BAR ADMISSIONS Commonwealth of Massachusetts November 2007 New York State March 2008 Southern District of New York April 2008
EDUCATION NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL, New York, N.Y. Juris Doctor, May 2007 GPA: 3.5 Class Rank: Top 15%
Honors: New York Law School Law Review Dean's List, High Honors Daniel Finkelstein Writing Award Joseph Solomon Public Interest Fellowship Justice Action Center Honors Program Maz and Dora Saltz Scholarship, Ruth Moskowitz Scholarship, Crane Fund Scholarship, Columbian Lawyers Association Scholarship
Activities: Stonewall Society, Vice President New York City Bar Association, Student Representative for the Tort Litigation Committee
ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, N.Y. Bachelor's of Arts, Sociology, May 2003 Concentrations: Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Gender Studies GPA: 3.5, Graduated Cum Laude
Honors: Dean's List Ithaca College Campus Life Award Who's Who at American Colleges and Universities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FISHMAN & NEIL, LLP, New York, N.Y. Associate, October 2005 - Present Draft motions, orders to show cause, memoranda of law, and affidavits; conduct legal research on consumer, bankruptcy and tenant law issues; engage in negotiation and oral advocacy; develop strategies with clients and independently manage several cases at one time; review and analyze documents; prepare discover demands.
NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL, New York, N.Y. Research & Teaching Assistant to Professor Anita Bernstein and Professor Deborah Archer, April 2005 - August 2006 Conducted extensive research and analysis of legal issues relating to tort, education and marriage law; drafted law journal articles; tutored students and assisted in the preparation of lessons for first-year torts students.
SAFE HORIZON LEGAL SERVICES, New York, N.Y. Advocate for the Courtroom Advocacy Program, April 2005 - May 2006 Drafted applications for orders of protection; explained the court process to, and advocated in court on behalf of victims of domestic violence.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLINIC, New York, N.Y. Legal Representative, September 2005 - May 2006 Negotiated settlements with the Department of Education; advocated for clients at impartial hearings; drafted motions, affidavits and hearing requests.
Our law firm is committed to providing the highest level of legal services to tenants and consumers. We have represented numerous tenants involved in eviction proceedings, "HP" Actions and luxury deregulation cases.
The firm also specializes in cases involving consumer rights. We have represented clients in cases involving credit reporting and debt collection abuses, privacy, and deceptive business practices, as well as unlawful debt collection and unconscionable arbitration agreements.
From its inception, the firm has fought for and secured many important rights for tenants and consumers.
