1. Stephanie L. Paternostro
377 Santa Paula Ave., Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 386-8107
E-mail: stephaniepaternostro@gmail.com
Education/Licenses/Certifications
March 2008 Coach Training Alliance Certification Life/Career Coach
March 2005 Admission to California Bar
May 2004 Juris Doctor, Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
June 2000 B.A., Political Science, California State University, Los Angeles
Objective
Driven, results-oriented attorney with extensive experience in running a law practice. Eager to contribute
to optimizing revenue and increasing customer satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. Skills
include ability to generate new revenue and maintain customer loyalty, excellent communication skills,
business development and deep knowledge of legal practice and research. Proficient in Westlaw.
Experience
Stephanie L. Paternostro, Attorney at Law (Los Angeles/San Diego, CA) March 2007-present
Attorney/Owner
• Primary focus on Family Law cases from intake to judgment. Also, experienced in representing
clients in criminal state and appellate court matters; transactional matters such as contract
drafting and review; and representation in claims regarding retirement benefits.
• Generate new business and revenue through effective networking and marketing, while
maintaining existing client base through excellent customer service and result-oriented approach
to representation.
• Responsible for all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, extensive legal research and
analysis, client counseling, witness interviews, depositions, written discovery, document review,
law and motion practice, appearances at all types of hearings, settlement negotiations, mediation,
trial preparation and serving as court-appointed counsel for minor children in highly contested
custody disputes.
• Skilled mediator in assisting parties in reaching mutually acceptable terms to avoid litigation.
• Proficient in Westlaw
Wilson Law Group, P.C. (Los Angeles, CA) August 2012-present
Independent Contract Attorney
• Assist in Estate Planning, Probate, Contract and Litigation matters.
• Conduct extensive legal research, draft correspondence, meet with clients, communicate with
IRS regarding audits, prepare litigation strategy and work independently and collaboratively with
other attorneys to maximize efficiency and quality of our representation of clients.
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2. Professional Life/Career Coach (Los Angeles and San Diego, CA) March 2008-present
Life and Career Coach/Owner
• Professional Life/Career coach certified by the Coach Training Alliance
• Create customized step-by-step coaching strategies to assist clients in changing their
perspectives by focusing on ideas and goals of authentic value.
• Full attention is given to help clients embrace their unique desires and strengths and to identify,
and pursue, and achieve their goals.
Holmes & Holmes Attorneys at Law (Glendale, CA) March 2005 – March 2007
Associate Attorney
• Lead attorney in Family Law Cases from intake to judgment with primary focus on complex
custody issues.
• Responsible for all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, extensive legal research and
analysis, client counseling, witness interviews, depositions, written discovery, document review,
law and motion practice, appearances at all types of hearings, settlement negotiations, mediation,
trial preparation and serving as court-appointed counsel for minor children in highly contested
custody disputes. Served as second chair trial in complex family law cases.
• Served as mentor to associate attorneys in all aspects of litigation and case analysis. This
included, but was not limited to, approaches to effective legal writing, analysis of legal issues, and
civil procedure.
Law Offices of James Griswold (Santa Ana, CA) September 2004 – March 2005
Law Clerk
• Focus on Personal Injury and Employment Law.
• Conducted document review for discovery production, review of deposition transcripts, trial
preparation, client intake interviews and witness interviews and attended labor board
Administrative hearings and depositions.
Los Angeles Superior Court (Glendale, CA) May 2002 - August 2002
Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Judge Laura Matz
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing pleadings for heavy weekly Law and Motion calendar.
Written analysis of each motion including, but not limited to, statement of facts, legal issues,
applicable law, and recommended ruling.
• Reviewed case file to ensure proper civil procedure (e.g., timeliness, notice, service of process).
• Performed extensive legal research and analysis.
• Assisted the Court in Law and Motion calendar hearings, chamber conferences, and jury trials.
Glendale Community College (Glendale, CA) August 2000 – July 2001
Student Activities Coordinator
• Assisted Dean of Student Activities in all matters relating to student government and student
campus organizations.
• Supervised coordination of campus events including but not limited to: galas, fundraisers,
leadership conferences, club activities.
• Co-advisor to the student government and managed the budget in excess of two million dollars
requiring consistent and accurate reporting.
• Directly supervised, coached, motivated and counseled seventeen student government members
in official duties and academic and personal goals on a daily basis.
• Supervised and collaborated with faculty members serving as advisor to student organizations to
improve quality of events and activities for students.
• Served as a voting member on several governance committees.
• Presenter at several statewide conferences instructing team building and leadership skills for both
students and Student Activities Coordinators from campuses throughout the state of California.
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3. • Represented Glendale Community College at several regional and national conferences.
Interests
• Travel, acting, cooking and motivational books.
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