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United States

San Francisco, CA, US

Supervise team of associates and senior counsel with following responsibilities: Litigate complex commercial products liability actions in federal and state courts throughout the United States and Canada on behalf of foreign manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including various Fortune 500 companies. Develop litigation strategy with and manage local.

San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, CA, US

New York, NY, US

Teach trial advocacy and evidence law to student members of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Team in preparation for mock trial competitions against other law schools

New York, NY, US

Represented the NYC DOE at administrative hearings concerning alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by: investigating claims, interviewing/preparing NYC DOE professionals and clinicians for hearing, conducting openings, direct/cross examinations and closings. Negotiated settlements. Researched and drafted memoranda on.

Bronx, New York, US

Prosecuted major felony cases including homicides, attempted murders, burglaries and robberies from inception through trial, including pre-arrest investigation, authorization of criminal charges, grand jury presentation, subpoena practice, discovery practice, pre-trial motion practice, plea negotiation, pre-trial preparation, trial practice, post-trial.

Researched legal issues pertaining to potential extension of defense counsel’s 6th Amendment obligation under Padilla v. Kentucky to involuntary civil confinement under the Adam Walsh Act as well as the trial court in preparation for oral arguments before the Second Circuit. Advised bank fraud defendant on federal sentencing guidelines, case strategy.

Researched and drafted memoranda on various legal issues including use of statistical sampling as evidence, confidentiality rules for Circuit Courts, and federal privacy protection for disclosure of employee personnel files. Drafted appellate brief arguing when the Statute of Limitations, under NY case law, accrues thereby barring a claim of disparate.

Conducted plea negotiations. Appeared in court for Domestic Violence/Misdemeanor Units. Interviewed victims and witnesses. Researched and drafted memoranda on various legal issues including spoliation of evidence, use of highly prejudicial evidence during opening statements, pre-trial disclosure of identifying witness information and suspicious.

Assisted in drafting answer to novel discrimination complaint. Researched legal issues including directed verdicts in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Burlington standard for reprisal-based discrimination claims. Drafted research memoranda recommending agency course of action in discrimination case. Prepared customs merchandise.

Attended conferences in chambers and courtroom proceedings. Prepared draft review and recommendation orders on default judgments. Researched relevant legal issues including reasonable attorneys’ fees, compensatory and enhanced damages. Reviewed orders concerning damage awards and suppression motions.

Manchester, NH, US

Managed recruitment efforts in NY, NJ, MA, and CT; extensively traveled for 10-14 weeks per year and organized various campus events. Coordinated technology related recruitment efforts for the Undergraduate Day Admission Office using virtual college fairs, online chats, and blogs. Assisted with articulating university-wide diversity initiative through the.

Lowell, MA, US

Taught inner city youth to use the performing arts as an outlet. Choreographed performance routines for live shows. Managed quarterly budget to fund costumes and other performance related expenses.

Drafted subpoena and records release forms for family law attorney. Conducted research on relevant family law issues. Assisted solo practitioner in creating internal filing system.

Medford, Massachusetts, US

Organized diversity outreach overnight preview program. Interviewed prospective students. Wrote for admission publications.

J.D.

B.A., International Relations & Philosophy

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