RICHARD J. HOLLAND
530 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60304
(773) 972-3204
rh@attorneyrichardholland.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Special Counsel, Chicago Feb. 2009-December. 2012
Contract Attorney
Focusing on pharmacutical patent enforcement and contruction litigation, provided litigation support reviewing documents for privilege and responsiveness using the Relativity, Concordance, Stratify, Kroll and Documatrix software packages. Other tasks included second level review and the creation of privilege logs.
Huron Consulting Group, Chicago May 2012-Aug. 2012
Contract Attorney
Provided litigation support related to mortgage backed securities. Reviewed and analyzed e-discovery documents.
Beyond Properties, Oak Park, Illinois Mar. 2012-present
Broker Associate, Real Estate Attorney
Assist clients in the buying and selling of real estate. Act as attorney for other brokers on pending real estate contracts and closings.
Living Room Realty, Chicago Jan. 2011-Mar. 2012
Broker Associate, Real Estate Attorney
Bridge NFP, Chicago June 2007-Jan. 2009
General Counsel and Director of Business Operations
Established and negotiated commercialcontracts for a not-for-profit arts organization, including drafting and implementing forms for the company. Performed risk analysis and litigation avoidance. Restructured record-keeping and accounting systems. Problem-solved on site during large-scale national and international events, and ensured compliance with local laws and code. Managed budgets and human resources, and supervised ten staff members as the chief point of contact for administrative and legal issues.
Chicago Kent College of Law, Daley Center Pro-Se Clinic Apr. 2006-June 2007
Attorney
Supervised a legal clinic that provided extensive pre-trial assistance to pro-se defendants and specialized in clients being sued or evicted in municipal court. Managed eleven attorneys and students; worked personally with approximately 200 clients each month. Handled motion practice and pre-trial preparation, and made regular court appearances, including trials.
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Dec. 2005-Apr. 2006
Volunteer Attorney
Aided clients in resolving problems with receipt of their public benefits and aid.
Special Counsel, Chicago Jan. 2005-Nov. 2005
Contract Attorney
Reviewed and analyzed e-discovery documents focused on pharmacy benefits management regulation.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Madison (full scholarship): JD – December 2003
University of Wisconsin, Madison: MA, May 2003 MFA, December 2003
Columbia College, Chicago: BA, Summa Cum Laude, May 1998
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