Experience

Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jan 2018 - Present



McDermott Will & Emery

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• EDiscovery Attorney

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  Via direct hire or agency, for high profile cases requiring strict adherence to project protocols and attention to detail. Quickly promoted from first-level coding into quality control in high exposure False Claims Act, antitrust, financial fraud, and securities fraud matters. Consistently selected for advanced projects like creation of deposition and trial notebooks for key witnesses and key issues.• Build narratives and timelines in complex litigation by analyzing business operations documents and filings, including SEC filings, internal corporate communications, factual memos, and financial data and projections.• Assist in creation of privilege log and in redactions.



Michael J. Brennan, P.C.

• Litigation Attorney

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Reviewed deposition transcripts, researched and drafted response motions to summary judgment for premises liability, dog bite, and other personal injury matters. • Reviewed deposition transcripts, researched and drafted response motions to summary judgment for premises liability, dog bite, and other personal injury matters.



Law Office of Mary Davis

• Court Coverage Attorney

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

  Took on overflow court appearances for sole practitioner representing individuals in divorce and custody proceedings in Cook County and collar county circuit courts.• Argued for and against motions, as well as attended status hearings, pre-trial conferences and prove-ups. Motions included petitions for rule, maintenance, attorney’s fees, visitation, removal, contribution and modification of child support. Took on overflow court appearances for sole practitioner representing individuals in divorce and custody proceedings in Cook County and collar county circuit courts.• Argued for and against motions, as well as attended status hearings, pre-trial conferences and prove-ups. Motions included petitions for rule, maintenance, attorney’s fees, visitation, removal, contribution and modification of child support.



Conrad & Associates

• Litigation Attorney

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  • Appeared for status and motion hearings for divorce, eviction, collection, breach of contract, professional malpractice, foreclosure, post-judgment citations, section 341 personal bankruptcy hearings (meeting of creditors before bankruptcy trustees) and more. In court up to four days per week.• Drafted pleadings, discovery demands and discovery responses, and a variety of motions, including motions to compel, default, vacate, dismiss, strike, and extend.• Helped draft purchase and sale agreement and supporting documents for residential real estate closings.



Natural Hair Growth Solutions, Inc.

• In House Counsel

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  In-House Counsel for small company facing numerous default judgments, as well as consumer fraud litigation with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.• Resolved four-year old contract dispute under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act (IFDA), surrounding whether franchise agreement operated as a licensing agreement. Issued discovery demands and reviewed production. Prepared company executive for deposition and defended at same. Negotiated settlement of all claims, including breach of contract and defamation.• Defended against more than 80 complaints for deceptive business practices filed with the AG. Reviewed complainants’ files, drafted subpoenas and deposition notices. Created case management system.



Michael J Brennan P.C.

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Conducted extensive research for and drafted memoranda, motions, and other court documents for Personal Injury, Contract, Employment, DUI, and Criminal cases • Prepared questions for direct and cross examination and assisted with trial strategy during court proceedings for Criminal cases • Conducted extensive research for and drafted memoranda, motions, and other court documents for Personal Injury, Contract, Employment, DUI, and Criminal cases • Prepared questions for direct and cross examination and assisted with trial strategy during court proceedings for Criminal cases



Cook County State's Attorney's Office

• Law Clerk/ Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Conducted research pertaining to search and seizure of contraband from defendants’ persons, residences, and automobiles• Drafted and prepared deposition outlines for Chicago Police Officers and other State witnesses• Recorded judgments, aided in scheduling court dates, and prepared up to 30 case files per day • Conducted research pertaining to search and seizure of contraband from defendants’ persons, residences, and automobiles• Drafted and prepared deposition outlines for Chicago Police Officers and other State witnesses• Recorded judgments, aided in scheduling court dates, and prepared up to 30 case files per day



Rock Fusco, LLC

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Law Clerk for general practice firm, then with ~15 lawyers. Worked directly with Philip J. Rock, former Illinois State Senator and Senate President, on matters related to the Illinois MCLE Board, including correspondence with attorneys. Attended client meetings and depositions. Drafted motions and complaints for all divisions in circuit court. Prepared real estate tax challenges filed at county tax assessor’s office and Board of Review. Assisted in client management and case management. • Law Clerk for general practice firm, then with ~15 lawyers. Worked directly with Philip J. Rock, former Illinois State Senator and Senate President, on matters related to the Illinois MCLE Board, including correspondence with attorneys. Attended client meetings and depositions. Drafted motions and complaints for all divisions in circuit court. Prepared real estate tax challenges filed at county tax assessor’s office and Board of Review. Assisted in client management and case management.