707 Rose Ln, Matteson, Illinois 60443, Phone: (773) 241-9670

E-mail: don-tasia@sbcglobal.net.

PROFILE

Highly motivated, detail-oriented professional administrator with 18 years of demonstrated experience working under pressure and demanding deadlines.  Extremely focused with the ability to consistently accomplish objectives through organizational skills, communication skills and meticulous follow-through. 

EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Paralegal (September 2010-Present)

·   Prepare meeting minutes for Committees, Work Groups, Board, and Shareholder meetings.

·   Maintain minute books including drafting of corporate documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes, resolutions and stock certificates. 

·   Prepare and ensure annual reports are filed with proper governmental authorities both foreign and domestic filings.

·   Assist attorneys with litigation matters and maintain database/calendar; work with internal attorneys and outside counsel on related litigation matters.

·   Analyze and draft corporate contracts (e.g. grant agreements, speaker agreements, and services agreements) to accurately reflect the business arrangement proposed.

·   Assist with regulatory compliance issues and provide administrative support for the Legal Division by facilitating the legal review of contracts.

·   Implemented a contracting process to assist with work flow and the tracking of contracts; as well as, created a database to maintain the process.

WALGREEN CO.

Senior Paralegal (March 2009-September 2010)

§ Prepared and revised corporate contracts to accurately reflect the business arrangement proposed.

§ Assisted attorneys in the administration of company compliance with federal, State and local statutes/regulations, such as DEA, FDA, pharmacy, Medicaid and Medicare.  Prepared detailed reports regarding pending matters. 

§ Work with company personnel, outside counsel and government agencies regarding company policies and the operation of retail drug stores.  Coordinated and conduct legal research, documenting the research findings by preparing legal memoranda.

§ Maintained and managed all corporate documents for subsidiaries including shareholder’s information and filed domestic/foreign qualified forms. Prepared annual consents and annual reports both foreign and domestic.

FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Real Estate Paralegal (March 2006-March 2009)

·   Prepared, modified and re-recorded deeds and mortgages in order to resolve claims. 

·   Verified the nature and extent of the loss by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records/documentation in order to recoup monies used to resolve the claim.

·   Created & implemented a work assignment form for all paralegal personnel to assist with work flow and to monitor progress.

CITY OF CHICAGO/OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, Chicago, IL

Paralegal II (September 2001-March 2006)

·   Researched and examined department documents in the discovery process to assist outside counsel defend the City of Chicago.     

·   Collected and gathered department documents to comply with subpoenas and court orders relating to the Office of the Superintendent and police personnel.

·   Developed filing and record keeping database system that resulted in fast and easy access to data between various departments.

·   Implemented an effective case managing procedure for the discovery department involving over 10,000 subpoenaed documents and civil suits against the City.  

FREEBORN & PETERS, Chicago, IL

Litigation Paralegal (March 2000-August 2001)

·   Collected, analyzed, organized and maintained factual information and documents in accordance with railroad insurance litigation. 

·   Managed, recorded and organized all discovery and trial data.  Assisted numerous attorneys with trial preparations by creating witness files and organizing documents.

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Atlanta, GA

Real Estate Paralegal (September 1999-March 2000)

·   Prepared a legal review of executed documents, notes, guaranties, mortgages, tax forms, affidavits regarding property, deeds of trust, uniform commercial codes, etc. 

·   Conducted loan closings and disbursed funds.  Handled status inquiries and advised borrowers on procedures. 

·   Streamlined the loan review procedure to effectively determine the documentation required regarding the agency’s collateral position. 

       WINSTON & STRAWN, Chicago, IL

Litigation Paralegal (June 1997-February 1999)

·   Assisted numerous attorneys with trial preparations by creating witness files and organizing evidence documents. 

·   Aided attorneys in preparation of documents for production.  Supported attorneys in preparing Motion for Summary Judgment briefs by cite checking. 

EDUCATION