Experience

Professional Liability Fund

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Claims Attorney

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Responsible for investigating, evaluating, and administering caseload of 80-100 legal malpractice claims asserted by individuals and attorneys based on over 20 areas of law. þ Extensive experience in legal analysis and writing þ Negotiation and trial strategy þ Demonstrated mediation and negotiation acumen þ Extensive risk analysis and coverage exposure including determinations on the reservation of rights Highlight: Independently distilled raw claims data to design and deliver presentations to national and international legal conferences, including the National Association of Bar Related Insurance Companies (NABRICO) and the Legal Malpractice Risk Management Conference.



Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, P.C

• Attorney

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2013

  Family law litigator excelling in large asset high conflict divorces with particular emphasis on child custody disputes. þ Management of clients in crisis, challenging opposing attorneys and experts þ Conducted three to four trials per year on average þ Developed a wide range of options and outcomes to meet client’s ultimate goals þ Practice often intersects with other areas of law including criminal, estate planning, business, and taxation Highlight: Independently completed litigation process from intake through trial. Received multiple accolades from judges for trial preparation and skill.



Sharnel Korala P.C., Owner

• Attorney/Owner

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2006

  General practice focusing on family law, estate planning, landlord tenant and personal injury. þ Business management including the compilation of budgets, tax preparation, managing staff and networking þ Conducted numerous court proceedings, including jury trials and hearings with witness testimony and cross-examination Highlight: Conducted defense in a 6-six person jury trial on misdemeanor criminal matter resulting in a JNOV (judgment as a matter of law) after cross-examination of state’s witnesses.



The Campbell Group

• Manager Business Development

  • 2001 - 2003

  eveloped communication strategies and built long-term relationships with large cap investors placing $10 million or more in timberland. þ Prepared proposals and conducted presentations to public and private sector organizations. þ Drafted and published monthly “Timber Trends” report focused on industry trends and economic analysis. þ Conducted public relations outreach for Friends of the Children, a non-profit partner, during this time. eveloped communication strategies and built long-term relationships with large cap investors placing $10 million or more in timberland. þ Prepared proposals and conducted presentations to public and private sector organizations. þ Drafted and published monthly “Timber Trends” report focused on industry trends and economic analysis. þ Conducted public relations outreach for Friends of the Children, a non-profit partner, during this time.