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Dominique Rolle

Nassau,The Bahamas

Summary

Adept at legal analysis and client counseling, I enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined case management at Glinton Sweeting O'Brien. This tenure across prestigious firms honed litigation experience and critical thinking, securing favorable outcomes and building lasting relationships. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Litigation Attorney

Glinton Sweeting O'Brien
10.2023 - Current

Working directly with noted civil litigator Mrs. Giahna Soles-Hunt with a focus on advocacy and more specifically, research, case preparation, drafting, trial preparation, and dispute resolution with a focus to prepare for a career focus on litigation once called to the Bar of The Bahamas.

  • Increased client satisfaction with timely communication and commitment to understanding their needs.
  • Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on developments in litigation practice areas, enhancing expertise and value as a resource within the firm.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strategize on complex litigation issues and streamline case management processes.
  • Coordinated expert witnesses engagements for consultations and testimony in support of clients'' positions at trial or mediation sessions.

Associate Attorney

Higgs And Johnson
03.2023 - 09.2023

Worked closely with senior commercial practitioners Portia Nicholson and Leroy Smith in learning financial services and commercial transactional practical skills with a focus on drafting opinions, client care, registration of digital asset businesses, drafting resolutions, share pledges, mortgages, and general commercial advice.

  • Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
  • Actively participated in professional organizations within the local legal community to expand network and foster collaboration on relevant issues.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Associate

Griffiths & Partners
02.2021 - 01.2023

Worked closeley with Conrad Griffiths K.C. and David Cadman K.C. with a specific focus on commercial litigation, pre-action dispute resolution, employment disputes, multi-million dollar land transactions, asset recovery, corporate administration, company restoration, wills and estate planning, probate and trusts. Focused on a exclusive group of companies/high net-worth clients dedicated with their commercial and personal legal concerns. This group included insurance conglomerates, luxury hotels, leading yacht/catamaran companies, and wealthy persons with a variety of business interests.

  • Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Actively participated in professional organizations within the local legal community to expand network and foster collaboration on relevant issues.
  • Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
  • Established a strong reputation for thoroughness and professionalism, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
  • Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues for clients across multiple industries, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in problem-solving skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and understanding of their needs.

Associate (Sabbatical)

Henderson Chambers
06.2022 - 12.2022

Worked directly with legendary British silk Patrick Green K.C. of the historic Post Office decision and his noted junior, Ognjen Miletic on two of the largest ongoing class action suits in European legal history whilst on sabbatical exchange with Griffiths & Partners.

  • Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Participated in settlement negotiations, securing favorable terms for clients while minimizing potential liabilities.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues for clients across multiple industries, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in problem-solving skills.

Paralegal/Attorney

Misick & Stanbrook
05.2015 - 08.2019

Worked directly with preeminent Turks and Caicos King's Counsel, Ariel Misick OBE KC, gained extensive experience in high level commercial law. Drafted, lodged, and acted as paralegal/junior attorney on major asset recovery cases, international freezing orders, administrative law challenges to major statutory body decisions affecting national issues, multi-million dollar land transactions, provided advice and opinions for global conglomerates, super-high net worth individuals and leading international banks such as Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Nike, and Coca-Cola. Gained foundational experience in Turks and Caicos company law with particular focus on reinstatement of dissolved companies, insolvency, and shareholder's agreements. Assisted in preparing aviation leases and registration of the same; Trained with each department to develop in strong foundation in pre-action correspondence, drafting, lodging, and mooting Supreme Court claims.

Paralegal

F Chambers
10.2012 - 06.2014

Worked directly with noted English criminal law attorney Lara Maroof, gained hands-on experience in preparing judicial review applications, drafting interlocutory appeals, case summaries and strategy, legal research, and high-level public law advice with respect to the ongoing political corruption trial of former Premier Michael Misick, of whom the firm represented more than one defendant. Besides working on the Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial, regularly handled face-to-face client conferencing, skeleton argument drafts, contract review, and minor Magistrate Court and Labour Tribunal appearances.

  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.

Education

LLB (Hons) - Law

University of Buckingham
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingd
02.2011

High School Diploma -

Fort Lauderdale High School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Of America
05.2008

Skills

  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Legal writing
  • Oral advocacy

Timeline

Associate Litigation Attorney

Glinton Sweeting O'Brien
10.2023 - Current

Associate Attorney

Higgs And Johnson
03.2023 - 09.2023

Associate (Sabbatical)

Henderson Chambers
06.2022 - 12.2022

Associate

Griffiths & Partners
02.2021 - 01.2023

Paralegal/Attorney

Misick & Stanbrook
05.2015 - 08.2019

Paralegal

F Chambers
10.2012 - 06.2014

LLB (Hons) - Law

University of Buckingham

High School Diploma -

Fort Lauderdale High School
Dominique Rolle