Gabriella Cavanagh, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Albany, New York, United States

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Handle a portfolio of five committees of the New York State Assembly including Children and Families, Mental Health, Social Services, People with Disabilities, and Alcoholism and Drug AbuseProvide analysis and advice on the legal and constitutional aspects of bills, including technical deficiencies Utilized legal research platforms to perform and compile research regarding federal and state specific statutory requirements and case laws relevant to the legislation Prepare preliminary drafts of bills on request, including program proposalsCreate materials for, and be present during debates on the Assembly floor to assist Members of Assembly in defending their bills during debates Participate in Budget negotiation meetings, including negotiating language, advocation for conference position, and taking notes to share internallyAssist in the preparation of analytical memoranda relating to bills, including the creation of walkthrough of bills with complex federal/legal issues Preform other functions including preparing for public hearings and private conferences, completion of research assignments, and meetings with individuals and groups regarding legislation

Albany, New York, United States

Assisted with the creation of Orders of Proof, Deposition Digests, Cast of Characters, and various Memorandums of Law Responsible for overseeing progress of document reviewers and provide daily and weekly progress updates Conducted analysis, reviewed, and coded complex documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and financial documents for discovery productionQuickly and accurately identified privilege, confidentiality, and responsiveness in documentsProficient in document review platforms Relativity and RationalAdapted to new review guidelines and changes to guidelines as neededUtilized various legal research platforms to research relevant statutory and case law issues

Albany, New York Area

Conducted analysis, reviewed, and coded complex documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and financial documents for discovery productionQuickly and accurately identified privilege, confidentiality, and responsiveness in documentsUtilized various legal research platforms to assist Partners regarding statutory and case law issues on various topicsProficient in document review platforms Relativity and RationalAdapted to new review guidelines and changes to guidelines as neededPerformed review of documents in Spanish

Albany, New York

Responsibilities include: Performing exchanges and voids, placing in store pickup and shipping orders, handling money from multiple registers and the safe, answering phones, training new staff members, assisting customers with product inquiries

Albany, New York

Represented clients with chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and cancer with varying legal matters including social security benefits, child custody, and advanced planningHandled 4 - 5 clients at a timeCommunicated with clients weekly to keep them updated on the status of their casesConducted client meetings in office and on locationDrafted and executed wills, standby guardianship designation forms, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxiesGained valuable court experience by representing a client in Albany Family Court. while being admitted to Practice under a Student Practice Order

Rensselaer, New York

Exposed to multiple legal departments including: child welfare, legislation, juvenile justice, litigation, and daycare enforcementCompleted various research projects, tasks, and assignments to obtain a working knowledge of all the sectionsAssessed and determined final decisions on expunging child abuse and neglect unsubstantiated cases from the State Central Register

Albany, New York Area

Researched areas of law ranging from SSI/SSD, housing, advance planning, and confidentiality Received training regarding laws especially relevant to those living with HIV/AIDSAttended client meetings and home visitsCompleted full SSI case assessmentsDrafted wills, powers of attorney and healthcare proxiesAdmitted to Practice under a Student Practice Order

Ballston Spa, New York

Law Intern at the Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic at Albany Law School's Law Clinic and Justice CenterResponded to various written motions from defense counselResearched substantive legal questions and drafted memorandaListened to jail calls, victim interviews, and polygraph examsAssembled binders of material for preparation for trialProduced an excel spreadsheet for Appellate cases in reviewObserved Saratoga Springs County Court, City Court and Family Court

Rensselaer, New York

Researched family law matters including custody, child support, and family violence issues Complied research and case materials information for motions and trial decisionsReviewed case law for relevant information for decisionsAssisted with an adoption proceedingAttended pre-trial conferences involving attorneys, clients, and Department of Social ServicesObserved Integrated Domestic Violence Court

Albany, New York Area

Albany, Ny

Presided over trial proceedings within the Student Association Supreme CourtDecided the outcome of disputes that arise within the realm of the Student Association Ensures that groups and people abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Student Association of SUNY

Albany, New York

Assist with the Domestic Violence Legal Connections by assisting attorneys with consults for domestic violence survivorsMaintained records of case documents and legal statements for use in courtContributed to the planning and execution of the annual Pro Bono Reception

Albany, New York

Planned Social Media posts for the upcoming year, highlighting community activities and target populationsUpdated and edited the Albany County District Attorney’s office websiteCompiled How-To guide for future social media use Aided with special projects as needed

East Hampton, New York

Served the childcare needs of residents and visitors of the Hamptons, on Long Island NY Entrusted with the safety of children at home, in vehicles, and in water of children ages 9 months - 12 years oldPreformed household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and running errands for clients as requested

Southampton, New York

Participating in recreational sports activities with youths while supervising their behavior and ensuring safety

Southampton, New York

Assisted with and participated in group activities that emphasized Social, Thinking And Reasoning (STAR)Monitored youth during activities and field tripsSupervised entertainment activities sponsored by the organizationTutored ages 7-9 and assisted with academic tasksFacilitated literature circle for summer reading assignments

Southampton, New York

Assisted customers and maintained visual merchandising for a local clothing and gift storeProcessed customer transactions and maintained cash drawerAssisted with stock maintenance and periodic inventory countsSkillfully merchandised products and processed sales transactions

Juris Doctor (J.D), Concentration In Family And Elder Law

Activities and Societies: Platinum Pro Bono Honors Donna Jo Morse Client Counseling Competition: Quarter-Finalist - 2018 Phi Alpha Delta.

Bachelor’S Degree, Double Major: Sociology And Psychology Minor: Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: - Kappa Alpha Pi Co-Ed Pre-Law Professional Fraternity - Project SHAPE: Sexual Health And Peer Education - MVP.

Forensic Psychology

High School

Activities and Societies: Youth Court, Varsity Bowling, Varsity Track and Field, Chorus, Science Research and MethodologyGraduated.