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Bryan Coignet 27 Yosemite ~ Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 ~ (504) 473-4136 ~ bcoignet@tulane.edu ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancoignet BAR ADMISSION: State Bar of Louisiana, Member No. 36414 EDUCATION Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA Juris Doctor, May 2014; Certificate in Civil Law Honors: Law School Scholarship; Completed 99 Public Service/Pro Bono Hours Activities: National Black Law Students Association; Law Students for ReproductiveJustice Tulane University New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, December 2009 Major: Political Science; Minor: Sociology Honors: Deans List: Spring 2004; Summer 2008; Spring 2009; Summer 2009 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Ekhaya Youth Project, Inc., New Orleans, LA, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Specialist Sept. 2015Present Responsible for professional level management activities including compliance with internal, state and federal regulations; Develops, coordinates and manages quality management and regulatory compliance functions; Assists in overseeing and actively guides confidentiality of records, utilization review and peer review in accordance with federal, state, and local government requirements; Provides guidance to the Corporate Compliance Officer for focused review as it relates to Waiver Requirement, Benchmarks of Frequency and Duration and Group activities; Works closely with Regional and Administrative Managers in developing program policies which meet federal, state and local government requirements; Provides lead direction to CCO and CEO regarding quality assurance programs and expected outcomes; Prepares and implements the Quality Improvement Work Plan and two Performance Improvement Projects; Plans and implements multi-faceted training for EkhayaYouth Project, Inc. Law Office of Morris Reed Jr., New Orleans, LA, Paralegal/Law Clerk July 2012Sept. 2015 Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations; Filed pleadings with court clerk; Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents relevant to pending cases; Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case; Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and took notes; Prepared for trial by organizing exhibits, investigating facts and law of cases and searching pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action; Mailed, faxed, or arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials; Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. Law Office of Ernest F. Charbonnet, New Orleans, LA, Legal Assistant Jan. 2015 Sept. 2015 Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations; facts and law of cases and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases; Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents relevant to pending cases; Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. Griffin Law Group, LLC, New Orleans, LA, Law Clerk Aug. 2014Oct. 2014 Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to be submitted to the Social Security Administration on behalf of children and parents who applied for and were denied benefits; Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case and get updates on the childs progress; Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and educational records regarding the childs condition; Investigated facts and law and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases; Reviewed client applications and Social Security Administrations reasons for denial to assure compliance with both federal and administrative regulations. Housing Authority of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, Summer Associate June 2012July 2012 Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations concerning various landlord/tenant matters and compliance with federal regulations; Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits and Investigating facts and law of cases and searching pertinent sources, such as public records, to det ermine causes of action and to prepare cases concerning eviction under the HUDs Federal One Strike policy; Participated in various court proceedings and provided support to attorneys;Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and took notes. Orleans Parish District Attorneys Office, New Orleans, LA, Legal Intern May 2012June 2012 Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations; Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits, providing discovery, transcribing inmate phone calls, and initiating victim information interviews; Assisted with witness preparation; pulled docket daily; Drafted evidence summation memoranda and other trial evaluation materials; Attended court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information. Stand Up For Each Other (SUFEO), New Orleans, LA, Client Intake April 2012May 2012 Conducted initial interviews of parents and students facing school suspension or expulsion; Created case files and recommendation forms; Conducted legal research and prepared briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggest ions or recommendations; Assigned cases to student attorneys;Followed up with clients regarding case status and information.