TRINA WILSON
Allen
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with a robust background in litigation and legal advisory services, skilled in navigating complex legal matters while fostering collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes. Proven adaptability to evolving legal landscapes and diverse client needs ensures effective responses to challenges. Recognized for building lasting relationships, strategic thinking, and unwavering ethical integrity. A deep understanding of case management essentials facilitates insightful counsel to clients and internal stakeholders.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Staff Counsel
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY (GEICO)
10.2000 - Current
- As a Staff Attorney, handled a caseload of liability, UM/UIM and subrogation cases, overseeing trial strategy, execution and managing client expectations to achieve optimal outcomes and track record of success in litigation, bold defense strategies and client satisfaction.( 2000 - 2015)
- As a Managing Attorney, demonstrated expertise in leadership and performance management of 22 attorneys and 16 support staff associates, and a subrogation practice of multiple states. Delivered impactful mentoring of attorneys on case strategy and motion practice and collaboration across claims units, including quarterly litigation training for new adjusters.
- As Director, led the operational management of 14 offices across seven states. Designed and executed strategic legal and claims guidance. Conducted regional training conferences for managing attorneys. Provided coverage and venue opinions to claims partners. Oversaw budget management ensuring alignment with the organizational and departmental financial goals.
- Most recently, oversee 7 senior managers across 13 states including Texas, California and Louisiana. Executed performance management and continually craft guidelines to produce best in class workforce of staff attorneys and managers. As a member of Senior Management, contributed to the development of Case Handling Guidelines, cost saving litigation practices and align defense strategies across jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and efficiency. Enhanced team collaboration and organization through regular communication, expectation setting, and constant performance management.
Associate Attorney
UNGARINO & ECKERT
11.1997 - 10.2000
- Defended multiple insurance companies and their policy holders in personal injury lawsuits including claims involving products liability, property, and casualty.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Researched case law and statutory provisions to support litigation strategies and client advisories.
- Represented clients in negotiations and hearings, advocating for favorable outcomes in legal disputes.
- Analyzed complex legal issues, providing strategic guidance to clients on risk management and compliance matters.
Associate Attorney
FAVRET, DEMAREST, RUSSO & LUTKEWITTE
- Litigated claims on behalf of injured parties. Litigated claims for Fortune 500 company involving suits on open accounts.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
- Successfully represented state on behalf of district attorney for more than 60 cases.
- Collaborated with victim advocates to ensure victims were informed of their rights and supported throughout the legal process.
- Mentored new Assistant District Attorneys, fostering professional growth and increasing courtroom confidence among junior staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Emory University
Atlanta, GeorgiaJD - Law
Tulane Law School
New Orleans, Louisiana01.1994
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American University
Washington, D.C.03.1990
Skills
- Recognized as a highly effective litigator in two states in both the criminal and civil courtrooms
- Transitioned into management from litigation and restored credibility and confidence in team
- Pioneered transition to a paperless environment in multiple locations
- Expanded department and improved results with placement of successful team of Managing Attorneys
- Adds value based upon relationship building and willingness to collaborate across departments
Timeline
Director Staff Counsel
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY (GEICO)
10.2000 - Current
Associate Attorney
UNGARINO & ECKERT
11.1997 - 10.2000
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American University
Associate Attorney
FAVRET, DEMAREST, RUSSO & LUTKEWITTE
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Emory University
JD - Law
Tulane Law School
DISTINCTIONS
- Judge Pro Tempore, New Orleans, LA 2003-2004 appointment
- Tulane Law School, Trial Advocacy Course Adjunct Professor, Fall 1996
- Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, Chairperson, April 2002- December 2007
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Board Member 1997-1999
- Cookie Manager, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, 2009-2011
- One Community Church, Lead Usher, 2009- 2015
- Allen Public Library, Board Member 2011
- Norton Elementary PTA, Board Member 2013-2014
- GEICO Management Seminar, 2019
- Advisory Committee to The Honorable Judge Dale Tillery on virtual jury trials, Dallas 2020
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