Abby Schwartz has over 10 years of legal experience in various roles including as General Counsel for a restaurant group and currently as COO of a real estate company. Her experience includes litigation, contract negotiation, compliance, and client relations. She has a law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law and bachelor's degree in political science.
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1. Phone: (312) 316-8884
Abby Schwartz abby.schwartz@gmail.com
Eisenberg, Esq.
Work Experience
Capital 22, LLC
COO, May2010-present
Report directly to managing partner
Draft/review leases
Manage client relations
Formalized annual reports and registration
Draft notices
Created and manage Facebook and Twitter accounts
Manage and direct marketing champagnes.s
Rosebud Restaurant Group Chicago,
IL
General Counsel, January 2009 to May 2010
Rosebud Restaurant Group has 12 restaurants and over 500 employees. As sole general counsel, I
reported directly to the CEO. Responsibilities included litigating corporate issues
drafting/responding to complaints, compiled discovery for corporate issues, reviewed all
contracts/agreements, including real estate, purchase/supply & valet. Ensured company complies
with respective city ordinances.
Real estate: Negotiated all leases, managed the proper handling of building code violations or
issues. Instigated property tax reassessment and worked closely with tax attorney to ensure all documents
needed were available.
Employment: Formal liaison between managers/employees and Rosebud corporate. Took the lead role
in drafting a formalized Employee Handbook. Work with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to
promptly resolve all complaints and provide compliance. Held seminars to educate employees on
harassment issues and the proper method of reporting and reacting to potential situations. Play leading
role when terminating employees due to cause.
Corporate: Formalized the registration of Rosebud Restaurant's trademarks with the Federal Government.
Ensure annual reports for all the Rosebud entities are filed on time. Met with Federal Liquor
Commissioner to complete/secure liquor licenses for restaurants.
Marketing: Started Rosebud's Facebook and Twitter Accounts (secured over 1,000+ friends/followers).
Manage relationships with local publications (including Crain's Business and Chicago Scene). Provide
assistance with the graphic design process.
James J. Roche & Associates
Chicago, IL
Associate Attorney, 2006 to 2009
A boutique law practice where I was one of three associates utilized to manage and litigate the case-load.
Researched case law and statutes for commercial litigation issues.
Responsible for drafting briefs, motions and conducting research for pending cases.
Incorporated entities, legal name changes and apply for state tax identification numbers.
Maintained client relations.
2. Sterling Bay Companies , Legal Assistant, Summer 2005
Mid-sized and real estate investment and development company. I played a complementary role in many
of the legal issues and helped market both new and existing projects.
Priority Sports & Entertainment ,Client Services Assistant, Summer 2004
Well known business manager for an extensive list of professional athletes and entertainers.
Education
Chicago Kent College of Law, Juris Doctorate, May 2007
University Of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, May 2004