Michael G.

Supervising Librarian at California Department of Justice

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Over 10 years of in-depth research experience at law firms, with a focus on financial, corporate and general research. Adept at analyzing research sources for relevance and distilling findings. Skilled at training attorneys and support staff in research methods and tools, and in developing current awareness alerts. Record of enthusiastically leading and supporting collaborative research projects. High degree of accuracy, organization, attention to detail and thoroughness in work product.

Experience

  • Supervising Librarian at California Department of Justice
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

    - Oversee team of two Library professionals to provide research and training, maintain collection, and update catalog. - Train attorneys and support staff in the use of research services and resources. - Customize alerts to meet attorneys’ current awareness needs.

  • Research Specialist at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
    Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Participated in a Research & Information Services (RIS) team, providing research assistance to attorneys, legal assitants, and marketing specilalists. - Supported research across all practice groups, with specializations in research for the Firm's Corporate and Financial Restructuring practice groups. - Promoted research services by contributing to the RIS Newsletter, participated in team subcommittees, and helped update research guides. - Customized current awareness alerts. - Pursue ongoing professional self-education.

  • Research Analyst at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
    Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 · 9 mos

    - Provided research and reference service across a wide range of practice areas in all U.S. Offices. - Served as research services liaison for corporate/securities and appellate law practice groups. - Provided research to support business development. - Supported current awareness and monitoring services. - Trained attorneys and legal assistants in use of research services and resources. - Completed special projects to enhance value of Research Services Department. - Supported collection development and maintenance.

  • President at Northern California Association of Law Libraries
    May 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Reference Librarian at Arnold & Porter LLP
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 · 5 yrs

    - Supported research needs of 90-100 attorneys in San Francisco Office across wide range of practice areas. - Provided research to support business development. - Supported current awareness and monitoring services. - Trained attorneys and legal assistants in use of research services and resources. - Supported collection development and maintenance. - Downsized and moved collection.