Experience

Chicago Commission on Human Relations

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Rights Compliance

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  •Develops and implements work standards and operating procedures for the investigation of discrimination complaints and the preparation of legally sufficient investigation reports. •Supervises a staff of Human Relations Investigators responsible for the intake, investigation, and disposition of complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and bonding filed by individuals with the Commission on Human Relations. •Drafts orders, determinations, and rulings of the Commission supported by legal research. •Represents the Commission at community meetings and speaks on issues relating to discrimination and the City's Human Rights and Fair Housing ordinances. Show less



Gallegos Law, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Notary Public

  • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

  I am a mobile notary in the Chicagoland area that specializes in real estate transactions. This includes, but is not limited to: refinance, HELOC, reverse mortgage, loan modifications, and purchase/sell.

• Attorney At Law

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2023

  •Conduct legal research, factual investigation, document review and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions for Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and State Court•Educate, counsel, and empower clients to make informed, intelligent decisions about their case based on practical risk-benefit analysis and understanding the application of the law to their unique circumstance•Develop new and revised policies, procedures, process maps and forms for all functional areas which accurately reflect the proper level of detail•Perform budget management tasks such as monitoring the firm’s performance against estimates and preparing annual budgets•Collaborated with staff at three different agencies to obtain supporting documents that led to case approval•Manage core office operation duties, including client communication, calendar meeting maintenance, data organization, and payroll accounting Show less



Boundless Immigration

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  •Conducted Initial and final attorney review of immigration cases •Maintained client communication in all stages of their case •Knowledge in productivity software including Trello, Slacks, and Google Drive •Conducted Initial and final attorney review of immigration cases •Maintained client communication in all stages of their case •Knowledge in productivity software including Trello, Slacks, and Google Drive



Law Offices of Gallegos & Brady, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice

• Attorney at Law

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2017

  •Developed precise schedule and budget for establishing law practice, that opened its doors 2 months ahead of schedule. •Created a cost saving plan, a strategy that pushed the firm into profitability in the first year of business •Allocated resources and supporting documents for individual cases, addressing concerns with clients and maintaining positive client relations •Drafted and filed petitions for divorce and parenting plans and conducted case management procedures, including discovery •Negotiated settlements and communicated progress up to and including settlements •Structured a partnership with a foreign consulate to secure up to 100% of client’s filing fees and legal service fees for their constituents who were victims of a crime, in exchange for supporting their PR efforts. •Frequent public speaker on legal topics for the community and organizations •Processed new employees, including on-boarding, orientation, and training Show less



Life-Span

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Attorney

  • Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Assisted clients with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-Visa applications Assisted clients with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-Visa applications



National Immigrant Justice Center

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  National Immigrant Justice Center Intern Provided support to attorneys in immigration law for detained Visited immigration detention centers in Illinois and Wisconsin to conduct Know Your Rights presentations. National Immigrant Justice Center Intern Provided support to attorneys in immigration law for detained Visited immigration detention centers in Illinois and Wisconsin to conduct Know Your Rights presentations.



GM & Sons, Inc.

• United States
• Construction

• Office Assistant

  • May 2004 - Aug 2006

  -Answered employee inquiries surrounding coverage and benefits of health plans. -Collected and organized employee information changes for over 75 employees to ensure data integrity. -Administered and recorded employee payroll. -Submitted and processed contract bids. -Handled finance issues by billing customers and paying bills. -Answer phones, emails and inquiries. -Assisted as a translator. -Answered employee inquiries surrounding coverage and benefits of health plans. -Collected and organized employee information changes for over 75 employees to ensure data integrity. -Administered and recorded employee payroll. -Submitted and processed contract bids. -Handled finance issues by billing customers and paying bills. -Answer phones, emails and inquiries. -Assisted as a translator.