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Morgan Ellis
Attorney · Corporate & Commercial · MA Bar
morgan.ellis@email.com
(555) 610-7782
Boston, MA
Website

Profile

I advise growth companies on commercial contracts and financing rounds: clear risk flags, practical drafts, and closings that stay on the deal calendar.

Experience

Associate Attorney

Whitfield & Reed LLP
September 2021
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Present
Boston, MA
Briefly describe the context of this role...
  • Drafted and negotiated 80+ commercial agreements annually (SaaS, vendor, NDAs)
  • Supported 12 venture financings totaling $90M+ with due diligence checklists and disclosure schedules
  • Reduced average contract turnaround from 12 to 7 business days with clause playbooks

Law Clerk

Commonwealth Business Counsel
June 2019
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August 2021
Boston, MA
Briefly describe the context of this role...
  • Researched corporate governance and securities issues for mid-market clients
  • Prepared closing binders and board consent packages for M&A and financing deals

Certifications

Admitted to Massachusetts Bar

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2019

Awards & honors

Rising Star - Corporate

New England Legal Awards
2024

Skills

Practice
Commercial contracts
Venture financing
Corporate governance
Due diligence
Tools
Westlaw
iManage
DocuSign
Excel

Languages

Publications

Education

J.D.

Boston University School of Law
2016
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2019
Boston, MA

B.A. Political Science

Tufts University
2012
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2016
Medford, MA
Practice focus, matters handled and client outcomes

Lawyer resume example (attorney CV)

Legal resumes should make practice area, bar admission and matter outcomes obvious in the first screen.

Use concrete scope - deal size, docket volume, clients advised - while respecting confidentiality.

What to highlight

  • Bar admission and jurisdictions
  • Practice areas matched to the posting
  • Matter volume, deal size or docket outcomes (without client secrets)
  • Clerkships, law review or relevant certifications

Mistakes to avoid

  • Vague duties like "handled legal matters" with no practice focus
  • Omitting bar status or graduation year when employers expect them
  • Over-designed layouts that feel unprofessional for law firms

Frequently asked questions

Should lawyers use a one-page resume?

Associates often fit one page. Laterals with more matter history can use two pages if every line earns its place.

How do I describe matters without breaking confidentiality?

Use industry, deal type and size ranges. Avoid client names unless they are public and you have clearance to list them.

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