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Robyn Walters

Norfolk

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at TowneBank, specializing in litigation management and corporate governance. Proven track record in minimizing risk exposure and enhancing compliance frameworks. Adept at legal research and analysis, with strong communication skills to advise senior executives on strategic initiatives. Committed to delivering impactful legal solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Legal Counsel

TowneBank
02.2022 - Current
  • Advised business lines and senior executives on new products and initiatives.
  • Assisted with launching new products and services enterprise wide.
  • Created, reviewed, and finalized contracts and other legal documents.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
  • Managed complex subsidiary list of over 100 entities. Upgraded to subsidiary management platform.
  • Managed litigation matters for the enterprise. Designed and implemented litigation management system and procedures.

Affiliate Compliance Advisory Officer

TowneBank
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Advised Affiliate leadership about regulatory risks related to their line of business.
  • Identified and worked to contain risks identified the ongoing monitoring of line of business actions. When risk is identified, advises Affiliate leadership of options for remediating the risks.
  • Ensured Affiliates maintained adequate policies, procedures, and training related to their regulatory compliance risks.
  • Maintained entity database for TowneBank and updated management ensures enterprise awareness of new acquisitions.
  • Conducted research and interpreted federal and state regulations related to banking, insurance, investments, real estate transactions, and property management.

Legal Assistant

Glasser and Glasser
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Ensured collection team calls were made in compliance within client standards and within state and federal regulations.
  • Worked with client representatives, firm attorneys, and team managers to solve compliance issues.
  • Escalated customer complaints to various clients for resolution actions.
  • Ensured proper communication with customers to address their issues or concerns in line with client standards and client offered resolutions.
  • Assisted with providing customers with validation of debt documentation.

Student Attorney

University of South Carolina School of Law
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Sustainable Development Clinic
  • Created report for non-profit organization about legal consequences of reuse and redevelopment efforts on contaminated property.
  • Advised non-profit client on best course of action regarding involvement with contaminated property.
  • Conducted client interviews.
  • Led meetings with client to best assist the client with achieving its organizational goals.

Law Clerk

Cromer, Babb, Porter, and Hicks, LLC
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Drafted complaints and memoranda in opposition of defense's motions to dismiss.
  • Assisted clients with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questionnaires.
  • Provided valuable legal research to attorneys for state and federal employment issues.
  • Assisted attorneys with development of legal strategy for clients.
  • Assisted with client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for upcoming depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and litigation.

Legal Extern

U.S. Army JAG Corps
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Worked with Labor Law Attorney.
  • Drafted motions, including motion for summary judgment.
  • Assisted supervising attorney with case backlog.
  • Developed ability to interpret federal regulations.
  • Gained experience with federal employment hearings.
  • Assisted with service member separation hearings.
  • Assisted with advising base commanders on important labor issues.

Legal Intern

U.S. Navy JAG Corps
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Worked with Force Judge Advocate General for the Commander, Navy Installations Command.
  • Assisted with revisions of Sexual Assault Training Manual.
  • Conducted legal research on complex questions of federal law.
  • Assisted with legal review of Inspector General Investigations.
  • Developed ability to interpret federal regulations and communicate interpretation to others.

Legal Intern

Mulkey, Forbes, Reid & Barton
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Contributed to litigation by compiling evidence books for upcoming trials.
  • Assisted partner attorney with legal research on complex issues in estate law.
  • Maintained client records for partner attorneys.
  • Assisted with client interviews.

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Columbia, SC
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05-2015

Skills

  • Litigation management
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Employment law
  • Legal analysis
  • Corporate governance
  • Corporate and business legal issues

Affiliations

  • State of Virginia
  • State of Maryland
  • District of Columbia

Timeline

Associate Legal Counsel

TowneBank
02.2022 - Current

Affiliate Compliance Advisory Officer

TowneBank
04.2020 - 02.2022

Legal Assistant

Glasser and Glasser
12.2018 - 05.2019

Student Attorney

University of South Carolina School of Law
01.2018 - 05.2018

Law Clerk

Cromer, Babb, Porter, and Hicks, LLC
04.2017 - 08.2017

Legal Extern

U.S. Army JAG Corps
01.2017 - 04.2017

Legal Intern

U.S. Navy JAG Corps
06.2016 - 07.2016

Legal Intern

Mulkey, Forbes, Reid & Barton
05.2015 - 08.2015

Juris Doctor -

University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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