1. Natalie Spector, J.D.
1860 Chestnut Street, Apt.4 ◆ Santa Clara,CA95054 ◆ (650) 833-8199 ◆nataliespector2 @gmail.com
Motivated, highly educated, and experienced legal professional with versatile and extensive skill set
and experience. Excellent communicator with successful employment and small business ownership track record and proven
commitment to client advocacy and volunteer work. Flexible and accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential matters.
Reliable, personable, organized and detail oriented.
Skills Summary
◆ Contract Management
◆ Legal/Paralegal
◆ Research and Writing
◆ Business Operations
◆ Legal Compliance
◆ Project Management
◆ Marketing & Sales
◆ Mediator
◆ Training/Coaching
◆ Computer/Office
◆ Communication
◆ Project Coordination
◆ Drafting documents
◆ Negotiation/Advocacy
◆ Finance/Records
◆ Client Representation
◆ Document review
◆ Fluent in Russian
◆ Microsoft Office
Professional Experience
LEGAL CONSULTANT AND MEDIATOR – Yardley, PA and Los Altos, CA,
2008-present
• Provide advice, assistance and coaching to business and individual clients on a variety of matters, including
contract negotiation/management, business/taxplanning, real estate,negotiations and conflict management,
dispute resolution, personalfinance and communication/organization/people skills. Assist in drafting
contracts and preparing and legal paperwork.
• Dedicate substantialamount of time to pro bono work
• CA Bar Admission tentatively anticipated in 2017 (taking CA Bar Exam February 2017)
LAW OFFICES OF NATALIE SPECTOR - Houston, TX
Attorney and Mediator, 2005—2008
• Represented clients in civil, real estate,family law and other matters, including complex contractual,
custody and property negotiation and disputes,will and estate planning, business and partnership
formation, bankruptcy and immigration issues.Drafted legal documents and filed in accordance with
applicable Court guidelines and litigated a myriad of cases.
• Mediated family law, landlord-tenant, commercial and other disputes.
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, - Houston,TX
Tax Attorney and Project Manager, 06/2000-08/2005
• Successfully managed a variety of U.S. and international corporate, tax planning and controversy projects
and issues related to ExxonMobil’s global operations.Represented a variety of clients across ExxonMobil
corporate structure.Served as a liaison and coordinated and managed national and international projects,
including coordinating with engineering, treasury and accounting and legal departments on multimillion
dollar cost saving initiatives.
• Conducted negotiations with joint venture partners,contractors,third parties and the U.S. and Foreign
government authorities.
• Handled U.S. transactions including, like-kind exchanges, worthless security deductions,entity and
partnership formations. Managed U.S. severance tax controversy work, negotiated settlements and
developed refund claims in Wyoming, Alabama, Colorado, Utah, and Alaska.
• Acted as a recruitment coordinator and mentor to summer associates.
HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION, - Houston,TX
• Represented clients in cases involving complex divorce, child custody,bankruptcy, and other issues.(2004-
2007)
2. U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – Boston, MA
Intern, 1999
• Worked on cases ranging from civil rights violation claims to an international white collar crime
investigation related to allegations of insider trading in the Russian Federation.
EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. – Houston,TX
Summer Associate, Tax Law Department, 1998, 1999
• Researched and drafted memoranda, conducted presentations to management on a variety of federal and
state tax litigation and planning issues.
WEST GROUP - Boston,MA
Research/Student Assistant, 08/1998 – 05/2000
• Assisted law students with Westlaw research needs,conducted classes /presentations.
FRISHBERG & PARTNERS – Kiev, Ukraine
Paralegal, 06/1996 – 05/1997
• Researched and advised multinational clients on a variety of corporate, tax, commercial, labor and
international law issues.Drafted contracts,including international tax treaties and joint venture agreements.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER – HOUSTON, TX
40-hour Mediation Training, 01/2008
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – BOSTON, MA
J.D., 05/2000
GPA: 3.28
National Appeleate Advocasy Competition Finalist (2000), Edward F. Hennessey Scholar
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY – WALTHAM, MA
B.A, cum laude, Politics and Economics 05/1996
Other
◆ Pro Bono College of the State
Bar of Texas(recognition
awarded for volunteer client
representation)
◆ Strong interest in travel and
current events
◆ PassedPA RealEstate Exam, 2009
(CA license anticipated, 2013)
◆ LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/natspector
Natalie Spector◆1860Chestnut Street, Apt.4◆SantaClara, CA 95054◆(650) 833-8199◆nataliespector2@gmail.com
