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Richard Hongo
32 Oceanview Avenue
Long Beach, California 12345
(123) 555-1234
Rhongo@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE
Position in Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo, teaching California Real Estate Transactional and Land Use Law

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Practical experience in California Real Estate Transactional and Land Use Law.

** Skilled at teaching law in classroom and individual settings.

** Conversational in Japanese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-2004, TRANSACTIONAL ASSOCIATE
MONTGOMERY, CAMPBELL, GOLD & CLIFFORD, Los Angeles, California, 2002-2004

Real Estate Transactions

** Structured acquisition and disposition of six properties (totaling $3 million) within required time to obtain tax deferral.

** Negotiated with U.S. National Park Service and the Coast Line Trust (a nonprofit environmental organization) to sell two parcels and to grant two easements, involving complex California title insurance issues.

** Minimized tax liability and potential environmental liability of foreign buyers by creating California corporations, which acquired the property.

** Drafted joint venture agreements between developer and city school district for construction of two schools.

** Formed and maintained corporations, and created general and limited partnerships for acquisition of property.

Land Use

** Critiqued federal- , state- , and city-mandated environmental documents (Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Impact Reports, and General Plans) for development of real estate.

** Co-wrote land use regulations section of a Specific Plan for the joint development of 10 parcels.

CHAO, LAWSON, FLYNN & HAYNES, Long Beach, California, 2001
Specialized in commercial lease agreements negotiated by this real estate law firm.

** Compared terms of letter of intent with initial draft of commercial lease.

** Reviewed leases and recommended revisions to protect the client's interest and obtain lease hold benefits.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, LINCOLN SCHOOL OF LAW, Salt Lake City, Utah
2000-2001,ASSISTANT EDITOR, LINCOLN LAW JOURNAL

** Supervised 23 student writers, teaching them specific techniques to analyze changes in state legislation.

1999-2000, MENTOR, MOOT COURT COMPETITION

** Taught students to write concise briefs and to make persuasive oral arguments.

** Lectured on:
Structuring briefs and citation formats
Effective presentation styles
Court etiquette

** Tutored student who qualified for the competition as the Best Moot Court Advocate.

1997-2001,TUTOR

** Informally tutored students in difficult subjects.

** Developed concise course outlines and used them as tutoring aids.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, LINCOLN SCHOOL OF LAW, Salt Lake
J.D., 2001
Class Rank: Top 10%
Dean's Honor List: Two years
Jackson Honor Society
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
President, Asian American Law Students Association

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene
B.A., Philosophy, 1996
Legal Intern, Student Legal Clinic

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

State Bar of California, Real Property Section

Asian American Bar Association

Bar Association of San Francisco, Co-chair of Education Committee

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MARIA S. SANCHEZ
123 Eisenwood Blvd.
Jackson, MS 12345
123-555-1234
msanchez@bamboo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 15 years' legal experience handling a diverse civil litigation caseload, 9 years' practice as a mediator and over 3 years' experience as an adjunct law professor.

A skilled communicator; able to synthesize and deliver complex information to diverse audiences.

Known for an interactive teaching style that encourages student participation and enthusiasm while facilitating learning.

Published author of articles and training materials on current legal issues.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002-pres., DELTA UNIVERSITY, Jackson, MS
Adjunct Professor of Law

Currently teach Employment Discrimination Law classes and seminars. Invited to teach Alternative Dispute Resolution course in Spring 2004.

Develop syllabi, teaching models and peer-to-peer teaching to foster collaborative learning.

Encourage a high degree of student involvement through presentation of relevant issues and interactive teaching style.

Assist students with research topic selection; edit and evaluate student writing projects; prepare and grade examinations.

Consistently receive excellent evaluations from students.

1990-pres. SISSILMORT, LARAMIE & FROTKINS, Jackson, MS
Attorney / Shareholder

Litigate hundreds of state and federal cases, including complex civil litigation that covered a broad range of legal issues, such as:
Labor arbitration
Intellectual property
Professional errors and omissions
Unfair business practices
Products liability
Consumer class action
Construction defect
Securities litigation

Develop and implement litigation, discovery, settlement and trial strategies.

Represent clients in mediations, arbitration and settlement negotiations.

Represent clients in jury trials, court trials and appeals.

Train and supervise associates, providing mentorship and guidance on litigation, settlement and trial strategies.

Build cohesive, goal-oriented teams and strong coalitions that achieve positive results for clients in complex, multi-party litigation.

Act as coordinating counsel to ensure consistency in legal positions for cases that span multiple jurisdictions.

Additional experience includes:
Mediator in dozens of civil, commercial, community and appellate matters.

Presenter, Advanced Labor Negotiation Techniques Seminars.

Instructor / Lecturer, diverse legal topics and issues, MCLE courses and bar associations.

Speaker, alternative dispute resolution topics, local bar associations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

J.D., LSU School of Law, Baton Rouge, LA 1991
Co-founding Editor, Journal of Labor Litigation Cases
American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence, Evidence

B.A., History, University of Mississippi, Jackson, 1987

74 hours of MCLE-certified training in community, civil, commercial, appellate and advanced mediation.

PUBLICATIONS

"Stillman v. Kramer: The End of the Road for HMOs?," Simpson's Managed Care Liability Report, May 2003.
"Achieving Clarity in Alternative Dispute Resolution Forums," Consumer Comment, published by the Society of Consumer Counsels, Fall 2002.
"Misrepresentation in the Methods of Avoiding Securities Litigation," Entrepreneurial Institute Seminar, Denver, 1995.
"Issues in Securities Coverage of SEC Litigation," Mississippi Law Journal, June 1992.

Client Training & Development Publications:
"The Layperson's Guide to the Securities Responsibility Act of 2000," 2003.
"Selecting the Appropriate Resolution Alternative," 1999.
"Is ADR for You? A Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques," 1998.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Appellate District Mediation Program, Panelist

United States District Court, Northern District, Mississippi, Mediation Panelist

Hyde & South Park County Superior Courts, Mediation Panelist

Hyde County Superior Court, Settlement Conference Judge Pro Tem

Association for Domestic Conflict Resolution, Member

Consumer Advocate Association, Member

Association of Defense Counsel, Northern Mississippi, Member

American Teen Enterprise Institute, Vice President, Board of Directors, 2004-pres.

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Lorie Ferronica
123 Lindsay Circle
Columbus, OH 12345
123-555-1234
lferronica@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
Business Law Project Manager or Chief Legal/Administrative Officer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** Eight years' senior corporate law leadership with a business perspective.

** Over 20 years' progressive corporate law experience, including:
Litigation and claims
M & A/divestitures
Major construction projects
IT and IP
HSR/antitrust/competition
General commercial

** Exceptional negotiation, diplomacy and team-building skills.

** Policy leader with outstanding experience in environmental and political affairs.

** Organized, disciplined and prudent, with a good sense of humor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1996-pres., Eastern States Construction, Columbus, OH
VP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY

Managed special projects, oversaw legal functions and participated in executive leadership of a progressive heavy building products company's $1.4B North American operations. Revenues increased 150% and operating profits increased 300% due to internal and external growth during my tenure.

** Coordinated and facilitated complex anti-trust solution, allowing takeover of Eastern States by Real Construct S.A. in nearly half the expected time.

- Influenced U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Canadian Competition Bureau staff with a persuasive yet non-confrontational style.

- Coordinated several business units and supervised divestiture of significant holdings, achieving a premium price and meeting anti-trust criteria.

** Managed purchase of a $500M family-owned Canadian company, increasing North American holdings by 50%.

- Closed transaction quickly with no surprises or lingering issues.

- Gently persuaded 13 family members with innovative win-win proposals.

** Led progressive shift in corporate philosophy from regulatory compliance to a more open environmental management systems approach, emphasizing best practices such as sustainable development and license to operate.

- Chaired environmental committee, provided policy direction and systematically built support at every level.

- Achieved alignment with European philosophy.

** Created internal corporate law department, improving service and reducing reliance on outside counsel by $2M annually through cost monitoring and re-negotiated agreements.

- Smoothly transitioned long-term working roles and relationships without alienating staff or collaborators.

** Cultivated and tapped strong relationships with elected officials.

- Established campaign contribution system, attended fundraisers and lobbied on Capitol Hill.

1978-96, Ohio-Mississippi Corporation, Cleveland, OH
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, DISTRIBUTION DIVISION, 1987-96

Managed litigation, product claims, real estate, anti-trust issues, contracts and leases for $4B distribution and sales group of a wood products division, winning confidence and trust of senior managers and staff.

** Developed and delivered anti-trust compliance training program to over 1,000 executives and sales/marketing staff nationwide.

- Held audience attention for three-hour presentations and made complex content concise yet comprehensive.

- Successfully prevented complaints and government investigations.

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, LITIGATION, 1985-87

GROUP COUNSEL SOUTH, 1984-85

RESIDENT COUNSEL, IOWA DIVISION, 1978-84

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
J.D., University of Ohio Law School

Board Member, Ohio State Chamber of Commerce
Chair, Attorneys' Committee of LTG (trade group)
Member, American, Ohio and Iowa Bar Associations
Member, American Corporate Counsel Association

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