Jennifer Arbuse Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

•Experience with all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, all aspects of discovery (devising protocol, supervising discovery, discovery motions, including drafting briefs and oral arguments in connection thereto), taking and defending depositions, making and defending dispositive motions, all aspects of trials and arbitrations (pre- and post-trial briefing, opening arguments and summations, motions in limine, bench briefs, arguments re: admission of exhibits into evidence over objections, witness preparation, direct and cross-examination of witnesses), mediation, and settlement. •Selected matters include:-Goldman Sachs in litigation involving distressed debt trading; top-five investment bank in CFTC investigation-HMO, consumer debt purchaser and one of the largest real estate brokerage companies in matters before N.Y. State Attorney General-top-five commercial bank in bankruptcy preference action-cedents in litigation against reinsurers and reinsurance brokers-real estate developers in breach of contract litigation•Drafted brief in opposition to Petition for Writ of Certiorari in United States Supreme Court in trademark litigation case.•Drafted brief and presented oral argument in federal court to defeat summary judgment motion.•Major contributor to Chapter 33, “Practice Before the Commercial Division” in Robert L. Haig, et al., Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts (3d ed. 2011); co-authored articles "Restraints on Boards' Pet Policies: Emotional Support Pets" N.Y.L.J. (1/3/07) and “Apartment Transfers: Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders” N.Y.L.J. (9/1/05)

New York, Ny

•The Women’s Rights Project (WRP) was founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg •Conducted legal and policy research, searched for prospects for new litigation, and drafted memoranda, affidavits, complaints, and briefs.•Assisted in witness preparation for courtroom testimony.•Drafted legal pamphlets and other documents used for public outreach programs and participated in presentations

Washington, Dc

•Researched and drafted memoranda, motions, discovery requests for cases involving discrimination against minorities, the disabled, other protected classes; design and construction violations; sexual harassment.•Regularly independently assessed evidence and made recommendations as to which cases should be pursued further•Assisted attorneys with on-site witness depositions, including witness preparation.•Accompanied attorneys to Omaha, NE; Rockland, MD; and other locations in order to perform site reviews and conduct victim interviews

Queens, Ny

•Organization providing victims of crime and abuse with support and advocacy.•Interviewed clients, gathered documentation for use in criminal court cases, and outlined legal options for clients.•Served as liaison between domestic violence victims and the assistant district attorneys prosecuting their cases.

Washington, D.C.

While a full time college student, worked 20-40 hours a week to defray costs of education and provide for living expenses.•Assumed responsibilities of full time supervisors after firm layoffs (training subordinates, managing client problems). •Assisted in designing and researching seminar material, ensured compliance with CLE standards set by state bars.•Coordinated seminars for attendees by assessing their interests in and needs for legal information. •Performed legal research for cases involving software licensing and intellectual property.

New York, Ny

Digital learning venture operating under the aegis of Columbia University•Collaborated with professors/field experts to develop multimedia web content.•Researched and compiled information for online course production.•Secured licensing & permission for use of copyrighted material in new media technologies.

New York, Ny

•Conducted legal research and performed cite-checks using citators, digests, etc. •Assisted in discovery (review original docs, SEC filings, analyst reports, assess importance/relevance). •Maintained case database of findings and provided attorneys with reports from this database on a weekly basis.

New York, Ny

•Consulted/corresponded with constituents, national agencies regarding immigration and naturalization policies, education, healthcare. •Assisted with research and proposals regarding various issues, such as the expansion of the New York City subway system, the Family Medical Leave Act, and mandatory funding for breast cancer research. •Helped draft and distribute press releases describing Maloney’s bills before Congress.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Michigan Journal of Gender and Law: Associate Editor (joined 1L year), Teaching Assistant for Legal Practice.

Ba/Ba, Double Major: Women'S Studies, Government

Activities and Societies: Worked between 20-40 hours a week to defray costs of education and provide for living expenses (see below).

Education record

Senior year: Student Practitioner for the New York Legal Assistance Group. Represented clients at fair hearings before admin law judges.