Elaine P.

Probate Associate Attorney @ Cortes Law Firm

About

A Toastmasters speech at work while still with Cartus, re-ignited Elaine's desire to realize her childhood ambition as an attorney... ... This speech made Elaine rethink what she wanted to do in her life. The main reason why Elaine wants to be an attorney is to help many others who are financially challenged like her family but yet cannot find useful legal advice when the need arises. Elaine is always passionate about criminal law, immigration law, banking law, business law, and corporate law, which she is looking forward to practicing soon too. In Singapore, Elaine had previously helped her dad resolve his lawsuit when a lady he had a car accident with, sued him wrongfully for damages up to SGD9000 or legal charges would be brought upon her dad. It was a non-injury car accident and the lady was at fault. Still, the case blew out of proportion understandably due to her dad's ignorance and limited capability in reading English letters. This was a full year’s period of struggle and anguish with multiple visits to the law firm and the courthouse. Thankfully, Elaine received a little hint from the plaintiff's attorney (their opponent), and together with the knowledge Elaine gained during the subprime financial crisis in her banking days, she managed to fight through and win the case successfully without hiring any attorney. The plaintiff's attorney inspired Elaine that she could be like her too and that she does have the basic qualities to be an attorney as well. Elaine is articulate and has strong people skills, and she is always here to help people achieve their goals in life, regardless of the industry that she steps into. Elaine strongly believes in equality; and everyone, regardless of race, gender, social status, or sexual inclination, must be given the golden opportunity to remain innocent until proven guilty with due process in place. Elaine is an enthusiast who never fails to push through difficult times, and always emerges triumphant in whatever she sets her mind to. Elaine's career history is the perfect scorecard of her achievements thus far, and she continued to challenge herself daily in Law School. Elaine has since graduated from Law School in Spring 2024, and is looking forward to taking on new challenges in her legal career. "In law, it is good policy to never plead what you need not, lest you oblige yourself to prove what you can not." ~ Abraham Lincoln Veritas numquam perit.

Country

United States

City

Oklahoma City

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense Litigation, Criminal Law, International Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Law Enforcement, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Consulting, Business Development, Investments, Management Consulting, International Project Management, Human Resources, Relocation, Wealth Management, Vendor Management

Experience

Probate Associate Attorney

Cortes Law Firm

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Oklahoma City, OK

Associate Attorney

LOVE, BEAL & NIXON, P.C.

2024-12 - 2025-10 · 11 mos

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Creditors' Rights Litigation

Student Librarian

Mabee Legal Information Center

2022-9 - 2024-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Licensed Legal Intern (Misdemeanor Docket)

Tulsa County Public Defender's Office

2024-1 - 2024-2 · 2 mos

Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States

South Regional Director

National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA)

2023-2 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 1 mo

United States

Professional Bio: https://www.napalsa.com/director-s-region

Legal Extern (Project Commutation)

Tulsa County Public Defender's Office

2023-6 - 2023-7 · 2 mos

Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States

Scrivener (Student Access)

The University of Tulsa

2023-1 - 2023-5 · 5 mos

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Legal Extern (Criminal Division)

Tulsa County Public Defender's Office

2022-5 - 2022-8 · 4 mos

Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States

• Conducted legal research, drafted legal memoranda and motions • Reviewed pending cases and discovery documents • Assisted supervising attorneys in the preparation of cases for hearings • Attended court dockets and conducted jail visits with supervising attorneys

Senior Consultant

Cartus

2016-1 - 2021-7 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Downtown Core, Singapore

• Provide single point of coordination for all phases of international relocation activities on behalf of client as outlined in contractual agreement, serving mainly high-level EVIP and VIP corporate expatriates from various Fortune 500 companies • Deliver Cartus' core products and services (compensation,consulting,cross cultural,language,immigration,destination,moving services,etc.) to assigned customers according to prescribed Cartus' standards • Work closely with immigration attorneys for the expatriates' visas and permits, and with in-house corporate attorneys for leasing approvals • Research foreign country specific information to assist clients in the development of new and existing international policies and compensation programs • Communicate Business Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional) in both written and verbal with our Chinese and Taiwanese assignees • Ensure that assignees’ requests are reasonable and cost-effective in clients’ perspective • Maintain and enhance relationships with Cartus' clients,internal departments and external suppliers/partners in regards to meeting and exceeding clients' needs • Participate in special projects,including client presentations,client/supplier/new staff training,trade conferences,etc

Consultant

Cartus

2011-5 - 2015-12 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Downtown Core, Singapore

• Provide single point of coordination for all phases of international relocation activities on behalf of client as outlined in contractual agreement. • Deliver Cartus' core products and services (compensation,consulting,cross cultural,language,immigration,destination,moving services,etc.) to assigned customers according to prescribed Cartus' standards • Work closely with immigration attorneys for the expatriates' visas and permits, and with in-house corporate attorneys for leasing approvals • Research foreign country specific information to assist clients in the development of new and existing international policies and compensation programs • Ensure that assignees’ requests are reasonable and cost-effective in clients’ perspective • Maintain and enhance relationships with Cartus' internal departments and external suppliers/partners in regards to meeting and exceeding clients' needs

Treasures Relationship Manager

DBS Bank

2010 - 2011 · 1 yr

Downtown Core, Singapore

• Grow and strengthen the wealth of high-net-worth individuals and their families • Furnish a differentiated suite of financial analysis to meet the investment needs of these sophisticated clients • Offer expert guidance on customized solutions to customers • Provide clients with professional service for all their banking, borrowing and investment needs round-the-clock

Education

The University of Tulsa College of Law

Native American Law Concentration

2021-8 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• NAPALSA Liaison of Asian Law Student Association (ALSA) • Secretary of Reproductive Rights Law Society • Professional Development Office Student Advisory Board • Student Mentor to new 1L Student. • Founder and President of Asian Law Student Association (ALSA); ALSA Chapter of National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA). • Student Member of Tulsa County Bar Association (TCBA), Board of Advocates (BOA), Criminal Law Club, Immigration Law Society (immLaw), Black Law Student Association (BLSA), TU OutLaws, Tech Law Society (TLS). • Volunteered with TU Law ImmLaw (also partnering with the Immigrant Rights Project clinic) to help displaced Afghan individuals and families in Tulsa, and address their legal issues.