william vallejo

Worked with the commercial litigation and contracting department. Conducted legal research related to government contracts, procurement, and negotiations with foreign and domestic entities. Preformed extensive research and writing on topics regarding labor law, and the evaluation of contracts, their formation, and adequacy of consideration. Helped strategize and draft litigation documents, including legal documents in preparation for litigation for cases before the Board of Contract Appeals, Government Accountability Office, as well as for alternative dispute resolution in response to contract disputes.

Reviewed tax-exempt municipal bond agreements, official statements, and continued disclosure agreements for real estate projects. Prepared closing documents for business asset purchases. Researched creditor remedies over New York LLCs. Researched the rescission of insurance policy contracts. Provided pre-trial litigation support by summarizing depositions for crafting summary judgement motions. Drafted attorney declarations and motions to withdraw as counsel. Edited wills, power of attorney, health care proxies, and research irrevocable income only trusts.

Organized legal files and medical records into a system easily accessible to attorneys and paralegals and provided requested records to attorneys. Organized, scanned and uploaded documents into a multi-firm electronic document storage and retreival system. Prepared multiple copies of final drafts of motions.

Worked independently to achieve daily sales goals in order to obtain profitable results for the team. Assisted Spanish speaking customers in udnerstanding the business offers and translated for co-workers. Took initiative by calling and contacting individuals and business to introduce personalized technological solutations that profited the company. Followed company procedures to ensure privacy and intergrity of client data.

Sworn in as a gand jury prosecutions clerk and entrusted with confidential and sensitive information. Researched and intepreted statutes in order to draft indictments. Contacted law offices, police departments, and hospitals to obtain records. As a post-conviction relief clerk, catalogued and updated case files for computer database and filing room. Organized and proofread files. Provided administrative support including answering phones, filing, faxing, and copying.

Activities and Societies: Secretary and Community Service Chair, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Activities and Societies: Journal of International Business and Law, Staff Member, Volume 16; Dean’s Scholars Program; Latin American Law Students Association, Member; Immigration Law Society, Member.