Michelle Viola

About Michelle Viola

Senior level demonstrated capacity working in the Legal field to provide comprehensive legal support for multiple attorneys (both in private sector law firms and in-house organizations) partners and associates). Balanced paralegal duties along with office manager, marketing and recruiting duties, also for multiple attorneys. Excel at client communications as liaison for attorneys.* Proven track record of accurately completing legal research, investigations, detailed reports, pleadings, correspondence, and memo writing, and organizing marketing, recruiting, and social events for large law firms.* Adept at developing and maintaining administrative processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organization objectives for both law firms and legal departments of corporations.* Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations, i.e. litigation; independently diligent at identifying goals and priorities and resolving issues in initial stages.* Proficient in (partial list): Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), G-Suite, NetSuite, ContractLogix, Simple Legal, Fresh, Timeslips, Hot Docs, Quicken, WCIS, RIA tax forms, Groupwise, PC Docs, Abacus Law, WestLaw, LexisNexis, Courtlink, CMS, Tabs, CoCourts, ICESS, CM/ECF, Laser Fiche, SharePoint, Director’s Desk, SAP, Practical Law, Trial Works, Coupa, hCue, CO EEOC portal.

Experience

1. Contract Manager

   Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC

   Sep 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Draft, edit, review and negotiate various types of business, vendor, and other types of contracts. • Prepare and review contract documents, negotiate terms with vendors, clients, and/or partners to reach mutually beneficial agreements. • Identify potential risks within contract terms and propose strategies to minimize legal or financial liabilities for the company’s best interests. • Ensure all contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. • Track contract performance, ensure deliverables are met on time, and manage any contract amendments, addendums or disputes that may arise.• Maintain \"diligence ready” files and inventories of contract terms. Support diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions. Effectively integrate acquisitions post-close. • Collaborate with internal teams like legal, procurement, sales, and operations to facilitate smooth contract execution. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of contract law and legal principles to interpret complex terms and conditions.• Provide regular updates on contract status, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to contract management processes.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology major; Philosophy minor

  1990 — 1991

• University of Colorado at Denver

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology major, Philosophy minor

  1991 — 1995