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Saratoga Springs, Ny, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC, is a boutique employment litigation practice dedicated to resolving employment law conflicts for federal and private-sector employees in the New York Capital District, New York City and Washington D.C.. From employment discrimination to sexual harassment and equal pay act cases, to whistleblower retaliation, termination and removal actions, we are the experienced choice in federal employment law. Regardless of the employment-related dispute facing you, trust our team to protect your rights.

Saratoga Springs, New York, Us

Lead City Council, community, and staff as chief executive officer of City. Direct oversight of employees involved in city planning, economic development, legal/compliance, communications, and human resources. Primary spokesperson and advocate of City’s interest with federal, state, and regional authorities. * First Homeless Shelter- In less than six months, acquired funding, negotiated with stakeholders, obtained legislative and land use approvals for City s first 24/7/365 low barrier shelter for unhoused.* Civil Rights Investigation- In coordination with the NYS Attorney General’s Office, led an internal investigation into civil rights violations by previous administration and former police officers. * Fiscal Management- oversaw the creation, approval and implementation of capital budgets focused on sustainability. Results included securing NYS grant to assess carbon footprint of City’s operations, construction of a new Fire/EMS station, renovations to Community Arts Center, new recreational facilities, and completion of downtown connector bikeway. * Social/Economic Justice- worked in coalition with private organizations to address local impacts of immigration crisis, supported the efforts to unionize backstretch workers at thoroughbred track and adjunct faculty at local college, and passed first local legislation protecting reproductive rights after Dobbs decision.

Counsel clients on employment/labor law, consumer financial protection and bankruptcy law. Conducted all phases of litigation including case selection, research and drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, and appellate briefs. Conducted pre-trial depositions, bench/jury trials and initiated appeals to state and federal court. Supervised attorney and paralegal staff. * Workplace Discrimination- case examples include female pregnant correctional officers denied accommodations, corporate manager and manufacturing workers discriminated for disability and medical conditions, sexual harassment of restaurant servers, factory employees and accounting/financial services professionals. * Financial Consumer Defense-advocated on behalf of homeowners victimized by predatory lending in state and Bankruptcy court. Results included reversals of foreclosure actions and modifications of loan terms and conditions allowing clients to keep their homes during foreclosure crisis.

Albany, New York, Us

Volunteer board member involved in recruitment, fundraising and financial planning for nonprofit organization dedicated to the delivery of legal services to middle and low income residents in sixteen upstate counties. Results include the purchase of a new Saratoga County facility and the planned acquisition of an Albany-based headquarters to accommodate increased staff and improve service capacity.

Saratoga Springs, New York, Us

Lead and manage the largest department of City government (100 + employees) with annual budget of $19 million. Strategic planning, resource allocation, hiring, termination and promotion decisions for Police, Fire/EMS. Elected member of five person City Council proposing legislation relating to public safety, zoning, and capital plans.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Founded state-wide, nonprofit environmental education and workplace funding organization with 20+ organization members active in conservation and sustainability in NYS. Supervised and managed staff and volunteers. Formulated and monitored annual budget and strategic plan. Chief liaison to elected Board of Directors and public spokesperson. * Revenue Increase- Over eight campaign seasons achieved an average annual revenue increase of 35% per year from individual, corporate and foundation sources.* Reformed Regulations- Initiated litigation challenging NYS rules prohibiting environmental charities from employee workplace giving campaign and successfully negotiated consent order and lobbied executive and legislative branch for permanent changes.* Negotiated Merger- pursued mutually beneficial operating and revenue sharing agreement with national nonprofit organization which resulted in greater financial return to member organizations.

Global, Us

Conducted all phases of trial work in litigation focusing on commercial defense claims. Researched and wrote motions, memoranda, pleadings and discovery documents. Pretrial examination of witnesses, discovery management, trial experience before state and Federal Courts. Pro-Bono Representation of indigent criminal defendants in Roxbury District Court as Suffolk County Bar Advocate for the firm. Representation included arraignments, pre-trial motions, and bench trials.

New York, Ny, Us

Researched litigation issues for Managing Attorney’s Office and assisted in all phases of procedural preparation for trial.

Denver, Co, Us

Redesigned and directed the operation of a national computerized “technical support” database for municipalities and community development specialists. Supervised research/writing and technical support staff. Results included a major multi-year grant from national foundation and 50% increase in the services available to the client base.

New York, New York, Us

Monitored, administered and analyzed City Departmental Budgets. Estimated the fiscal impact of management policies, reviewed funding requests, and monitored cost reduction programs. Coordinated a major financial and operational impact study of the planned construction of eight resources recovery facilities.

Chicago, Il, Us

F.K.A. Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Produced a series of private foreign policy seminars and meetings for “young professionals.” Responsibilities included event design, logistics, research and public relations. Traveled to Asia and Europe as Council Representative.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Jd, Law

Ma, Public Policy Studies