This is my CV, or curriculum vitae. 

Nawal Atoura

Costa Mesa, CA ▪ Cell: (909) 568-3866 ▪ nawal.atoura@gmail.com

Education

Western State College of Law Irvine, California Graduated: December 2019

Juris Doctor - Certificate in Business Law, with distinction

Honors: Scholarship, Witkin in Contracts I    

Activities: Mock Trial Team, Vice-President & Treasurer of MLSA

University of La Verne La Verne, California Graduation Date: December 2012

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Concentration:  Marketing; Minor:  Psychology

Honors: Dean’s List, Honors Society, Honors Program, Honor’s Grant, Scholarship, ACG 

Activities: Competitive Presenting Team Member: (SIFE) (3 years); President, VP, Public Relations:  SIFE (4 years); 

President and VP: Honors Club (4 years); Debate Team Member: ULV - (2 years); Student Judge: Peer Review Board. 

Professional Experience

Stockwell Harris Woolverton & Fox Orange, California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

August 2023 - Present

• Currently handles own caseload and full range of case file handling of 100+ cases closing an average of 5-6 case files a month

• We Utilize ProLaw for case management and handling

• continuous drive to learn and keep updated with the law

• Strong focus on quick resolution and expedited closure

The Law Offices of Stacey L. Tokunaga Orange, California

Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

 & Associate Attorney Civil Defense

October 2021 –  August 2023

• Trial Attorney and Lien Specialist relied upon especially for lengthy, difficult and complex litigation requiring out-of-the box thinking and novel legal argument. 

• One take nothing at lien trial, dismissal won on active file by petition, direct referrals received 

• Handled own caseload and full range of case file handling form initial to liens ranging from 45 – 75 cases closing an average of 5-6 case files a month and billables of 250-275 on average 

• Self-teaching and full confidence in ability to handle any aspect of WC claim with basic access to legal tools and frequently helped other attorneys with analysis and questions with handling 

• Handled: Depositions, Cross-examinations, Pet. Recon, Trials, all conferences, death claims etc. 

• Utilized ABACUS, able to work independently, remotely, and in an office environment, tech savvy 

• Skills include: tech, complexity, cost-mitigation, speed, drafting, research, file closure 

Civil Work:  

• One take-nothing at trial de novo 

• Assisted Lead Civil attorney with legal research and especially management of complex civil litigation files including Class Action and PAGA claims 

Misa, Stefan, Koller, Ward, LLP Westminster, California Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

February 2021 – August 2021

• Strong negotiation skills, organized, detail-oriented with an ability to expedite settlements and able to provide prompt, efficient and task-heavy service across all issues arising out of WC claims

• Equipped with an applicant-side perspective valuable for critically analyzing case issues, weeding out fraud and assertively defending employers and insurance companies

• Responsible for handling most of the firm’s lien issues and increasing work in case-in-chief

• Utilized MERUS, able to work independently, remotely, in an office environment, tech saavy

Independent Legal Experience Orange County and surrounding areas, California

Attorney – Criminal/Business/Landlord Tenant Ongoing

• • Criminal Work: 

    • Criminal DUI (sucessfully argued a trombetta motion) 

    • successfully acquired a 1001.95 on a battery charge

    • argued 1538 motion to suppress and cross-examined an officer

  • Other Civil Work - Business and Contract Work including Landlord and Tenant: 

    • • Contract Work:

      • Personal Counsel for Landlord that frequently includes redrafting and follow-up lease agreements

        • some experience with preparing unlawful detainer

      •  draft of purchase agreements, pre-nup; 

      • sucessfully settled judgement lien in tens of thousands of dollars

      • Successfully resolved at hearing a temporary restraining order (defense) 

      • representation of breach of contract issues, landlord/tenant disputes both corporate and private

Samuelsen, Gonzalez, Valenzuela & Brown Newport Beach, California

Workers’ Compensation Legal Secretary/Paralegal February 2020 – March 2020

• Managed workers compensation case files in MERUS and assisted in the preparation of cases including depositions, trials, and conferences

• Legal assistant to Managing Partner Nancy Brown for various administrative tasks

Law Offices of Scott Warmuth San Gabriel, California

Workers’ Compensation Case Manager/ Hearing Rep August 2018 – July 2019

• Managed 200+ cases in full with ABACUS, familiar with all WC issues; went to court when needed

• Assisted in the preparation of cases including depositions, trials, and various conferences

• Instrumental in managerial changes of entire department with new efficient and effective processes

Law office of Guy Frank Candelaria Santa Ana, California March 2018 – August 2018 

Workers’ Compensation Legal Secretary/Paralegal

• Managed workers case files including basic letters and tasks to build value to the case file 

• Aided in prep and in closing case files including settlement negotiations and division of fees 

State Farm Pomona, California June 2014 – August 2017

Administrative Assistant and Account Specialist

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills used for client management; mail merge, and training materials

• Handled lead office administrative issues such as bank deposits, team management, and managed the office where the Agent was unavailable

• Knowledgeable with the processes and procedures of: claims, life, health, insurance, and bank 

• Instrumental in creating all foundational office practices that improved efficiency and consistency

State Farm Pomona, California June 2012 – June 2014

Lead Team Member & Office Assistant

• Alleviated customer complaints and issues including coming to an amicable compromise

• Instrumental in the rise and success of the office in obtaining top status in the territory

• Prepared, managed, and serviced applications for various insurance, health, life and bank products

• Proficient in acquiring new clients, making cold calls, and assisting with marketing efforts

University of La Verne S.I.F.E Reach Business Camp La Verne, California

Business Student Mentor Summer 2010, 2011, 2012

• Assisted students in new company research and concept development, and in formulating; researching; and writing a full business and marketing plan

Facilitated teamwork, concept development, research methods, and formal group presentation of new company concept for competition; teams placed in top 4 in 2010; and 1st and 2nd place in 2011 

Certificates & Skills

• Business Specialty Certificate with Distinction

• Tri-Lingual including Arabic (conversation), and Spanish (conversation and writing)

Interests

• Fountain Pens; Planted Tanks; Adrenaline pumping activities, Technology; Elevated Home Cooking, Audible/reading, Nail Art, Music, Art and Psychology and Philanthropy