Ryan Cupid
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Experienced with legal research, case management from cold call to resolution, and continuing to hone my client advocacy skills. I utilize strong analytical skills to develop effective legal strategies and solutions. I have a track record of maintaining high professional standards and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Lawyer
Scott Phelps & Mason
Saskatoon, SK
06.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, facilitating timely updates on ongoing projects.
- Built lasting rapport with opposing counsel through respectful negotiation tactics that facilitated mutually agreeable resolutions.
- Minimized clients' risk exposure by identifying potential liabilities during inter-spousal contract reviews.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Drafted over 30 memos for partners ranging from complex civil litigation, family law, and Indigenous family services matters.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Prepared and drafted wills, simple contracts and parenting agreements.
- Researched, wrote and filed court applications, and briefs for a number of cases.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Client intake and conversion for development of my own client base.
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Project interviewer In collaboration with Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc.
- During summer 2024 conducted interviews with members of the public who have had interactions with the office of Residential Tenancies.
- Screened potential applicants for study suitability.
- conducted and transcribed 10 interviews for the purpose of improving accessability for individuals made homeless by current eviction process.
Group Home Manager
Autism Services of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
03.2014 - 08.2021
- Managed 3 group homes for Autism Services (Non-Profit) in Saskatoon.
- Oversaw the opening of one home for 3 adults with Autism.
- Developed programming for quality of life for individuals requiring support. Managed a team of over 30 staff.
- Committed to growing the Adult Support Programs department to achieve greater community impact via increased services.
- Implemented an electronic scheduling system for my department (When I Work).
- Responsible for being on call and managing multiple demands.
- Cultivated versatility by adapting to diverse roles and responsibilities within a non-profit environment.
Mobile Manager
Best Buy
Canada
08.2013 - 02.2014
- My final position with this company was where I had worked since 2009 throughout my undergrad. Led that team to become one of the top-selling mobile departments in all of Canada. As I finished my undergrad I was promoted to manager where I was responsible for day-to-day business operations, including:
- meeting sales goals;
- staff training & coaching;
- leading store-wide morning meetings;
- conducting department meetings & staff development;
- supervising other areas of the store.
- Before entering management, I was an integral member of the sales team that became the number one mobile department in terms of sales, amongst almost 100 Best Buy cell shops in March of 2012.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK04-2024
B.A. (hons.) - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada01-2013
Skills
- Legal writing
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Client counseling
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Case law and outcome analysis
- Contract review and negotiation
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Legal research and review
Extra Curricular
2023-24 academic year
- Recipient of the "Spirit of Negotiation" Award - Canadian National Negotiation Competition Moot competition.
Timeline
Associate Lawyer
Scott Phelps & Mason
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
01.2023 - 10.2024
Group Home Manager
Autism Services of Saskatoon
03.2014 - 08.2021
Mobile Manager
Best Buy
08.2013 - 02.2014
J.D. - Law
University of Saskatchewan
B.A. (hons.) - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan