Director of Litigation Resume
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CORPORATE COUNSEL
Litigation & Case Management / Claims /
Trials / Client Relations / Regulatory
Compliance / Risk Assessment / Settlement
Negotiation / Mediation / Arbitration / Cost
Control / Insurance Law
With experience in both private practice and
corporate law, I produced significant cost
savings and reduced risk. Overseeing complex
litigation, insurance law, class actions, and
business disputes, I formulated business
models and implemented process flow, ensuring
litigation functions were performed to the
highest standards. I excel at:
- Advising companies on business, litigation
and claim issues to reduce liability
- Streamlining litigation policies and
procedures to improve records management
- Solving difficult legal issues and claims to
ensure client satisfaction
- Tackling challenges to turn around legal
departments in need of reorganization
My credentials include a J.D. from the Sandra
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University, and a BA in Psychology from the
University of California, Santa Barbara. Law
Licenses - Illinois and Arizona.
I excel at meeting tight deadlines with
accuracy and attention to detail. Winning
cooperation at all levels, I have sound
judgment, strong business acumen, and
excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
CAREER HISTORY
Director of Litigation, Louisiana Citizens
Property Insurance Corp, to .
Recruited to direct all corporate and claim
litigation including , individual lawsuits
and the defense of class actions with
potential exposure in excess of $B. Led four-
person litigation department. Managed outside
counsel law firms across the state.
Staff Attorney, CNA, to . Directed
courtroom proceedings and represented client
in arbitration conferences and alternative
dispute resolution for this $B insurance
company. Oversaw $M litigation caseload.
Streamlined office operations and
administration to support case management,
research and preparation.
Senior Associate, Renaud Cook Drury & Mesaros,
to . Worked in all aspects of
litigation for this diversified law firm.
Negotiated settlements and coordinated
arbitration. Drafted motions and argued cases
in court.
Managing Attorney, Progressive Insurance,
to . Recruited to lead legal operations
and caseload management. Provided guidance to
clients and insurance adjusters. Represented
clients in depositions and other legal
proceedings. Collaborated with Claims
Management on audits. Managed team of three.
Staff Counsel, Zurich North America, to
. Managed professional liability and
insurance defense litigation cases from
initial pleading to pre-trial and trial
hearings with up to -file caseload.
Implemented strategies to obtain favorable
rulings and settlements in trials,
arbitrations and alternative dispute
proceedings.
Earlier Career: Associate, Querrey & Harrow.
Staff Attorney, Chicago Transit Authority.
Speeches & Guest Lectures: Council on
Litigation Management, Ponte Vedra, Florida:
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Organization Luncheon, Speaker.
Paralegal Instructor, Northwestern
Business Institute, Chicago.
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