Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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ATTY. KATHY MAY T. ELNAS

Las Piñas

Summary

Experienced lawyer with a background of over 2 years in diverse legal functions, including executive and legislative roles, adept at managing office operations and staff, and committed to making a positive impact through active engagement in social and public service duties.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Assistant IV, Contract of Service

Department of Education
07.2024 - Current
  • Drafted, revised, and reviewed Resolutions, Memoranda, Letters, and other administrative documents;
  • Provided technical and legal assistance and advice in the development of relevant laws, orders and policies.

Area Manager

Tingog Party-list
03.2024 - 06.2024

Consultant

House of Representatives
07.2023 - 06.2024

Head, Internal Affairs

District Office of Rep. Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed and supervised the District Office, ensuring daily operations and appropriate task delegation to the staff;
  • Supervised Interns under the Government Internship Program (GIP) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE);
  • Provided legal advice and guidance for barangay officials;
  • Issued endorsement letters to the DSWD and PCSO for medical, burial and financial assistance of indigent residents.

Assistant Lawyer

Villanueva Law Office
02.2023 - 03.2023

Junior Lawyer

Gatchalian and Castro Law Office
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted incorporation and compliance of domestic corporation with the Secure and Exchange Commission and processed donation of corporate shares of stocks before the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
  • Facilitated the sale and transfer of real and personal properties for the clients including preparation of documents for the transaction;
  • Appeared before the domestic courts and other equivalent tribunals and drafted legal documents, letters and contracts tailored appropriate for each case.

Campaign Staff and Paralegal

Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon-Uy
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided legal assistance for the candidate, staff, and constituents in the 2nd District of Caloocan, accordingly conducted voters' education for the said constituency;
  • Appeared as counsel for the proclamation of candidates before the Election Board of Canvassers conducted on May 9 and 10,2022.

Legal Aid Intern

San Beda Legal Aid Bureau
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided free legal assistance to the underprivileged and marginalized members of the society through the accredited Legal Aid Office of San Beda University, College of Law.

Paralegal

Larrazabal Law Office
06.2018 - 07.2019

Education

Juris Doctor Non-Thesis Program -

San Beda University
Manila
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Silliman University
Dumaguete City
03.2014

Secondary Education -

Saint Vincent's College
Dipolog City
01.2010

Primary Education -

Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School
Dipolog City
01.2006

Certification

  • Certificate in Human Resource Management, Silliman University, Dumaguete City


  • Admitted to the Philippine Bar, May 19, 2022


  • Learning and Development on Work Orientation on Values and Ethics, Marikina City


  • International Arbitration: Introduction and Recent Developments in Key Seats of Arbitration, Pasig City


  • National Training on the Conduct of Formal Investigation and Disposition of Administrative Cases, Cebu City

Timeline

Technical Assistant IV, Contract of Service

Department of Education
07.2024 - Current

Area Manager

Tingog Party-list
03.2024 - 06.2024

Consultant

House of Representatives
07.2023 - 06.2024

Head, Internal Affairs

District Office of Rep. Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy
04.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Lawyer

Villanueva Law Office
02.2023 - 03.2023

Junior Lawyer

Gatchalian and Castro Law Office
07.2022 - 02.2023

Campaign Staff and Paralegal

Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon-Uy
03.2022 - 05.2022

Legal Aid Intern

San Beda Legal Aid Bureau
01.2019 - 12.2020

Paralegal

Larrazabal Law Office
06.2018 - 07.2019

Juris Doctor Non-Thesis Program -

San Beda University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Silliman University

Secondary Education -

Saint Vincent's College

Primary Education -

Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School
ATTY. KATHY MAY T. ELNAS