Attorney At Law

• Dec 2022 - Present

Senior Counsel

• Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

Currently, I am working as Senior Counsel at Tyson & Mendes, I manage all aspects of litigation for civil cases, including preparing and monitoring discovery, assessing value to confront damages and liability claims, and developing relationships with clients, judges, and claims professionals. I save millions of dollars and reduce potential risks down the line for clients by negotiating and settling complex cases. Highlights of accomplishment in this role include: • I met and exceeded client expectations by settling a high-exposure case (case inherited from another law firm) for $1 million while the plaintiff demanded $10 million through reviewing and understanding thousands of pages of discovery within court deadlines. • I achieved positive outcomes for clients and insurance companies by drafting pleadings, motions, hearings, depositions, obtaining discovery, actively negotiating with opposing counsel, and identifying optimal legal strategies. • I was recognized as a trusted litigator and negotiator for creating and advocating summary judgment briefs and motions at hearings. • I delivered exceptional results by supervising teams of paralegals, legal assistants, clerks, and associates in complex cases through a leads-by-example approach. Show less

Associate Attorney

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

While working as Associate Attorney at Wallace Klor Mann Capener & Bishop, I advocated for employers in workers’ compensation cases in Oregon and Washington while preparing litigation strategy for contested claims and engaging in discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, depositions, and administrative filings. • It is worth mentioning that I settled a case for $100K while the plaintiff claimed an average of $2 million by revealing truth of plaintiff’s alleged injuries through tenacious discovery, deposition, and investigation. Show less

Associate Attorney

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

While working as Associate Attorney at Wallace Klor Mann Capener & Bishop, I advocated for employers in workers’ compensation cases in Oregon and Washington while preparing litigation strategy for contested claims and engaging in discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, depositions, and administrative filings. • It is worth mentioning that I settled a case for $100K while the plaintiff claimed an average of $2 million by revealing truth of plaintiff’s alleged injuries through tenacious discovery, deposition, and investigation. Show less

Staff Attorney

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

Throughout my career as Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oregon, I provided detailed understanding of complicated situations to ensure clients’ awareness regarding possible legal risks. I educated community regarding legal remedies and rights for survivors of domestic violence. • It is noteworthy that I delivered legal services to victims of domestic violence at contested hearings and trials in civil legal issues, including family protection orders, divorce, child support, custody issues, immigration, and housing. Show less

Language Analyst

• Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

While serving as Language Analyst at US Department of Justice, I worked on federal criminal investigations, international money laundering, white collar, and transnational crime organizations in close collaboration with local and federal law enforcement and prosecutors. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • I secured TS Security Clearance by coordinating with FBI, DEA, ATF, and other federal organizations in national investigations. • I gained comprehensive knowledge of all stages of federal criminal proceedings from investigative process through prosecution. • I secured integrity of criminal investigations by designing and implementing effective tools. • I translated and interpreted ongoing cases with the FBI. Conducted case discussions from ground to executive level with clarity and confidence while responding to queries and navigating from an agent in charge to the US Dist. Attorney. Show less

Attorney

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

Working as Sole Practitioner at Law Office of Aurora Levinson, I represented clients in general practice while collaborating closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, interpreting legal issues in laymen’s terms, building long-term and productive relationships, and researching and validating evidence. I remained up-to-date with emerging legal developments and applicable regulatory changes through continuous learning and research. Working as Sole Practitioner at Law Office of Aurora Levinson, I represented clients in general practice while collaborating closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, interpreting legal issues in laymen’s terms, building long-term and productive relationships, and researching and validating evidence. I remained up-to-date with emerging legal developments and applicable regulatory changes through continuous learning and research.

Attorney

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Worked with large law firms to ensure clients’ compliance with international laws, professional responsibility standards, and tax laws. Managed teams of attorneys in large-scale reviews. Gained knowledge of several legal areas, such as: derivative actions, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, attorney and journalist privilege, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Worked with large law firms to ensure clients’ compliance with international laws, professional responsibility standards, and tax laws. Managed teams of attorneys in large-scale reviews. Gained knowledge of several legal areas, such as: derivative actions, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, attorney and journalist privilege, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Student Attorney

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Filed suit against one of the largest chemical plants in the country for environmental violations. Subsequently brought defendant into compliance and initiated settlement negotiations to ensure continued compliance. Worked on high-volume Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and CERCLA cases. Wrote briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and motions for summary judgment and discovery. Continued to assist as consultant on a Clean Air Act case due to my detailed knowledge of the facts and law of the case. Filed suit against one of the largest chemical plants in the country for environmental violations. Subsequently brought defendant into compliance and initiated settlement negotiations to ensure continued compliance. Worked on high-volume Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and CERCLA cases. Wrote briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and motions for summary judgment and discovery. Continued to assist as consultant on a Clean Air Act case due to my detailed knowledge of the facts and law of the case.