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JOANNE BIERNACKI [email protected] 510-395-7464
EDUCATION John F. Kennedy University College of Law Degree: Juris Doctorate 2005 Witkin Award Recipient in Criminal Law 2008 Witkin Award Recipient in Professional Responsibility 2008 Certified Mediator San Francisco State University Major: Criminal Justice Degree: B.A. Skyline College Major: Paralegal Studies/Pre-Law Certificate: Paralegal/Legal Assistant INTERNSHIPS
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Intern • • •
Worked primarily in the child assault division Wrote motions Researched
• •
Prepared discovery Practiced as a certified law student, successfully orally argued an opposition to a motion to suppress narcotics evidence.
Contra Costa Superior Court Civil Division Unlimited Jurisdiction Intern • • •
• • •
December -April 2007
Directly assisted the court research attorney with the creation of a pro per plaintiffs outline on procedure in Limited Jurisdiction Court. Outline reviewed by the research attorney, a local judge and placed on the county’s website. Sat in on Law & Motion hearings. Reviewed, researched and cite checked small claims information for Pro Per claimants.
Hanson Bridgett, LLP Intern •
January-May 2009
May-August 2006
Worked directly under the managing partner of the products liability and toxic torts group. Created a deposition questionnaire outline for asbestos exposure claimants. Wrote several legal memorandums. Re-drafted and reorganized pleadings, forms, and reference materials during the creation of an e-discovery binder used as a reference guide for the practice area.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hanson Bridgett, LLP Records Management • •
• •
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February 2004-Present
Managed a firm wide paper file conversion project and simultaneously managed up to 16 employees. Involved with the development of the Records Department from the ground up. Assisted in the development of filing categories for each practice area, developed department processes and coordinated the move of over 50,000 files from a decentralized location to a centralized location. Collaborated with the IT department’s analyst regarding records technology implementation in firm wide. Brainstormed in the creation and development of an end-user records search tool on the firm intranet. Daily interaction with attorney’s and staff members resolving records related issues and needs. As a result of the file conversion project became familiar with the following areas of law: Employee Benefits, Product’s Liability & Toxic Torts, Health Care, Labor & Employment, Business Transaction , Estate Planning, IP & Trademark , Public Agency, Litigation. Also worked as a department coordinator and clerk.
Zouves Fertility Center Patient Services Coordinator •
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Conducted phone interviews regarding prospective patients’ medical history, scheduled in-person and telephone consultations with the doctor, entered data by dictation. Engaged in continuous correspondence with the patients and educated the patients regarding the IVF process. Managed and coordinated the receipt of prospective patients’ medical records. Maintained all patient files, created filing system for offsite storage. Researched patient accounts and maintained information of referring physicians. Input and processed database information for patients, donors and surrogates. Assisted the reception desk.
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP Receptionist and Records Clerk •
•
August, 2000- July 2003
January 1999-August, 2000
Receptionist at the Palo Alto office. Managed incoming and outgoing calls and communications between attorneys and their clients. Assisted the library staff by keeping legal materials up to date and organized. Assisted the accounting department documentation and billing of costs. Records clerk for the SF Real Estate group. Managed a large database of extremely confidential and pertinent records. Provided user support regarding filing needs.
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Additional Skills & Qualifications: Extremely proficient with PCs. Intermediate to advanced skills with various programs. Microsoft Word 1998, 2000, XP, Corel WordPerfect 98, Extend, Access, FileMaker 5.0, Excel, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Summation, Elite Enterprise. Experience with transactional document drafting, familiarity with Litigation terminology and procedure. I have an excellent ability to multi-task while under pressure. Professional Associations: Contra Costa Bar Student Member & American Records Management Association Member (ARMA). REFERENCES Kelly Welsh- Former Employee- Insurance Defense Attorney- 415-867-0294 Jeff Lewis- Records Manager at Hanson Bridgett, JD recipient- 415-995-5164 Gloria Sanchez- Internship Supervisor- Research Attorney- 925-957-5786 Mert Howard- Internship Supervisor- Partner at Hanson Bridgett- 415-777-3200 Anita Bozzi-Former Employee- Research Attorney- 415-216-9203 Jackie Kessell- Hanson Bridgett Business Attorney- 650-349-4440 Bridget Lawley- Assistant Dean- John F. Kennedy School of Law- 925-969-3550 Chris Kanios- Professor at John F. Kennedy School of Law- 925-969-3550 **Additional references available upon request.
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EDUCATION John F. Kennedy University College of Law Degree: Juris Doctorate 2005 Witkin Award Recipient in Criminal Law 2008 Witkin Award Recipient in Professional Responsibility 2008 Certified Mediator San Francisco State University Major: Criminal Justice Degree: B.A. Skyline College Major: Paralegal Studies/Pre-Law Certificate: Paralegal/Legal Assistant INTERNSHIPS
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Intern • • •
Worked primarily in the child assault division Wrote motions Researched
• •
Prepared discovery Practiced as a certified law student, successfully orally argued an opposition to a motion to suppress narcotics evidence.
Contra Costa Superior Court Civil Division Unlimited Jurisdiction Intern • • •
• • •
December -April 2007
Directly assisted the court research attorney with the creation of a pro per plaintiffs outline on procedure in Limited Jurisdiction Court. Outline reviewed by the research attorney, a local judge and placed on the county’s website. Sat in on Law & Motion hearings. Reviewed, researched and cite checked small claims information for Pro Per claimants.
Hanson Bridgett, LLP Intern •
January-May 2009
May-August 2006
Worked directly under the managing partner of the products liability and toxic torts group. Created a deposition questionnaire outline for asbestos exposure claimants. Wrote several legal memorandums. Re-drafted and reorganized pleadings, forms, and reference materials during the creation of an e-discovery binder used as a reference guide for the practice area.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hanson Bridgett, LLP Records Management • •
• •
•
•
February 2004-Present
Managed a firm wide paper file conversion project and simultaneously managed up to 16 employees. Involved with the development of the Records Department from the ground up. Assisted in the development of filing categories for each practice area, developed department processes and coordinated the move of over 50,000 files from a decentralized location to a centralized location. Collaborated with the IT department’s analyst regarding records technology implementation in firm wide. Brainstormed in the creation and development of an end-user records search tool on the firm intranet. Daily interaction with attorney’s and staff members resolving records related issues and needs. As a result of the file conversion project became familiar with the following areas of law: Employee Benefits, Product’s Liability & Toxic Torts, Health Care, Labor & Employment, Business Transaction , Estate Planning, IP & Trademark , Public Agency, Litigation. Also worked as a department coordinator and clerk.
Zouves Fertility Center Patient Services Coordinator •
•
Conducted phone interviews regarding prospective patients’ medical history, scheduled in-person and telephone consultations with the doctor, entered data by dictation. Engaged in continuous correspondence with the patients and educated the patients regarding the IVF process. Managed and coordinated the receipt of prospective patients’ medical records. Maintained all patient files, created filing system for offsite storage. Researched patient accounts and maintained information of referring physicians. Input and processed database information for patients, donors and surrogates. Assisted the reception desk.
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP Receptionist and Records Clerk •
•
August, 2000- July 2003
January 1999-August, 2000
Receptionist at the Palo Alto office. Managed incoming and outgoing calls and communications between attorneys and their clients. Assisted the library staff by keeping legal materials up to date and organized. Assisted the accounting department documentation and billing of costs. Records clerk for the SF Real Estate group. Managed a large database of extremely confidential and pertinent records. Provided user support regarding filing needs.
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Additional Skills & Qualifications: Extremely proficient with PCs. Intermediate to advanced skills with various programs. Microsoft Word 1998, 2000, XP, Corel WordPerfect 98, Extend, Access, FileMaker 5.0, Excel, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Summation, Elite Enterprise. Experience with transactional document drafting, familiarity with Litigation terminology and procedure. I have an excellent ability to multi-task while under pressure. Professional Associations: Contra Costa Bar Student Member & American Records Management Association Member (ARMA). REFERENCES Kelly Welsh- Former Employee- Insurance Defense Attorney- 415-867-0294 Jeff Lewis- Records Manager at Hanson Bridgett, JD recipient- 415-995-5164 Gloria Sanchez- Internship Supervisor- Research Attorney- 925-957-5786 Mert Howard- Internship Supervisor- Partner at Hanson Bridgett- 415-777-3200 Anita Bozzi-Former Employee- Research Attorney- 415-216-9203 Jackie Kessell- Hanson Bridgett Business Attorney- 650-349-4440 Bridget Lawley- Assistant Dean- John F. Kennedy School of Law- 925-969-3550 Chris Kanios- Professor at John F. Kennedy School of Law- 925-969-3550 **Additional references available upon request.
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