Talbot Gandara
Attorney at Law
Arizona
NM
About
I have spent several years reviewing contracts on clients’ Negotiating, administering, extending, terminating, renegotiating contracts and
ensured that clients… read more adhere to contractual obligations.
experience
Practice Areas
Work History
Crown Castle
Contract Specialist
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Facilitate the preparation, negotiation and execution of contractual agreements. Responsible for initiating, developing, reviewing and routing of research-related contracts and documents. Maintains records of contract activity for benchmark purposes and works to improve office efficiencies. Collaborates with legal affairs, customers, staff and contractors.
Ex Novo Media
Contract Analyst
Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
Reviewed contracts on clients’ behalf: Negotiated, administered, extended, terminated, renegotiated contracts and ensured that clients adhere to contractual obligations. Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Approved or rejected requests for deviations from contract specifications.
Indian Legal Clinic
Student Attorney
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Interviewed and screened prospective clients, drafted memorandums, prepared and filed motions, tracked billable hours, became extremely familiar with the Criminal Code of the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Community and prepared for and exercised a mock trial from depositions to jury selection to closing statements.
Arizoan State Legislature
Legal Intern
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Worked directly under the General Counsel for the House Majority. Completed several legal writing and research projects covering a vast array of topics in constitutional, administration, employment, regulatory, procedural and criminal law. Attended several committee meetings and worked on spontaneous special research and writing projects for members.
Etherton Law Group
Trademark and Copyright Intern
Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Prepared and examined legal documents, conducted legal analysis, wrote memorandums, verified citations, and conducted extensive research.
US Department of Labor
Assistant Investigator
May 2015 - Aug 2015
Developed an understanding of Title 1 of ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA and The Affordable Care Act through the investigation of several companies accused of breaching their fiduciary duty. Worked closely with attorneys and auditors during onsite visits to collect evidence and depositions through the final completed investigation submitted to the Office of the Solicitor General.
Arizona Department of Education
Policy Analyst
Jan 2014 - May 2014
Tracked legislation, drafted briefs, conducted research and analysis, and provided constituent support.
Link Essentials
CFO
Aug 2009 - Aug 2013
Founding member of an online marketing and SEO company. Served as Chief Financial Officer and worked closely with Executive Director, developing budgets and reporting techniques.