EDUCATION
New York University School of Law, New York, New York
J.D., May 2006. Activities:
Capital Defender Clinic, August 2005 – May 2006
Unemployment Action Center, Student Advocate February 2004 – April 2005
Legal Aid Society, Prisoners’ Rights Project, Intern, August– December 2004
Prisoners Rights Education Project, Teacher, August 2003 – April 2004 TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, Louisiana
B.A. in English and Sociology, minor in Music Theory, May 2002. Graduated in three years. Dean’s List (Fall 2001). EXPERIENCE FISHMAN & MALLON, LLP, New York, New York
Associate, March 2010 – present
Represent tenants in housing court and administrative proceedings. HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS, INC., New York, New York
Staff Attorney, February 2007 – March 2010
Represented low-income tenants in housing court. First-seated trial and won; won $10,000 in attorney fees. First-seated ongoing trial. First-seated and won two traverse hearings. Briefed, argued and won case before Appellate Term and Appellate Division (Hirsch v Stewart, 2009 NY Slip Op 03107). Wrote and argued two Article 78 petitions, resulting in one favorable decision and one favorable settlement. Frequently wrote and argued substantive motions for summary judgment, contempt, discovery, dismissal, and stays. Argued at administrative hearings. Conducted discovery including taking depositions. Conducted immigration clinic. Filed immigration applications, including naturalization, adjustment of status, and VAWA self-petitions. Frequently negotiated favorable settlement agreements. Investigated and interviewed potential witnesses, both friendly and hostile. Advocated with charities and government agencies to obtain benefits and grants. Directed Fordham law student internship program and supervised approximately ten students per year. As NYC Bar Housing Court Committee member, evaluated judicial candidates for appointment and reappointment. MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING, Brooklyn, New York
Legal Advocate, September 2006 – February 2007 (temporary position)
Argued before administrative law judges at Supplemental Security Income hearings, Fair Hearings, and Unemployment Insurance hearings. Assisted clients with numerous civil legal and administrative matters. NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, Trenton, New Jersey
Legal Intern, summer 2005
Argued in court at arraignments and bail reduction hearings. Wrote memoranda on constitutional and evidentiary issues. Wrote motion for jail credits, motion to suppress evidence, and portion of motion to dismiss indictment. LEGAL SERVICES FOR NEW YORK CITY, BROOKLYN BRANCH, Brooklyn, New York
Legal Intern, summer 2004
Completed bankruptcy proceedings from start to finish, including client screening and interviews, documentation, and filing. Wrote motion successfully compelling apartment repairs and court-ordered inspection. Assisted clients with acquiring or restoring public assistance benefits. Wrote motions and memoranda on various civil issues. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Intermediate Spanish. First female wrestler in my high school’s history. Co-coordinator of the Haven Coalition, a network of volunteers who host out-of-town abortion patients in our homes. Enjoy tango dancing, gourmet cooking, and singing in a chorus (Cantori New York). Admitted in New York and New Jersey.
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