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Denisse Alava

Lawyer
Guayaquil,G

Summary

I consider myself a proactive, responsible, and reliable professional with a solid foundation in legal technical knowledge and effective soft skills. My specialties include corporate law, data protection, and compliance, among other areas.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A
05.2024 - Current

Management of Personal Injury and Family Law cases from inception to final resolution. This involves drafting demand letters, initiating lawsuits when necessary, responses legal actions.
- Negotiation and settlement management
- Requesting Medical records
- Drafting Notices of deposition
- Drafting summons and complains
- Calls with insurance companies (adjusters)
- Dealing with State farm as a direct client of the firm
- Scheduling attorneys calendars
- Scheduling mediations
- Scheduling Court reporters
- Emails to opposing counsel

Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Ernst & Young
11.2021 - 06.2024

With a specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), strategic action plan development, tax alert management, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP), and proficiency in Free Trade Zones and investment contract management, I bring extensive experience in offering legal consultations to both local and international clients across various industries. At EY, in the International Tax and Transaction Services division, I focused on conducting legal due diligence, performing thorough analyses, and delivering detailed reports on the legal implications of commercial transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. Additionally, I provided comprehensive guidance on business establishment and ensured regulatory compliance throughout the entire business lifecycle.

Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Ricaurte Abogados Y Asociados
06.2021 - 11.2021

Responsible for overseeing the legal management of collections at Cooperative JEP, where I handle the entire legal process for initiating coercive and judicial procedures, among others. This includes drafting various legal documents and conducting all necessary legal proceedings.

Education

Lawyer - Law

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Centro Educativo La Moderna
Samborondon, Ecuador
05.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

Time Management and Organization

Team work

Ability to work under pressure

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Legal Research and Analysis

Client Counseling and Communication

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A
05.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Ernst & Young
11.2021 - 06.2024

Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Ricaurte Abogados Y Asociados
06.2021 - 11.2021

Lawyer - Law

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Centro Educativo La Moderna
05.2001 -
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