Representing clients as a commercial litigator in a boutique law firm, with former Sullivan & Cromwell attorneys. Of particular note, I have worked for Republic Services Inc. and Rainbow Disposal Co., Inc. defending them from unfair competition, unjust enrichment, breech of contract claims and have also worked on behalf of Thomas Enterprises and principal Stan Thomas, in a litigation related to the development of The Sacramento Rail Yards. Making appearances in both federal and state court (including New York’s Commercial Division).Conducting client interviews, researched potential claims and developing case strategy. Researching and drafting court submissions, including motion papers, memoranda of law and litigation correspondence.Supervising all discovery obligations, including culling and preparing client materials for production, drafting discovery demand responses, preparing discovery demands for promulgation, and organizing litigation document file libraries.Analyzing and researching sophisticated client privilege and attorney work product issues, as well as other grounds for protection from disclosure.Litigating matters involving unfair competition, unjust enrichment, breech of contract, intellectual property, trademark infringement and dilution, false advertising, and cyber squatting.Responsible for law firm’s in-house computer and electronic filing system.Co-Counsel Pro Bono Represented former NCAA athlete and professional basketball player in administrative law hearings and appeal.Handled media relations, press conferences and dealt with national news organizations.Represented client in subsequent negotiations for literary and other media rights.Representing client, in conjunction with co-counsel, regarding associated immigration and deportation proceedings.

Draft, annotate and edit online attorney resources and guides for Thomson.Research related New York Law.Develop work flows for online resources.

Played a vital role in the growth and global expansion of a prestigious network of boutique law firms. Closely advised and assisted two presidents, board members and the treasurer of this legal network. Oversaw all aspects of the network’s internet technology and prepared a wide array of board materials.Researched law firm qualifications for inclusion in membership rolls.

Of particular note, I worked on internal investigations relating to the prevalence of market timing mutual funds in the financial industry. Specifically, I worked on investigations relating to New York State Attorney General Elliot Spitzer’s complaint against Canary Capital Partners and related investigations of Goldman Sachs and Edward Jones Investments. I also worked on internal board investigations related to the filing of Securities Fraud Charges Against Computer Associates International, Inc., Former CEO Sanjay Kumar, and Two Other Former Company Executives by The Securities and Exchange Commission.Participated in and assisted with outside counsel’s internal corporate investigations resulting from Securities and Exchange Commission inquiries and investigations, board of trustees’ audit and allegations advanced by class plaintiffs. Assisted with investigations related to stock market transaction timing, late trading, obstruction of justice, improper revenue recognition, improper trading, accounting improprieties, and general allegations of fraud.Supervised/performed forensic analyses of relevant client contract, associated account representatives, and identification codes.Prepared deposition outlines, deposition witness files and related memoranda. Supervised the work of other contract attorneys.

Advised students preparing for the New York State Bar Exam.Drafted, revised and edited bar preparation materials including textbooks, workbooks and memoranda.Specifically worked on the “New York Conviser Mini-Review 2003 Revision” and “CT Essay Book 2003 Revision.”Conducted legal research and writing for subjects tested on the New York State Bar Exam.

Performed constituent services and drafted correspondence relating to federal, state and local agencies.

Performed legal research, writing and general clerical duties.