Involved in all aspects of the litigation process including crafting legal strategy, drafting memorandums and conducting legal research on a variety of contracts, securities, antitrust, insurance and employment law cases. Managed and conducted electronic discovery in large, complex commercial litigation matters, performing all levels of document and privilege review to respond to document requests and for other collection, production and retention purposes. Analyzed and digested key witness information to prepare for depositions and trials.

Strengthened legal positions for a diverse range of corporate clients. Intellectual Property law counseling and patent related work, including developing innovative strategies and handling all aspects of patent assertions, patent licensing and resolution of patent litigation matters. The latter includes conducting settlement and contract negotiations and the drafting of favorable terms of agreements involving a number of international and Fortune 500 companies.

Coordinated, managed and conducted document reviews for Litigation, Financial Restructuring, Corporate and Intellectual Property departments. Researched issues and reviewed electronic databases. Assisted with drafting of operative legal documents, preparation of briefs and all other aspects of deposition and trial preparation.

Researched trademark and usage issues. Wrote cease and desist letters.

Maintained and updated pleadings, correspondence and discovery material. Assembled records on appeal. Prepared deposition and trial binders. Engaged in extensive legal research, cite-checking documents and proofreading briefs.

Helped promote, develop and enhance the public image of the museum through integrated strategies involving public relations, marketing, advertising and the web. Assisted with design and assembly of press kits, planned publicity events and communicated with journalists.

Developed studies and competitive analysis of client products. Interfaced with the agency's other service departments, including, media, creative and account planning.