Whitney Manning
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
I am a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and empathetic attorney with ten years of legal experience. The majority of my legal career has been focused on family law. I recognize that few people anticipate the need for legal counsel. Therefore, I aim to guide clients through the often intimidating experience with both compassion and knowledge as to what lies ahead. I pride myself on my courtroom skills while simultaneously encouraging and promoting settlement when appropriate. I have worked in both team atmospheres and individually on cases from start to finish. I am looking for an opportunity to continue to grow my family law practice but am also eager to expand my skill set with other practice types.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
Angela C. Larkins, Attorney At Law
12.2021 - Current
- Represent clients in primarily family law litigating (divorce, custody, Order of Protection, adoption, modification, termination, etc.)
- Represent clients in Hamilton County Circuit, Chancery, and Juvenile Court on matters that progressed to courtroom litigation
- Represent child clients as a Guardian ad Litem
- Draft and review all legal pleading associated with any particular case
- Negotiate settlements and mediate disputes between parties, finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Provide legal advice to clients
Lawyer
Littman Family Law
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Represented clients in primarily family law matters handling all aspects of their cases from start to finish
- Acted as a mediator to assist my peers and their clients achieve settlements by finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Took appointments as a Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker (a role permitted in the State of Colorado akin to an arbiter to assist parents in reaching agreements out of court and specifically making the decisions when the parties are unable to resolve the dispute themselves)
- Mentored junior associates and support staff on effective legal writing techniques and overall case management, fostering professional growth within the firm.
- Created and implemented various policies within the firm
Lawyer
Modern Family Law
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and arbitrations on exclusively family law matters
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Delivered exceptional client service through attentive listening, empathetic understanding, and creative problem-solving to address individual needs.
Judicial Law Clerk
19th Judicial District Court, Colorado Courts
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Clerked for three Judicial Offers who share one clerk
- Drafted Orders and/or Opinions on behalf of each Judge when requested
- Researched laws, court decisions, and other documents relevant to cases before the court to aid in judge's decision-making.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders, drafting judgments, and other written materials for each judge's review.
- Fostered a collegial atmosphere among peers within chambers through active participation in discussions regarding ongoing cases.
Education
J.D. -
The University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys
Memphis, TN05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Psychology
Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA05-2011
Skills
- Litigation and Oral Advocacy
- Legal Research and Drafting
- Client Counseling and Relationship Building
- Case Analysis and Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional networking
Timeline
Lawyer
Angela C. Larkins, Attorney At Law
12.2021 - Current
Lawyer
Littman Family Law
01.2018 - 12.2021
Lawyer
Modern Family Law
02.2016 - 01.2018
Judicial Law Clerk
19th Judicial District Court, Colorado Courts
03.2015 - 02.2016
J.D. -
The University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Psychology
Emory & Henry University
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