Prepared two draft report and recommendations for a Social Security disability insurance appeal and a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Attended settlement conferences, status conferences, and criminal proceedings.

Conducted research and drafted memoranda regarding the tax implications of forming a bank and concerning the merits of a prominent proxy contest. Advised a financial services company about the fiduciary duties of its board of directors. Reviewed documents for the closing of a debt offering. Updated a chapter of a Practicing Law Institute treatise.

Drafted a bond purchase agreement form, an auction rate securities disclosure form, and other bond related forms. Drafted due diligence section for underwriter application. Reviewed remarketing and bond purchase agreements to ensure that they contained proper market out clauses, governing law provisions, fee schedules, and indemnification provisions.

Drafted decorum policy for NYCHA’s public hearings and town hall meetings. Researched issues concerning contract procurement and drafted opinions of counsel. Researched zoning laws and drafted form for zoning lot development agreements. Drafted memorandum concerning prevailing wage clause in NYCHA’s contracts. Approved letters of award. Prepared contract amendments. Attended training sessions concerning conflicts of interest and Article 78 proceedings.