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Michelle Padilla

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Attorney in independent practice in Querétaro, managing real estate leases from applicant review through execution.

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Since 2014, I’ve maintained an independent legal practice, now focused on leasing and real estate management in Querétaro. I review applicants and documents, draft lease agreements and related paperwork, and follow transactions through execution.

At KPB LAWYERS, I prepared U.S. immigration forms and supporting documentation under Case Manager instructions, reviewing case files for missing or inconsistent information. I also organized a client’s declaration chronologically and translated it into English for an asylum matter.

At AEROENLACES NACIONALES, S.A. DE C.V. / VIVA AEROBUS, I created and developed the Legal Operations function, coordinating vendor budgets and payments with Treasury and Accounts Payable. I also maintained corporate legal documents and tracked contracts in LegalTracking.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Attorney | Leasing & Real Estate Management

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Independent Legal Practice

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Independent legal practice maintained continuously since 2014, providing legal assistance to private clients with prior experience in Family Law. Currently focused on leasing and real estate management in Querétaro, including property marketing, tenant screening, drafting lease agreements, and property management.

Legal Assistance Family Law Real Estate Lease Agreements Property Management Tenant Screening Document Review Litigation

Legal Assistant – Immigration Law

KPB Lawyers

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Prepared U.S. immigration forms using case file information and documentation, following Case Manager instructions. Reviewed case files to identify missing or inconsistent information and coordinated with Case Managers and clients to obtain clarifications.

Immigration Law Form Preparation DOS CBP FOIA I 918 I 360 (SIJ)I 601A G 28 I 539 H1B B 2 INSZoom 3CX Case Management Translation

Legal Administrative Assistant

Aeroenlaces Nacionales, S.A. de C.V. / Viva Aerobus

Apr 2019 - Apr 2023 (4 years)

Created and developed the Legal Operations function within the Legal Department, establishing processes for budget administration and payment of legal vendors. Maintained custody and control of contracts, deeds, powers of attorney, and other corporate legal documentation, and coordinated with attorneys and vendors.

Legal Operations Vendor Management Contract Management Legal Tracking Budget Administration Accounts Payable Process Improvement Corporate Law

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Ritch, Mueller y Nicolau, S.C.

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011 (8 months)

Followed up on legal matters and client requests for domestic and international clients. Reviewed contracts and applicable legislation, drafted and revised documents in Spanish and English, and compiled and maintained legal case files.

Legal Research Contract Review Document Drafting Bi lingual Case Management Billing Accounts Receivable

Law Clerk (Legal Intern)

CISP – Coordinación de Investigaciones y Seguridad Privada

Feb 2009 - Feb 2011 (2 years)

Supported matters in criminal, civil, labor, contracts, corporate, tax, and administrative law. Drafted legal filings, attended hearings, and handled filings and administrative procedures before government authorities.

Criminal Law Civil Law Labor Law Contracts Corporate Law Tax Law Legal Research Drafting Hearing Government Filings Specialist

Executive Assistant to Founding Partner and Director

González Calvillo, S.C.

Aug 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months)

Handled and followed up on calls, clients, and firm matters, and managed calendar, meetings, travel, and events. Prepared time records, supported billing processes, and reviewed contracts and prepared legal filings and presentations.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Billing Accounts Receivable Contract Review Documentation Preparation Confidentiality

Executive Assistant to Director of Investor Relations and Finance

TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V.

Oct 2002 - Jan 2005 (2 years 3 months)

Planned and administered budgets for two cost centers: Investor Relations and Board of Directors. Managed administrative and financial processes, including calendar management, invoice processing, expense reconciliation, and confidential information handling.

Budget Administration Cost Control Investor Relations Board Of Directors Calendar Management Invoice Processing Travel Coordination Confidentiality

Customer Service Executive & Corporate Reception Lead

DHL Internacional de México, S.A. de C.V.

Aug 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Provided information on shipping costs, transit times, and requirements, and routed complaints, losses, and delays to appropriate departments. Managed switchboard calls and visitors, distributed correspondence, and supported special events.

Customer Service Shipping Complaint Handling Switchboards Reception Correspondence Event Support