Experience

Greater New York Insurance Companies

• United States
• Insurance
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jun 2020 - Present



New York City Law Department

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Corporation Counsel

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020



New York City Council

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Legislative Counsel

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  Served as counsel to the committees on Small Business and Mental Health. Drafted and amended legislation on behalf of New York City Council Members and other elected officials. Negotiated proposed legislation with the Mayor’s office and relevant City agencies. Researched and solved issues surrounding the adoption of local laws such as federal and state preemption and municipal home rule powers. Advised elected officials of the legal and socioeconomic impact of proposed legislation. Organized committee oversight hearings that enable City agencies, stakeholders and members of the public to weigh-in on proposed legislation. Served as CLE coordinator; responsible for developing and implementing CLE classes and workshops for attorneys and staff in the Legislative Division. Show less



Jaffe & Asher LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Represented American Express and Discover Bank in consumer and corporate debt collection litigation. Prosecuted breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims in New York and New Jersey state court. Appeared in pre-trial compliance conferences. Reamortized loan repayments. Negotiated settlements between American Express, Discover Bank, and their respective customers. Represented American Express and Discover Bank in consumer and corporate debt collection litigation. Prosecuted breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims in New York and New Jersey state court. Appeared in pre-trial compliance conferences. Reamortized loan repayments. Negotiated settlements between American Express, Discover Bank, and their respective customers.



Kings County Criminal Court

• Brooklyn, NY

• Court Attorney

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Drafted decisions for a criminal court judge, including decisions on CPL § 30.30 motions, facial insufficiency motions, and motions to quash subpoena duces tecum. Reviewed summonses for facial sufficiency. Researched issues surrounding New York criminal and civil procedure. Drafted memoranda of law. Cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Observed criminal trials and court procedures. Drafted decisions for a criminal court judge, including decisions on CPL § 30.30 motions, facial insufficiency motions, and motions to quash subpoena duces tecum. Reviewed summonses for facial sufficiency. Researched issues surrounding New York criminal and civil procedure. Drafted memoranda of law. Cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Observed criminal trials and court procedures.



New York City Law Department

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Assistant Corporation Counsel

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Assisted in defending the City of New York from claims of false arrest, malicious prosecution, medical indifference, negligence, and municipal liability. Drafted documents for motion practice including third-party complaints, answers, memoranda of law, summary judgment motions, motions to consolidate, motions to change venue, and an affirmation in opposition to a late notice of claim. Participated in conducting depositions and reviewing 50-h hearings and deposition transcripts. Drafting deposition reports and conducted document review. Researched New York municipal liability issues, tort law, and evidentiary issues. Show less



United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

• Greater New York City Area

• Judicial Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

  Drafted a decision on a petition for habeas corpus. Researched issues surrounding criminal procedure and federal habeas corpus petitions. Drafted memoranda and cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Observed criminal and civil trials. Drafted a decision on a petition for habeas corpus. Researched issues surrounding criminal procedure and federal habeas corpus petitions. Drafted memoranda and cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Observed criminal and civil trials.



Brooklyn Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student

  • 2011 - 2014



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Group Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Prepared cases for trial in federal and state court involving claims of libel, defamation of character, and public right of access. Cite checked and edited motions, briefs, and other litigation related documents for submission in trial and appellate courts. Conducted document review and assessed electronic media for discovery purposes. Researched various state and federal laws. Attended court proceedings and depositions with supervising attorneys. Prepared cases for trial in federal and state court involving claims of libel, defamation of character, and public right of access. Cite checked and edited motions, briefs, and other litigation related documents for submission in trial and appellate courts. Conducted document review and assessed electronic media for discovery purposes. Researched various state and federal laws. Attended court proceedings and depositions with supervising attorneys.



Reese Richman, LLP

• Greater New York City Area

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Initiated cases for trial in federal and state court involving claims of false arrest, malicious prosecution, medical indifference, and excessive police force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (the federal civil rights statute). Prepared cases for trial in federal court involving claims such as consumer misrepresentation, false advertising, and product liability under various state statutes. Conducted supervised client interviews; conducted document review. Researched federal and New York civil rights law; drafted complaints, memoranda, summons and complaints, and composed settlement letters. Show less



Kings County Supreme Court: Civil Division

• Greater New York City Area

• Judicial Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Drafted a decision on a summary judgment motion. Cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Researched New York civil practice issues and New York tort law. Observed criminal and civil trials. Drafted a decision on a summary judgment motion. Cite checked motions submitted by attorneys. Researched New York civil practice issues and New York tort law. Observed criminal and civil trials.



Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• ECAB College Intern

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Interviewed complaining witnesses and arresting officers. Assessed witness credibility, assigned initial charges, and drafted preliminary complaints. Interviewed complaining witnesses and arresting officers. Assessed witness credibility, assigned initial charges, and drafted preliminary complaints.