Nicole Williams43 Doranne Ct., Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Phone: (678) 923-9638 | e-mail: nw4545@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

A certified paralegal with 7 years of corporate and paralegal experience and high levels of administrative competence, and proficiency in legal terminology, seeking opportunities to apply skills in intellectual property and civil litigation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Synergy America, Inc. Atlanta, GA March 2015-May 2015Freelance ParalegalResponsibilities:Discover the best strategy for the client.

Perform legal research answering questions regarding: PTAB, contracts and data security Locate relevant articles and case law; identify and retrieve information necessary to

support legal decision-making. Create Table of Authorities in report Review articles and case law to conclude the strength or weakness in legal arguments

Achievements:Define parameters for the most effective use of contracts and alert client to areas of law that are new, evolving, and remain undecided, providing less risk for the client.

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC Atlanta, GA January 2013-July 2014Paralegal/Legal Assistant Supported intellectual strategy and litigation practice in a technology driven marketplace.Responsibilities:

Monitored over 70 patent infringement litigation cases and supported 8 attorneys in 21 jurisdictions including attorney admissions, Pro Hac Vice, mediations and settlements

Drafted discovery responses, filed motions, notices of appearance in 21 jurisdictions. Filed complaints in the United States District Court Northern District of Georgia

Prepared and filed notices using the Electronic Case Filing System, organized and tracked case information using excel-spreadsheets, WestLaw and maintained databases

Compiled and updated monthly patent group data report for partnerAchievements:Improved operational efficiency of patent practice through effectively handling competing priorities. Contributed to recovery of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments on behalf of patent holders.

Morrison Law Offices, P.C. Atlanta, GA September 2012-December 2012Freelance Paralegal Morrison Law Offices, a boutique firm, practices Domestic and International Trademark Law for franchises. Worked on contract development and trademark infringement regulations.Responsibilities:

Monitored trademark applications and oppositions and studied intellectual property receivership

Studied trademark assignment procedure and performed legal research using Westlaw

Docketed trademark deadlines and monitored status of pending trademark applications and oppositions. Assembled and responded to discovery requests from opposing counsel

Researched filing foreign trademark applications to determine which type of filing is most optimal for the client

Filed trademark applications and communicated with USPTO and courts to obtain ownership of registered trademarks through default judgment and Writ of Fieri Facias

Achievements:Created judgments that were pre-approved by judge. Filed and executed judgments and requests for Writ of Fieri Facias. Results from legal research assisted in legal proceedings against domain name infringers.

Williamson Intellectual Property Law, LLC Atlanta, GA June 2009-July 2012Paralegal /Legal Secretary Williamson IP specialized in the prosecution of patents, trademarks and copyrights needed to develop processes and resource capabilities to support growth.Responsibilities:

Monitored and tracked approximately 200 trademark applications using USPTO’s TESS database

Docketed intellectual property deadlines, patent surcharge schedules, PCT deadlines, trademark renewal and office action deadlines

Updated new USPTO fees in correspondence form letters to clients, created patent and trademark Office Action response letters for clients

Worked on trademark opposition and infringement litigation. Worked on foreign and domestic patent/trademark prosecution with international counsel in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China and Canada

Acted as firm’s liaison with clients. Facilitated depositions with interpreters and court reporters

Prepared patent forms including power of attorney, declarations and information disclosure statements, downloaded image file wrappers from PAIR

Achievements:Contributed to optimal growth of the firm with an approximate 80 percent increase in client base.Exceptional service levels resulted a client awarding over $100,000 worth of patent applications.

Glock, Inc. Atlanta, GA May 2006-Jan. 2008Corporate Paralegal Glock Inc, a global manufacturer of fire arms supplying to military and law enforcement agenciesworld-wide needed corporate level legal support for trademarks in the North American division.Responsibilities:

Handled Glock trademark and section 8 & 15 renewals with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Handled trademark infringement using various websites and kept records of infringers

Filed and kept current all Glock, Inc. business licenses and annual reports in all fifty states totaling approximately 90 annual renewals

Processed export licenses for the U.S. State Department. Renewed BATF, FDA and Federal license renewals and kept company in compliance

Acted as a liaison between Glock’s general and local counsel. Created case status reports from Glock’s general counsel and monitored litigation.

Handled all docketing matters in AMICUS attorney software. Maintained reports of blown pistols and drafted liability letters and other correspondence for warranty department

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Kept all Glock pistol listings current under the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale

Kept all pistol dealers current with their annual Certificates of Insurance and Federal Firearms Licenses; performed legal research and due diligence in response to incoming correspondence

Achievements:Meticulously Protected Glock’s trademarks and trade dress and business licenses.Contributed to improved operational efficiency through organizing information on trademarks, business licenses and litigation matters.

Law Offices of Josh Sacks Atlanta, GA Sept. 2005-February 2006ParalegalTrial attorneys specializing in medical malpractice, tort and injury practice.Responsibilities:

Performed summations for medical malpractice cases Ordered medical records and prepared all documents including HIPAA authorizations Prepared trial notebooks, scheduled depositions and court reporters Reviewed discovery and assisted in answering discovery, proofread and filed pleadings Corresponded with all counsel and clients, Performed case management Responsible for firm calendar and docketing, created and maintained case files

Achievements:Assisted in the recovery of large settlements for victims of medical malpractice and personal injury.

Top Echelon Contracting Atlanta, GA June 2005-August 2005Contract ParalegalTEC is a trusted and respected partner of the recruiting industry and a Member of the American Staffing Association (ASA).Responsibilities:

Performed administrative duties, formed corporations and paid annual fees and maintained corporate books

Organized, Reviewed and Prepared documents for commercial real estate closings. Drafted correspondence to clients and ordered translators

Achievements:Clients’ corporations were formulated in abidance with applicable law and remained in compliance during operation.

Quirk & Quirk, P.C. Atlanta, GA Sept. 2002-February 2005Paralegal/Legal Secretary Quirk & Quirk, LLC is a general commercial litigation law firm specializing in banking, finance, commercial transactions, premises liability defense, domestic relations, bankruptcy, personal injury and criminal defense cases.Responsibilities:

Drafted pleadings, calculated default judgments, drafted correspondence and proofread, corresponded with judge’s chambers, clients, creditors and opposing counsel

Proofread pleadings and corrected any errors occurring in litigation Met with clients at office and in court. E-filed pleadings with court and filed pleadings Docketed hearings and depositions, performed legal research, organized sheriff’s service

upon defendants in and out of state, prepared wills and handled probate matters Created and filed deeds and various real estate forms in court. Filled out UCC statements

and drafted commercial real estate closing documents

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Created corporations with the Secretary of State and maintained complianceAchievements:Efforts proved instrumental in the successful outcome of promissory note default judgments as well as civil actions.

Education IP Paralegal Course: Emory University Paralegal Certificate: Kennesaw State University, GAUnder Graduate Program: College of Business Administration, Central Michigan University, MI

Computer Skills & SoftwareOffice Software: Microsoft Word 2010, Word Perfect, Excel, Basic Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Uniflow, MXIE phone system, digital and manual dictation, internet tools, typing 81 WPM.

Legal Software: Linear, iManage, Accuroute, Chrome River, FileSurf, eTime, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, PAIR, TESS, PTO filing interface, AMICUS software, Pacer, PC Law, Time Matters, Time Slips, Tabs, Legal Data Entry, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities. Notary Public

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