Objective

 

Dynamic, proactive Attorney with experience in litigation and exceptional client relations skills eager to contribute knowledge and expertise to enhance legal practice, professionalism and profitability of a dynamic organization

 

Bar Admission: New York, Second Department

 

 

Juris Doctor, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Hempstead, NY 2007

  Amnesty International Pres. C spring 2006; Criminal Justice Committee C NY County Lawyers Assn.

  Coursework: NITA S Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Advance Trial Advocacy, Prosecutor s Role, Criminal Procedure

 

Bachelor of Arts C Political Science and Philosophy, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Bronx, NY 2004

  Honors: Dean s List; Phi Sigma Tau (International Philosophy Honor Society); Phi Sigma Alpha (Political Science National Honor Society)

 

MCGIVNEY & KLUGE, New York, NY Nov 2009 C Apr 2010                                                                    

Litigation Associate

  Effectively showed cause on behalf of defendants in lead and mold damage claims by drafting affirmations in opposition to orders

  Aided the discovery process by attending depositions of parties and expert witnesses in litigation involving claims of injury from asbestos exposure and work performed at WTC

  Played a solid role in building successful defenses by conducting legal research on employment discrimination, conflict of law and leave to amend complaint

 

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NASSAU COUNTY, Hempstead, NY Feb 2008 C Sept 2010

Staff Attorney C Family Court Bureau                                                                                                  

  Successfully drafted affirmations in opposition to law guardians motions on equitable estoppels issues

  Supported clients best interest while representing them in settlements and hearings pertaining to child support matters

  Maintained timely responses to discovery demands, motions to preclude and motions to dismiss

  Provided effective representation before Family Court Judges to clients on family offense and custody / visitation matters

 

 

TUCKNER, SIPSER, WEINSTOCK & SIPSER, LLP, New York, NY Sept C Dec 2007

Intern

  Built client trust while conducting intakes for law firm specializing in employment discrimination

  Accurately drafted demand letters, EEOC charges and rebuttals

 

SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES (PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS), New York, NY Aug C Sept 2007

Volunteer

  Challenged discontinuance of public assistance by advocating for clients at Fair Hearings before Administrative Judges

  Assisted impact litigation team with class action lawsuit by performing preliminary lawsuit tasks

  Determined clients eligibility for public assistance grants by correctly recalculating their earned income according to NYCRR

 

HOFSTRA LAW CLINIC, Hempstead, NY Jan C May 2007

Law Intern C Criminal Justice

  Effectively represented six indigent clients pursuant to the Student Practice Order of the Appellate Division, Second Department, including negotiating plea offers with Nassau Assistant District Attorneys and Town Attorneys as well as attending seminars on bail applications, voir dire and challenging accusatory instruments for facial insufficiency

 

HARLEM LEGAL SERVICES, New York, NY Jul C Aug 2006

Summer Intern C Housing Department

  Determined eligibility for services by conducting thorough client interviews; provided exceptional service while assisting clients with their application for naturalization

  Built strong business relationships while serving as a liaison between supervising attorney and New York City Housing Authority

  Efficiently drafted client letters, orders to show cause, answers and complaints

 

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY Jan C Dec 2006

Research Assistant C Professor Jeffrey Silberfeld

 

HON. PHYLLIS GANGEL-JACOB, SUPREME COURT (Appellate Term), New York, NY Jun C Jul 2005

Summer Intern

  Provided assistance by conducting legal research on issues concerning incapacitated persons, drafting motions and memorandums and observing hearings, trials and jury selection