Elaine Mo, Esq
Yulane Wecare Surrogate Attorney
Services provided:
1.Servie agreement independant review with surrogate mother
2.Help Chinese clients sign service greement with surrogates
Ms. Mo is the Yulane Wecare Surrogate Attorney. She is responsible for collecting, reviewing, supporting, and coordinating surrogacy services for Yulane’s clients. She conducts extensive assessments on potential surrogate mothers and assesses insurance policies needed for the surrogacy process. Furthermore, she assists the surrogate mothers in understanding the Surrogacy Agreement.
After receiving a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Ms. Mo went on to pursue a Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Business Transactions from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After graduating, Ms. Mo continued her education in Chicago, Illinois, and received a Masters in Tax Law from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Over the years, Ms. Mo has gained substantial experience in family, business and tax law. She is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, and is fluent in English and Chinese, Mandarin.
Ms. Mo is passionate about her work, and is committed to helping families fulfill their dreams of having a child of their own through surrogacy.
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Elaine Y. Mo |
elaine.mo@gmail.com
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420 West Fullerton Parkway, Apt. 311, Chicago, IL 60614 |
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ADMISSIONS
EDUCATIONChicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois LL.M. in TaxationCandidate, May 2011 Thomas M. Cooley Law School , Lansing, Michigan Juris Doctor, September 2009
University of California, Riverside, California Bachelors of Arts in Economic, June 2004
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Center for Economic Progress |
Chicago, IL |
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Tax Preparer, Volunteer |
01/11-Present |
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Prepare tax returns for low-income clients; provide tax counseling to clients regarding recordkeeping strategies, available tax credits, and basic tax forms; assist in site operation, administrative functions, and client screening.
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Neal & Leroy, LLC |
Chicago, IL |
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Legal Extern |
05/09-08/09 |
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Conducted extensive fact and legal research primarily on eminent domain/condemnation, zoning, and land use matters; drafted pleadings and memorandums; reviewed zoning documents, appraisal reports, comprehensive plans, and tax incremental financing district documents; created chart of property descriptions in assistance to pending case; worked closely with managing partner on various cases.
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Seventh Judicial Circuit Court – Honorable Joseph J. Farah |
Flint, MI |
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Volunteer |
02/08-06/08 |
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Drafted summary disposition motions, memorandums and opinions; conducted research on civil and criminal issues; researched and drafted MCR6.500 orders; observed and participated in courtroom procedures.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles |
Long Beach, CA |
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Self-Help Center Summer Legal Intern |
06/07-09/07 |
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Assisted self-represented parties in civil, family and housing court cases by helping complete mandatory forms; educated clients regarding court procedures; conducted interviews with potential parties; and provided referrals to outside agencies dealing with legal and/or social service assistance.
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Armstrong & Sigel LLP |
Los Angeles, CA |
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Receptionist/Legal Secretary |
05/05-11/05 |
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Handled high-volume of incoming telephone calls and directed calls accordingly; completed all billing for twelve attorneys; worked with Abacus and Tussman systems; oversaw all incoming and outgoing transmittal memos; and assisted clients and attorneys with depositions.
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Law Office of Jeffrey L. Graubart |
Pasadena, CA |
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Legal Secretary – Executive Assistant |
10/04-06/05 |
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Performed secretarial and administrative duties for an entertainment attorney; acted as primary liaison between client and attorney; and kept detailed record of all communications between client and attorney.
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Geolin Trading, Inc. |
El Monte, CA |
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Project Manager |
01/05-08/06 |
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Performed analysis to preplan business and determined action utilizing: company direction, history, consumer/economic trends, internal/corporate reporting; oversaw all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assigned responsibilities, and monitored and summarized progress of project; prepared detailed reports for upper management regarding status of project; prepared periodic performance and strategic assessments for use in budget planning; and developed forecasts and projections using established policies and procedures.
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