123 Castle St., Apt. 18D
Boston, MA 01234
123 456-7890
321 098-7654
stenstonm@aol.com
Experienced attorney with superior abilities in drafting contracts and other business documentation and consulting on special projects
Harvard University School of Law, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, 1999
Member, Labor and Employment Law Journal
Member, International Law Society
Judge, Students Appellate Advocacy Arguments
State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY
BS in Economics and Business Management, 1996
Graduated magna cum laude
Dean's List Student; Merit Scholar
Member Golden Key National Honors Society and Phi Beta Kappa
New York State Bar licensed
Licensed Real Estate Broker
New York State Bar Association (Member, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law,
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Women in New Media Association
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Pro bono work for Network for Women's Services
Melanie Stenson,
Boston, MA 2003 - Present
Consulting Attorney
Provide consulting services for law firms and major corporations, primarily in areas of contract and documentation review, preparation, and negotiation. Assisted with evaluation of large asset purchase transaction for major retail chain. Reviewed leases, incentive program agreements, and contracts dealing with joint ventures, distribution, licensing, credit transactions, and more. Represented financial institutions in closings. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated mortgage refinancing and consolidation agreements.
Drafted and negotiated real estate lease agreements, facilitating site acquisition, and structure management, and expansion activities. Reviewed title reports and remedied issues on real property restrictions.
Kennedy, Inc.,
New York, NY 1999 - 2002
In-house Counsel
Reviewed and modified vendor and service contracts, Internet-related transactions and more for digital/special effects company. Provided advice on employment, corporate, and business law practice issues. Supervised work of legal/administrative personnel.
Kennedy Corporation ,
New York, NY 1998
Summer Associate
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda. Drafted corporate documents. Carried out general research.
Kennedy Interconnect,
Boston, MA 1995
Intern
Generated financial reports. Worked with coordinators on contract confirmations.