Wendy S. Stanley
Garden City
Summary
Recently sworn in to the Michigan and Minnesota Bars, with plans for admission to Federal Court in January 2026. Eager to contribute to a dynamic legal firm that values growth and innovation. Committed to leveraging legal education and experience to deliver high-quality, compassionate legal services that positively impact clients' lives. A strong advocate for justice, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community through effective legal representation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Administrative Legal Assistant
Roush Enterprises, Inc.
05.2003 - Current
- Provide legal administrative support to Corporate Secretary/General Counsel, two in-house attorneys, and owners of the Roush companies.
- Coordinate all insurance and risk management matters.
- Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and real estate leases.
- Prepare and file official registration documents with states and federal government.
- Create and maintain corporate books and draft resolutions.
- Assist with e-discovery, responses to lawsuits, and legal research.
Executive Administrative Assistant
The Angelo Iafrate Companies
03.2002 - 05.2003
- Provided administrative support to General Counsel and owners of company.
- Prepared correspondence and drafted legal documents.
- Assisted construction project managers with project files and maintained project database.
- Assembled closing binders for real estate transactions.
- Created and maintained corporate books and legal files.
- Handled travel arrangements, mailings, and billing matters.
Trust and Estate Assistant
Fifth Third Bank
02.1999 - 03.2002
- Supported Bank Attorney/Trust Administrator.
- Promptly responded to client inquiries and requests.
- Processed banking transactions (wires, ACH debits/credits)
- Performed legal and other research as needed.
- Prepared legal forms and professional correspondence.
- Set up new accounts and assured prompt funding.
- Prepared various reports for department manager.
Underwriter Assistant
Hartford Insurance Company
05.1997 - 02.1999
- Accurately rated all lines of commercial insurance.
- Responded to underwriter requests promptly.
- Processed all new business, renewals and endorsements in a timely manner.
- Submitted quotes to insurance agents and followed up to monitor progress.
Underwriter Assistant
Burns & Wilcox, Ltd.
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Assisted underwriters in brokerage firm with rating commercial insurance policies.
- Ordered loss control inspections.
- Typed insurance policies and endorsements.
- Promptly responded to customer and agent inquiries and requests.
Underwriter Assistant
CNA Insurance Company
10.1993 - 08.1996
- Assisted underwriters and insurance agents.
- Accurately rated and provided quotes for all lines of commercial insurance.
- Issued new business policies, renewal policies, and endorsements.
- Ordered MVR’s and loss control inspections.
- Followed up on insurance quotes in a timely manner.
- Met with insurance agents to discuss accounts.
- Presented new rating products to insurance agencies.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lansing, Michigan05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant Studies
Macomb Community College
Warren, Michigan05.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Legal support
- Executive support
- Customer-oriented
Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- State Bar of Minnesota
- Detroit Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan Chapter)
- Macomb Community College Legal Assistant Advisory Board
- National Association of Legal Assistants
- American Association of Notaries
Certification
- Michigan Attorney
- Minnesota Attorney
- Certified Paralegal (National Association of Legal Assistants)
- Notary Public (State of Michigan)
Timeline
Executive Administrative Legal Assistant
Roush Enterprises, Inc.
05.2003 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
The Angelo Iafrate Companies
03.2002 - 05.2003
Trust and Estate Assistant
Fifth Third Bank
02.1999 - 03.2002
Underwriter Assistant
Hartford Insurance Company
05.1997 - 02.1999
Underwriter Assistant
Burns & Wilcox, Ltd.
08.1996 - 05.1997
Underwriter Assistant
CNA Insurance Company
10.1993 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant Studies
Macomb Community College
Juris Doctor -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
COMMUNITY SERVICE / VOLUNTEER WORK
- First Baptist Church of Garden City, MI, Church Secretary, Sunday School Superintendent, and Pianist, Garden City, MI, 2014 - Present