Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
URAINA STEWARD

URAINA STEWARD

Adjunct Professor
Mt. Dora,FL

Summary

Innovative legal professional with extensive experience in the legal sector specifically, civil procedure, constitutional law, business law, contract law, and court procedures, seeking to transition skills to academia and inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Core competencies include: Leadership Development Customer Centric Analytical Skills Training and Development Organizational Development Student Mentoring Classroom Mentoring Legal Research Legal Writing

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Office Manager | Legal Assistant

SVP Law Firm
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Align internal and external stakeholders to reduce risks and protect the firm's interests
  • Manage litigation, coordinating outside counsel, and achieving 90% settlement rate for high-stakes claims
  • Expert in subrogation claims processes and court procedures, filing legal documents with 99% accuracy rate
  • Utilize SAP Business One for financial data entry, inventory management, and generating reports for strategic decision-making.

Conflicts Analyst, Team Lead, Team Lead

Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed merged firm projects and processed partner/associate conflict requests
  • Implemented timelines, assigned tasks, and achieved deadlines
  • Managed lateral matters for onboarding partners/associates and resolved conflict issues.

Manager of Operations

New, Ricoh Company Ltd
Maitland, FL
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Reduction in Force)
  • Streamlined 30+ direct reports hybrid, to meet SLAs, providing data-driven analysis and process improvements
  • Ensured accuracy of department statistics and assist with workflow distribution and real-time monitoring
  • Developed training and course curriculum for new hires
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and insurance professionals, to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to risk management and liability mitigation
  • Managed billing of $100,000.00 plus per month and mitigated financial risks.

Know Your Customer / Sr Analyst

Citibank, N.A
Tampa, FL
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance of activity alerts/cases with regulations, policies, and audit requirements
  • Served as SME on internal policies for financial transactions
  • Audited suspicious financial transactions using compliance systems to mitigate risks
  • Delivered risk-related findings to senior managers through reports for informed decision-making
  • Comprehensive understanding of technology and AML/CFT guidelines and regulations.

Senior Conflicts & Compliance Analyst

White & Case, LLP
Tampa, FL
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Responsible for new employee training and development
  • Drafted training curriculum for new hires
  • Conducted thorough searches on prospective clients using Intapp along with other internal/external databases to ensure compliance
  • Identified potentially suspicious activities and performed sanctions screening, EDD, and negative news screening
  • Initiated project initiatives to improve process efficiency., Streamlined client onboarding, conflict resolution and AML transaction analysis processes
  • Conducted thorough searches on prospective clients using internal/external databases to ensure compliance
  • Identified potentially suspicious activities and performed sanctions screening, EDD, and negative news screening
  • Research and analyze complex financial crime issues and train team members on AML/CTF requirements
  • Initiated project initiatives to improve process efficiency.

Conflicts Specialist

Holland & Knight, LLP
Brandon, FL
12.2015 - 02.2018
  • Guided integration from Elite to Intapp database
  • Lead on Compliance Projects to transfer firm data from Elite to Intapp
  • Implemented effective vetting of all departmental information, including preliminary conflict checks and new business
  • Utilized specialized searching techniques and analyzed conflict database hits to present findings in compliance with department protocols
  • Conducted thorough instructional and subject matter training for new hires., Successfully led Client Engagement Compliance projects, integrating Elite to Intapp database for accurate daily conflict searches
  • Implemented effective vetting of all departmental information, including preliminary conflict checks and new business
  • Conducted thorough instructional and subject matter training for new hires.

Law Clerk

Badawi Law, P.A
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted with client interviews, leading to 90% success rate in case settlements
  • Conducted legal research, finding key precedents in 90% of cases
  • Drafted winning legal arguments, resulting in 85% success rate in court hearings
  • Accompanied lawyers to court, providing essential support in 100% of cases.

Debt Relief Client, Law Student Intern

Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School
Riverview, FL
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Interviewed clients, resulting in 95% client satisfaction ratings
  • Prepared case/fact analysis, leading to 80% success rate in case outcomes
  • Conducted legal research through LexisNexis and Westlaw, finding key insights in 90% of cases
  • Drafted compelling correspondence and pleadings, resulting in 95% client retention rate
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Manager of Data Operations | Senior Compliance Analyst

Regulatory Data Corporation, RDC
King of Prussia, PA
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Managed analysts to produce 500+ daily suspicious activity reports within strict confidentiality standards
  • Maintained, created, and retrieved information from relational databases
  • Implemented quality assurance for AML/BSA and KYC risk-based programs
  • Subject matter expert in US Patriot, AML, and BSA for large financial institutions
  • Monitored transactions for compliance with global regulations and identify suspicious activity patterns for investigation
  • Expertise in CTRs and SAR research, Enhanced Due Diligence, OFAC, and Politically Exposed Persons searches.

Paralegal

Property, Bayard, P.A
Wilmington, DE
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Filed Chapter 7 and 11 cases for debtors, creditors, and trustees, managing motions and adversary proceedings
  • Improved organization by e-filing pleadings and maintaining critical date calendar
  • Produced high-quality legal documents, conducted research and trial preparation, leading to successful outcomes
  • Managed administrative support and organized trial preparation, contributing to efficient case handling.

Paralegal

Real Estate | Foreclosure, Corporate Bankruptcy, Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Raleigh, NC
03.2008 - 08.2009
  • Prepared loan agreements, foreclosure documents, and bankruptcy petitions for attorney review
  • Conducted title searches, facilitated posting of foreclosure notice, and managed routine calls and correspondence
  • Conducted legal research, analyzed discovery documents, and prepared and served subpoenas
  • Organized case information and monitored critical dates, contributing to successful outcomes.

Paralegal

Bankruptcy, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, LLP
Wilmington, DE
05.2004 - 02.2008
  • Organized and managed 25,000+ adversary proceeding case files and achieved a 97% accuracy rate in documentation
  • Composed and produced high-quality legal documents, resulting in a 90% success rate in bankruptcy practice
  • Directed and executed successful trial preparation strategies, including legal research and analysis.

Paralegal

Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP
Wilmington, DE
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Processed bankruptcy petitions for Chapter 7 and 11 (creditor/debtor)
  • Trained new paralegals on firm procedures, increasing efficiency
  • Revised briefs to conform to citation standards, improving accuracy
  • Prepared pleadings for attorney review and e-filed same, ensuring timely and accurate filings
  • Communicated with co-counsel regarding initial filings, streamlining the process
  • Conducted legal research, expanding knowledge and understanding.

Paralegal

Creditors Rights, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP
Raleigh, NC
11.1999 - 02.2001
  • Educated and trained new hires regarding firm’s litigation process
  • Drafted complaints and related pleadings for attorney review
  • Managed large-scale document productions
  • Researched bankruptcy filings to prepare proof of claims as well as supplemental documents for clients.

Litigation Paralegal, Loan Program

NC Federal Family Education, North Carolina Department of Justice
Durham, NC
06.1999 - 11.1999
  • Negotiated settlements and agreements with student loan borrowers, compliant with State and Federal policies
  • Documented repayment requests and financial conditions, supporting attorneys' presentations
  • Drafted pleadings and responses for student loan accounts, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
  • Monitored wage garnishment orders, maintaining compliance and timely resolution.

Paralegal Intern

Law Firm of Evia L. Jordan
Raleigh, NC
09.1996 - 09.1998
  • Streamlined client intake process and increased efficiency by implementing new procedures
  • Contributed to the successful preparation and review of legal documents resulting in a 95% accuracy rate
  • Maintained meticulous organization of 2000+ case files, improving accessibility and ease of use
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by accurately tracking deadlines on a litigation docket calendar resulting in a 99% on-time filing rate
  • Played a vital role in legal proceedings by assisting with and attending meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials
  • Analyzed complex preliminary documentation and information, resulting in the development of effective legal strategies for clients, leading to a 90% success rate in claims
  • Mastered rules of civil procedure in state and federal courts and collaborated with attorneys to devise legal defenses, theories of cases, and trial strategies resulting in a 85% success rate
  • Maintained open and effective communication with clients throughout the legal process, resulting in a 98% satisfaction rate.

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) -

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Tampa
09.2012 - 01.2016
  • President of Native American Law Students Association
  • Treasurer of Student Bar Association
  • Member of Black Law Students Association
  • Member of Women & Minorities in Education Law
  • Awarded Moot Court Law Student Participant

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - English, International Relations

Shaw University
08.1995 - 05.1999

Details about achievements or dissertation

  • Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
  • Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • President and Founding Member of Moot Court Law Society

Skills

Ability to present complex ideas in a clearly articulated, easy to understand formatundefined

Accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Developing a Learning Mindset, 2021
  • Client Relations, 2021
  • Client Development, 2021
  • Lexus Nexus Certificate of Mastery, 2017, Instructor led training, presentations, or workshop facilitation experience
  • Excellent communication, writing & design thinking skills
  • E-learning development experience
  • Consult and collaborate with colleagues to refine written courses, voice-over scripts and other learning content
  • Design and Develop training plans and session outlines
  • Facilitate certain instructor-led training
  • Build educational assets, in collaboration with training peers and in-house Creative Design Studio
  • Design & implement training programs or initiatives using multiple delivery formats (instructor-led, e-learning, etc)
  • Mentor college-bound young adults and empower them to achieve their dreams through guidance and expertise.

Software

Microsoft Word

Canvas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Certification

Developing a Learning Mindset

Affiliations

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Timeline

Office Manager | Legal Assistant - SVP Law Firm
10.2022 - Current
Conflicts Analyst, Team Lead, Team Lead - Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
06.2022 - 10.2022

Developing a Learning Mindset

12-2021

Client Relations

12-2021

Client Development

05-2021
Manager of Operations - New, Ricoh Company Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2022
Know Your Customer / Sr Analyst - Citibank, N.A
05.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Conflicts & Compliance Analyst - White & Case, LLP
02.2018 - 05.2020

Lexus Nexus Certificate of Mastery

05-2017
Conflicts Specialist - Holland & Knight, LLP
12.2015 - 02.2018
Law Clerk - Badawi Law, P.A
09.2015 - 12.2015
Debt Relief Client, Law Student Intern - Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School
05.2015 - 08.2015
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Juris Doctorate (J.D.),
09.2012 - 01.2016
Manager of Data Operations | Senior Compliance Analyst - Regulatory Data Corporation, RDC
11.2010 - 10.2012
Paralegal - Property, Bayard, P.A
08.2009 - 07.2010
Paralegal - Real Estate | Foreclosure, Corporate Bankruptcy, Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP
03.2008 - 08.2009
Paralegal - Bankruptcy, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, LLP
05.2004 - 02.2008
Paralegal - Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP
01.2002 - 12.2003
Paralegal - Creditors Rights, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP
11.1999 - 02.2001
Litigation Paralegal, Loan Program - NC Federal Family Education, North Carolina Department of Justice
06.1999 - 11.1999
Paralegal Intern - Law Firm of Evia L. Jordan
09.1996 - 09.1998
Shaw University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A, English, International Relations
08.1995 - 05.1999

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