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New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

- Develop new CRM policies and procedures in response to updated regulatory guidance, internal control and process enhancements, and new product implementation- Coordinate CRM responses to FRB, OCC, UK PRA, EBA and other regulatory exams, including identifying and liaising with appropriate CRM stakeholders, preparing responses to regulatory inquiries, drafting remedial Action Plans, and ensuring Action Plan completion- Maintain existing portfolio of CRM policies and procedures for the Institutional Securities and Wealth Management divisions, covering multiple product areas and internal processes, which requires global engagement with senior management and subject matter experts across functional areas- Advise CRM colleagues on issues related to compliance with policy, procedure, and relevant regulatory guidance- Serve as secretary of monthly credit risk committee responsible for reviewing and approving CRM policies and procedures, including recording of meeting minutes- Coordinate CRM review and approval of new products (“NPA”) on a global basis, including serving as project management lead of a multi-year (2018–2020) NPA process overhaul to (i) streamline and automate CRM’s functional area checklist for completing due diligence and (ii) rationalize NPA governance, thus achieving significant efficiencies such as reducing the number of due diligence issues requiring remediation from 115 in 2018 to 40 in 2020- Co-manage a multi-year (2017–present) overhaul of CRM’s credit approval framework in coordination with global CRM senior management and Risk IT to (i) automate certain functions and (ii) rationalize the various components of credit approval escalations (e.g., limit setting and excess approval, credit rating calculation and assignment, loan amendments)

New York, New York

New York, New York

Conducted legal research, including on: federal copyright and trademark infringement; labor relations; construction contracts; partnership disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, defamation, unjust enrichment, and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage. Drafted legal memoranda, motion brief outlines, complaints, settlement agreements, asset purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, residential co-op and condominium sales contracts, assignments, consents, releases, and commercial leases. Prepared and filed federal trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other official papers related to the prosecution of trademark applications.

White Plains, Ny

Drafted legal and other documents, including but not limited to: instruments for transferring assets between legal entities; memorandum on legal rules related to art as an alternative asset; step-by-step guide to executing tax-deferred "like-kind" exchanges; templates for art loan agreement and bills of sale for acquiring new art works; pledge agreements for charitable donations to major cultural and public institutions; and non-disclosure agreements.

New York, New York

Drafted and edited consignment agreements for public auctions and private sales. Researched restricted international transactions. Drafted settlement agreement for cancelled sale of consigned property. Researched and drafted memoranda on UCC Article 9 security interests in non-possessory art consignments. Developed suggestions for amending appraisal contract. Reviewed and amended portions of client private equity fund’s subscription documents.

New York, New York

Drafted contracts at start-up artist management firm and music label, including for musical acts and branding-merchandising independent contractor agreement. Initiated discussions with major digital music service providers to establish business relationships. Conferred with company’s counsel on trademark matters. Conducted research and drafted comparative study of online music distribution platforms and service providers. Participated in business development strategy meetings with Chief Executive Officer and staff.

New York, New York

Managed trademark docket, including prosecution of trademark applications. Drafted and filed amendments and responses to Official actions (examination rulings) issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Drafted reports to clients on USPTO Official actions regarding the patentability of patent applications. Drafted and filed responses to Official actions in patent applications. Conducted legal research and drafted memos and client letters addressing legal issues. Programmed and coded generic forms and letters for use in connection with document generation software. Trained new paralegal hires to perform basic document drafting and docketing/filing procedures.

B.A., French (Major), Comparative Literature (Minor)

Activities and Societies: The Mask and Wig Club: Tour Director, music composer and arranger.Université Francois-Rabelais - Penn-in-Tours.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Acquisitions Editor at Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal; member of Cardozo Art Law Society.

Completed Two Courses In Non-Degree Certificate Program, Global Affairs

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Jazz Band, Orchestra, French Club