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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York

Represented institutional lenders and financial institutions in acquisition financings, construction financings, refinancings and preferred equity investments. Drafted and negotiated loan agreements, notes, mortgages and ancillary loan documents. Reviewed and provided comments on leases, organizational documents, conveyance documents, opinion letters, title reports and surveys. Prepared client memoranda based thereon. Independently managed closings. Represented tenants in connection with negotiating commercial leases, amendments, renewals, subordination and non-disturbance agreements and estoppels. Functioned as lead, and sometimes second associate, with significant client interaction and supervision of junior associates and support staff.

New York, New York

Represented lenders in real estate and asset-based finance transactions, with a focus on skilled nursing and senior living facilities and nonprofit organizations. Drafted and negotiated loan agreements, notes, mortgages and ancillary loan documents. Reviewed and provided comments on leases, organizational documents, conveyance documents, opinion letters and prepared client memoranda based thereon. Managed closings. Functioned as lead associate with significant client interaction.

New York, New York

Represented national business operators in sale-leaseback transactions. Represented New York real estate families in the refinance and disposition of portfolios of multifamily and mixed use properties and in the reinvestment of sale proceeds in net leased properties. Drafted and negotiated conveyance documents, leases, subordination and non-disturbance agreements and estoppels. Conducted due diligence reviews and prepared client memoranda based thereon. Coordinated 1031 exchanges and closings.

New York, New York

Represented lenders in commercial and residential financing transactions. Drafted and negotiated loan documents. Conducted loan closings. Reviewed leases and prepared lease abstracts. Reviewed insurance policies, organizational documents, title reports and ALTA policies.

Greater New York City Area

Commenced partition action via summons and complaint and drafted other pleadings over the course of litigation; assisted client in filing lawsuit for the recovery of funds held in escrow after closing; assisted in defending two lawsuits alleging damages against title company; prepared deeds and ACRIS forms.

New York, New York

Edited all footnotes for paper on justice after war; performed comparative research on accountability obligations in regional rights systems and research on international law issues concerning transitional justice.

New York, New York

Commenced personal injury lawsuit via summons and complaint and drafted pleadings over the course of litigation; performed legal research; attended depositions; interacted with clients; observed all aspects of personal injury practice.

New York, New York

Researched legal issues involving employment law; prepared evidence for class action involving tip pooling and attended mediations for same.

New York, New York

Prepared and filed legal documents for boutique bankruptcy firm, including, pleadings for a chapter 11 bankruptcy and a preference action; conducted client interviews; attended hearings and mediations.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Dean'S List - High Honors, Spring 2013

Activities and Societies: Center for International Law – Associate

B.A., Cum Laude, Double Major In Economics And Judaic Studies; Certificate Program In International Relations

Honors Thesis: Venture Capital and the Development of the Israeli Economy