Angela Hendricks

Experience

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  Winward Law Office

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2005

  Associate Attorney

  Associate attorney in small law firm centered on consumer debt issues and bankruptcy.Provided legal guidance and consumer counseling for prospective and retained clients of the firm. Represented retained clients of the firm in litigating disputes, negotiating settlements, and commencing action against parties adverse to the clients. Participated in the development of clients' legal positions, formulated legal theories to support clients' positions, and prepared evidence for presentation in support of those theories and positions.Prepared petitions, motions, objections and other pleadings for filing in support of case objectives and timeframes. Appeared regularly before United States Bankruptcy Court for District of Utah to prosecute motions, objections and plan confirmations. Show less

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  Hendricks Law Associates

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

  President

  Maintained a law practice centered on consumer debt issues and bankruptcy. Promoted a work environment that invested in efficiency, fostered innovation, recognized and rewarded improvement and initiative, and emphasized collaboration.Provided leadership and guidance to staff of paralegals and assistants in conduct of daily operations, efficient case processing, quality customer service, productivity, resource allocation, staff development, personnel issues, legal ethics and professional conduct.Provided legal advice to clients and guidance to staff as major, comprehensive amendments to bankruptcy laws were enacted and implemented in 2005. Closely followed on-going developments in bankruptcy laws as precedent interpretations were issued in order to sustain sound, effective legal guidance to clients and staff.Reviewed pleadings prior to filing to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and rules of procedure, and that all representations and assertions were legally supportable. Ensured that pleadings were completed and filed within stringent time frames. Appeared regularly before United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah to prosecute motions, objections and confirmations. Appeared in various state, county and local courts in defense of clients in civil collection and other miscellaneous matters. Collaborated with opposing counsel, trustees and clients to negotiate resolution of disputes in lieu of litigation. Show less

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  State of Utah

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2014

  Administrative Law Judge/Commerce Manager

  Presided over consumer protection and fraud cases involving voluminous evidence and complex legal issues. Identified key legal issues and evidence through careful examination and thoughtful consideration, which enabled my findings and conclusions of law to be upheld on appeal. The most important and challenging aspect of conducting administrative hearings was establishing and maintaining decorum. I maintained a professional, respectful and peaceful atmosphere under circumstances involving volatile personalities, controlling and diffusing contention when emotions flared.Provided management support to Division Directors of a state agency charged with protecting consumers from unfair business practices, educating consumers and regulated industries, and encouraging the development of fair business practices.Provided legal support and guidance to Division staff in the interpretation of laws and administrative rules, advising about the impact of governing laws, and any amendments or revisions, on policy development, compliance requirements and procedures, and enforcement operations. Composed and proposed amendments or other changes to administrative rules that promoted collaboration with regulated industries and the public, and fostered innovative, effective enforcement techniques.My management style is patient, pragmatic and collaborative. I always sought to arrive at creative solutions to personnel challenges that clearly articulated performance objectives, encouraged excellence, and fostered continuous improvement.Collaborated and maintained effective liaison with the Commercial Enforcement Division of the Office of Attorney General to seek judicial enforcement of administrative orders.Served as records custodian and processed all requests submitted pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Arrived at records disclosure determinations based on classification under GRAMA and the sensitivity of information in the record. Show less

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  UpRight Law

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Senior Consultant Attorney

  Provided legal guidance, financial advice and consumer counseling for prospective clients of a national law firm delivering cutting edge legal services utilizing technology to bring the law office into homes nationwide.

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  Ataraxis Conflict Resolution

  Feb 2016 - now

  President

  Ataraxis Conflict Resolution envisions a world that embodies the definition of ‘ataraxis’:Ataraxis \at-e-rak’-sis\ noun: the absence of mental stress or anxiety; serenity; peace; peace of mind; a state of peace and quiet; tranquilityWe aim to realize that vision by taking conflict management off the conventional dispute resolution grid and exploring avenues that reduce the stress and anxiety of conflict while promoting peace and serenity in our communities.It is the mission of Ataraxis to empower parties in dispute to bond in harmonious reconciliation. The methods implemented by Ataraxis are designed to motivate people to discern opportunity disguised as conflict, identify common ground, and collaborate to devise unique, innovative solutions that are durable and sustainable.Ataraxis Conflict Resolution services are comprehensive in design and approach. Not only can we facilitate resolution of existing disputes, we train and educate in the prevention of future conflicts as well. Whether you are in need of immediate dispute resolution, or aspire to get out in front of conflict and prevent dispute escalation, Ataraxis offers the following services: • Objective, professional, and confidential mediation of existing disputes• Group training in conflict resolution• Conflict prevention and management education• Consulting for individuals seeking to improve how they manage conflict Show less

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  American English Workshop

  Oct 2016 - now

  English Second Language Teacher

   Plan and deliver lessons to develop and strengthen English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; prepare students for success on Cambridge and Trinity GESE examinations. Prepare and execute playgroups for pre-nursery students and their parents with emphasis on structural behavior, cooperative interaction, creative exploration, sensory and motor skill development, response to instruction and verbalization skills. Communicate with students and parents about desired objectives, students’ progress and feasibility, strengths and deficiencies. Assess the knowledge and capabilities of potential students – follow up with course and level recommendations. English grammar and speaking curriculum development. Show less