Gillian Ramos

5 years experience in education law

Experience in trial defense

Petrullo, APC, Redondo Beach, CA
Associate Trial Attorney, May 2023-Present
Prepare and manage trial preparation and materials for case litigation; draft legal briefs, opinions, and motions; analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents and medical research; meet with medical experts and clients in preparation for deposition and/or trial testimony; draft and propound discovery

The Law Offices of Andrea M. Tytell, Redondo Beach, CA
Attorney, January 2021-May 2023
Managed cases from intake through settlement or court decision; appeared and prepared for cases in civil, family and education matters, filed/e-filed motions, briefs and other pleadings for court and/or the Office of Administrative Hearings; conducted and defended depositions; successfully mediated cases; prepared due process complaints; conducted legal research for appropriate laws, codes and regulations; represented clients in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.

Law Clerk and Special Education Child Advocate, January 2018 – January 2021
Revised legal pleadings; drafted motions, complaints, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and monthly billing statements; managed office calendar; attended IEP meetings for clients as a student advocate; reviewed IEP documents for proper accommodations, services and accuracy of notes

The Law Office of David C. Stone, Anaheim, CA
Receptionist and Law Clerk, November 2016 – November 2017
Assisted clients with any questions and concerns; assisted attorneys with cases and calendaring; prepared legal documents for filing; drafted correspondence to opposing counsel, minor’s counsel, clients, and judges; met with clients and prepared motions, pleading papers, and trial strategies; met with opposing counsel and opposing parties to successfully negotiate settlements; manages a multi-line phone system; scheduled consultations and appointments

The Law Offices of Michael J. Sheldon and Jack N. Whitaker, Tustin, CA
Receptionist and Legal Assistant, April 2016 – November 2016
Managed two busy attorney calendars; conducted legal research regarding criminal matters; liaisoned between attorneys and clients; maintained client trust account books; drafted motions and declarations; prepared all outgoing correspondence; oversaw administrative tasks, such as managing the multi-line telephone, sending/receiving scans and facsimiles, sending and sorting mail, and greeting clients; met with clients daily to provide updates on cases

The Law Office of Stanley Shar, El Monte, CA
Receptionist and Legal Assistant, October 2015 – January 2016
Created client intake documents; conducted legal research regarding personal injury issues; drafted personal injury claim documents; met with clients to provide status updates 

Los Angeles Superior Court - Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Los Angeles, CA
Judicial Extern, The Honorable Judge William Ryan, June 2015 – August 2015
Assisted judges, research assistants and law clerks in the Criminal Writ Division; reviewed Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus; drafted Memoranda of Decision for Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus; conducted research; observed Proposition 36 matters

Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Los Angeles, CA
Extern, March 2015 – May 2015
Conducted research; drafted memoranda, proposed orders and correspondence regarding dissolutions, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal support, domestic violence and pensions; revised 2015 California Family Basics Manual to be published by Harriett Buhai Center; assisted the Executive Director and Staff Attorneys with case files, client intake and appointments; met with clients to complete screening and intake process

Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Los Angeles, CA
Volunteer, June 2014 – January 2015
Assisted Pro Bono Director in elder law and estate planning; consulted with low-income members of the community to prepare advance health care directives during legal clinics; communicated with potential clients for initial screenings and questionnaires

The Whatley Griffin Law Firm, Mount Holly, NJ
Law Office Manager/Legal Assistant, June 2012 – June 2013
Intern, May 2011 – August 2011
Prepared motions; drafted legal memoranda to family and administrative law judges; interviewed clients and scheduled client consultations; reviewed and drafted written discovery, including interrogatories and responses to interrogatories; drafted wills and durable powers of attorney, property settlement agreements, parenting plans, and certifications; conducted research regarding family law, employment law, and real estate issues; maintained business
and trust accounts; maintained and produced monthly client invoices, fund statements, and accounts receivable statements using TimeSlips; created rule charts; maintained correspondence with judges, adversaries, law clerks, and over thirty clients; supervised five youth interns; oversaw and trained incoming law office manager

Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor, December 2015
(SCALE) Accelerated Two-Year Juris Doctor Program
Awards: First Place Oralist, 2014 Intramural Moot Court Competition
Activities: Student Ambassador, Nominated Position; SCALE Representative, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association; Founding Member and Public Relations Chair, St. Thomas More Society

Albright College, Reading, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology/Criminology, May 2012
Honors: Recipient, National Honor Society Scholarship

Recipient, Presidential Scholarship; Member, Alpha Kappa Delta, Honors Sociology Society; Member, Phi Delta Sigma, Honorary Alumnae Society

Activities: Treasurer, Epsilon Nu, Pre-Law Society; President, Formal Recruitment Chair, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority; Head Committee Chair, Peer Orientation Program; Student Government Representative, Angels A Capella Choir