HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRB ResumeLESLIE PUZO
Experience
Rier Jordan, P.A., Miami, Florida
Family and Civil Litigation Associate Attorney, May 2017 — Present
■ Represent clients in family law court, civil matters, and Domestic Violence Injunctions -"Io
■ Provide case assessment and strategic planning while communicating with clients and r o0
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■ Perform legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare court filings .�<�
■ Represent clients in complex mediation of contested divorces to negotiate settlements r - pp
• Review and assess all assets and liabilities of client to develop worksheet for use in settl It ..
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• Review expenses and income of client and opposing client for use in settlement and triaac-, • cep
• Draft initial pleadings, including but not limited to Dissolution of Marriage and Paternity, QostN
nuptial and prenuptial agreements a —
Barakat Law, P.A., Miami, Florida
Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney; June 2016 — May 2017
• Developed and implement litigation, discovery, settlement, arbitration and trial strategies
• Argued motions and evidentiary hearings before the trial court in Eleventh Judicial Circuit
• Provided detailed case analysis and evaluation discussing key legal and factual issues to clients
• Researched and drafted various civil and criminal motions and pleadings, including but not
limited to, Complaints, Answers, Affirmative Defenses, and Request's for Production
■ Handled all aspects of discovery, including responding to ESI discovery requests, collecting and
organizing responsive documents, setting and attending evidentiary hearings
■ Drafted, reviewed, and revised documents, such as employment contracts, partnership
agreements, settlement agreements, and memoranda of law
■ Performed complex legal research using Lexis and Westlaw
■ Assisted in pretrial and trial preparation, including conducting and defending depositions,
preparing trial exhibits, preparing witnesses for trial testimony, and cross exam witnesses
Melo Real Estate, Miami, Florida
Transactional and Contract Attorney, January 2016 — June 2016
• Drafted legal documents and written correspondence, including contracts, letters, and reports
■ Analyzed and advise upon HUD Section 8 contract renewals
• Assisted in closings and associated legal matters such as landlord -tenant disputes and evictions
UNC School of Law Consumer Financial Transactions Clinic, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Consumer Protections Research Assistant, July 2014 —July 2015
• Assisted clients who faced foreclosure, loss of other major assets or services, or who were
victimized by improper debt collections, consumer fraud, and misrepresentations
UNC School of Law Youth Justice Clinic, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Certified Student Practitioner, January — May 2015
• Represented youths alleged to be truant and undisciplined in felony and misdemeanor cases
• Handled all aspect of cases, including trials, drafting motions, and discovery
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia
International Contracts Legal Intern, Summer 2014
• Drafted beverage provider contracts and agreements for clients and identified enhancements
that addressed both legal and business needs
• Provided legal support to Sales, Pro Bono, GIobal Privacy Law and Data Protection teams
lesiiepuzo@gmail.com 1305.851.1205
3148 SW 27th Ave Apt. #1, Miami, FL 33133
LESLIE PUZO
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Office of the City Attorney, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Legal Intern, Summer 2013
• Drafted city ordinances, contracts, and position papers regarding EEOC and ADA claims
• Researched 1$tAmendment issues relating to social media and free speech for city employees
• Aided in providing legal counsel to several departments: Human Resources, Neighborhood
Services, Community and Business Development and Human Relations
Jimenez Cruz Pena Abogados, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
International Transactions Legal Intern, Summer 2012
• Facilitated English -language workshop for Dominican lawyers on best business practices
• Contributed to an article titled "Making sureyour investment in the Dominican Republic is a breeze"
published by Financier Worldwide Magazine
• Assisted in court hearings of civil disputes and created corporate due diligence database
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel
Juris Doctor, May 2015
• President, Student Bar Association
• Braiilian Portuguese Fellow, U.S. Department
of Education
• Over 200 hours of Pro Bono service
University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel
Graduate Certificate in International Development, April 2015
Hill, North Carolina
* 2015 Dads Society Award, one of eight third -
year students selected based on leadership
ability, integrity, dedication, and character as
exemplified by extracurricular activities and
academic achievement
Hill, North Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minors in Global Studies and Latin American Studies, July 2011
• Undergraduate Student of the Year, 2011
• FGCU Hall of Fame Inductee, 2011
• President, Model United Nations
• Honors Thesis: "How Does Dependency Theory
Eapiain Underdevelopment in Latin America?"
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Skills
• Fluent in Spanish, proficient in French and Portuguese, and working Haitian Creole
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Clio, Daylite, Timesolv, Outlook and online servers
Community Involvement
• Dominican Bar Association, Secretay, 2018-Present
• Ellesquire Latina Lawyers Group, Member, 2017- present
• Cuban American Bar Association, Member, 2016- present
• Hispanic National Bar Association, Member, 2012- present
Bar Admission
• Admitted to practice in Florida