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I am a retired literary agent, published author, and freelance writer/editor. As a writer and editor, I have worked with individual authors as well as independent publishing houses specializing in assessing manuscripts and developmental editing for works of fiction and nonfiction. I am also a certified paralegal with over nine years of experience in immigration, personal injury, civil litigation, and drafting/editing legal documents. I am available to assist you with any writing, editing/proofreading, legal, or administrative needs.

Dedicated and meticulous trust and estate paralegal with 10 years of experience in assisting attorneys with the management and execution of complex trust and estate matters. Proficient in drafting legal documents, conducting thorough research, and providing valuable support throughout the process. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of trust and estate laws in MA and NH.

I work with small to mid-size law firms (1-50 attorneys) on legal operations, business infrastructure, workflow design, technology implementation, and AI strategy. I have built a proprietary diagnostic that audits a firm across People, Process, and Technology/Data, scores where you are today, and maps a prioritized path forward. 15+ years in the legal industry spanning paralegal work, business development, legal technology, and legal operations across personal injury, insurance defense, family law, estate planning, and litigation. I have held every role inside a law firm except attorney. That means I understand the business side of running a firm, not just the legal side. I am the founder of Gaia Allies, a consultancy built for law firms navigating growth, operational transformation, and AI adoption. I hold a paralegal certificate, am pursuing a graduate degree at Harvard, and am a member of Harvard Innovation Labs, Women Defining AI, and the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). What I help firms with: 🔹Building the operational infrastructure that lets a firm scale without adding headcount 🔹Designing business development and client intake systems that convert and retain 🔹Optimizing workflows across the full case lifecycle from first call through resolution 🔹Auditing and improving how firms use their existing technology stack 🔹Creating SOPs, process documentation, and quality control systems 🔹Training attorneys and support staff on tools they are paying for but underutilizing 🔹Evaluating and implementing new technology including AI tools where they make sense 🔹Serving as a fractional COO or Chief AI Officer for firms that need ongoing leadership ✳️New to Upwork. Not New to the Work While I am new to Upwork, I bring a long track record of success and multiple legal-industry recommendations from attorneys, general counsel, and firm leaders who can speak to my work. My résumé and references are available upon request. Looking forward, Amy

Let’s make your legal to-do list disappear. Detail-oriented. Deadline-driven. Legally fluent. I’m a paralegal who specializes in legal research, contract drafting, and writing for law firms, attorneys, and startups. Whether you're buried in caselaw, need help drafting a rock-solid agreement, or want sharp, accurate legal content for your website—I’m here to lighten your load. ✅ What I Do Best: Draft legal memos, motions, and briefs with clarity and precision Conduct in-depth caselaw and statutory research across U.S. jurisdictions Review and revise contracts, policies, and internal legal docs Write blog posts, newsletters, and legal explainers that inform and engage 💼 Why Work With Me? With a strong foundation in legal research and writing, I bring precision, clarity, and a client-first mindset to every project. I understand how to work discreetly, meet tight deadlines, and produce documents that reflect your tone and jurisdictional needs. I also bring creative communication skills from a background in writing and design—perfect for law firms that need both legal accuracy and polished content for the public. Let’s collaborate to streamline your caseload, strengthen your contracts, and polish your content. 📚 Publications Murphy, Nicholas. Do Black Lives Matter? Capital Punishment, Critical Race Theory, and the Impact of Empirical Evidence, 6 U. Cent. Fla. Dep't Legal Stud. L.J. (2023). Explored racial disparities in capital punishment using empirical data and critical race frameworks.

Most people struggle to find quality writers to convey their message. I offer you exceptional writing services to meet your needs, so you can feel confident and proud of your writing outputs. I help you transform your ideas into exceptional writing that captivates and inspires. Stop struggling with words and present yourself as the expert you are. Let me craft your message so you can shine. Send a me message, schedule a call, and watch your impact unfold! Here's how I do it: 1. We book a call 2. We discuss your budget and set goals 3. You get writing that works So, contact me today! Stop failing at writing and instead reach your goals! ✏️ WHAT I DO: 👓 Bios 🍿 Blogging 🏖️ Brand Stories 🛍️ Brand Voice Development 📎 CV's 🐵 Children’s Picture Book Writing 📌 Content Creation 📲 Content Strategy 🖍️ Copyediting 📩 Cover Letters 🧚‍♀️ Developmental Editing 📖 E-Books 📑 E-Newsletters 🗞️ Editorial 🖥️ Email Copy ❗ Email Funnels 👔 Executive Communications 👠 Executive Resumes 🍲 Food Descriptions 👻 Ghostwriting 🌍 Landing Pages 💯 Line Editing 🔷 LinkedIn Company Pages 🗣️ LinkedIn Posts 💙 LinkedIn Profiles 🎻 Non-Profit Writing 💔 Novels 💝 Poetry 📰 Press Releases 👄 Product Descriptions 👀 Proofreading 💰 Proposals 📩 Recommendation Letters 📎 Resumes ✔️ SEO Optimization 🤳 Social Media Advertising 🤳 Social Media Posts 🎤 Speechwriting 📩 Statements of Purpose ✅ Typeforms 🌎 Website Content 🌐 Website Copy 🗣️WHAT OTHERS SAY: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Nicole is a joy to work with - she's responsive, prepared and goes the extra mile to not just understand a client's needs, but to over-deliver in terms of quality copy and strategy. She's quick to listen, grasp what you need and then deliver high-quality copy that resonates with the target audience. She's a rock star!" John Nemo, Done For You" LinkedIn Lead Generation for Franchise Consultants, Business Coaches & Small Business Owners 🎥 As Featured in The New York Times & Inc. Magazine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Nicole was a pleasure to work with. She brought lots of relevant and value adding experience to my resume rewrite job. She respected my timelines and urgency while empathizing with my situation and putting herself in my shoes. She did exactly what she said she would do and more. Very happy with the process and the result and look forward to more work with Nicole in the future. There are other people on Upwork who I worked with for the same job and Nicole was the best regardless of what the difference in price there was with the others (some higher)and how much time they took (Nicole was slightly less) which means you get better quality, faster and more efficiently than some others." -Saleh, C-Suite Resume ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Nicole is a wizard with words! She took my resume and profile from thoughts and clutter, waved her magic wand, and transformed them into works of art. Her process is truly magical. She's communicative, asks insightful questions, and has your best interest at heart. Beyond her technical skills, she's a great human being with a solid EQ. She's a creative individual with excellent organizational skills that allow her to meet every deadline with unrivaled quality of work. When I think of "above and beyond," I think of Nicole." -Rohan Vora, ECommerce Marketing Director ✏️ PAST CLIENTS: 🦈 Shark Tank Entrepreneur 👨🏻‍🍳 Food Network Top Chef 👗 Miss New York 2015 🪑 Wayfair Business Executive 👔 Fortune 500 executives 🎩 Ivy League Applicants 🌏 C-Suite executives ✍️ Executive Coaches and Mentors 🏡 Real Estate Firms ⚖️ Law Firms ⚕️ Physicians 🧑🏻‍💻 Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs

I focus my practice in the areas of trademark, copyright, and general business law. My clients rely on my extensive experience in legal matters relating to business operations and development and as an expert in all aspects of intellectual-property creation, acquisition, and use. My day-to-day practice includes handling the following matters: • Securing trademark and copyright registrations; • Maintaining trademark and copyright portfolios for various companies; • Resolving various forms of disputes, including, false advertising, unfair competition, and deceitful business practices; • Assisting companies with intellectual property licensing; • Drafting agreements relating to commissions, works-made-for-hire, licensing, permissions, assignments, publishing contracts, multimedia, asset transfers, and purchase and sale of content. • Corporate formation; • Equity and debt financings; and • Employment and consulting contracts. I am also a law professor teaching contract drafting to a historic law school in Boston, Massachusetts.