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• Represented schools and other clients in litigation.• Obtained dismissals in tort, liability, and LL cases. • Negotiated favorable settlements (30+).• Conducted depositions and ct. hearings (250+).• Advised clients on risk transfer measures.• Coordinated legal strategy with clients and insurers.

• Advised schools in ed., employ., and bus. matters.• Drafted pleadings and advocated in ct. hearings.• Conducted 100+ student suspension hearings.• Drafted/negotiated commercial & labor contracts. • Litigated and advised schools in tax cert. matters.

• Advocated 1K+ child welfare hearings in Family Ct.• Obtained fav. results in 20+ child welfare trials.• Advised social workers daily on child welfare issues.• Mentored new attorneys on child welfare law.

• Handled insurance litigation/coverage cases.• Drafted litigation and appellate materials. • Drafted 100+ memos and opinion letters.

• Prepared bench memos and judicial decisions.• Researched state and federal areas of law.• Observed civil/criminal proceedings and trials.

• U.S. D.O.E. Office for Civil Rights legal internship.• Assisted civil rights investigations in schools.• Researched anti-discrim. laws and regulations.• Drafted memos, agency decision letters, case plans.

• Taught MS/HS English in the Bronx and Harlem.• Founded Drama Club and theater engagements.• Awarded 9th Grade Teacher of the Year Award.