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New York, New York, United States

New York, Ny

My practice focuses primarily on complex commercial and civil litigation in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. I have represented public and private companies, private equity and other investment firms, and high net worth individuals in a wide variety of litigation issues, including contract and business disputes, securities, antitrust, real estate matters, torts and professional malpractice.Notable Representations:A lender in a dispute with The Royal Bank of Scotland relating to Liverpool Football Club, which was sold in 2010 to a group led by the owner of the Boston Red Sox.Teva Pharmaceuticals and its individual directors and officers in defense of one of the largest securities class actions currently pending as well as the more than 20 related direct actions, filed on behalf of more than 75 opt-out plaintiffs.Teva, the global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Israel, and its US subsidiary Actavis, in defending a number of antirust class actions.An international businessman in a dispute regarding an alleged oral partnership relating to an arbitrage for private airplanes. After a two-day bench trial and post-trial briefing in the Southern District of New York, we secured a final judgment in favor of client, rejecting plaintiff’s alleged partnership claims.An institution of higher education in a breach of contract involving the opposing party’s backing out of a deal to purchase a commercial building in Manhattan after the outset of the pandemic.Hudson Realty Capital in a case involving misconduct in a planned 1,000-acre real estate development in Apex, North Carolina. An overseas financial institution seeking to enforce the contractual obligations of the servicer in connection with the institution’s majority participations in a series of secured loans.

Newark, Nj

Updated Lexis’ New Jersey Court Rules Annotated with recent cases and strategic points for attorneys. Drafted analysis of recent N.J. Supreme Court case as part of a Bloomberg BNA article discussing whistle-blower protection laws. Summarized distribution agreements between a large overseas auto manufacturer and its regional U.S. distributors. Researched and analyzed Illinois court rules and statutes on motions for summary judgment, judicial estoppel, third party beneficiaries, and principal-agent liability. Drafted contract amendments and written consent form for board of directors of corporate client.

New York, Ny

Reviewed complaints and answers to discern relevant legal issues and standards to draft legal summaries for each new case in chambers. Researched for and drafted an opinion in response to Plaintiff’s motion in limine prior to a Civil RICO trial. Observed court proceedings, such as Rule 16 meetings, opening statements, trial, closing statements and a bench trial, which encompassed subject matters in both criminal and civil contexts.

Brooklyn, Ny

Worked directly under Chief Legal Officer, Jeff Gewirtz in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment. Drafted legal memoranda on current sports-related issues confronted by the Nets and the Barclays Center. Analyzed intellectual property claims brought against the Brooklyn Nets and assist with recommendations on related matter. Filed Certificate of Assumed Name application with the New York State Department of State to conduct the Nets Foundation operations in state. Create redline versions of retail store leases. Prepared executive summaries for commercial and operational contracts. Research matters of local and state law, such as New York’s Freedom of Information Act. Reviewed NBA Rules and Regulations and prepare related memoranda.

New York, Ny

Researched and prepared memoranda for several critical issues in felony cases, in particular evidentiary issues relating to a lost blood sample in a high-profile murder case. Conducted additional legal research to aid in sentencing guidelines memoranda. Observed court proceedings such as motions, hearings, trials, sentencing, pre-trial conferences between the Assistant District Attorney and the Defense Counsel, and sealed-record conferences issuing subpoenas for material witnesses.

Bronx, Ny

Planned and executed several of the two hundred non-baseball related events that occur annually at Yankee Stadium. Led outreach efforts to Youth Soccer Organizations to ensure their participation in the first ever soccer game at the new Yankee Stadium. Directed pregame and halftime on-field activities among the one hundred youth participants during two high profile international club soccer matches. Worked with stadium officials to help run New York Yankees Youth Baseball Camps.

New York, Ny

Compiled research and insights to help position talent and property brands in the overall market place. Created sales decks for IMG College specific to 30+ individual company’s needs by analyzing statistical research. Produced a deck detailing potential sponsorship between a prominent tennis star and a financial company complete with rationale and activation strategies for the agent and financial company to review. Utilized IMG’s unique ICON engineering process to determine client’s strengths and opportunities.

Filmed and edited features for Yankees On Demand using multiple video formats and editing machines. Researched and found archived footage included in tribute videos for George M. Steinbrenner III, Bob Sheppard and Yankees Legends for Old Timers Day. Managed the scoreboard messages and hosted nightly trivia competitions to increase fan participation. Interviewed Hope Week participants to produce background videos and information packets, increasing publicity of the Yankees annual charity week.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Executive Editor, Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal; Student Trustee of Student Bar Association.

Ba, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: LS&A Student Government; Scribe/Alumni Chair, Alpha Epsilon Pi; Ann Arbor Rec & Ed - Volunteer Youth Basketball.