Mellissa Gallegos
Partner at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
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United States
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Partner
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Associate,
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Dec 2015 - Jan 2023
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Law Clerk
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May 2014 - Dec 2015
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EEOC
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
• Draft rulings on motions involving discovery disputes, evidentiary matters, and witnesses; draft summary judgment decisions and decisions following hearings. • Conduct legal research on complex issues; prepare legal memoranda analyzing discrimination cases involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA. • Assist in settlement conferences, pre-hearing conferences, and hearings. • Draft rulings on motions involving discovery disputes, evidentiary matters, and witnesses; draft summary judgment decisions and decisions following hearings. • Conduct legal research on complex issues; prepare legal memoranda analyzing discrimination cases involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA. • Assist in settlement conferences, pre-hearing conferences, and hearings.
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Law Office of Enrique Arevalo
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South Pasadena, CA
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
• Prepared and drafted I-601 and I-601A waiver applications • Assisted in the preparation of U-visa applications • Prepared and drafted I-601 and I-601A waiver applications • Assisted in the preparation of U-visa applications
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
• Provided analysis and research through written memoranda • Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, discovery, and trial • Provided analysis and research through written memoranda • Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, discovery, and trial
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Trial Preparation Fellow
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
• Conduct trial preparation clinic for pro per litigants • Interview clients; assist in preparation of cases for trial; conduct settlement negotiations and draft stipulations • Advise attorneys of cases for possible retention and representation • Conduct trial preparation clinic for pro per litigants • Interview clients; assist in preparation of cases for trial; conduct settlement negotiations and draft stipulations • Advise attorneys of cases for possible retention and representation
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Contracts Coordinator
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May 2010 - Jul 2013
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Education
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
Doctor of Law (JD) -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Development Studies