Virginia O’Keeffe - Senior Freelance Paralegal/Legal Analyst, O'Keeffe Litigation Consulting, LLC

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Work Background

FreelanceSenior Litigation and Intellectual Property Paralegal - Freelance positions described below

Jan. 2018Remote• Accustomed to, and well-equipped for a remote working environment. • Expert level case management, docketing, research, cite-checking, proof-reading/editing, drafting of complex memoranda, pleadings, and discovery. • E-discovery and database and project management; determination and implementation of best practices for individual matters. • Seasoned trial paralegal; expert level utilization of trial presentation software. • Superior ability to work under extreme stress and communicate effectively with difficult personalities. • Superlative command of court rules and procedures. • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, diligence, and discretion. • Extremely tech savvy with a constantly evolving skill set in accordance with current trends. • Experienced in defense of high-profile criminal matters.

Clark Hill LawSenior Litigation Paralegal - Complex Commercial litigation

Jan. 2021 - May. 2023San Francisco Bay Area · RemoteComplex commercial, real estate and intellectual property litigation. o Administration of Relativity database containing over 2M records. o Conduct extensive review for privilege and relevance; docket case deadlines. o Trial preparation and attendance; utilization of trial presentation software as “hot seat” operator. o Supervise and train junior paralegals.

Matthew C. Ferguson Law FirmSenior Litigation Paralegal-Freelance

Jan. 2019 - Aug. 2020Aspen, Colorado, United States · On-siteComplex commercial and real estate litigation. o Implementation of firm-wide document management and E-discovery platforms. o Conduct witness interviews, site inspections, trial preparation and participation.

The Law Offices of Yale L GalanterSenior Trial Paralegal-Freelance

Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2019Miami, Florida, United States · HybridFelony criminal defense. o Trial paralegal for high-profile, large stakes, highly publicized felony criminal matter; investigation, review and coordination of discovery, witness interviews and drafting of pleadings. o Demonstrated ability to excel in an extremely stressful work environment while maintaining discretion and strict confidentiality.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)Freelance District Court Monitor and Legislative Liason

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States · HybridFreelance District Court Monitor o Review and statistical analysis of 1st Judicial District Court DUI and DWAI prosecution and sentencing trends and coordinate with lobbyists regarding findings.

Blueprint RFIntellectual Property Paralegal

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Atlanta, Georgia, United States · RemoteIn-house patent and intellectual property prosecution and infringement litigation.

Dentons US LLPSenior Government Contracts Paralegal-freelance

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Denver, Colorado, United States · HybridFreelance Senior Government Contracts Paralegal (hybrid-remote) Government contract and audit defense. o Research and analysis of IRS and DOD regulations for purposes of defense of government contractors against audit. o Assist attorneys in formulation of complex memoranda, charts, document collections and facilitate preparation for hearings and/or mediation.

Lathrop & Gage LLPSenior Litigation Paralegal

Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018Denver, COSenior Litigation Paralegal Complex commercial, employment and intellectual property litigation. o Responsible for all docketing, document, and database management. o Trial preparation and support during 6-week complex intellectual property matter.

Baker & Hostetler LLPSenior Litigation Paralegal

Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2016Denver, CO · On-siteLitigation Paralegal Employment and complex commercial litigation. o Integral role in the implementation and utilization of e-discovery software (Relativity.) o Investigation, trial preparation and drafting of complex pleadings and memoranda.

Holland & Hart LLPLitigation Paralegal

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2013Denver metropolitan area, Colorado, United States · On-siteLitigation Paralegal Employment, product liability and class-action litigation.