Vanessa Coletto
Document Review Attorney
Asheville,NC
Summary
Experienced document review attorney with over 9 years of eDiscovery and litigation support experience, specializing in privilege log review, quality control (QC), and subpoena processing. Proven ability to manage high-volume document reviews, lead teams, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Proficient in Relativity, Ringtail, Nebula, iPro, and Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in data breach response, PII/PHI identification, and litigation workflow optimization. Extensive experience working with multiple legal service providers, law firms, and corporate clients.
Developed critical thinking and analytical skills in fast-paced legal environment, excelling in document review and legal analysis. Demonstrates ability to manage high volumes of sensitive information with precision and discretion. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing strong skills in analysis and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Document Review Attorney
Multiple Agencies
02.2015 - Current
- Conducted large-scale document reviews for litigation, regulatory investigations, and compliance matters.
- Reviewed and categorized documents for privilege, relevance, confidentiality, and responsiveness.
- Applied redactions and privilege log annotations in Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms.
- Assisted in subpoena processing, working with outside counsel to manage document productions.
- Managed data breach response projects, analyzing PII, PHI, and CPNI for breach notifications.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changing project requirements, reassessing priorities and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Assessed relevance and privilege status of documents through meticulous examination and legal research.
- Safeguarded client confidentiality by adhering to strict security protocols during all stages of the document review process.
President - Immigration Attorney
Coletto Law Office
08.2014 - Current
- Maintained open communication with clients, offering regular updates on case progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Prepared clients for visa interviews and coached them on how to present their case effectively, increasing overall success rates.
- Advised clients on potential immigration consequences of criminal convictions, ensuring they made informed decisions regarding plea agreements or trial strategies.
- Improved clients'' immigration processes by providing expert legal counsel and representation.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process and increasing approval rates.
- Provided pro bono services to underserved communities or vulnerable populations such as refugees or asylum seekers seeking legal assistance with their immigration cases.
- Successfully represented individuals in removal proceedings, preventing deportation through effective defense strategies.
- Utilized exceptional organizational skills to manage caseloads efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on relevant laws and regulations, resulting in well-informed legal advice for clients.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending seminars and staying informed about changing immigration policies, ensuring top-quality service for clients.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to advocate for clients during interviews and hearings, achieving favorable decisions.
- Drafted clear and concise petitions for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Founded a law firm focusing on immigration law, including family-based petitions, asylum defense, and deportation defense.
- Drafted and reviewed business contracts for immigration clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Quality Control & Second Level Review Attorney
Multiple Agencies
04.2015 - 12.2024
- Conducted second-level reviews to verify initial assessments made by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in quality control checks to ensure consistency across multiple reviewers'' coding decisions.
- Streamlined the document review process for quicker case resolution and minimized client expenses.
- Managed high-volume electronic discovery projects, ensuring timely completion and thorough analysis.
- Conducted second-level and final QC reviews, ensuring compliance with legal privilege and confidentiality standards.
- Managed categorical privilege logs and redaction projects, ensuring accurate privilege call application.
- Provided feedback to first-level reviewers, improving consistency and accuracy in coding decisions.
Team Lead
Managed Review
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Supervised document review teams in eDiscovery and litigation support projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Developed saved searches and workflows in Relativity, optimizing review efficiency.
- Provided quality control oversight, mentoring attorneys on best practices.
- Crafted search queries to perform individualized QC reports
- Provided daily review report to personal team of reviewers
Legal Contracts Manages
Rimas Entertainment
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted sales teams in crafting competitive proposals that adhered to legal requirements while meeting customer needs.
- Resolved contractual issues promptly through effective negotiation tactics and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure contracts met organizational goals and requirements.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive contract database, ensuring easy access to vital information for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with legal team to mitigate risks, ensuring all contracts were legally sound and enforceable.
- Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
- Oversaw contracts for over [Number] different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
- Expedited resolution of contractual disputes by serving as a liaison between parties and facilitating open communication channels.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed high-value contracts with a keen eye for detail, identifying discrepancies and inaccuracies before finalization.
- Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.
- Streamlined contract processes by implementing efficient tracking and organization systems.
- Spearheaded training sessions for new hires, increasing their understanding of company contracting procedures and guidelines.
- Drafted and prepared bilingual contracts (English/Spanish) for entertainment industry transactions, including artist agreements, licensing deals, and vendor contracts.
- Developed a comprehensive contract inventory system to improve organization and compliance tracking.
- Managed paralegals and reviewed contract drafts to ensure legal and financial protections.
Foreign Language QC Document Review Attorney
FTI Technology
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Trained junior attorneys in efficient document review methods, improving overall team productivity.
- Spearheaded several analytics projects to conduct targeted searches in document database and utilized analytics software tools to draft investigative reports.
- Analyzed documents exclusively in Spanish, French, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Led a team of reviewers on ongoing internal investigation for client to ensure global company's compliance with FCPA statutory regulations.
Insurance Defense Litigation Associate
Allen, Kopet & Associates
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
- Processed subpoenas, managing requests from receipt through document production.
- Drafted legal motions, discovery responses, and litigation reports, ensuring case strategy alignment.
- Coordinated with insurance specialists to develop defense litigation strategies.
- Processed subpoenas, managing requests from receipt through document production.
- Drafted legal motions, discovery responses, and litigation reports, ensuring case strategy alignment.
- Coordinated with insurance specialists to develop defense litigation strategies.
Education
J.D. - Law
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol 08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Florida International University
Miami, FL 08.2007 - 04.2010
Skills
Document Review & QC - Relevance, confidentiality, privilege, hot/key, sensitive data
EDiscovery Platforms – Relativity, Ringtail, Nebula, iPro
Privilege Log Review & Redaction – Logging, privilege calls, redaction for privilege, common interest analysis
Data Breach & Sensitive Data Review – PII/PHI identification, and native redaction
Microsoft Excel Proficiency – Pivot tables, data analysis, filtering, blackout redactions
Accomplishments
- Led high-volume document reviews across multiple agencies, ensuring 99%+ accuracy in privilege, responsiveness, and confidentiality determinations.
- Managed quality control (QC) reviews for privilege logs and redactions, ensuring compliance with litigation and regulatory standards before final production.
- Processed and reviewed subpoenas from receipt to production, collaborating with outside counsel and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
- Utilized Relativity, Canopy, and TextIQ to conduct technology-assisted reviews (TAR), batch coding, and AI-driven data analysis to streamline workflows.
- Developed saved searches and optimized workflows in Relativity, improving document review efficiency and project turnaround times.
- Provided training and mentorship to review teams, guiding first-level reviewers and improving issue coding accuracy.
Certification
Massachusetts Bar
Timeline
Team Lead
Managed Review
03.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Contracts Manages
Rimas Entertainment
07.2019 - 10.2020
Foreign Language QC Document Review Attorney
FTI Technology
05.2015 - 04.2017
Quality Control & Second Level Review Attorney
Multiple Agencies
04.2015 - 12.2024
Document Review Attorney
Multiple Agencies
02.2015 - Current
President - Immigration Attorney
Coletto Law Office
08.2014 - Current
Insurance Defense Litigation Associate
Allen, Kopet & Associates
10.2013 - 02.2015
J.D. - Law
Roger Williams University School of Law
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Florida International University
08.2007 - 04.2010
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