Lance M. Powell

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About Lance M. Powell

Lance's current resume LANCE M. POWELL, ESQ. 1051 E. Larkwood Street, West Covina, CA 91790 (909) 641-4419 lancemichaelpowell@gmail.com Education Southwestern School of Law (ABA accredited) Juris Doctor, May 2016 GPA: 3.3 (Top 30%) Honors: CALI Award, Criminal Law Seminar, 2015 Witkin Award, Video Game Agreements, 2014 Dean’s List, 2012-2013 Activities: LLSA, APLSA and Sports Law Society student member University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy, June 2011 Professional Experience Lead CP/Waiver Attorney: The Matian Firm, APC (Los Angeles, CA) 02/20-08/21 • Supervised and managed paralegals in the CP/Waiver immigration department • Managed caseload of over 100 immigration cases through resolution • Attended interviews, master, individual, SIJS, and bond hearings with respondents • Drafted and submited applications, motions, briefs, petitions, and supplemental evidence Immigration Attorney: Kostiv and Associates (Los Angeles, CA) 03/19-02/20 • Analyzed immigrant’s eligibility for all forms of immigration relief • Prepared applications and attended interviews, Court hearings with respondents Associate Attorney: Doherty and Catlow (Los Angeles, CA) 08/18-03/19 • Managed caseload and attended court hearings, depositions, and arbitrations • Drafted discovery, motions, trial documents, and other legal correspondence Associate Attorney: Makkabi Law Group (Beverly Hills, CA) 12/17-07/18 • Appeared in court and at depositions on behalf of and with clients • Drafted complaints, discovery, and legal motions Legal Assistant: Makkabi Law Group (Beverly Hills, CA) 08/17-11/17 • Took intake calls with potential clients and negotiated on behalf of existing clients Teacher's Assistant: Southwestern School of Law (Los Angeles, CA) 06/13- 05/14 • Created hypotheticals and answered student questions during office hours Legal Assistant: Razi Law Group (Beverly Hills, CA) 08/11- 05/12 • Managed up to thirty cases from intake to settlement negotiations Additional Information • Proficient in Abacus Law, Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Microsoft Office, and all forms of social media • Member of the CA Bar, registered with EOIR, and sworn in to practice in State and Federal Court • Bilingual- Fluent in Spanish: reading, writing and conversational