Mr. Athma J. Birju, Esq. | 2848 Carambola Circle South | Coconut Creek, FL|
954.464.1235 | athmajbirju@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE UPDATE LEGAL, INC. December 2014 to Present Mirarmar, FL Contract Attorney • Worked with specialized eDiscovery team for specific issues such as: responsiveness, attorney-client privilege, work-product privilege, patent infringement, financial/marketing data and any and other issues relevant to the cause of action for Fortune 500 client. • Examined approximately 8,000 documents on Citrix/One Document Review Platform with prodigious efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. WICKER, SMITH, O’HARA, MCCOY & FORD, P.A. August 2014 to October 2014 Fort Lauderdale, FL Contract Attorney • Worked with specialized litigation support eDiscovery team for specific issues such as: responsiveness, attorneyclient privilege, work-product privilege, patent infringement, financial/marketing data for Fortune 500 client. • Examined approximately 15,000 documents on Relativity 8.2 Platform with prodigious efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. • Performed quality control (QC) analysis, privilege log, security/personal information redactions. UNITEDLEX LEGAL STAFFING June 2014 to August 2014 Miami, FL Contract Attorney • Worked with specialized litigation support eDiscovery team for specific issues such as: due diligence, patent violations, damages, privilege, and any and other issues relevant to the cause of action for Fortune 500 client. • Reviewed complex litigation matters involving intellectual property rights, willful breach of patent rights, and damages. • Examined approximately 12,000 documents on Relativity 8.2 Platform with prodigious efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. • Resolved which documents were capable of being privileged. • Performed quality control/quality analysis (QC) as well as privilege log, security/personal information redactions. ATHMA BIRJU & ASSOCIATES, P.A. June 2014 to Present Coconut Creek, FL Managing Partner • Provide legal counsel to clients. • Draft/file criminal/civil pleadings, motions, memorandums of law, complaints, answers, petitions and other court documents for state and federal practice. • Research legal issues and advise clients regarding legal rights. FLORIDA FORECLOSURE LAW GROUP May 2014 to June 2014 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Associate Attorney • Provided counsel to clients. • Foreclosure law focus, including wrongful eviction and breach of contract. • Drafting answers to complaints and motion drafting. • Attend court hearings on a weekly basis, including negotiating with opposing counsel. • Attend court ordered mediations as required to facilitate settlement negotiations. • Attend court ordered conciliations as required to facilitate loan modification process. • Attend court ordered Case Management Conferences to facilitate settlement/trial process. HURON LEGAL CONSULTING August 2013 to May 2014 Ft. Lauderdale, FL eDiscovery Consultant
Mr. Athma J. Birju, Esq. | 2848 Carambola Circle South | Coconut Creek, FL|
954.464.1235 | athmajbirju@gmail.com
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Provide litigation support reviewing documents for specific issues such as: due diligence, mortgage formation, stockholders’ responsibilities, privilege, and any and other issues relevant to the cause of action during eDiscovery phase for Fortune 500 clients. • Reviewed complex litigation matters involving stockholders, mortgages, and real estate. • Examined approximately 15,000 documents on Relativity 8.2 and eZReview Platform with prodigious efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. • Resolved which documents were capable of being privileged. WASHTENAW PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE FELONY DIVISION May 2012 to August 2012
Ann Arbor, MI Student Attorney (Internship) • Provided counsel to clients. • Analyzed case files, identified and addressed all legal issues presented to the court. • Researched and analyzed complex legal issues presented for litigation. • Assisted in a team-based development approach on defense strategies for clients during court appearances. • Calculated statutory sentencing guidelines. • Negotiated directly with prosecuting attorney in plea bargain contracts. • Consulted with and supervising attorney on trial strategy. • Appeared in court as needed. LICENSING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:_____________________________________________ • Florida Bar Association (FL Bar #: 0109031) May 2014 • Broward County Bar Association April 2014 • American Bar Association (Member #02357358) April 2014 • Miami-Dade County Bar Association May 2014 EDUCATION WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY COOLEY LAW SCHOOL August 2009 to August 2012 Lansing, MI JURIS DOCTOR (JD) • Enrolled into Juris Doctorate Program. • Focusing on Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Litigation. H. WAYNE HUIZENGA SCHOOL OF BUSNIESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP October 2007 to August 2009 • Enrolled into the Masters of Business Administration Program. • Focusing on Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Mergers &Acquisitions & Taxation. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY August 2004 to July 2007 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Fort Lauderdale, FL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • Double Major in Legal Studies (Pre-Law), Business Administration. • Completed a wide array of Business courses such as, Management, Economics, Business Strategy & Policy, Business Law, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Marketing Principles & Applications, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, and Business Conglomerate Organizations. • Presented research findings to professors, and other business professionals using Microsoft PowerPoint.
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MS Office 2003-2007 and 2010 Suite Adobe Acrobat Professional Lexis/WestLaw and WestLawNext
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Legal research and writing skills. Jail/Client Interview Skills. Notary Public, Florida #FF005220 Plea bargain negotiation.
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Calculating sentencing guidelines (Michigan) Competent with Florida Rules of Civil/Criminal Procedure.
Mr. Athma J. Birju, Esq. | 2848 Carambola Circle South | Coconut Creek, FL| • • • •
Competent with Florida Evidence Code Client billing. Task management Relativity/Citrix Document Review Platform
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954.464.1235 | athmajbirju@gmail.com
eZReview Document Review Platform Motion Practice Hearing Practice Citrix/One Review Platform
EXTRACURRICULAR/PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES • Mock Trial Board Member • Broward Legal Aid Provide counsel via hotline. • Miami-Dade Legal Aid Provide counsel via pro bono representation ACADEMIC RESEARCH
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Probate Petition Drafting Transactional Document Drafting
2009-2010 June 2014 to Present August 2014 to Present
LEGAL RESEARCH/FOCUSED AREAS OF STUDY LEGAL RESEARCH • McCulloch v. State of Maryland and Its Effect in Modern Banking. • Korematsu v. The United States of America and Race Relations Today in America. • Dickey v. Michigan Board of Public Transportation • Chene v. The People of Michigan BUSINESS RESEARCH • A Review of Financial Operation and Improvement for Brand Extensions for EBay the world’s largest online garage sale. • Accounting Fraud in the Late 20th and Early 21st Century and Ways to Prevent It. • Marketing Plan Consultation: Keynote Group.