Michael J. Kranzler, Esq.

Experience

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  VAVi Sport & Social Club

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Growth Department Intern

  ● Analyzed competition and evaluated different program offerings● Assisted in analyzing and planning the organization's expansion● Created and maintained a Facility Analysis spreadsheet for nearly all of San Diego County.

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  The San Diego Bolt Report

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Team Expert

  ● Covered the San Diego Chargers for Scout.com.● Summer of 2007 - wrote and maintained a training camp blog for the website that received over 700 hits over the course of Training Camp. ● Summer of 2008 - did a series of 21 interviews with Chargers rookies, one of which was picked up by Fox Sports and generated the single-highest one-day subscription volume of the offseason. ● Provided a series of debate articles in collaboration with the web site owner about various topics pertaining to the Chargers. Show less

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  Vandy Mania

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Contributing Writer

  ● Covered Vanderbilt University's Men's Basketball team, providing interviews with and articles about players on the team as well as game write-ups.

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  The San Diego Union-Tribune

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Sports Desk Intern

  ● Contributed original articles for the newspaper's Sports and Our Region sections as part of a summer internship for course credit.● Pitched article ideas, researched the subjects and wrote the articles with minimal input or help from others outside of copy-editing.

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  The Vanderbilt Hustler

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  Sports Reporter & Columnist

  ● Covered Vanderbilt athletics for the student newspaper● Conducted interviews, provide game summaries, and wrote feature articles● Introduced regular recruiting coverage to the paper● Wrote a story at the request of ESPN.com that was featured on their College GameDay web site● Participated in weekly sports podcasts for the paper's online content

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  South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

  Communications Intern

  ● Helped prepare for Pro Bowl 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV● Made additions and edits to the Pro Bowl 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV Media Guide and Volunteer Handbook● Helped create and disseminate press releases and newsletters● Maintained and updated the Host Committee’s web site● Created 2,500 square-foot wallscapes to be displayed along Interstate 95 and the MacArthur Causeway● Engaged the community through social networking● Updated volunteer databases● Worked at volunteer recruitment events● Assisted in distributing credentials Show less

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  Florida Winter Baseball League

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Media Relations Intern & Office Manager

  ● Managed day-to-day operations for the Diamantes and the Florida Winter Baseball League as a whole● Served as liaison between Diamantes staff and FWBL executives● Wrote press releases and managed media relations responsibilities● Organized and updated prospect logs for entire sales team● Updated and managed inventory database● Designed signs and flyers and created advertising campaigns● Served as point person for technical support issues● Generated sales leads and produced proposals for sales team● Hired and managed team of interns Show less

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  Arluck Promotions

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Media and Special Projects Coordinator/Logistics and Promotions Manager

  ● Managed shipping and travel for the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour● Overhauled the previous newsletter system to send out HTML postcards rather than the preexisting text emails● Redesigned the event flyers to increase interest in Fitter & Faster Tour events● Recreated the Fitter & Faster Tour event program to include feature articles, interviews, and updated profiles of the Tour’s athletes● Worked directly with Olympic athletes to ensure that their various sponsorship needs were fulfilled● Created partnerships with hotels around the country to provide lodging for the athletes when they travel to events● Disseminated current events related to the business, clients, and sponsors● Developed print and online libraries of all media pertaining to Arluck Promotions’ athletes● Took charge of regular newsletters updating the nation on Arluck Promotions and the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour Show less

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  Crosswalk Press

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Social Media and Marketing Ambassador

  ● Promoted the publication of The Accidental Anarchist, a historical memoir for an independent publishing house● Created marketing collateral, including sell sheets and cover design● Proofed early copies of the book● Managed promotion of the book through social networking on Facebook, Twitter and Blogspot

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  OMG National

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  Social Media Director

  ● Led the maintenance and growth of social media for OMG National’s various clients around the world● Doubled the number of active social media accounts for the company● Managed OMG National’s internal social networking platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Blogging● Consulted with current and prospective clients about social media strategies and practices● Created, implemented and managed advertising campaigns● Provided website copywriting and wrote commercial, on-hold and SiteSpokesPerson scripts Show less

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  Prestashop

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Community Manager

  ● Moderated community of more than 350,000 members and 120,000 active websites worldwide through public communication via PrestaShop’s official forums● Protected PrestaShop’s brand through DMCA trademark notices● Moderated intellectual property and freelance agreement disputes between users● Monitored the internet for instances of fraud, and personally investigated suspicious cases● Identified and remedied dangerous security breach within 24 hours, preventing loss of users

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  University of Miami - School of Law

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Juris Doctor, Class of 2015

  Graduated Cum Laude

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  United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Judicial Intern

  Researched and drafted court orders and memoranda of law. Assisted in preparation of Judge Ray’s daily calendar, and managed and monitored the electronic court reporting software. Observed motion calendar, evidentiary hearings, and trials.

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  National Security & Armed Conflict Law Review

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Editor in Chief

  Managed law review team of 20+ law students and oversaw the publication of Symposium Edition and Volume V of the University of Miami National Security & Armed Conflict Law Review. Review all outside articles submitted to NSAC for prospective publication. Hosted an annual symposium on issues affecting our nation's veterans. Planned and oversaw the University of Miami School of Law's annual law review unified journal write-on competition.

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  Wolpe & Leibowitz, LLP

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Law Clerk

  Prepared trial motions, investigated cases, and developed trial strategies on behalf of large insurance companies and their clients for twenty-five active cases, many of which involved six- and seven-figure demands. Attended hearings, mediations, and depositions, and conducted legal research. Drafted client letters and memoranda to keep them apprised of our progress.

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  Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Certified Legal Intern

  Prepared for trials and litigated under the supervision of Assistant State Attorneys. Created trial calendars, formulated pleas, spoke at soundings and arraignments, conducted bench trials, and performed in-court responsibilities like checking in witnesses, conducting hallway interviews, and running prior records.

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  Chepenik Trushin LLP

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Law Clerk

  Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda of law. Analyzed new claim files and drafted initial reports for large insurance client. Created regular website and blog content on issues relevant to the firm’s practice areas.

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  Rudd & Diamond, P.A.

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Associate Attorney

  Responsible for caseload of 40+ active first party insurance defense cases in county and circuit court. Evaluated new files, drafted responsive pleadings, negotiated settlements, conducted depositions, and attended hearings. Researched, drafted, and argued dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Handled regular client communication to keep large insurance clients up to date on the status of their cases.

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  LawWithoutWalls

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Alumni Advisor, LawWithoutWalls X

  Mentored an international team of law students, hailing from three different countries, creating a virtual Project of Worth based on the topic "A New Kind Of Risk Management for Lawyers: Substance Abuse Prevention and Education for the Modern Legal Profession." The team's project, Amethyste, created an anonymous chat platform for law students and young attorneys struggling with substance abuse. At the annual LWOW X Virtual ConPosium, the Amethyste team earned the "Best Substance" award, one of only four awards given out, for their presentation, as voted on by their peers and the greater LWOW legal community as a whole. Show less

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  Goldstein Law Group

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

  Firm’s primary attorney for the defense of first-party property insurance lawsuits on behalf of large insurance companiesSaved clients more than $2.4 million off of Plaintiffs’ demands in three yearsConduct more than 100 depositions of Plaintiffs and non-party witnesses, defend field adjuster depositions, lead multiple mediations, and successfully closed more than 100 cases to dateDevelop creative litigation approaches to address complex problems, including utilizing charities to enforce salvage provisions of Policy and provide leverage in settlement negotiations Detect, investigate, and litigate instances of insurance fraudProvide pro bono legal assistance to law firm staff in their personal matters, including traffic tickets, vehicle sales contracts, and other civil litigation Show less

  • Supervisory Partner - Property Division

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Associate Attorney

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2020
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  LawWithoutWalls

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Mentor, LawWithoutWalls X - Social Entrepreneurship

  Mentored an international team of law students focused on solving the problem of "Friend Rather Than Foe: How Can the Law Enable a Better Life for Migrants Held in Detention?" My team created Inlet, a program focused on pre-emptively creating the necessary connections for immigrants to be connected with legal assistance if they are held in detention during travel. Inlet won "Best Substance" at the 2017 LWOW X Virtual ConPosium, my second consecutive "Best Substance" award for an LWOW X team I've mentored. Show less

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  Chartwell Law

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Partner

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Associate Attorney

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2022