Benjamin Cooper Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Greater New York City Area

Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Edited above and below the line text and footnotes as well as performed research on relevant material for two law review articles:David Rudenstine, Self-Government and the Judicial Function, 92 Texas L. Rev. 161 (2013).David Rudenstine, The Courts and National Security: The Ordeal of the State Secret Privilege, __ Bal. L. Rev. __ (2015).

Served as primary editor for twelve 2L staff editor notes and as a member of Publication Committee. Graded writing competition for entire incoming 2L class.

Eastern District New York

Researched and drafted a memorandum and order for a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation. Researched and drafted multiple sections in a memorandum and order for a motion for summary judgment in a Title VII suit. Researched and drafted memorandum and orders for three different habeas corpus petitions. Researched and prepared a memorandum on the procedural sequencing of a motion for summary judgment in relation to a class action certification.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted order of proof for witness deposition, interrogatories and requests for production for a FLSA/NYLL litigation. Drafted memorandum in support of application for combat related stress disorder for an Iraq War veteran. Created a funds flow analysis for a merger. Performed research and drafted a memorandum on executive compensation in a bankruptcy restructuring.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Performed extensive research on the Voting Rights Act and the Defense of Marriage Act and prepared summary memoranda, case law analyses, and drafted talking points and questions for two panel discussions.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Prepared and performed an opening and closing statement and provided direct examination support in an AAA arbitration, securing a highly favorable $72,000 judgment on behalf of a client. Drafted and filed a statement of claim in a FINRA proceeding. Performed settlement negotiations in a CFTC matter. Handled client intake.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Provided detailed assistance to 1L students in researching and writing office memos and an appellate brief. Led classes on developing citation skills and performing electronic legal research. Graded writing exercises.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted discovery motions in Martin Act prosecutions. Researched preclusion, disclosure and attorney-client privilege issues in shareholder derivative actions and prepared memoranda for the Bureau Chief. Created questions for, attended, and prepared digests of witness depositions. Developed investigative strategies, reviewed extensive discovery databases, and prepared document summarizations for an ongoing prosecution.

Researched and analyzed derivatives regulations and drafted summary memoranda used in expert witness opinions issued by the firm. Performed due diligence and compliance investigation and analysis of several hedge funds. Maintained and reviewed subsidiary discovery databases in over a dozen cases. Created Excel and Access based databases for fund of funds and swaps and performed financial calculations using a variety of metrics. Developed, managed, analyzed, and issued two reports on risk governance practices of major financial institutions. Supervised and managed a team of two to four legal assistants and support staff.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), 2L

Activities and Societies: Chair - Student-Life Committee, Chair - External Events Committee

American Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Iranian Studies, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant - America Global Hegemony, Teaching Assistant - Atomic History, Freelance Writer - The Climax.