SUMMER ABIGAIL SANDY
Port of Spain
Summary
Attorney-at-Law experienced in civil litigation and legal practice within Trinidad and Tobago. Demonstrated expertise in Civil Practice and Procedure, Probate, Conveyancing, Mediation, and Legal Drafting while fostering leadership and coaching capabilities. Focused on delivering results in fast-paced environments through effective time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
MANAGING PARTNER OTWAY & ASSOCIATES
03.2018 - Current
- Managed legal briefs, ensuring compliance with court directions for timely submissions and maintaining case integrity
- Managed probate, conveyancing, and civil litigation matters, facilitating client objectives and legal resolutions
- Conduct mediations and negotiate settlements
- Appeared as Counsel in High Court and Court of Appeal, influencing case outcomes
- Instruct Senior Counsel and Queen’s Counsel, including matters before the Privy Council
- Prepared complex legal documents, ensuring precision and compliance with legal standards and Civil Proceeding Rules
- Ensure compliance with procedural rules and court directions
- Supervise legal interns and administrative staff
- Managed office and client's accounts as well as payroll
- Mentored and managed legal interns
- Conduct Trials and Assessment of Damages
- Maintained accurate records of client information including case notes and billing information.
Attorney at Law
PRIVATE PRACTICE (SUMMER SANDY SOLE PRACTITIONER)
02.2017 - Current
- Advocated for clients in High Court and Court of Appeal, presenting legal arguments and evidence.
- Prepared complex legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance in civil litigation matters.
- Manage and conduct probate (contentious and non-contentious) conveyancing, and civil litigation matters.
- Conduct Trials and Assessments of damages on behalf of clients
- Conduct mediations and negotiate settlements.
- Negotiated settlements on behalf of clients in civil disputes mainly in personal injury and medical negligence matters.
- Educated clients on legal processes, clarifying potential outcomes and empowering informed decision-making.
- Researched case law and statutes, enhancing legal strategies to strengthen clients' case.
- Ensured compliance with procedural rules and court guidelines.
- Instruct Senior Counsel and Queen’s Counsel, including matters before the Privy Council
- Managed legal briefs, ensuring compliance with court directions for timely submissions and maintaining case integrity
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings for court cases.
- Managed client relationships, providing regular updates on case progress.
- Counseled individuals on estate planning matters such as wills and trusts.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses involved in cases.
- Maintained accurate records of client information including case notes and billing information.
Director
SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHOITY (SWRHA)
03.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided strategic legal oversight and recommendations to support decision-making at the executive level.
- Contributed to executive decision-making processes by providing insights and recommendations.
- Evaluated policies and governance issues to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Reviewed and advised on legal matters to mitigate risks for the Authority.
- Oversaw budget allocation and resource management within healthcare programs.
Junior, Attorney at Law
Roopnarine & Company
08.2011 - 02.2017
- Drafted legal documents for client cases and court submissions.
- Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.
- Provided advice to clients on various legal issues.
- Attended court (High Court and Court of Appeal) as advocate attorney, including conducting trials to represent client interests effectively.
- Managed legal briefs, ensuring compliance with court directions for timely submissions and maintaining case integrity.
- Prepared trial materials and coordinated with Senior Attorneys at Law for effective case presentation
- Draft and prepared legal letters, pleadings, legal submissions and opinions
- Facilitated client meetings to assess legal matters, developing strategic case direction based on client needs.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Legal Practice Certificate (LPC)
University of Staffordshire
01-2011
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) (Hons) -
University of London
01-2010
CXC, CAPE -
Holy Faith Convent
Penal01-2007
Skills
- Advocacy and Courtroom Practice
- Legal Research and Writing
- Legal Drafting and Analysis
- Trial preparation
- Negotiation tactics
- Client counseling
- Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Spanish
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
References
- Ravi Maurice Mungalsingh, Attorney at Law, 653-5013
- Shawn Ashford Roopnarine, Attorney at Law, 652-4045
- Justice The Honourable Mr. Devindra Rampersad, 374-2826
Personal Information
Title: Attorney at Law
Professional Qualifications
- Admitted to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in Trinidad and Tobago
- Holder of a valid Practising Certificate
Certificates
- Certificate of Participation Nov 2021
The practical Use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract for
Construction &Plant & Design Build ( Red &Yellow Book)
Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
- Contract Law
- Personal Injury
- Negligence
- Insurance Law
- Malicious Prosecution and False Imprisonment
- Probate Practice and Procedure (contentious and non-contentious)
- Conveyancing
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Matrimonial Law (divorces, property settlement, custody and maintenance)
Timeline
Director
SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHOITY (SWRHA)
03.2021 - 04.2025
Managing Partner
MANAGING PARTNER OTWAY & ASSOCIATES
03.2018 - Current
Attorney at Law
PRIVATE PRACTICE (SUMMER SANDY SOLE PRACTITIONER)
02.2017 - Current
Junior, Attorney at Law
Roopnarine & Company
08.2011 - 02.2017
Post Graduate Certificate - Legal Practice Certificate (LPC)
University of Staffordshire
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) (Hons) -
University of London
CXC, CAPE -
Holy Faith Convent