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Kathy LaFleur Strauss
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Kathy LaFleur Strauss
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Kathy LaFleur Strauss
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Experience
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Present
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DiMuroGinsberg P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal
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May 2019 - Aug 2021
-Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, legal memorandum, demand letters, interrogatories, document requests, client communication, affidavits and retainer agreements. -File pleadings, notices, complaints, motions, exhibits and other documents using electronic filing systems or looking up and following local rules for the jurisdiction. -Using Westlaw, Lexis, Pacer and other sources, research pertinent laws, regulations and recent legal articles to find the best argument for the matter. -Investigate parties and/or background facts for the case. -Calendar and tickle all due dates and scheduling issues, using scheduling orders and/or by researching local rules. Make sure the attorney knows what is due and when. -Conduct document review using e-discovery software. (Currently using Logikcull). Upload documents, sort, review, flag privileged documents, redact documents and create a privilege log. -Prepare trial binders with exhibits, witness lists, relevant law, pleadings, and jury information. -Using Trial Director software, load all exhibits, transcripts, videos and all relevant evidence in order to present the evidence in a compelling visual way electronically on monitors at trial. -Write articles for local employment law newsletter (MidAtlantic Law Letter).
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Coco Casting
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Media Consultant
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2014
Generate ideas and concepts for series and documentaries. Research and secure permissions/exclusivity agreements. Write one pages/treatments/episode breakdown/full blown proposals. Find, secure, and attach approprite talent to the project. Negotiate exclusivity/compensation if necessary. Build a stable of talent and nurture these relationships. Produce pitch tape/sizzle reel/talent reel. Pitch idea to broadcast execs. Cultivate relationship with broadcast execs. Generate ideas and concepts for series and documentaries. Research and secure permissions/exclusivity agreements. Write one pages/treatments/episode breakdown/full blown proposals. Find, secure, and attach approprite talent to the project. Negotiate exclusivity/compensation if necessary. Build a stable of talent and nurture these relationships. Produce pitch tape/sizzle reel/talent reel. Pitch idea to broadcast execs. Cultivate relationship with broadcast execs.
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Jwm Productions
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United States
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Media Production
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Development Director
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2000 - 2007
-Developed ideas for documentary films and non-fiction TV series. -Researched all aspects of a subject (or person, organization, event) discerning feasibility of creating a film or television series based on the subject; this involved interviewing sources and experts, reading relevant literature, polling viewers, basically becoming enmeshed in the topic. -Recruited appropriate talent (host, source, expert) vetting for knowledge and telegenic charm. -Negotiated fees and compensation for talent. -Wrote treatments, story beats and scripts for programs; as well as bios for talent. -Produced “sizzle” reels used to promote programs to broadcasters. -Pitched programming to broadcasters. (Discovery, National Geographic, History Channel, PBS) -Prepared detailed budgets for productions. -Managed intern program -- advertising for, hiring and mentoring the interns. -Inventoried equipment and supplies, ensuring cameras, hardware and props were accounted for.
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UNICEF
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Mobilization Specialist
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1994 - 1996
-Prepared documents based on research of targeted communities in Cameroon. -Recommended programs (and budget) for the health, education or social support needed. -Researched possible donors, discerning how much they were able and willing to give. -Matched foundation, corporate, private and government donors with appropriate programs. -Traveled to target areas to learn the values, knowledge and beliefs of the community, to ensure a culturally acceptable program. -Wrote proposals and grant applications for program funds from $50,000 to $1,000,000. -Met with donor or donor's representative to present the proposal and answer questions. -Developed and implemented activities for the BAKA population on Day of the African Child. -Wrote speeches for the Representative, for conferences, meetings and public events. -Edited or rewrote program descriptions from a variety of sources, to compile into an annual report.
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The Washington Flyer Magazine & Media
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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1991 - 1994
-Designed and organized marketing events to highlight the demographics of readers to prospective and current advertisers. -Identified and contracted with companies to trade ad space for services. -Managed social events and sponsored events hosted by the magazine. -Represented the magazine at industry events and conferences. -Designed and organized marketing events to highlight the demographics of readers to prospective and current advertisers. -Identified and contracted with companies to trade ad space for services. -Managed social events and sponsored events hosted by the magazine. -Represented the magazine at industry events and conferences.
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Education
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Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies