Laura Llano
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Passionate and dedicated aspiring attorney with a strong commitment to the pursuit of justice and human rights. I am driven by a profound belief in the power of the law to effect positive change in our world. With a background in legal research, case management, and client advocacy, I am eager to transition into the dynamic and impactful field of human rights law.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Clerk
GB Law Professional Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Political Canvasser
Kate Graham Campaign
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Interacted with and educated 1500+ voters in the North London area to promote Kate Graham's Prime Minister campaign.
- Responded to customer questions and objections to address concerns and build rapport.
- Conducted regular surveys and canvassing activities to identify potential voters.
- Analyzed and evaluated data, identifying trends in the voting process.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
Intercultural Communication Facilitator
Western University
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Biological Anthropology
Western University
London, ON04.2023
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Legal Research
- Presentation Development
- Office Administration
- Legal Writing
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Ethical Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Certification
- American Contract Law I, Yale University - April 2020
- Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation, University of Cape Town - April 2020
Timeline
Law Clerk
GB Law Professional Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Political Canvasser
Kate Graham Campaign
02.2022 - 04.2022
Intercultural Communication Facilitator
Western University
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Biological Anthropology
Western University