DAVID WALIA

21 Bowman Avenue,
dw6497a6@westpost.net
(647) 928-6297

TARGET: FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME LAW ASSOCIATE

* College graduate and bar candidate with academic legal experience covering civ
il, family, corporate, and criminal legal cases. Exposed to a variety of legal p
roceedings, research, and processes, including investigation and preparation of
pleadings, discovery, motion practice, legal review, and client management.
* Diligent and proactive in managing multiple projects and relationships while m
aintaining administrative efficiency. Proven ability to simplify processes and b
uild upon skills and knowledge for progressive, positive results. Culturally flu
id and enterprising with experience working with English and Canadian clients.
* Persuasive, articulate communicator with exceptional memory and ability to eff
ectively present complicated information to varied audiences. Recognized for pub
lic speaking and litigation talent with oral advocate award at tort moot court c
ompetition. Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Prepared to "hit the ground running," drawing on customer service strengths, c
ommunity involvement, and business management acumen. Superb analytical, investi
gative, organizational, and negotiation skills. Assertive and hardworking with i
mpeccable ethics and integrity.

EDUCATION | LICENSE
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MASTER OF LAWS
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT UNIVERSITY, TAFT SCHOOL OF LAW, ANTICIPATED DECEMBER 2010
BACHELOR OF LAWS, HONORS
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, SAINT ALBANS SCHOOL of LAW, ENGLAND, 2008
Oral Advocate Award, Magistrate Moot Court Competition, 2006
BACHELOR OF ART
PHILOSOPHY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2005
Self financed education through principally owned and operated retail store.

BAR ADMISSIONS
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New York State Bar, 2010
California State Bar, anticipated December 2010

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
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VOLUNTEER
STEPHEN R. BISS, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, 1/10-2/10
Conducted legal research under the criminal code and participated in case analys
is with defense attorney to determine litigation and resolution strategy for DUI
case. Drafted memorandum and persuasive briefs.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
SAINT ALBANS SCHOOL OF LAW, SAINT ALBANS, ENGLAND, 10/08-6/08
Provided research support for article "More than the bottom line," written by Pr
ofessor Bill Davies, published in the New Law Journal (www.new-law-journal.co.uk
). Examined British legislative reform under Company Act 2006, analyzing the dem
and for social responsibility among corporate directors. Thoroughly researched c
orporate governance reform and policies. Introduced exemptions to the newly enac
ted legislation.
LEGAL INTERN
SAINT ALBANS SCHOOL OF LAW, LAW CLINIC, SAINT ALBANS, ENGLAND, 1/08-6/08
Conducted preliminary screening and advised indigent clients on various legal is
sues working with professor in community clinic. Drafted complaints on security
deposit claims and submitted motions to collect on judgments. Prepared domestic
relations cases for trial in family and magistrate court. Counseled clients on l
andlord-tenant disputes, estates and wills, criminal and contract matters, inter
national visa applications, and assault cases.
David Walia (647) 928-6297 ? dw6497a6@westpost.net ? Page two

WORK EXPERIENCE
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SUPERVISOR, CHELSEA INTERNATIONAL, TORONTO, ONTARIO, 7/09-11/09
Oversaw in-store sales, management, and employee relations at 14 clothing and tw
o furniture stores. Performed thorough review of each store to ensure sales targ
ets. Delivered merchandise and resolved customer complaints.
CLERK, M.S. SINGH, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, 6/06-8/06
Provided general office and client support. Collected supporting evidence and do
cumentation. Scheduled appointments, organized dockets, and managed files. Prepa
red claims collections.
OPERATIONS MANAGER, J.K MANUFACTRUING, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO, 4/04-12/05
Fully managed all facets of start-up clothing company of custom-made and off-the
-rack women's fashion. Negotiated lease terms, financing, and retail location. R
ecruited, trained, and supervised three employees, motivating each member to ach
ieve performance goals and ensure productive store operations.
Implemented aggressive marketing strategies that increased margins. Developed cu
stomer relations to maximize service satisfaction and generate repeat/referral b
usiness to achieved sales growth to plan. Monitored and resolved service issues.
Created e-newsletter marketing campaign, writing and developing all content and
design.

MEMBERSHIPS | AFFILIATIONS
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International Law Student Association, Member
Citizens Advice Bureau, Case Worker
Pancreatic Cancer Half-Marathon, Participant

LEGAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

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Lexis/Nexis ~ Westlaw ~ PCLaw ~ Computerized/Library Legal Research ~ Microsoft
Office Suite