J. Chad Capers

Southern Regional Chair at National Black Law Students Association
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Southern Regional Chair
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      • Serve as Chair of the Southern Region and sit on the National Board of Directors of the largest student-run, non-profit organization in the country, NBLSA• Work to increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community• Advocate for the needs and issues of the region and make decisions in the best interest of not just the organization, but the northeast region as well• Oversee all operations, make major decisions affecting the organization, and negotiate and approve agreements and contracts for the organization• Ensure the implementation of Regional and National initiatives on the local level• Manage the organization's resources, overall operations and make major decisions affecting the organization• Create, plan, and implement the strategic vision of the 51st SRBLSA Regional Board• Maintain a positive relationship and serve as a point of contact for all 37 Northeastern chapters including: Birmingham School of Law, Faulkner University, Samford University, University of Alabama, Ave Maria, Barry University, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Florida Coastal, Florida International, Florida State University, Nova Southeastern University, St. Thomas University, Stetson University, Thomas M. Cooley, University of Miami, University of Florida, Atlanta's John Marshall, Emory University, Georgia State University, Mercer University, Savannah School of Law, Atlanta's John Marshall, Mississippi College, University of Mississippi, Campbell University, Charleston School of Law, Duke University, Elon University, North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina, Wake Forest University, University of South Carolina, Lincoln Memorial University, Nashville School of Law, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee, Belmont University, Vanderbilt University, Inter-American University.

    • United States
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2021 - Present

      Assisted attorneys in civil litigation actions involving contract disputes, premise liability, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts (including fraud), insurance coverage disputes, corporations law, family law, personal injury law, local governance, eminent domain, education law, and criminal defense; Drafted complaints, motions, discovery, and mediation materials; Informed clients on their case status; Assisted attorneys with trial preparation and taking depositions; Completed extensive research on developments in the law that impacted their clients

    • Law Practice
    • Law Clerk
      • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

      Prepared memorandum to assist ongoing Habeas Corpus petition; Drafted complaints, motions, and discovery Prepared memorandum to assist ongoing Habeas Corpus petition; Drafted complaints, motions, and discovery

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Judicial Law Clerk
      • May 2020 - Aug 2020

      Conducted research and prepared memoranda to assist Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller in deciding whether to grant applications and on how to rule on direct appeals; Contributed to the analysis of oral arguments; Edited and reviewed judicial opinions alongside the staff attorneys of the court before their publication Conducted research and prepared memoranda to assist Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller in deciding whether to grant applications and on how to rule on direct appeals; Contributed to the analysis of oral arguments; Edited and reviewed judicial opinions alongside the staff attorneys of the court before their publication

    • Legal Intern
      • Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

      Handled administrative tasks including informing clients on case status and sending client and respondent letters; Drafted actions to be filed in state court; Managed correspondence between the office and various courts; Responsible for the filing in order to close cases; Assist with educational training aimed to help the elderly and low-income citizens on different legal matters Handled administrative tasks including informing clients on case status and sending client and respondent letters; Drafted actions to be filed in state court; Managed correspondence between the office and various courts; Responsible for the filing in order to close cases; Assist with educational training aimed to help the elderly and low-income citizens on different legal matters

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

      Coached associates on daily operations; Handled escalated client communications and resolved conflicts quickly and carefully; Oversaw the approval process of all fees requested by providers outside of their contract limits Coached associates on daily operations; Handled escalated client communications and resolved conflicts quickly and carefully; Oversaw the approval process of all fees requested by providers outside of their contract limits

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Underwriting Assistant
      • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

      The Underwriting Assistant is a crucial role for Hiscox’s business and value proposition. At Hiscox, the Underwriting Assistant is a member of the US Operations Department in the broker channel Service Delivery Center.• Exceeds weekly productivity requirements by 80 + submissions on a consistent basis.• Performs accurate research and analysis in order to process over 500 submissions weekly on the basis of product type, type of business, and appetite for Hiscox.• Exceeds expectation of handling spontaneous, high priority cases with a response time of 3-5 minutes. • Proven to provide best in class service when interacting with internal and external clients, including Brokers and Underwriters, via telephone, facsimile and e-mail.• Exemplifies strategic database management by navigating through various internal and external applications simultaneously. • Coordination with Underwriters, Brokers and other parties to ensure processing deadlines can be achieved and to prevent a backlog of submissions• Completes all business functions and objectives at a high level of accuracy utilizing attention to detail as demonstrated by a low error rate of .02%

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Secretary
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

      •Duties included but are not limited to answering and directing phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking in guests, copying, and filing, proctoring exams, and providing general information about the testing site as well as the university.•Reorganized working stations for optimal work output.•Managed all payments to the testing office.•Managed day-to-day development issues such as filtering multiple tests at a given time, developing a cohesive flow in office traffic, and ensuring improvements in facility operations.

    • Counselor
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

      • Translated given documents from Spanish to English; copying, filing, as well as other secretarial tasks.• Interacted with the campers in both Spanish and English to provide an enriching cultural experience. • Translated given documents from Spanish to English; copying, filing, as well as other secretarial tasks.• Interacted with the campers in both Spanish and English to provide an enriching cultural experience.

    • Percusion Instructor
      • May 2015 - May 2016

      • Educated students on various percussion techniques and skill sets.• Led the musicians in a manner that will reach the goal expressed by the director of bands.• Executed training programs.• Oversaw process improvement initiatives.• Revised plans as needed to meet changing goals and requirements.• Improved operation procedure between IT provider and end-users. • Educated students on various percussion techniques and skill sets.• Led the musicians in a manner that will reach the goal expressed by the director of bands.• Executed training programs.• Oversaw process improvement initiatives.• Revised plans as needed to meet changing goals and requirements.• Improved operation procedure between IT provider and end-users.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Leadership Development
      • Aug 2013 - May 2016

      • Drum Major (Conductor and Director of Leadership), conducted the ensemble at various tempi and styles of music.• Led the ensemble through rehearsals and performances.• Educated the musicians on how to successfully execute the repertoire.• Logistically supported and managed the ensemble's rehearsals and performances.• Managed a staff of 12 people. • Drum Major (Conductor and Director of Leadership), conducted the ensemble at various tempi and styles of music.• Led the ensemble through rehearsals and performances.• Educated the musicians on how to successfully execute the repertoire.• Logistically supported and managed the ensemble's rehearsals and performances.• Managed a staff of 12 people.

Education

  • Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
    Doctor of Law - JD
    2019 - 2022
  • Valdosta State University
    Bachelor’s Degree, International Business with a Minor in Music
    2012 - 2018

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