Reuben Wolfson Email & Phone Number

Annapolis, Maryland

Member of the Employment Law division of Smithey Law Group LLC. Experienced litigator zealously advocating for clients in the administrative forum, as well as in both state and federal court. Regularly advise employers and employees on all matters relating to employment law, such as:- Discrimination, including race, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, family responsibilities and religion,- Sexual harassment, - Retaliation and reprisal, - Claims prevention, - Representation of public sector employees, - Disability accommodation and discrimination; wrongful discharge, - Employment contracts and restrictive covenants, - Wage and hour issues, and- Employment class and collective actions.

Represent clients in a variety of practice areas, focusing on employment law, products-liability, contract disputes, and other complex commercial litigation.

Bethesda, Md

Review and analyze documents on large-scale electronic productions on cases involving a state procurement and a class action products liability suit. Investigate claims and draft reports summarizing relevant data.

Bethesda, Md

Produced work product and summarized material for attorneys in advance of hearings. Assisted in drafting motions and responding to discovery requests. Researched and prepared memoranda on a variety of matters including contractual disputes, bankruptcy litigation, intellectual property, and landlord-tenant issues.

Greenbelt, Md

Drafted case status reports summarizing all pending motions in a given case. Wrote final recommendations based on an examination of the pleadings and independent research. Prepared draft opinions. Researched and produced work product on a project on family law in concert with the Organization for American States specializing on international adoptions. Observed courtroom proceedings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lead paralegal on a trial team litigating a major merger in the U.S. airline industry and on one of the largest antitrust suits in U.S. history involving the payments industry. Led litigation team of paralegals during a federal court trial involving the advertising industry. Assisted partners at depositions by assigning exhibits. Composed letters to clients and opposing counsel and assisted in drafting correspondence and pleadings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked under Philip J. (PJ) Crowley, Senior Fellow and Director of Homeland Security. Researched issues on Department of Homeland Security initiatives, terrorism, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Edited and researched a major report on Homeland Security and a book chapter on terrorism and the media. Collaborated with other think tanks/organizations, relaying impressions and analyses to the CAP National Security team.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review, Symposium Editor Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.

Ba, Political Science & History