ERICA HOLLEY

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in: personal injury, social security disability, workers compensation and family law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms.

Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics.

Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts.. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.

• Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
• Louisiana State University "SUPERIOR" literary award for public speaking
• Pageant Queen 2006
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• Business & Entrepreneurship Leadership Association
• Motivational Speaker
• Studied International Environmental Law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Summer 2008)
• Bethany Church Outreach team

• Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 08/2006-05/2009, Business and Entrepreneurship Leadership Association (2007-2008), Southern University Law Clinic (Student Attorney, 2008-2009)
• University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 08/2001-12/2004, Bachelor of Arts in English, Honors, Screen Actors Guild "SAG", Member

• Annual Back to School Gospel Extravaganza, Opelousas, LA, 2002-2010, Assisted with organizing and conducting an extravaganza for children and young adults encouraging and mentoring them prior to returning to school.
• Mother's Cry, Opelousas, LA, 2007-2010, Assisted with promoting an inspirational service for mothers praying for their children.
• Mother Daughter Conference, Opelousas, LA, Motivational Speaker, spoke to young girls and mothers about the importance of fostering a positive relationship with one another. Also, spoke directly to young girls about realizing and appreciating their self-worth.
• Bethany World prayer Center- VIP Hostess, Greeted and interacted with new members to ensure that they felt loved and welcomed.