Mary Mae Gadon GADON
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at the Department of Agrarian Reform, excelling in case evaluation and legal research. Proven track record in resolving agrarian disputes and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in legal writing and adept at courtroom etiquette, ensuring compliance and advocating for stakeholder rights effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provincial Agrarian Reform Adjudicator Board
Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewing case files to determine eligibility and compliance with regulations.
- Hearing, determining, and deciding agrarian cases and disputes within their jurisdiction.
- Ascertaining facts of a controversy by conducting thorough examinations of parties and witnesses, and by ordering ocular inspections of properties when necessary
- Administering oaths, taking testimony, issuing subpoenas for witnesses and documents.
- Conducting hearings to ascertain facts, and issuing decisions and orders to resolve the agrarian disputes.
- Enforcing decisions and orders through sheriffs or deputized officers.
- Conducting mediation and agrarian justice on wheels.
OIC-Chief Administrative Officer
Procurement Division, Department of Agrarian Reform
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Acted as Head Procurement Secretariat;
- Facilitated BAC Meetings;
- Provided administrative support, organizing meetings, managing procurement documents, and advertising bidding opportunities;
- Acted as the central communication channel for the BAC, preparing meeting minutes, taking custody of procurement documents, assisting in process management, and monitoring procurement activities.
- Served as the central repository for all procurement-related information.
- Stayed updated with the latest issuances from the GPPB and disseminated this information to relevant parties.
- Consolidated the Project Procurement Management Plans from various units for review and assists in preparing the Annual Procurement Plan , according to this source.
- Led administrative operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
Attorney IV
Bureau of Agrarian Legal Assistance, Department of Agrarian Reform
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided legal counsel on agrarian reform issues, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.
- Drafted resolutions, orders, legal opinions relative to agrarian law implementation.
- Represented the Department in administrative hearings and civil cases, advocating for policy implementation and stakeholder rights.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation, enhancing argumentation strategies during litigation processes.
- Conducted mediation and forum.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
- Conducted Agrarian Justice on Wheels.
- Investigated cases filed before DAR.
Legal Assistant
Human Rights Victims Claims Board
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed case files and documentation systems, streamlining access to critical information.
- Coordinated communication between attorneys and clients, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.
Education
J.D. - Law
San Sebastian College - Recoletos
Recto, Manila10-2011
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Lyceum of The Philippines
Intramuros, Metro Manila, Philippines03-2004
High School Diploma -
Virginia Centurione Bracelli School
Odiongan, Province Of Romblon, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Case evaluation
- Courtroom etiquette
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Mediation
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Recognition for Active Leadership in the fulfillment of the Zero Backlog Policy in the Resolution of Special Agrarian Law Implementation Cases issued by DAR Secretary Atty. John Castriciones.
- Certificate of Recognition for Active Leadership in the fulfillment of the Zero Backlog Policy in the Resolution of Special Agrarian Law Implementation Cases issued by DAR Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Atty. Luis Pangulayan.
- Sertipiko ng Pagpupugay sa Pagtugon sa Isang Daang Porsyentong Tagumpay sa Pagtugon sa Office of the President 8888 Citizen's Complaint Center given by DAR Secretary Bernie Cruz.
- Certificate of Recognition of Dedicated Leadership and Significant Contribution to the fulfillment of the Zero Caseload for CY 2022 for DARAB La Union.
- Certificate of Recognition of Dedicated Leadership and Significant Contribution to the fulfillment of the Zero Caseload for CY 2023 for DARAB Western Batangas.
- Certificate of Recognition of Dedicated Leadership and Significant Contribution to the fulfillment of the Zero Caseload for CY 2024 for DARAB Western Batangas.
Certification
- BAR Member since 2017.
Timeline
Provincial Agrarian Reform Adjudicator Board
Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board
09.2022 - Current
OIC-Chief Administrative Officer
Procurement Division, Department of Agrarian Reform
02.2021 - 02.2022
Attorney IV
Bureau of Agrarian Legal Assistance, Department of Agrarian Reform
02.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant
Human Rights Victims Claims Board
12.2015 - 05.2016
J.D. - Law
San Sebastian College - Recoletos
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Lyceum of The Philippines
High School Diploma -
Virginia Centurione Bracelli School