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Lori Wilkinson

@loriwilkinson

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I am a legal data analyst and experienced paralegal specializing in litigation support and data-driven insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative role that blends legal expertise and data analysis—improving processes with dashboards, KPIs, and e-discovery support—within a team-oriented firm valuing continuous improvement and mentorship.

I am one of three legal data analysts for the Firm worldwide, creating reports, dashboards and visualizations, establishing KPIs, processing confidential data, and working with executives and firm leaders to identify opportunities for improvement. I collaborate across teams to collect and analyze data, prepare presentations, and support marketing and business development with accurate client information.

I bring decades of paralegal and litigation-support experience across civil litigation, insurance defense, labor/employment, real estate, and bankruptcy matters, and I have taught ABA-approved paralegal courses as an adjunct professor. I hold a Master of Jurisprudence, am a PACE Registered Paralegal, was named 2022 Legal Professional of the Year, and maintain certifications in CLIO, TrialDirector, Nuance, CaseMap, iManage Work, Litera Workshare, Concordance, and DISCO E-Discovery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Legal Data Analyst

Current

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

One of three global legal data analysts; created reports, dashboards and KPIs to inform firm leadership and ensured Foundation database accuracy using Capital IQ and D&B Hoovers.

Data Analysis Dashboards KPIs Data Visualization Foundation Capital IQ Project Management

Adjunct Professor

Del Mar College

Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Taught ABA‑approved paralegal courses (Civil Litigation, Law Office Technology & E‑Discovery, Introduction to Law & Ethics) across face-to-face, online, and dual-credit formats and improved instructional quality through varied teaching methods.

Curriculum Development Instructing Paralegal E Learning Classroom Management

Paralegal

The Edwards Law Firm

Oct 2019 - Sep 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Supported civil litigation and personal injury matters by drafting pleadings and discovery, analyzing medical records and chronologies, coordinating experts, and preparing for mediations, depositions, and trial.

Litigation Discovery Trial Preparation Legal Research Case Management

Paralegal

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)

Handled insurance defense civil litigation tasks including drafting complaints and answers, managing discovery, preparing motions, and supporting mediation, deposition and trial activities in state and federal court.

Insurance Defense Litigation Litigation Discovery Motion Practice Trial Preparation Depositions

Paralegal

Wood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C.

Jun 2013 - Oct 2018 (5 years 4 months)

Supported labor and employment litigation by drafting pleadings and motions (including summary judgment briefs), preparing Statements of Position, managing discovery and e-filing via PACER, and assisting with trial preparation.

Employment Law Motion Practice Summary Judgment Discovery E Filing Legal Research Trial Support

Legal Assistant

Roberts & Roberts, LLP

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Prepared commercial and residential real estate documents including leases, purchase/sale contracts, deeds of trust, lien packages and construction closing documents, supporting transactions from drafting through closing.

Real Estate Law Deeds Of Trust Closing Packages Contract Drafting

Paralegal

William Ellis, PC

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda, drafted subpoenas and discovery, assisted with divorce petitions, bankruptcy filings (Ch.7/13), settlement agreements, wills and probate paperwork.

Legal Research Bankruptcy Family Law Discovery Drafting Legal Memoranda

Paralegal

Christian & Small LLP

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)

Researched case law on dram and aviation laws and supported general civil litigation through drafting petitions, discovery, investigation of new files, and trial preparation.

Legal Research Litigation Trial Preparation Case Analysis

Legal Secretary

Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP

Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 (4 years)

Supported insolvency/restructuring and labor/immigration practice areas by preparing Chapter 11 petitions, heavy transcription and filing, drafting answers and discovery, and preparing appellate briefs and immigration paperwork.

Bankruptcy Transcription Client Communication

Real Estate Paralegal

Kearns Benedict Harp & Brumby

Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)

Prepared title binders, cleaned up title issues, and drafted and coordinated loan closing documents for commercial real estate transactions from initial binder to disbursement.

Title Clean Up Title Examination Title Cleanup Closing Documents Closing Coordination

Real Estate Paralegal

Crowther & Green LLC

Jan 1992 - Jan 1997 (5 years)

Performed title examinations and cleanup, prepared initial title binders and final policies, and drafted commercial real estate purchase and lease documents to facilitate closings.

Title Examination Closing Documents Commercial Real Estate Contract Drafting

Office Manager/Legal Assistant

Walden Glover Housman, Jr.

Jan 1986 - Jan 1992 (6 years)

Managed office operations including AP/AR and supervision of staff, prepared Chapter 7 and 13 petitions, wills and trusts, and handled heavy transcription and client intake for collections and family matters.

Office Management Accounts Payable Transcription Team Supervision