This presentation was provided by Shana McDanold of The District of Columbia Public Library during the NISO event, Enabling Discovery, Part Two: Publishers and Libraries Talk Metadata & Monographs, held on January 16, 2019.
This presentation was provided by Shana McDanold of The District of Columbia Public Library during the NISO event, Enabling Discovery, Part Two: Publishers and Libraries Talk Metadata & Monographs, held on January 16, 2019.
1. Jill Denise Reeves, FRP
2811 W Sitios Street
Tampa, Florida 33629
813-505-0184 / jillsakson@yahoo.com
Problem solving, multi-tasking, relationship building, self starting. Highly motivated professional who works
independently with deadlines and delivers desired outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills to support company goals and positive client relations.
Professional Experience
Litigation Paralegal April 2016-present
Phelps Dunbar LLP
x Organize and maintain complex multijurisdictional litigation files
x Conduct research and investigate key witnesses, litigation issues, and prepared detailed
summaries for use during depositions, mediations, and trial
x Prepare federal and state pleadings in compliance with rules of procedure
x Extensive use and understanding of eDiscovery tools throughout the litigation process
Florida Registered Paralegal January 2014-April 2016
Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, Florida
x Create and maintain client specific master case lists consisting of thousands of products liability
cases in multiple jurisdictions
x Research trends in secondary exposure and premises of accountability
x Collaborate with client and national counsel throughout the litigation process
Florida Registered Paralegal May 2006-December 2013
Kubicki Draper, P.A., Tampa, Florida
x Analyze claim files and assist in developing litigation plans
x Draft pleadings, correspondences, discovery requests and responses, motions, subpoenas, and
related litigation documents
x Analyze discovery responses and non-party records and prepare detailed summaries and
chronologies
x Prepare and maintain trial notebooks and exhibits
Certified Paralegal May 2004-May 2006
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Tampa, Florida
x Legal research and writing including analysis of statutory and case law
x Analyze medical records and deposition transcripts and prepare summary reports
x Respond to discovery requests raising all applicable objections
Paralegal Intern January 2004-May 2004
United States Attorney’s Office, Tampa, Florida
x Perform research projects and prepare summary reports regarding issues related to claims
x Conduct research to assist with in-house administrative projects
x Summarize and organize documents for trial
Elementary Teacher April 1998-June 2003
School District of Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida; Gwinnett County Public Schools, Tucker, Georgia;
Orange County Public Schools, Winter Park, Florida
x Research and apply various educational theories and practices
2. x Collaborate with administration, education professionals, and parents to evaluate and assess
individual needs of each student
x Assist in training colleagues for effective utilization of new assessment tools
Education
Hillsborough County Community College, Tampa, Florida
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program, 2003-2004
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Master of Arts, 1998
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science, 1994
References available upon request
