Resume

Tamara Hannah 1861 North Bissell Street, Suite #2 Chicago , IL 60614 312-513-1002 tamara@hannahlawyer.com , (download resume.doc)
PROFILE:	•  Comprehensive experience as business manager and attorney with twenty five years of transactional experience in corporate, real estate, and intellectual property matters; admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1985. •  Proficient in financial and legal issues related to entertainment and technology law, employee contracts, manuals and non-compete/confidentiality agreements. •  Adept in the review and interpretation of complex legal issues involving trademarks, patents and documents for non-legal staff and managers; analyze, clarify and resolve problems. •  Skilled in negotiating and drafting contracts, resolving diverse regulatory issues and building positive client relations, as well as research, staff management and training. •  Legal background includes successful resolution of complex marketing issues television, print, radio advertising, and direct mail campaigns.
EXPERIENCE:	Law Offices of Tamara Hannah , Chicago , IL                              1996-Present Attorney At Law Responsible for all aspects of this private law practice, including business development, marketing, Staff supervision and accounting. In charge of the setup and operation of this practice. Professionally handle a wide range of legal work, including the negotiation of contracts and commercial leases, corporate filings and employment issues. Represent individuals regarding intellectual property rights, liquor licenses and entertainment contracts. •  Closed residential and commercial real estate transactions, including cooperatives, condominiums, multi-family, new construction properties and 1031 exchanges. •  Developed a strong client base through personal communication and effective networking skills. SEI Information Technology , Chicago , IL                                     1994-1996 General Counsel Oversaw all legal matters for this software consulting firm, including sourcing and hiring legal technical experts as necessary. • Supervised the patent approval process for automobile route guidance software. • Coordinated trademark filings for numerous products. • Sourced, interviewed and hired a labor counsel; supervised the revision of employment policies and procedures and settled a labor lawsuit. • Developed a new method for reviewing contracts and revised all existing computer agreements for all divisions. • Negotiated four major commercial leases for Chicago offices. • Conducted successful project parameter negotiations with Warner Brothers, National Geographic, United Airlines and McDonalds. Sabbatical                                                                                      1992-1993 Citibank, Illinois & Citibank National Marketing Division, Chicago, IL                   1984-1992 Promoted through a series of positions, first at Citibank and then at Citibank National Marketing Division. Most recent first: Assistant General Counsel/Vice President – Citibank, N.A.                               1990-1992 Provided diverse legal and regulatory support to all areas of the Bank. Directed the legal review and approval for nine banks of National Marketing activities, including television, print and radio advertising, in-branch promotional activities and direct mail campaigns. Led negotiations, drafted and approved more than 50 contracts for agency, consulting and third-part alliances. •  Analyzed legal parameters for the development of uniform consumer products and corporate identity standards nationwide. •  Initiated trademark filings and reviewed proper usage. •  Co-developed new deposit, investment and credit offerings and drafted related legal documents. •  Supervised outside counsel and two paralegals. •  Devised legislative strategies with lobbyist. •  Received Presidential Award for outstanding accomplishment in successfully addressing regulatory and contract issues for the implementation of a nationwide branch securities/insurance discount brokerage investment program. Citicorp Savings of Illinois, Chicago , IL Associate General Counsel                                                           1988-1990 Senior Attorney Counsel                                                               1986-1988 Staff Attorney Counsel                                                                  1984-1986
EDUCATION:	Illinois Institute of Technology/ Chicago Kent College of Law , Chicago , IL 1984 J.D. with emphasis in Corporate, International and Arts Law •  Dean's List •  Served as Extern Law Clerk for the Honorable Thomas McMillen, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago , IL •  Member of the International Law Society. •  Elected as a Student Body Representative. Colby College, Waterville, ME 1980 B.A. Degree - Combined French and European History •  Spent Junior Year at the University of Caen, France
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES	- Member of Chicago Bar Association and Lawyers for the Creative Arts - Chicago Women's Sailing Network, founding Member - Successfully supervised and managed the complete rehabilitation of a three unit building in Lincoln Park, including all facets of construction from design, structural and architectural changes and construction.