Defense Litigator focusing on premises liability and construction site liability. -Litigate a range of general liability and employment liability cases -Manage settlements -Maintain client relationships-Advocate for clients in the courtroom

Created M&L, its institutional framework, relationship with host organizations and programming for South Africa outreach through M&L. Worked with impovershished and troubled teenagers at Peak View High School in Cape Town. Provided children with strategies for coping with issues affecting them including human trafficking, teen pregnancy, criminal records, child labor, and learning disabilities. Performed community outreach through shelters and visits to townships.

Charged with completing trial level motions, appellate briefs, client letters and other memoranda for Criminal, Civil, Tort, Real Estate and Contract Law cases on the firm calender. Responsible for assisting partners in trial case preparation.

I continue to retain my Real Estate Salesperson License to complete real estate transactions.

Utilize a limited license to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prosecute trademarks for clients, including carry out client interviews, searches of international, federal and state legal databases to prevent infringement or confusion of trademarks. Manage correspondence with client, prosecute the client trademark with USPTO and maintain marks which are given federal registration with the USPTO.

Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals Assisted Judge Phillip Baten in appellate hearings by attending and documenting cases. Investigated facts and provided case research on Medicare Parts C and D, legal and medical standards that qualify for special coverage by medicare, and equittable judgments on the facts. Interpreted statutes relating to Medicare coverage given the medical history of the appealing party. Drafted case decisions and memos advising the case outcome.

Supported the Banking and Mergers and Acquisitions partners by managing bank loan finance transactioncases, calculating and distributing debt assignments, coordinating and overseeing closing and signing bankingand M&A transactions, and corresponding with clients, banks and outside counsel to allocate necessarydocumentation. Organized and updated finance documents for closings and data-basing. Managed drafting,proofreading and correction for memoranda and agreements. Generated and distributed final signing andclosing documentation. Attended client-partner meetings and provided requested documentation. Worked onvarious tasks including debt assignment monitoring, legal research, allocating financial and securitiesdocumentation and translating foreign documents.

Assisted Congressman Major Owens by drafting Hurricane Katrina rebuilding and first responders legislation.Lobbied support from other representitives for the Hurricane Katrina bill and initiatives. Wrote and edited pressreleases regarding the Congressman Owen's projects, committee meetings and intiatives. Monitored press forpertinent information regarding the Congressman. Represented Congressman Owens at Causcus Committeemeetings and responded to constituent inquiries.

Led team procurement training programs and street team canvassing. Supervised canvassing and site planningprojects across New York state. Maintained team database and canvassing logs. Procured funds forGreenpeacce through public advocacy.

Assisted Pulmonary and Orthopedic Unit doctors and nurses by administering wound care and other one-to-one patient care responsibilities, including records and administration for patients.