprehensive legal strategies for complex litigation cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Reviewed discovery materials for relevancy and accuracy while ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulations.
  • Mentored junior attorneys and paralegals, enhancing their knowledge of the law and professional skills.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Associate Attorney

Wolf, Haldenstein, Adler, Freeman & Herz
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Conducted research for a 300 page complaint for a securities class action case against 55 banks and 300 public companies.
  • Navigated millions of pages of electronic discovery from employees of bank underwriters.
  • Created excel spreadsheet to dissect relevant documents.
  • Presents information to partners regarding the relevant documents.
  • Researched and wrote legal memoranda pertaining to substantive and procedural issues related to the litigation.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Streamlined discovery processes by efficiently reviewing, analyzing, and organizing large volumes of data.

Education

J.D. -

Cardozo School of Law
New York, NY
06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Elliott School of International Affairs

George Washington University
Washington, DC
06.1999

Skills

  • Legal document drafting
  • Legal writing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project management
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Workflow improvement
  • Employee onboarding facilitation
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Collaborative negotiation expertise
  • Risk management analysis
  • Contract management
  • Regulatory compliance

Bar Admissions

New York, 2003

Timeline

Associate Director, Contract Management

Temple Medical School
11.2020 - Current

Attorney

Chimicles, Schwartz, Kriner, Donaldson-Smith
07.2018 - 01.2020

Attorney

Abraham, Fruchter, and Twersky
09.2017 - 07.2018

Attorney

Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check
02.2005 - 12.2008

Associate Attorney

Wolf, Haldenstein, Adler, Freeman & Herz
01.2003 - 01.2005

J.D. -

Cardozo School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Elliott School of International Affairs

George Washington University

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