Dimple Patel
Attorney at Law
California
CA
About
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Work History
Genentech
Senior Contracts Associate
Aug 2015 - Present
• Primary point of contact for over 10 business groups
• Draft commercial contracts including Vendor Services Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Agency Services Agreements, Consulting Services Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, and Fee for Service Agreements
• Amend existing contracts to conform with changing business needs and regulatory requirements
• Negotiate contra
LegalForce RAPC
Junior Associate Attorney
May 2015 - Present
• Prepare and file trademark applications with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”)
• Respond to office actions, including likelihood of confusion rejections
DEM Legal & Consulting Services
Litigation Associate
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
• Represent employees in their employment disputes
• Assist in all aspects of litigation, including drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, trial briefs, discovery responses and requests, deposition questions, etc.
• Review collective bargaining agreements, employment contracts and employee handbooks
• Negotiate and conduct extensive redlining of severance/separation agreements.
UC Davis Law School
Research Assistant
Jan 2012 - May 2013
Drafted memorandums on the legislative history and statistics of immigration amnesty policies in the U.S., the doctrine of entrapment by estoppel, and the development of the constitutional right to counsel.
Department of Fair Employment & Housing
Extern
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Interviewed claimants and witnesses to assess viability of claims filed with the DFEH
Prevented a case from being rejected after assessing the facts and applicable disability laws
Perkins & Associates LLP
Law Clerk
Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Drafted research memorandums, demand letters, and opposition to demurrer
Conducted initial client intakes
Reviewed employment contracts
Law Offices of Waukeen McCoy
Legal Intern
May 2011 - Aug 2011
Drafted demand letters, discovery requests and responses, and deposition summaries
UC Davis School of Law
Research Assistant for Professor
Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
Drafted memorandums on § 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, electronic signature laws, teleradiology and domain name seizures (for his book, The Electronic Silk Road).
Survivors International
Development & Communications Associate
Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
Coordinated events such as the Gender Based Violence Conference
Researched and prepared grant proposals
Managed social media (Facebook, Twitter, Blogger) and website content
Assisted a former client who received asylum in the United States form a support group
Zellerbach Hall
Customer Service & Ticket Office Representative
Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
Capital Alliance Lobbying Firm
Legislative Intern
Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
Researched bills to write letters of support/opposition to legislators;
Shoe Pavilion
Sales Associate
Jan 2007 - Jul 2007
Bath & Body Works
Sales Associate
Jul 2006 - Jan 2007