1. Tracey E. Watson
tracey0624watson@gmail.com
118 Bramblebush Lane
Laurel, MD 20724
703‐201‐3789
Summary Fifteen years of experience in the legal industry, including 8 years as a litigation paralegal at one
of the top law firms in the world and 7 years as a legal analyst/legal coordinator. As a senior
paralegal, I managed teams of up to ten paralegals and professional staff on large trials. I’ve
been the project lead for multiple large-scale document reviews using advanced legal technology.
As an analyst, I assisted the General Counsel with management of all of our outside counsel
Smoking & Health teams and provided direct support to the Senior Vice President and Associate
General Counsel.
Litigation
Experience
Altria Client Services Washington, DC
Legal Analyst June 2008‐March 2013
 Supported Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel by preparing all
materials for investors, board meetings, and other company presentations.
 Managed outside counsel teams of up to 10 professionals and reviewed monthly invoices
for over 500 billable cases.
 Managed the master database of over 650 cases and over 10 million supporting
documents.
 Supported the internal functioning of a complex legal department with weekly and
monthly status updates.
Latham & Watkins LLP Washington, DC
Litigation Senior Paralegal June 2000‐June 2008
 Started as a project assistant immediately after college and rose to Senior Paralegal in
charge of client matters that billed over $2 million per year
 Promoted to Paralegal II in advance of firm policy.
 Managed multiple, complex antitrust cases representing Fortune 500 companies.
 Oversaw document productions, correspondence and electronic discovery. Supervise
multiple databases.
 Cite check legal memoranda and draft correspondence to judges, clients and opposing
counsel.
 Prepare exhibits for Class Certification briefs, Motions for Summary Judgment and other
legal memoranda in federal civil cases, including Class Actions and MDLs.
 Lead paralegal on multiple trials in Federal Claims trial in Washington, D.C. Managed
team of paralegals responsible for preparation of exhibits and witness files for depositions
and trial. Supervised exchange of numerous expert reports and document productions.
 Assisted senior paralegal and supported team of attorneys in Los Angeles, CA during
three-month trial for a Fortune 500 Company. Prepared and managed exhibit list
containing over 9,000 exhibits, trial exhibits, testimony outlines and all trial-related
materials.
 Managed document productions to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Department of Justice.
 Lead paralegal on two-month Intellectual Property trial in US District Court of Arizona.
Prepared and managed exhibit list, trial exhibits, testimony outlines and all trial-related
materials. Managed war room and worked directly with court personnel.
Firm
Operations
Experience
Tandem Legal Group LLC Washington, DC
Director of Legal Services March 2013‐current
 Recruited by former Latham & Watkins attorney to join this boutique firm as its first
employee.
 Oversee firm operations, including accounting, insurance and compliance requirements.
 Oversee document productions, case files and electronic discovery. Cite check legal
memoranda and prepare exhibits for briefs. Draft correspondence and discovery
documents.
 Assist corporate attorneys with corporate filings and deal closings.
Education &
Skills
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
B.S., Political Science, Pre-Law, Minor in Sociology, 1996-2000
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