Westlaw
Certifications
Tracy Lord
St. Albans,Vermont
Overview
2
2
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Years of experience in the legal field
Work History
Corporate Paralegal /Senior Regulatory Analyst
Marathon Health
Burlington, VT
03.2016 - Current
- Performed legal research and analysis of state laws, rules, and regulations, which relate to company services
- Developed and maintained regulatory databases to track compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation affecting company operations and advised management accordingly.
- Prepared internal memorandums summarizing the findings of legal research conducted.
- Collaborated with colleagues across departments on special projects as needed.
- Created and presented training webinars relating to legal issues in the medical field
- Provided legal guidance as active member of the compliance, policy, and quality assurance committees.
Senior Litigation Paralegal - Litigation Staff Supervisor - IT Administrator
Coleman Talley LLP
Valdosta, GA
08.2009 - 03.2016
- Supported litigation team; assisted in complex litigation from pre-suit through post-trial and appeal; managed high-stakes cases involving large corporations or high-profile individuals while maintaining strict confidentiality standards at all times.
- Drafted court pleadings and other legal documents; composed correspondence to clients, attorneys, judges, and witnesses; electronically filed motions, orders and other court documents with agencies with CM/ECF capabilities.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations; investigated facts and particulars to assist in case preparation; obtained records and other evidence from local, county, state, and federal agencies
- Assisted attorneys on-site at hearings, mediations, depositions and trials; coordinated with key witnesses to testify in legal proceedings; handled trial presentation software and other demonstrative aids.
- Directed and supervised litigation staff in daily operations; Coached and mentored new staff members and paralegal interns.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Created written office procedures for administrative functions, including time keeping management, computer skills
- Researched, tested, implemented and maintained case and document management software for large firm with satellite offices; authored handbook on firm-specific use of this software, including billing procedures
- Developed and delivered training programs for attorneys and staff in the use of firm-wide computer programs
Education
Master of Science - Law
Champlain College
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Valdosta State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- Certified paralegal
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Proficient in MS Office
- Records Management
- Exceptional writer
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Analysis
- Case Management
Certification
- PACE Registered Paralegal (RP)
- Full Charge Bookkeeping
Research And Publications
- One Paralegal's Quest for Certification, Paralegal Focus, Vol. XIV, Issue I, 6-7, 2017
- Law Librarians: An Underused Talent, Paralegal Focus, Vol. XIV, Issue II, 13-15, 2017
- Administrative Agencies: A Primer, National Paralegal Reporter, Winter 2018, 30-31, 2018
- What's in a Name? My Personal Thoughts on a Continuing Debate, Paralegal Focus, Vol. XVI, Issue I, 9-10, 2019
- Legal Paraprofessionals: The Need for National Standardization, National Paralegal Reporter, Spring 2019, 8-10, 2019
Community Service
- Franklin/Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center, Diversion Panel Member
Sit on community panel to meet with individuals who have committed a crime; work collaboratively with each participant to create opportunities for them to accept responsibility, make amends to those affected by the incident, and move forward in a positive, meaningful way
- STEPS to End Domestic Violence, Legal Advocate
Assist clients who have experienced domestic violence in making informed decisions while navigating the court system for issues such as relief from abuse orders, divorce, child custody, and child support.
- Everybody Wins! Vermont, Adult Mentor
Weekly mentoring session with second grade child to encourage reading and literacy in an effort to improve the child's self-confidence, social skills, and chances at success in later life
- Valdosta Junior Service League
Judging Committee Member, 2015-2016 Learning Enhancement Grant Program
- Valdosta/Lowndes County Literacy Volunteer Program, Tutor for Adult Learners
Assisted students in learning/improving reading skills, and English as a second language., Created informational brochures, flyers and other documentation for prospective students and potential donors; attended outreach events to raise community awareness of the organization and its goals., Developed ESL training program.
Software
Bloomberg Law
Lexis-Nexis
MS Office
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
MS Access
SharePoint
Smartsheet
Timeline
Corporate Paralegal /Senior Regulatory Analyst
Marathon Health
03.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Law
Champlain College
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Valdosta State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Litigation Paralegal - Litigation Staff Supervisor - IT Administrator
Coleman Talley LLP
08.2009 - 03.2016