Irina Rodney

Irina Rodney
Regional Hearing Team Lead
Legal Operations • Case Management • Training & Compliance
hello@irina.help

Results-driven Legal Operations Leader with deep expertise in scaling high-volume case management, building and developing high-performing teams, and driving process excellence and compliance in complex legal environments. Rapidly advanced from case manager to Regional Hearing Team Lead while creating firm-wide training programs that improve onboarding speed and sustain performance. Trilingual (English, Ukrainian, Russian) with a strong paralegal foundation and proven ability to coordinate stakeholders, optimize workflows, and deliver measurable outcomes. Open to senior opportunities in legal operations, compliance, training, or case management leadership.

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Career Highlights

465+
Claims Managed

Full-cycle SSDI/SSI appeals leadership

200+
Favorable Decisions

Fully favorable hearing outcomes delivered

Firm-wide Training

Built scalable onboarding & development programs

Regional Leadership

Operations, compliance & stakeholder coordination

Professional Recognition

"Irina, your dedication and commitment to our clients have clearly made a significant impact. Your ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that is understandable and reassuring has not gone unnoticed. The way you handle your responsibilities with grace and professionalism is truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic work, Irina! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed."

Jason M. Turkish, Esq., President & Managing Partner, Nyman Turkish PC (Founder)
  • Natalie Keeve, Social Security Disability Department Chair & Senior Counsel: "Great work, @Irina!"
  • Rachel Navalta, Director of Process Excellence: "Great work, Irina! What an amazing compliment!"
  • Amy Campbell, Director of Hearing Operations: "Amazing work you've done with Ms. Gomez — thank you for your dedication and commitment."
  • Albert DiRocco, Associate Attorney: "Amazing work as always @Irina!!"

"Irina came to me at a time I was ready to give up on the firm... she helped me understand the entire process in a way I could follow and was indispensable when I felt ignored." — Maria Carmen Gomez, Client

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Experience

Regional Hearing Team Lead

Nyman Turkish PC — Roseville, CA (Hybrid/Remote)
  • Oversee 89 aged ALJ hearing claims (64 not yet scheduled), managing the full appeals lifecycle from evidence coordination through award processing.
  • Built and lead firm-wide case manager training and onboarding programs that reduced ramp-up time and improved performance in a high-turnover environment.
  • Lead firm-wide compliance with SSA regulations, deadlines, and documentation standards, ensuring consistent case quality and procedural accuracy across all active caseloads.
  • Direct regional hearing operations supporting 100–150+ ALJ hearings per month, balancing workload and maintaining quality and timeliness across the team.
  • Serve as primary operational liaison between attorneys, medical providers, and clients to ensure case integrity and readiness.
April 2025 – Present
Promoted October 2025

Hearing Case Manager

Nyman Turkish PC — Remote
  • Managed full lifecycle of 465+ SSDI/SSI claims and appeals, including medical records coordination, hearing preparation, and award processing.
  • Delivered 200+ fully favorable decisions and 27 partial wins through strong evidence development and case advocacy.
  • Sustained active pipelines across multiple hearing stages while generating Collect Fees cases.
February 2023 – March 2025

Pre-Hearing Case Manager

Nyman Turkish PC — On-site
  • Built and organized case files and medical evidence for high-volume SSDI/SSI claims to support timely SSA submissions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation across a high-volume caseload to ensure efficient claim progression.
September 2022 – February 2023

CALDR Disability Advocate

Self-Employed
  • Filed and managed SSDI/SSI applications and appeals; drafted position statements and represented clients in administrative hearings.
  • Represented clients in state fair hearings for IHSS and Medi-Cal, successfully filing appeals and advocating at hearings.
  • Coordinated with medical providers to strengthen claims and improve approval outcomes.
2014 – May 2022

Paralegal

Law Offices of Peter Cianchetta — Sacramento, CA
  • Drafted legal motions, correspondence, and court documents; conducted legal research and managed discovery calendars.
  • Coordinated with clients and opposing counsel to maintain case momentum and meet court deadlines.
2010 – 2013

Education

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix
August 2025

Associate of Arts, Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

MTI College
2004 – 2006

Core Competencies

LEADERSHIP
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Staff Onboarding & Training
  • Performance Coaching
  • Cross-functional Coordination
OPERATIONS
  • Legal Operations Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
CASE MANAGEMENT
  • SSDI/SSI Appeals
  • ALJ Hearing Preparation
  • Medical Evidence Coordination
  • Full-Cycle Case Management
  • Award Notice Processing
TECHNOLOGY
  • Microsoft 365 / Outlook
  • Google Workspace
  • DocuSign
  • Legal Practice Platforms
  • SSA Systems & Case Mgmt Tools
KEY PLATFORMS & TOOLS

Languages

English

Native

Ukrainian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Available for Leadership Opportunities

Open to senior roles in legal operations, case management leadership, compliance, training & development, and related positions. Let's connect to explore how I can contribute to your team's success.

Email
hello@irina.help
Phone
(916) 578-1989
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/irinarodney
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Developing people. Improving processes. Delivering better outcomes for legal teams.