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Rachel Hendzel Verified Account

Paralegal at McDonald's Corporation
  • Nashville, Tennessee , USA
  • About Rachel


    Dedicated Paralegal with 6 years of proven success in corporate legal environments, including Fortune 200 companies. Proficient in commercial real estate, dispute resolution, drafting documents, due diligence, and collaboration with stakeholders. My journey in law began with a passion for working in an international environment, which led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in International and EU Law. Subsequently, I pursued an MBA in Marketing to broaden my skill set and further explore the... Read more

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    Professional Experience


    McDonald's Corporation

    Real Estate Paralegal August 2022 - December 2023

    • Oversaw 150+ new restaurant deals annually.
    • Managed legal operations for existing McDonald’s locations.
    • Governed all special venue’s locations, including all 200 Walmart restaurants.
    • Provided direct support to 10 attorneys on complex matters.
    • Drafted documents such as NDAs, pro formas, and letters of intent.
    • Crafted comprehensive RFPS for exclusive venues, including Guantanamo Bay, Japan military bases, and JFK International Airport.
    • Analyzed development packages, including projected sales and budgets alongside Asset Management team.
    • Conducted title and survey due diligence processes per ALTA standards, analyzing zoning, environmental, etc.
    • Acted as the primary point of contact for construction, real estate, and engineering teams.


    Robert Half

    Paralegal April 2021 - August 2022

    • Worked on a class-action lawsuit related to opioid addiction and big pharma with damage payouts exceeding $1 million.
    • Managed a large volume of workers compensation cases to determine procedure eligibility.
    • Reviewed eDiscovery on platforms such as Relativity and Disco.


    Del Galdo Law Group, LLC

    Paralegal December 2019 - April 2021

    • Supported 4 attorneys on commercial litigation cases.
    • Filed legal documents with state and federal courts.
    • Conducted meticulous legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis.
    • Prepared a variety of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, and memoranda.
    • Organized case material for trial while adhering to stringent deadlines.
    • Conducted FOIA requests for information.

    Education


    Colorado Technical University

    Masters of Business Administration (MBA)- MarketingGraduated in 2024


    Penn State University

    Bachelor's of Arts- Law and SocietyGraduated in 2021


    University of Amsterdam

    Bachelor's of Law (LLB)- Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics (PPLE)Graduated in 2017