Danielle Kirby
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Senior Associate Attorney at JBR Law Group LLC with expertise in employment law and contract drafting. Proven track record in securing favorable outcomes through strategic litigation and effective client counseling. Adept at legal research and problem-solving, fostering strong client relationships while mitigating risks in complex legal matters.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate Attorney
JBR Law Group LLC
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared employment contracts on behalf of clients including, non-disclosure, non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements.
- Advised clients
- Provided legal advice and counsel to corporate clients on a wide range of matters related to labor and employment, and construction, sales contracts.
- Interpreted statutes, regulations, court decisions and opinions issued by government agencies in order to advise clients accordingly.
- Attended hearings before state and federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums such as arbitration or mediation proceedings.
- Advised clients on regulatory compliance requirements relating to their respective industries.
- Identified areas of risk exposure within existing contracts and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents related to civil litigation proceedings.
- Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
- Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
- Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Associate Attorney
JBR Law Group LLC
Chicago
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Drafted briefs, motions, and pleadings for various discrimination and harassment cases, securing positive results.
- Researched legal precedents to bolster case strategies during preparations.
- Prepared comprehensive budgets for litigation phases, outlining attorney's fees and expenses.
- Coordinated discovery efforts including managing document requests from third parties.
- Interpreted labor laws in accessible terms to guide clients on compliance best practices.
- Liaised with government agencies and opposing counsel to resolve disputes and negotiate agreements.
- Monitored regulatory changes to inform clients of necessary adjustments in strategies.
- Provided mentorship to paralegals and law clerks, enhancing team skills and collaboration.
Law Clerk
Legal Ethics Consulting P.C.
Chicago
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Authored response letters to ARDC complaints on behalf of clients.
- Prepared internal memoranda detailing merits of client cases per Illinois rules of professional conduct, referencing ARDC cases.
- Developed outlines and overviews of legal ethics issues for educational presentations on topics such as solo practitioner succession planning and confidentiality duties.
- Conducted research on legal ethics issues, including constitutionality of ABA Model Rule 8.4(g) and proposed APRL marketing rule changes.
Senior Law Clerk
JBR Law Group LLC
Chicago
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted legal research using both LexisNexis and Westlaw to support ongoing cases.
- Drafted correspondence and legal memoranda under attorney supervision.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, depositions and mediations.
- Organized and maintained case files and legal documents efficiently.
Student Law Clerk
International Human Rights Clinic, The John Marshall Law School
Chicago
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Led intake interviews and prepared memoranda assessing the merits of the potential clients’ claims and the Clinic’s ability to provide assistance.
- Took on a leadership role with clients and peers throughout the asylum application process to complete projects, and address ongoing needs.
- Proposed and created new forms to be used by the Clinic, including: non disclosure agreements, conditions of translation, client termination letter, a consolidated referral list, client rejection letter, and informed consent letter.
- Prepared materials for an Asylum training hosted by the Clinic as part of an outreach for Pro Bono attorneys in the Chicago area for Syrian refugees
- Drafted memoranda of law in support of a clients’ claims for asylum
- Wrote detailed declarations of clients’ experiences on their behalf to be used in asylum applications
Student Law Clerk
Ascend Justice
Chicago
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted approximately 30 hours of client intake interviews.
- Drafted petitions to obtain emergency orders of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
Law Clerk
Dax F. Garza P.C.
Houston
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Reviewed medical records, discovery documents, input discovery data into case management system.
- Wrote demand letters to insurance companies on behalf of clients.
- Drafted petitions in various personal injury cases, including response to motion for summary judgment.
- Researched various personal injury law issues, such as, a general contractor’s contractual right to control the work of a subcontractor imposing a duty of care.
Education
Juris Doctor - Chicago, IL
The John Marshall Law School
Chicago, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2014
Skills
- Employment law
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Litigation strategy
- Case management
- Client counseling
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
Illinois Supreme Court, November 2017
Timeline
Senior Associate Attorney
JBR Law Group LLC
01.2024 - Current
Associate Attorney
JBR Law Group LLC
11.2017 - 01.2024
Senior Law Clerk
JBR Law Group LLC
08.2017 - 11.2017
Student Law Clerk
International Human Rights Clinic, The John Marshall Law School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Law Clerk
Legal Ethics Consulting P.C.
03.2016 - 06.2018
Student Law Clerk
Ascend Justice
08.2015 - 12.2015
Law Clerk
Dax F. Garza P.C.
06.2015 - 08.2015
Juris Doctor - Chicago, IL
The John Marshall Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
Marquette University