Phillip Lin, J.D.

RESUME SUMMARY

• Results-driven, organized, and inquisitive Texas licensed attorney able to deftly adapt and thrive under pressure.

• Top 20 law school alumnus with demonstrated success negotiating and advocating on behalf of clients.

• Collaborative, team-oriented lawyer with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas Licensed Attorney

Thomas J. Henry Law

Feb 2024 - Present

• Provide zealous advocacy on behalf of clients whose lives have been permanently and immeasurably altered by successfully pursuing bodily injury claims including liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, personal injury protection, and med pay with over $1 million recovered.

• Lead settlement negotiations, sign up of new clients, development of assigned matters, analysis of legal issues individual to each case, demand preparation, initial litigation, and disbursement of client funds.

• Oversee a large docket of 100+ cases from start to finish for individuals with lifelong irreparable and debilitating injuries at one of the largest personal injury law firms nationwide.

Proposal Manager

Golden Star Technology

Mar 2019 - Feb 2024

• Orchestrated the development and management of over 600 proposals, achieving a 65% win rate by utilizing legal drafting skills to create bid responses that met and exceeded customer requirements.

• Pioneered contract drafting processes for construction projects, oversaw prime and subcontractor agreements, and strategically negotiated on behalf the company liquidated damages, flow-down clauses, payment terms, dispute resolution mechanisms, indemnification clauses, and other commercial contract issues.

• Submitted FOIA requests to analyze competition, refined bid process, and delivered compelling proposals that increased annual sales from $160 million to $200 million in just four years.

• Managed hard deadlines and high-pressure situations to successfully deliver on business opportunities of high complexity and strategic importance, with post-submission debriefings to cultivate continuous improvement.

Admissions Manager and Instructor

Elite Educational Institute

Feb 2011 - Mar 2019

• Strategically guided students through the creation of distinctive personal statements and applications with successful acceptances to Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and other nationally prominent universities.

• Demonstrated a comprehensive mentoring approach that allowed students to successfully convey their accomplishments, goals, and personalities to stand out in a crowded, competitive field.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

• Supported Judge Anthony Mohr (Los Angeles County Superior Court) in complex civil litigation caseload; drafted memoranda on civil procedure, employment law, attorney fees, and class action litigation, including a lending-discrimination class action suit against a national bank.

• Analyzed for the USC Interdisciplinary Law Journal new and emerging intellectual property considerations when a global IT company launched the world’s largest online digital book library.

• Attained honors in Civil Procedure, Contracts, Property, Business Organizations, Counseling the Startup Company, and Partnerships & LLCs.

• Spearheaded community programs in the Regal Trojan and Founders residence halls to develop an inclusive, supportive, and interactive living environment promoting student wholeness, purpose, and meaning.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Arts Double Major in English and Sociology; Political Science Minor

• Authored news articles for the Daily Bruin newspaper and reported on student academics, university housing, and community events, showcasing a talent for engaging and informative reporting.

• Exemplified a strong commitment to discipline and teamwork as a Black Belt member of the UCLA Taekwondo Martial Arts Team.

• Enriched university life in the UCLA Hedrick Summit residence hall through tactfully handling roommate disagreements, fire alarms, and crisis incidents.

TOP SKILLS

Advising Clients • Relationship Building • Strategic Negotiation • Dispute Resolution • Teamwork • Communication • Problem Solving • Microsoft Office • Adobe Creative Suite • Advanced Mandarin • Conversational Spanish