Sunbal Virk has over 10 years of experience in legal and administrative roles. He currently works as a remote interpreter for Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu between clients and medical/legal services. Previously he has interned at various legal organizations, handling cases, negotiations, and research. He received his JD and LL.M from Ohio Northern University and has strong computer and language skills.

1. SUNBAL VIRK 101 The Oaks Clarkston, GA 30021
Email: s-­‐‑virk@onu.edu Cell: 734-­‐‑341-­‐‑3821
EXPERIENCE:
Bromberg
Translations,
Hamtramck,
MI
Interpreter
08/2015-­‐Current
Remote
video
interpreting
of
Hindi,
Punjabi,
and
Urdu
to
and
from
English;
generally
in
legal
and
medical
setting.
Lima
Municipal
Court,
Lima,
OH
Certified
Legal
Intern
02/2015–08/2015
Work
alongside
prosecutors,
representing
clients
in
mediations,
pre-­‐trials
and
hearings.
Handle
negotiations
with
defense
in
preparation
of
cases.
To
date,
have
conducted
over
a
dozen
trials
as
main-­‐chair
with
a
success
rate
above
90
percent.
Drafting
and
filing
appropriate
court
documents.
Interviewed
clients,
determined
legal
needs,
and
explained
court
proceedings.
Researched
and
wrote
legal
casework
and
briefs.
Tetra
Tech,
DPK,
San
Francisco,
CA
Global
Law
&
Development
Fellow
06/2014-­‐08/2014
Drafted
and
edited
project
proposal
for
Ghana.
Primarily
worked
on
the
Iraq
Access
to
Justice
Program
(IA2J)
to
provide
technical
and
administrative
support
for
the
success
of
the
program.
Handled
procurements
of
the
project
for
all
related
fields.
Researched
laws,
statutes,
and
articles
both
in
Iraq
and
the
United
States
in
order
to
consult
and
improve
the
program.
Collected
and
analyzed
project
reports
for
both
home
office
and
field
office.
Drafted
and
edited
final
proposals
for
the
organization.
Drafted
consultant
contracts
and
assisted
with
international
consultant
briefings.
Identified
and
captured
best
practices
and
success
stories
for
IA2J.
Attended
and
participated
in
all
internal,
external
project
and
budget
meetings
by
conducting
result
presentations.
TRACE
International,
Inc.,
Annapolis,
MD
Legal
Intern
06/2013-­‐08/2013
Coordinated
with
President
of
company
on
expanding
TRACE
activities
in
Pakistan
including
researching
business
environment
and
liaising
with
Pakistani
business
associations
and
non-­‐profit
organizations.
Worked
directly
with
company’s
manager
of
due
diligence
on
new
member’s
application,
background
checks
of
organizations
and
individuals.
Served
as
a
point
of
contact
for
prospective
members
and
the
intermediaries.
Bodman
PLC,
Detroit,
MI,
Records
Management/Litigation
Clerk
06/2010–08/2012
Maintained
and
secured
records
in
accordance
with
the
Firm’s
established
policies
and
procedures.
Served
over
twenty
attorneys,
their
legal
assistants
and
support
staff
to
provide
record
management
services.
Organized,
maintained
and
secured
legal
records
including
the
firm’s
vaulted
wills.
Assisted
in
all
other
administrative
duties
required.
University
of
Michigan,
Dearborn,
MI
Student
Assistant
04/2006–06/2010
Computed
and
input
student
and
employer
data
for
school-­‐wide
Cooperative
Education
program.
Coordinated
paperwork,
meetings,
and
interviews
for
director,
employers
and
students.
Tracked
and
monitored
school-­‐wide
paid
internship
annual
reports.
Performed
all
administrative,
clerical
and
any
other
necessary
duties.
EDUCATION:
Ohio
Northern
University-­‐Claude
W.
Pettit
College
of
Law
May
2015
Juris
Doctor
(J.D)./LL.M.
,
Democratic
Governance
and
Rule
of
Law
Student
Research
Position:
Research
Assistant
for
Professor
Jean
Marie
Kamatali
Clinic
Experiences:
Hancock
County
Public
Defender
(Fall
2014);
Lima
Prosecutor’s
Office
(Spring
2015);
Alternative
Dispute
Resolution
(Spring
2015)
Leadership
Experiences
and
Student
Involvement:
Coordinator
and
Developer
of
Polar
Pals
(2012-­‐2015);
Student
Bar
Association
2L
Class
Representative
(2013-­‐2014);
Secretary
and
Vice-­‐President
of
Street
Law
(2013,
2014-­‐2015);
Secretary
of
Public
Interest
(2014-­‐2015);
Icelandic
Legal
Exchange
Program
(2012-­‐2015)
University
of
Michigan-­‐Dearborn
December
2011
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Psychology
&
Criminal
Justice;
Minor
in
Anthropology
Sogang
University;
Korean
Studies
Summer
Exchange
Program,
South
Korea
(Summer
2011)
Leadership
Experiences
and
Community
Involvement:
Dean’s
List
(Spring/Fall
2011);
Outstanding
Officer
Award
(2011);
Distinguished
Student
Emerging
Leaders
Program
((2010);
Department
of
Behavior
Science
(2010);
Worldviews
Seminar
(Summer
2010);
Association
of
Student
Anthropologists
(Treasurer,
2010-­‐2011);
Criminal
Justice
Club
(Secretary;
2008-­‐2009)
SKILLS:
Proficient
in
all
Microsoft
systems
(Word,
Excel,
PowerPoint,
Outlook);
ORACLE,
ARDIS,
Tetralinx
and
Content
Management
System
(CMS)
Proficient;
Typing
88wpm;
Data-­‐Entry;
Contract
Review;
Excellent
Administrative
Skills;
Languages:
English,
Urdu,
Hindi
&
basic
Korean
(Hangul)