• Provide legal counsel and representation in family law matters for plaintiffs, defendants, and children including juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, child protection, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights, child abuse and neglect, paternity, and other related proceedings.• Represent clients in immigration matters concentrated on family-based petitions.• Part time Hearing Examiner at Parking and Municipal Codes Violations Bureau.

• Provide legal counsel and representation in family law and matrimonial actions for plaintiffs, defendants, and children including juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, child protection, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights, child abuse and neglect, paternity, and other proceedings.• Research and prepare motions and legal memorandums.• Consult and negotiate with other counsel.• Represent clients at hearings, trials, and all court proceedings.

• Provided legal counsel and representation to minors pursuant to section 249 of the Family Court Act and subdivision 7 of section 35 of the judiciary law• Provided legal counsel and representation in proceedings primarily involving: juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, child protection, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights, child abuse and neglect, paternity, and other proceedings.• Interviewed clients, conducted disclosure and investigations, conducted legal research, and filed motions.• Consulted and negotiated with other counsel and, as appropriate, with other parties.• Represented clients at all appearances, hearings, and proceedings.

• Manage over 500 active cases across New York State for boutique collections law firm. • Supervise and direct six paralegals throughout collections process, from pre-suit to enforcement.• Research, draft, and argue motions.• Monitor and reinforce compliance with the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act by non-attorney staff.• Establish and streamline office procedures and policies. • Respond to consumer complaints against the Firm filed with the Better Business Bureau or Attorney General.• Ensure compliance with clients’ procedures.• Advise clients on State and Federal laws related to creditor rights and consumer protection.

• Managed over 200 active cases in 30 counties across New York State for national firm concentrating in collections law. • Represented clients in all aspects of arbitration process from conducting administrative hearings to confirmation of arbitration awards pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act and Article 75 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules in state courts.• Negotiated settlement agreements. • Organized and conducted training on legal process and Firm policies for paralegals.• Created and maintained template database.

• Represented defendants in criminal courts involving charges of driving while intoxicated. • Drafted and argued memoranda of law, applications, and motions. • Conducted administrative and suppression hearings.

• Represented clients in Family, Town, City, and Surrogate’s Court. • Researched and wrote legal memoranda on employment discrimination, corporate law, medical malpractice, and tort actions. • Conducted client interviews and conferences. • Supervised and conducted real estate closings for lender as well as individuals, both as sellers and purchasers. • Performed audit for prominent security company to ensure compliance with General Business Laws.

• Conducted legal research on international treatment of women, removal requirements and relief, political asylum, notice requirements, and worldwide gender-based persecution. • Drafted extensive affidavits, memoranda, and motions. • Assisted in preparation and filing of applications pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act, Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act of 1987 as well as petitions for political asylum and permanent residency. • Represented clients at administrative hearings under an attorney’s supervision.

• Conducted extensive research on investment banking, information technology, medicine, and defense contracting. • Drafted extraordinary ability petitions for large technology company. • Prepared labor certifications and J-visa petitions. • Wrote employer manual regarding temporary employee compliance requirements. • Researched and assisted in writing article published in New York Law Journal entitled, "Special Registration and Monitoring of Certain Non-Immigrants, July 22, 2002.

• Conducted initial intake interviews. • Assisted in preparing and filing of housing, family law, and immigration cases. • Created budgets and recruited law student volunteers through presentations.

• Served as liaison for Hispanic communities. • Trained school staff on procedures, reporting requirements, and data tracking system. • Managed local teams in New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Michigan resulting in the recruitment of 6,000 students. • Planned and coordinated recruitment events in five cities. • Conducted demographic analysis and researched national media markets. • Coordinated and implemented detailed marketing plan.