Kina L. Robinson
Skokie
Summary
Resourceful and accomplished legal professional with over 15 years of experience in litigation support, government legal services, and regulatory compliance. Adept at case management, FOIA coordination, liquor licensing, claims review, and high-stakes legal operations. Known for impeccable work product, deadline precision, and strong relationships with stakeholders, public officials, and law enforcement. Champion of civil rights, transparency, and public accountability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal / Liquor Licensing Manager / FOIA Officer
City of Evanston Corporation Counsel
06.2020 - Current
- Lead legal support for municipal litigation, claims management, and court filings involving City liability.
- Respond to FOIA requests, subpoenas, and public inquiries with compliance and precision.
- Coordinate all liquor licensing functions, including application reviews, renewals, and ordinance updates.
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses, court orders, legal memos, jury instructions, and redactions.
- Manage attorney litigation liens, settlement negotiations, and third-party carrier communications.
- Oversee public records management, training of junior staff, and compliance with ECF e-filing standards.
- Coordinate property damage claim assessments and subrogation efforts for City reimbursement.
- Serve as liaison with Police Department, internal departments, and external counsel for legal matters.
Legal Intake Lead, Law & Regulation
Allstate Insurance Company
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Directed legal intake processes for service of process on Allstate and subsidiaries.
- Saved $500K+ through default judgment initiative and stakeholder coordination.
- Supervised legal intake associates and developed litigation recognition training workshops.
- Handled escalated legal inquiries and collaborated with registered agents and claims offices nationwide.
Federal Civil Right Senior Paralegal II
City of Chicago Corporation Counsel
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided trial support in complex federal civil rights matters involving police accountability.
- Coordinated with CPD and COPA for subpoena compliance and legal hold processes.
- Summarized medical records, reviewed complaints, and maintained chain of custody for evidence.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Supported high-volume litigation including drafting, research, and document production.
- Summarized depositions and coordinated expert witness prep and strategy sessions.
- Assisted in arbitration and trial preparation; maintained client communications.
Lead Litigation Paralegal
Judge James Hoban & Fisher, LLC
02.2008 - 08.2016
- Led litigation preparation including motion drafting, discovery, and case strategy.
- Managed deposition schedules, hearings, and administrative claims processing.
- Conducted interviews, trial prep, and served as client liaison during litigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Northwestern College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Litigation Support: Drafting pleadings, discovery, HIPAA motions, court filings, legal research
- Government Legal Services: FOIA responses, subpoena coordination, liquor license processing
- Investigative Skills: Claims investigation, property damage assessment, evidence preservation
- Administrative Excellence: Process improvement, records management, policy development
- Technical Proficiency: PACER, LexisNexis, eDockets, Westlaw, PeopleSoft, TeamConnect, Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Financial Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Life Member, Alpha Beta Gamma National Honor Society
Timeline
Paralegal / Liquor Licensing Manager / FOIA Officer
City of Evanston Corporation Counsel
06.2020 - Current
Legal Intake Lead, Law & Regulation
Allstate Insurance Company
01.2018 - 10.2019
Federal Civil Right Senior Paralegal II
City of Chicago Corporation Counsel
08.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
06.2015 - 08.2016
Lead Litigation Paralegal
Judge James Hoban & Fisher, LLC
02.2008 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
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