Elisha Tedesco

Accomplished dual qualified attorney offering five-year record of developing legal strategies, client advocacy with a particular strength in mediation and ADR. Experience representing clients and training students in student clinic environment. Capable of delivering high-quality results by applying transferable skills to diverse challenges.

Licensed in Michigan and Ontario.

Associate Attorney , Scholten Fant, Grand Haven, MI, 07/01/23 - 07/01/24

• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients.
• Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
• Participated in mediation sessions, effectively advocating for client interests while working towards amicable resolutions.
• Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to uncover critical information pertinent to clients'' legal matters.
• Acted as Guardian Ad Litem and Special Fiduciary on behalf of Ottawa County Court.

Early Resolutions Officer , Office of the Ontario Ombudsman, Toronto, Canada, 10/01/20 - 06/01/21

• Conducted intake of complaints, including: documenting, identifying and analyzing issues; and providing appropriate referral information for complaints.
• Effectively managed a caseload of complaints using case management database and conducted follow-up research and made inquiries on individual complaints, as appropriate.
• Communicated with complainants and officials from the provincial government and its organizations, including the Family Responsibility Office, Condominium Authority of Ontario, Human Rights Tribunal, municipalities and school boards using a variety of conflict resolution strategies.
• Analyzed complex cases and issues using the case assessment method, identify cases, which are appropriate for investigation and prepare files for investigation by the investigations and SORT teams.
• Conducted trends analysis to identify patterns in complaints and potential systemic issues.

Articling Student , Gilbertson Davis, Toronto, Canada, 09/01/19 - 07/01/20

• Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents for successful case resolutions in condominium actions, family law actions and commerical contract disputes.
• Enhanced legal research skills by utilizing various databases and online resources.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations under supervision to advise clients on business and legal transactions including a complex injunction involving derivative action and oppression claim.
• Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
• Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
• Presented compelling oral arguments in small claims court that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.

Trainee Solicitor , Brodies LLP, Glasgow, Scotland, 07/01/18 - 07/01/19,

• Drafted share purchase agreements, bespoke commercial contracts and investment agreements for domestic and international clients including FTSE 500 companies.
• Drafted wills, completed probate applications and administered estates.
• Assisted senior partner with research and motion preparation for complex divorce and custody matters.
• Frequent blogger with an article reaching status of the most read corporate and commercial blog globally on Lexis and another being published in Business Insider.