Experience

Connolly Gallagher LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Wide range problem solver with particular focus in matters involving trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, financial exploitation of vulnerable or aging adults, and consumer protection. Wide range problem solver with particular focus in matters involving trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, financial exploitation of vulnerable or aging adults, and consumer protection.



State of Delaware

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Attorney General

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2021

  I served as Deputy Director of the Consumer Protection Unit ("CPU") in the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division. I focused on a wide range of consumer protection issues and specialized in financial exploitation of older adults. I also managed a team of attorneys, special investigators, paralegals, and support staff. Additionally, I served as Chair the Senior Protection Initiative ("SPI") from 2014-2021. The SPI's mission is to Stop Abuse of the Vulnerable and Elderly (SAVE). As a criminal prosecutor for two years, I learned first hand the devastating effect of crime against older and vulnerable adults. The SPI focuses on prevention of elder abuse and exploitation through community outreach and education. My work focused on equipping older and vulnerable adults with the tools they need to protect themselves from financial exploitation-- whether it be by scammers over the phone or trusted caregivers.



Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County

• Law Clerk to the Hon. Joseph R. Slights, III

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Assisted in writing opinions for high stakes criminal and complex commercial litigation matters. Attended hearings, trials, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and jury selections. Responsible for managing and assigning work to legal interns. Assisted in writing opinions for high stakes criminal and complex commercial litigation matters. Attended hearings, trials, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and jury selections. Responsible for managing and assigning work to legal interns.



LAW OFFICES OF CHERYL K. DAVID

• United States
• Legal Services

• Intern

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Dynamic internship with top Trusts & Estates firm in Greensboro, North Carolina. Designed monthly e-alerts and performed secretarial duties including but not limited to: filing documents at the court house, assisting with the shift to a paperless office, witnessing wills and trusts, and assisting with seminar organization. Dynamic internship with top Trusts & Estates firm in Greensboro, North Carolina. Designed monthly e-alerts and performed secretarial duties including but not limited to: filing documents at the court house, assisting with the shift to a paperless office, witnessing wills and trusts, and assisting with seminar organization.