BETHANY A. STONE, ESQ.
Woodstock
Summary
Dedicated E-discovery professional with history of exceeding company goals through work ethic, attention to detail, and team leadership. Proven success in building trusting rapport while communicating clearly and effectively with client team, IT professionals and colleagues. Hardworking, dependable under pressure, and skilled at adapting to new situations and challenges to surpass expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT ATTORNEY
Alston & Bird LLP
01.2020 - Current
- Relativity proficient, Assisted in over 25 complex document reviews, legal research/analysis with minimal supervision and strict deadlines
- Performed quality control review and analysis for confidential, large-scale and complex document reviews.
SENIOR CONFLICTS/INTAKE ATTORNEY
Greenberg Traurig LLP
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Performed in-depth corporate research/critical analysis clear, concise conflict reports for 1,500+ new business/new matter requests
- Collaborated with firm attorneys to facilitate resolution of potential issues/conflicts, including waiver/engagement letter drafting
- Developed dynamic search database for several large corporate families to promote consistent report findings and analyst efficiency.
PROJECT ATTORNEY
Legility
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Reviewed, analyzed, and applied subjective coding to over 5,000 privileged and/orresponsive documents using variety of online review tools and databases
- Drafted project protocol and collaborated with legal counsel regarding client expectations, production requirements and quality standards.
STAFF ATTORNEY
King & Spalding
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed detailed project analysis assessing overall objectives, potential issues, timeline and budget for large scale, multi-phase e-discovery projects
- Developed review protocols, led attorney training, coordinated collection and production of documents and drafted privilege logs
- Directed early case assessment, (coded searches, dynamic analytics, etc.) and implemented comprehensive monitoring processes to assess project performance
- Coordinated with case counsel, project attorneys and vendors regarding project developments, progress, and identification of potential issues
- Developed long-term client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality work within time and budget constraints.
Founder/Officer-in-Charge
Beth Stone, LLC
11.2010 - 06.2014
- Drafted business plan and implemented monitoring strategies to improve operations, target current business and forecast needs.
- Assessed case, counseled and referred potential personal injury clients.
PROJECT ATTORNEY
King & Spalding
04.2008 - 11.2010
- Developed review protocol, allocated resources, and managed costs for production toregulatory/ oversight agencies SEC, FDIC and PCAOB
- Controlled risks associated with regulatory concerns by clarifying policies, enhancing guidelines, and collaborating with case counsel/client.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Emory School of Law
Atlanta, GaBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GASkills
- Discovery processes
- Case/Team management
- Case analysis
- Drafting budgets and protocols
BAR ASSOCIATION
Active member in good standing of State Bar of Georgia.
Additional Information
- Exceptional work ethic/time management
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication
- Detail oriented/organized
- Work independently or collaboratively, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
- In-Depth analysis/problem solving
community involvement
- Collaboratively built 15+ homes as part of Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer to walk dogs at local animal shelter
Timeline
PROJECT ATTORNEY
Alston & Bird LLP
01.2020 - Current
SENIOR CONFLICTS/INTAKE ATTORNEY
Greenberg Traurig LLP
12.2016 - 10.2019
PROJECT ATTORNEY
Legility
07.2015 - 11.2016
STAFF ATTORNEY
King & Spalding
07.2014 - 06.2015
Founder/Officer-in-Charge
Beth Stone, LLC
11.2010 - 06.2014
PROJECT ATTORNEY
King & Spalding
04.2008 - 11.2010
Juris Doctor -
Emory School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Georgia College And State University
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