Made the difficult decision to leave the workforce during the COVID-19 Pandemic in order to homeschool and raise my children, one of whom is high risk. Responsibilities include:• Plan and teach a comprehensive preschool and kindergarten curriculum• Develop and implement daily lesson plans to cover all core subject areas• Encourage learning through diverse strategies• Create and maintain detailed records for New York State reporting purposes• Ensure success to reach the necessary level of education to progress without lapse

• Represented Fortune 50 companies concerning the WARN Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Airline Deregulation Act, New York Labor Law, ERISA, breach of contract, and employment claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, and retaliation • Conducted class action depositions • Drafted position statements relating to EEOC claims• Provided labor advice related to professional sports team acquisitions• Drafted company employment handbooks and guides • Assisted in preparation of due diligence memorandums concerning labor law issues • Conducted investigations, including witness interviews, relating to various employment matters • Provided regulatory advice across the nation concerning COVID-19 liability and workers’ compensation• Prepared legal research memorandums addressed to senior partners• Provided mentoring to attorneys concerning deposition skills• Provided pro bono representation to immigrants seeking asylum and financial benefits

• Managed all aspects of litigation, including conducting jury/bench trials, drafting/arguing appeals, drafting/arguing dispositive motions, conducting/defending depositions, attending mediations, negotiating settlements, drafting/editing pleadings, drafting briefs, and drafting interview memos• Provided oversight to outside law firms to ensure adequate representation and proper billing practices • Performed investigative research on all cases, prepared and implemented litigation strategies, and ensured strategies were followed/updated as litigation proceeded through all phases (pleadings through trial/appeal)• Appeared in Federal and New York State Courts on behalf of Fortune 50 companies and high net-worth individuals• Defended matters concerning a variety of liability issues, including Americans with Disabilities Act, products liability, labor law, subrogation, premises liability, automobile liability, and employment claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, and retaliation• Identified, assessed and escalated claims with potential liability and exposure• Remained proficient in New York State and Federal electronic filing systems • Oversaw and provided direction to administrative and support staff

- Processed and analyzed discovery and interrogatory responses for informational adequacy- Performed research on complex legal issues and background research on opposing parties; produce documentation summarizing results- Tracked and reported on all aspects of an active caseload to corporate officers and insurance carriers- Monitored relevant case law and statutory authority to stay well-versed on pertinent legal issues - Managed all aspects of litigation, including negotiating settlements, drafting/arguing dispositive motions, taking/defending depositions, and attending mediations and arbitrations- Identifed, assessed and escalated claims with potential liability and exposure- Defended matters concerning premises liability, labor law (200, 240 and 241), general liability, and transportation claims- Oversaw and provided direction to administrative and support staff

- Managed all aspects of an active caseload- Summarized court decisions, statutes and ordinances to provide thorough analysis concerning potential liability for client review- Prepared all litigation related correspondence, including pleadings, motions and discovery demands/responses- Performed legal research in connection with novel and complex issues- Reviewed comprehensive contracts with the New York City Department of Education and the City of New York- Drafted subpoenas for the production of documents and non-party witnesses- Appeared for pre-trial, compliance and preliminary conferences- Negotiated settlement during all phases of litigation- Conducted and defended depositions

- Researched relevant case law and produced legal memoranda- Reviewed and responded to subpoenas- Negotiated ERISA claims- Prepared HIPAA compliant authorizations in New York and New Jersey to obtain pertinent records- Prepared and reviewed Infant Compromise Orders- Drafted litigation related correspondence, including pleadings, motions, discovery demands/ responses, and subpoenas- Defended plaintiffs during depositions and examinations under oath- Managed communication between clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms and governmental agencies

- Partnered with landlord-tenant attorneys to ensure adequate case progression and representation in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan housing courts- Assisted with all litigation matters, including cite-checking and filing of briefs, maintaining case files and calendars, and attending hearings and depositions- Performed legal research and support activities for attorneys and investigators- Appeared before Administrative Judges regarding environmental and health code violations- Managed all cases concerning residential holdover and non-payment proceedings by organizing witnesses and documents and conferencing cases with tenants- Developed and implemented a new document management system for holdover cases in order to avoid potential litigation- Generated numerous audit reports