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Perform legal research and write memoranda on dispositive motions, Orders to Show Cause, and related matters on the Foreclosure, Law and Special Civil dockets; manage motion calendar; mediate matters awaiting trial in Civil Division, predominantly small claims and landlord-tenant disputes.

Responsible for “Week in Review,” a weekly recap and analysis of noteworthy legal proceedings related to entertainment, arts and sports. http://nysbar.com/blogs/EASL

Conducted research and assisted attorneys in Antitrust, Labor and Intellectual Property matters related to sports.

Provided research and analysis of timely legal and business issues in sports for use by Mr. Brandt in preparation for his frequent ESPN Sportscenter and Outside the Lines appearances, NFL podcasts and a weekly ESPN.com column

• Drafted post-hearing legal brief in defense of NFL club for submission to arbitrator in player grievance arbitration• Organized, screened and produced discovery materials to outside law firms and the NFLPA• Wrote legal memoranda for attorneys on subjects such as ongoing concussion litigation, the New Orleans Saints bounty investigation and the game-official lockout• Maintained regular communication with league clubs and outside counsel regarding pending players’ California workers’ compensation CACT claims and attended arbitration hearing and NFL CACT task force meetings• Researched arbitration precedent for CBA disputes between the NFL and the NFLPA • Prepared attorneys for arbitration hearings and depositions by reviewing and summarizing prior transcripts, drafting questions and summarizing the major issues in dispute • Monitored violations of the NFL Player Conduct Policy and Banned Substance Policy and drafted Final Disposition Memoranda for use by the Commissioner and other league officials in determining proper fines or suspensions• Reviewed team employee and player contracts

Conducted research on labor and employment case law and academic scholarship