Diane McLellan
EDUCATION
Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor, May 2015
Class Rank: Top 20%; Grade Point Average: 3.33
Honors: Southwestern Law Review, Associate Editor; Bluebook Award; Dean’s Scholar
Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA
Juris Doctor Candidate, August 2011 – May 2013
Class Rank: Top 10% (21/207); Grade Point Average: 3.35
Honors: Whittier Journal of Child and Family Advocacy, Member; CALI Award - Criminal Law;
CALI Award – Entertainment Law; CALI Award – Music Law; Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient
University of California, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies: Philosophy and Mathematics, June 2006
Honors: Chancellor’s Honors List, 2005 – 2006
EXPERIENCE
Robert Half International/Robert Half Legal, Costa Mesa, CA
October 2015 – Present
Network Real Estate Specialist
§§ Perform all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities necessary to support the process
of permitting with representatives of local government and jurisdictions.
§§ Assist in developing right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company, including
the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, franchise and permit rights,
encroachments resolution and the settlements of damage claims.
United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of CA, Los Angeles
January – April 2015
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Thomas B. Donovan
§§ Conducted legal research and compiled references on laws and decisions necessary for legal
determinations, resulting in work-ups with suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
§§ Drafted an opinion for publication.
Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA
July – September 2014
Judicial Intern for the Honorable Suzanne G. Bruguera
§§ Assisted Judge Bruguera in the preparation of cases for decision, including organizing case files and
researching case law and local rules.
§§ Attended court sessions to become familiar with standard court procedures such as case
management conferences and ex parte proceedings.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, Los Angeles, CA
February – April 2014
Business and Legal Affairs Intern
§§ Researched and drafted opinions on issues relating to psychological assessments of reality show
participants.
§§ Revised template agreements for production company services, summarized international
distribution agreements for interdepartmental use, and reviewed and interpreted deal memoranda
and talent agreements with head counsel.
Office of the County Counsel, County of Orange, Santa Ana, CA
Diane McLellan Resume
May – August 2013
Law Clerk
§§ Researched and drafted opinions on legal matters in various areas of law including labor law,
property law, land use, environmental law, waste management, water quality, public finance, and
law enforcement.
§§ Attended juvenile dependency proceedings and discussions involving determinations to ensure
safety and best interests of children.
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, CA
Law Clerk, Hardcore Gang Division
September – December 2013
January – April 2013
§§ Conducted legal research on trial and evidentiary issues, such as limitations on prosecution
discovery of notes taken by a defense expert psychologist during interviews with the defendant.
§§ Trained under DDA Antonella Nistorescu in the process of voir dire, and how to create effective
opening and closing statements.
§§ Summarized and transcribed witness interviews, inmate telephone calls, and other police audio and
video footage.
§§ Compiled trial notebooks, reviewed transcripts, and prepared evidence for use at trial.
IRN Realty, Upland, CA
January 2008 – September 2013
Real Estate Salesperson
§§ Collaborated with a bankruptcy attorney and accountant to create a seminar to educate homeowners
on the process and possible ramifications of conducting short sale, which was presented at various
community colleges throughout Southern California.
§§ Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements and leases.
§§ Established positive flow of communication with other agents, buyers, sellers, mortgage officers and
lender representatives involved in the process.
§§ Inspected all loan documents and confirmed information was authentic and verifiable; ensured all
terms of contracts are met prior to closing escrow.
§§ Demonstrated relations, management skills, and ability to make connections to the greater strategy
while collaborating with multiple business partners.
BAR ADMISSION
Member, California State Bar, December 2015
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Conversational in Mandarin Chinese
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
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