Marisa Sarnoff Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, NY

• Provided on-demand fact-checks, research, and analysis of news scripts on short deadlines, for all levels of programming, with a focus on legal issues
• Provided thorough and concise issue summaries and in-depth briefing books, and ongoing updates, for reporters, producers, anchors, and analysts
• Developed and maintained multiple databases, including tracking litigation, legislation, congressional hearings, coronavirus data, and other topics
• Provided guidance on content accuracy and compliance with legal and ethical standards; advise on validity of primary and secondary sources

• Legal consulting and research: Script consultant on legal issues for feature films and television programs
• Associated Press Television News: Wrote scripts and edited raw video for national and international APTN clients
• Writing/photography: Wrote stories and created photo essays for English-language publications in Kathmandu, Nepal
• Documentary and video production: Idea development, research, location scouting, and all aspects of pre-production and production, including logistical and legal considerationsOnline: Web-based writing and photography.
• Guest blogger: Corporette (www.corporette.com)
• Contributing writer: Los Angeles I’m Yours (www.laimyours.com)

Greater Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles, California

• Managed online and media presence of corporate legal service providers and individual mediators and arbitrators; wrote, edited, and published articles on updates to case law and legislation relevant to mediation.
• Provided case management services for mediators and arbitrators, ensuring participation for all parties and guiding the process through to completion

• Conducted interviews with clients covering topics related to all aspects of divorce and family separation
• Worked with forensic accountants to prepare financial summaries on behalf of clients and for use in court
• Prepared and participated in discovery and motions relating to complex family issues

• Conducted on-site investigations and interviews of employees of corporate clients in connection with pending litigation
• Conducted settlement negotiations
• Prepared and argued motions
• Conducted and defended depositions and written discovery

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