My Resume - An Excerpt

Jennifer L. Bird
201 East 28th St., Apt. 3L ● New York, NY 10016 ● jennifer.bird@gmail.com ● (203) 464-9551

Education

Yale Law School, J.D., 2004

Brown University, B.S., Psychology, magna cum laude, 1997
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Kling Award for Outstanding Service as a Teaching Assistant; Muriel Fain Sher Award for Outstanding Female Student in Psychology


Professional Experience

Associate, Private Clients Group, 2004-2007
White & Case LLP, New York, NY

· Client Relations/Marketing: Developed and maintained relationships with firm’s high net-worth clients. Corresponded regularly with clients on relevant legal issues. Worked with marketing department to raise profile of Private Clients Group. Proposed and drafted articles for publication in law journals and magazines. Created PowerPoint presentations for client pitches.

· Recruiting: Coordinated outing to WNBA game attended by summer associates, associates and partners. Served as greeter at on-campus interviews. Attended follow up events with prospective associates and addressed their questions and concerns.

· Project Management: Managed litigation regarding IRS challenge to client’s estate tax return. Researched legal issues, interviewed witnesses, and wrote legal brief. Coordinated team of attorneys in negotiations with IRS and reached settlement with IRS in which client received full amount of claim.

· Legal Research/Writing: Designed and implemented estate plans for partners. Interviewed partners concerning sensitive financial information. Drafted all relevant documents including Wills and specialized Trusts.