KATRINA M. SHEA ks1adfddc@westpost.net EDUCATION Widener University School of Law J.D.

awarded May 2011 Wilmington, Delaware Honors: Certificate of Achievement - Legal Methods I (A+) Memberships: Women(tm)s Law Caucus, Health Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Public Interest Law Alliance, Widener(tm)s Alliance of Mental Health and Wellness, Medical-Legal Project Volunteer Work: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Albright College B.A. awarded December 2006 Reading, Pennsylvania Major: History Relevant Coursework: 67 credits toward a B.S. in Chemistry

LEGAL EXPERIENCE ECRI Institute Plymouth Meeting, PA January 2011 - April 2011 Intern. Performed research for Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority analysts, who identify trends in adverse event reports involving clinical errors submitted by hospitals and other facilities. Researched topics, including medical malpra ctice claims statistics for bariatric surgery and violence prevention in the eme rgency room, as well as possible risk reduction strategies. The PA Patient Safe ty Authority was established under Act 13 of 2002, the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act. Delaware Civil Clinic, Widener University School of Law Wilmington,DE Fall 2010 Certified Legal Intern. Admitted to the limited practice of law under Rule 56 of the Delaware Supreme Court. Screened potential cases, interviewed clients, d rafted legal documents and memoranda, prepared for trial and represented clients in court who were seeking Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders. Drafted wills, P owers of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directives. Conducted legal research . Kramen Law, LLC Horsham,PA March 2010 - August 2010 Legal Intern. Observed and assisted with start-up process of a small firm (sol o practitioner) focusing on plaintiff personal injury and criminal defense. Per formed legal research regarding claims such as intentional infliction of emotion al distress, retaliatory termination and property damage; researched jury verdic ts and settlements for specific injuries for medical malpractice cases; observed preliminary hearings on criminal matters. Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic, Widener University School of Law Wilmington, Delaware Summer 2009 Intern. Informed Pennsylvania senior citizens about their rights under the Fede ral Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA); attended a weekly training class on F DCPA, bankruptcy and debt collection; assisted in handling clients(tm) open case s; met and worked with clinic clients; attended meetings of creditors in bankrup tcy cases.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Adult Care of Chester County Exton, Pennsylvania March 2004 - September 2010 Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk/Program Assistant. Arranged meetings betwee n staff and clients(tm) families; worked with Department of Aging support coordi nators. Acted as a liaison between participants, family and Department of Aging support coordinators. Overhauled the arrival/departure procedures to make it mor e efficient and equally favorable to both private and public transportation prov iders. Managed time and attendance records for roughly 80 clients daily. Filed a nd organized clinical paperwork in client's charts. Processed and maintained cli ent's records for 7 years after discharge. Arranged doctor's appointments as nee ded for clients, including their transportation and recorded associated informat ion into database. Accepted funds and processed them according to established ac counting procedures; managed accounting filing. Worked with the nursing staff to reformat an annual assessment tool, to make it more streamlined. Changed the ex cel database for the assessment to reflect the changes accordingly. Worked hand s-on with clients, communicating with them, keeping them alert and engaged, whil e maintaining their safety; helping to defuse the moments of anxiety and confusi on which often occur with Dementia patients. Acted immediately and professionall y in 911 situations. References: Available upon request.